09/17/25
What's Happening in Kansas City Real Estate This Week

The Kansas City real estate market remains active as we move deeper into September. While some metrics show slight decreases from last week, the overall market continues to maintain solid momentum. Buyers are still making moves, and sellers are adjusting to market conditions with strategic pricing.

New Listings:

This week, 848 homes were listed for sale, a 1% decrease from last week’s 851. While the drop is minimal, it reflects a slight slowdown in new inventory entering the market. Even so, buyers still have plenty of options to consider, and the overall supply remains healthy.

Homes Sold:

Sales were nearly steady, with 801 homes sold, down just 1% from last week’s 803. This small change indicates that buyer activity remains strong, and homes are continuing to sell at a steady pace despite minor weekly fluctuations.

Average List Value:

The average list price decreased slightly to $409,773, down 1% from $413,277 last week. Sellers continue to price homes strategically, keeping listings competitive as more inventory becomes available.

Average Sold Price:

The average sold price dropped 3% to $365,796, down from $375,454 last week. While a modest decline, this suggests buyers are negotiating effectively or that a few more lower-priced homes closed this week. Overall, home values remain steady.

Price Reductions:

Price reductions decreased slightly to 898 homes, down 5% from 940 last week. This indicates that many homes are still priced competitively from the start, and fewer sellers needed to adjust to attract buyers.

Pending Sales:

Pending sales increased by 4%, now at 774 homes, up from 744 last week. This uptick suggests that buyers are actively making offers and locking in homes, keeping the market moving efficiently despite minor adjustments in other metrics.

Homes Going Back on the Market:

164 homes returned to the market, up 1% from 162 last week. This small increase indicates that a few deals fell through, creating opportunities for buyers to consider homes that have become available again.

Average Days on Market:

The average days on market decreased significantly, down 12% from 41 last week. Homes are selling faster this week, indicating that buyers are moving quickly on desirable and well-priced properties.

What Does This Mean for You?

This week’s update shows a market that is slightly adjusting but still active. While new listings, sales, and average prices saw minor declines, pending sales and faster days on market show that demand remains strong. Sellers who price their homes competitively will continue to attract buyers quickly, and buyers still have opportunities to find value, especially as some homes return to the market or are reduced strategically.