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Shelby County real estate Market Report.
Information and statistics on the latest trends in the Shelby County real estate market. *
Latest Monthly Snapshot
May 2026
Median sale price
$179K
-0.3%
from
Apr '26
Median list price
$197K
+99%
from
Apr '26
Active listings
18
+5.9%
from
Apr '26
Homes sold
3
+50%
from
Apr '26
New pendings
2
No change
from
Apr '26
New listings
3
No change
from
Apr '26
Monthly Pricing Trends for Shelby County
Monthly data for the latest available year.
Median sale price
Median list price
Monthly Inventory and Sales Activity for Shelby County
Monthly supply and activity totals for the latest available year.
Active listings
Homes sold
New pendings
New listings
90
Buyer’s Market
Seller’s Market
Buyer’s Market
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
25
50
75
100
Market gauge is calculated using active listings and pending sales from the most recently available reporting period (May 2026).
Year-over-year, Shelby County’s home values have climbed sharply, with the typical home value up more than 60 percent, while the median list price has more than doubled. At the same time, homes sold are down nearly 37 percent compared to last year, and new listings have fallen by about 23 percent, pointing to fewer completed sales despite higher pricing.
In the latest monthly snapshot for May 2026, the typical home value sits around $179,000 and the median list price is about $197,000. Inventory has expanded to 18 active listings, more than doubling from a year ago and nudging months of supply to 5.6, far above Missouri’s roughly 3 months, which reinforces Shelby County’s status as a buyer’s market.
Recent activity shows just 3 homes sold in May and 2 pending sales, with properties spending a median of 43 days on the market and closing at about 97 percent of list price. With no homes selling above list price and supply elevated, buyers may find more room to negotiate, while sellers need sharp pricing and strong marketing, and Agent Pronto can help both buyers and sellers connect with an experienced local agent to navigate these conditions.
Learn more about what Shelby County has to offer.
Shelby County offers residents a close-knit, welcoming community with rural beauty, safe neighborhoods, solid schools, and easy access to local farms and small-town amenities that support daily life and strong community ties.
Shelby County offers small town living with practical access to regional hubs, centered on the communities of Shelbyville, Shelbina, Clarence, and Bethel. Situated along U.S. Highway 36, residents can commute to larger job and shopping centers such as Hannibal or Moberly while enjoying quieter rural surroundings at home.
Daily life here is anchored by local schools in the Shelby County R-IV School District, neighborhood churches, and long standing businesses. Families make use of the Shelby County Courthouse and county services in Shelbyville, while the Shelbina Carnegie Public Library provides programs, internet access, and community events. Outdoor recreation is a major draw, with fishing, boating, and camping at Shelbina Lake and ballfields and walking areas at the Shelbina parks system.
Residents appreciate being within reach of Kirksville for medical services and Columbia for shopping and entertainment, yet far from big city congestion. Local diners and cafes in Shelbina and Shelbyville, along with seasonal fairs and youth sports, create a sense of community that is easy to plug into whether you grew up here or are arriving from outside the region.
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“Amanda was great! She has great local knowledge and sent us listings that had the cirteria we asked for. Great communication, she answered all of our questions in a timley manner. I would recommend Amanda to anyone.”
Century 21 Prestige
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“My name is Darren Copeland, President and CEO of Summit Lending. I've done many transactions in my career and always like to give praise when deserved. From the first conversation, Kathy was professional and you could tell immediately that she was a professional that looked out for her clients. Communication was excellent and the buyer was extremely happy working with her. Great job Kathy and highly recommend to anyone looking to buy or sell.”
Keller Williams Realty West
“I highly recommend Patty and Alexa. They have great ideas on how to market and negotiate the sale of your home. I will use them again.”
Keller Williams Realty
“Sean did a excellent job at knowing what to list our home at. His knowledge of real estate was why we hired him. Sean is also very good at communication which is important. Hiring Sean was the best thing we did!”
RE/MAX Boone Realty
“Jennifer Prine is an amazing person and will do everything she can to help you on a very step on the way..”
Century 21 Properties Unlimited
“We found Freeman very knowledgeable and personable. Would recommend him for other buyers. He went out of his way to make sure we looked at all homes we were interested in.”
eXp Realty LLC
“Rock Star Realtor. I can't say enough about Danielle's ability, commitment, and work ethic.”
eXp Realty
“Beckie was more than a relator. She was basically a therapist/family/friend. She went above and beyond to help me through the process. Two thumbs up 👍🏻👍🏻”
Gateway Real Estate
“Jon has been my realtor for years, and I wouldn’t trust anyone else. He brings decades of experience while staying on top of current market trends, which made the entire purchase smooth and strategic. Knowledgeable, reliable, and always one step ahead.”
Century 21 Integrity Group
“Kristie Moore, is the best agent to work with. She is very knowledgeable and has a ton of resources to make the process smooth. I have used Kristie Moore in 5 different transcations and it ended with both parties very happy. Agent of the year!!!!”
eXp Realty The Milestone Group
“Mitchell is a nice person”
Realty Executives Premiere
“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
“Great experience. He was on top of everything . Quickly responded to questions and got answers fast . I would highly recommend Daniel Cornell .”
Wolfe Realty
“Megan was amazing. I was going through a stressful situation and Megan made it easy for me. She is knowledgeable and hard working. I highly recommend her to everyone”
eXp Realty
“Heather was fantastic in helping us find our home! She was knowledgable and kept us in the loop during the whole process. We highly recommend her to anybody buying or selling their home!”
Keller Williams Heather Peters Real Estate
“Being a former realtor myself, I was very impressed with the Steven's professionalism. He worked tirelessly to solve every problem and ensure that everything went as smoothly as possible. He kept me fully informed throughout the process and addressed all my concerns. I highly recommend this agent!”
Realty Results
“Kris Wheeler did an excellent job with helping us sell our property. His communication skills are excellent. He kept us informed of potential buyers and provided great feedback for us. We are so thankful our property sold. We could not have done that without Kris's help.”
Keller Williams KC North
“I can not say enough about Pam! She is a real fighter. Never say die. If I needed one person in my corner, I want it to be Pam! She is my HERO!”
Epique Realty
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