LOCAL MARKET
St. Marys, KS Housing Market
St. Marys is a small residential market, so a handful of sales can move the statistics dramatically. The best way to read the market is to combine recent closed sales, current competition, days on market and the condition of the individual property.
Market snapshot: August 2026
The latest public snapshot
Redfin reported a median sale price of $337,227 for St. Marys over the three months ending August 2026, up 31.7% from the same period a year earlier. The same report showed 4 homes sold in August and a median 39 days on market. Because the number of monthly sales is very small, the 31.7% change should not be treated as evidence that every St. Marys home gained 31.7% in value.
The county-wide picture is steadier
Pottawatomie County’s 2026 annual market study says residential property across the county showed a 3% to 7% increase range for the 2026 assessment year, based on the market as of January 1, 2026. County assessment trends are not the same thing as a listing CMA, but they provide useful context for the broader market.
Why a St. Marys average can be misleading
A ranch on a finished basement, a small bungalow needing work, a newer home and acreage with outbuildings can all sell in the same small market. Mix those properties together and the median becomes a poor substitute for valuing a specific house.
What actually matters when pricing a home
A useful pricing analysis should look first at the most comparable closed sales, then current competition and properties that went under contract. Adjustments should consider location, size, condition, updates, basement finish, garage, lot, outbuildings and other features that buyers in this market actually pay for.
If you are thinking about selling
A good first step is a no-pressure home evaluation. We can look at the property, identify the most relevant comparable sales, review the competition and discuss what is worth doing before listing versus what is better left alone. That gives you a realistic price range and a plan instead of a generic online estimate.
SOURCES & FURTHER READING
Sources are provided so you can verify the information and dig deeper. Regulations, programs and market conditions can change.
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