“Carrie was very friendly. She explained the process and her and her staff remained in contact throughout. She got us top dollar for our sale. Would recommend her to anyone.”
RE/MAX Heritage
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“James worked with us through all aspects of selling our home. He was always available for phone calls; answering questions, offering advice & support.”
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“Wonderful experience with agent Jason Robinson. He went above and beyond to be helpful throughout the process. Highly recommend!”
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“It was and is an absolute pleasure having met Christina Hill. I would highly recommend her when buying or selling real estate. When deciding on making an offer on a home, Christina provided me with several options. Additionally, her knowledge of the area where I wanted to live was extremely helpful. She also pointed out details of the home that I would have otherwise missed. She made handling of contracts and paperwork in general effortless and clearly answered all my questions.”
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Hays real estate Market Report.
Information and statistics on the latest trends in the Hays real estate market, updated for November 2025. *
The typical home value in Hays is projected to be $252,800 for the month of October. September’s finalized data reported the typical value of a home in the city to be $268,500—up 7.44% over the previous 12 months. For comparison, county-level data pegged home values at $289,250 in Ellis County for the most recent reporting period. That number is expected to float around $305,130 in October.
Hays had 24 new listings and 17 listings that went under contract in September, increasing the area’s total available inventory to 84—up 15.07% from the previous month. Inventory is projected to have further increased in October.
Of those 84 active listings, 27.38% reduced their price in the month of September. The median listing price for homes in Hays grew 5.0% from August to September, bringing the current median listing price to $199,500. Based on projected data for October, listing prices may continue to grow.
The number of days that homes have been on the market prior to going under contract fell year-over-year. In September 2025, the median time for a listed property to go pending was 72 days, compared to 100 days in September 2024. However, in recent months the median number of days from listed to pending appears to be rising. That trend is predicted to have carried through to this October.
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Learn more about what Hays has to offer.
Hays offers residents a welcoming, family-friendly community with a thriving downtown, strong schools, ample outdoor recreation, and opportunities to connect through local businesses and cultural events.
Hays delivers small-city ease with big opportunities along the I-70 corridor. As the seat of Ellis County, it’s a regional hub with quick drives to Russell, Great Bend, and Salina. The city blends big-sky sunsets with a strong academic pulse from the renowned Fort Hays State University, where campus energy fuels research, arts, and Tiger athletics.
Weekends fill quickly. Explore Cretaceous fossils and hands-on science at the Sternberg Museum of Natural History, step into frontier history at Fort Hays State Historic Site, and stroll The Bricks in Downtown Hays for galleries, coffee, and community festivals supported by the Downtown Hays Development Corporation. City services and amenities are easy to navigate with helpful resources from the City of Hays, and the local dining scene punches above its weight, from family-run bakeries to lively pubs.
Families appreciate the well-regarded Hays USD 489 schools, known for strong academics, modern facilities, and robust extracurriculars. Healthcare is anchored by HaysMed, a regional leader offering specialty care and telemedicine. Parks and trails thread along Big Creek, youth sports are well-organized, and summer days are made for splash time at the aquatic park. For travel, Hays Regional Airport provides convenient commercial connections for business and leisure.
From first condos near campus to roomy homes on quiet cul-de-sacs, the housing mix offers steady value and Midwest practicality. When you’re ready to buy or sell, Agent Pronto can connect you with a top local real estate agent to guide every step.
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