Lafayette Township Housing Market Report May 2025•Saint Louis County, Missouri

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Housing Prices in Lafayette Township, MO

How much do homes in Lafayette Township, MO cost?

Housing Market Conditions

Is Lafayette Township, MO a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

This is the supply and demand for houses in an area based on home prices and trends.

Buyer’s Market

A buyer’s market occurs when the number of available properties for sale exceeds the number of buyers looking to purchase. In a buyer’s market, the supply exceeds the demand.

Neutral Market

A neutral market occurs when the number of buyers looking to purchase properties meets the number of available properties for sale. In a balanced market, there are enough homes to meet the demand.

Seller’s Market

A seller’s market occurs when there are more buyers looking to purchase properties than there are available homes on the market. In a seller’s market, the demand exceeds the supply.

Seller'sMarket

Buyer'sMarket

Lafayette Township is a Seller's Market

Difference Since May 2024

Since last year, Lafayette Township has remained a Seller's Market.

Insight

Lafayette Township is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Median Sold Price

Median Sold Price
This is the middle price for which all homes in the area were sold. Half of all the homes sold were below this price, and half were above.
$443,750$181/SqFt
+$6,500
+1.5%

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months

Insight

Homes in Lafayette Township have sold for 1.5% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Lafayette Township was $443,750 in May 2025, up 1.5% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $181.

Median Sold Price By Cities

Median Sold 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
Chesterfield
+8.6%
Clarkson Valley
+4.4%
Lafayette Township
+1.5%
Ballwin
+1.3%

Median Sold Price By Bedrooms

Median Sold 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$165K-
N/A
2$245K$260K
+6.1%
3$381.5K$379.9K
-0.4%
4$490K$500K
+2.0%
5$580K$580K
0.0%

Summary: Lafayette Township housing price by bedroom type for May 2025, compared to the previous year. The home price for 1 bedroom homes did not change. The home price for 2 bedroom homes increased by +6.1%. The home price for 3 bedroom homes decreased by -0.4%. The home price for 4 bedroom homes increased by +2.0%. The home price for 5 bedroom homes did not change.

How does Lafayette Township, MO compare with other places?

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Lafayette Township, MO

Housing supply in Lafayette Township, MO

How many homes are available in Lafayette Township, 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
131Last MonthMay 2025
1132 months agoApr 2025
+15.9 %
Change MoMApr – May

Summary: The Lafayette Township real estate market had 131 homes for sale in May 2025, a 15.9 % increase compared to Apr 2025.

Number of Homes Sold

Number of Homes Sold
This is the total number of both homes sold and pending in an area.
Last Month2 months agoChange MoM
44Last MonthMay 2025
282 months agoApr 2025
+57.1 %
Change MoMApr – May

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
112
+100.0%
21311
-15.4%
33037
+23.3%
45766
+15.8%
51215
+25.0%

Summary: Lafayette Township housing inventory by bedroom type for May 2025, compared to the previous month. The inventory for 1 bedroom homes increased by +100.0%. The inventory for 2 bedroom homes decreased by -15.4%. The inventory for 3 bedroom homes increased by +23.3%. The inventory for 4 bedroom homes increased by +15.8%. The inventory for 5 bedroom homes increased by +25.0%.

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

How much do homes in Lafayette Township, 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 Price27 Homes

At Asking Price9 Homes

Under Asking Price8 Homes

Insight

If you're buying a home in Lafayette Township, you could pay more than the asking price. 61.4% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 44 homes were sold or pending in Lafayette Township in May 2025, up by 57.1% month-over-month. Of the 44 sold homes, 18% were sold under asking, 20% were sold at asking, and and 61% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Lafayette Township, MO

How long does it take to sell a home in Lafayette Township, MO?

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Under 30 Days18 Homes

30 – 90 Days26 Homes

Over 90 Days0 Home

Insight

Avg time on Rocket Homes in Lafayette Township has remained consistent over time.

Summary: During May 2025, 44 homes were sold in Lafayette Township; 41% of homes were sold within 30 days, 59% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 0% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Average Sale Time

Average Sale Time
This is the average number of days homes take to sell in an area.
This Year1 year agoChange YoY
33 DaysThis YearMay 2025
10 Days1 year agoMay 2024
+228.0 %
Change YoYMay 2024 – May 2025

Summary: Homes in Lafayette Township had an average listing age of 33 days in May 2025, up by 228.0% compared to the previous year.

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