Cape Girardeau Housing Market Report May 2025•Cape Girardeau County, Missouri

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Housing Prices in Cape Girardeau, MO

How much do homes in Cape Girardeau, MO cost?

Median List Price

Median List Price
This is the middle price for which all homes in a given area are listed. Half of all the homes sold were below this price, and half were above.
$229,225$120/SqFt
+$15,025
+7.0%

Based on all homes listed in the last 12 months

Insight

The list price of homes in Cape Girardeau has increased by 7% since last year.

Summary: The median home list price in Cape Girardeau was $229,225 in May 2025, up 7% from the previous year, and the median price per square foot was $120.

Median List Price By Cities

Median List Price By Cities
This is the middle price for which all homes in the area were sold compared to surrounding cities. Half of all the homes sold were below this price, and half were above.
CityChange YoY
Jackson
+11.5%
Randol Township
+11.3%
Cape Girardeau Township
+7.2%
Cape Girardeau
+7.0%
Scott City
+4.9%

Median List Price By Bedrooms

Median List Price By Bedrooms
This is the middle price for all homes actively listed in an area broken out by the number of bedrooms. Half of the homes are listed below this price, and half are above.
BedsMay 2024May 2025Change YoY
1$175K$160K
-8.6%
2$123.9K$122.9K
-0.8%
3$205K$219K
+6.8%
4$298.9K$304.9K
+2.0%
5$489.8K$543.2K
+10.9%

Summary: Cape Girardeau housing price by bedroom type for May 2025, compared to the previous year. The home price for 1 bedroom homes decreased by -8.6%. The home price for 2 bedroom homes decreased by -0.8%. The home price for 3 bedroom homes increased by +6.8%. The home price for 4 bedroom homes increased by +2.0%. The home price for 5 bedroom homes increased by +10.9%.

How does Cape Girardeau, MO compare with other places?

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Cape Girardeau, MO

Housing supply in Cape Girardeau, MO

How many homes are available in Cape Girardeau, MO?

Number of Homes For Sale

Number of Homes For Sale
This is the total number of homes actively listed in an area.
Last Month2 months agoChange MoM
191Last MonthMay 2025
1832 months agoApr 2025
+4.4 %
Change MoMApr – May

Summary: The Cape Girardeau real estate market had 191 homes for sale in May 2025, a 4.4 % increase compared to Apr 2025.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count
This is the total number of homes actively listed in an area by number of bedrooms.
BedsApr 2025May 2025Change MoM
122
0.0%
22929
0.0%
38082
+2.5%
44747
0.0%
52531
+24.0%

Summary: Cape Girardeau housing inventory by bedroom type for May 2025, compared to the previous month. The inventory for 1 bedroom homes remained the same. The inventory for 2 bedroom homes remained the same. The inventory for 3 bedroom homes increased by +2.5%. The inventory for 4 bedroom homes remained the same. The inventory for 5 bedroom homes increased by +24.0%.

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

How much do homes in Cape Girardeau, MO cost?

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

The asking price is how much a home is listed for. The selling price is how much the home actually sold for.

Under Asking

Homes that sold for less than the asking price

At Asking

Homes that sold at their asking price

Over Asking

Homes that sold above the asking price

Over Asking Price5 Homes

At Asking Price9 Homes

Under Asking Price14 Homes

Insight

If you're buying a home in Cape Girardeau, you may be able to get a good deal. 50% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 37 homes were sold or pending in Cape Girardeau in May 2025, up by 2.8% month-over-month. Of the 28 sold homes, 50% were sold under asking, 32% were sold at asking, and and 18% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Cape Girardeau, MO

How long does it take to sell a home in Cape Girardeau, MO?

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Under 30 Days8 Homes

30 – 90 Days15 Homes

Over 90 Days14 Homes

Insight

Avg time on Rocket Homes in Cape Girardeau has remained consistent over time.

Summary: During May 2025, 37 homes were sold in Cape Girardeau; 22% of homes were sold within 30 days, 41% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 38% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Average Listing Age

Average Listing Age
This is the average number of days an active home has been on the market.
This Year1 year agoChange YoY
98 DaysThis YearMay 2025
132 Days1 year agoMay 2024
-25.6 %
Change YoYMay 2024 – May 2025

Summary: Homes in Cape Girardeau had an average listing age of 98 days in May 2025, down by 25.6% compared to the previous year.

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