Guest, Sign inJoin

Post to Kelso

We’ll email a one-tap link to publish your post. No password, and nothing is public until you click it.
Already a member? Sign in
Housing in Kelso

5 homes sold in Kelso in the last year, at a typical $289K

Almost every sale is a house. Below: a shortcut to every site where Kelso homes are listed.

Homes sold
5
June 2025 to May 2026
Typical sale price
$289K
median, weighted by sales
Price per square foot
$137
Missouri $163
Paid vs. asking
98%
40% sold over asking
For sale now
2
May 2026 · 1 sold that month
Rent or buy?

Owning the typical Kelso home costs about $1,658 a month

Mortgage
Property tax
Insurance
Rent

Price: Kelso’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Kelso’s 0.6% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether Kelso is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.

Before you buy in Kelso

Four things worth knowing

0.6%

Property tax, a year

Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $289K home, about $1,800 a year.

Taxes vs. neighbors
24 min

Typical commute

The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Kelso.

Work & commute
Flood

Check the flood map

Flood insurance isn’t in a standard policy, and lenders require it in FEMA flood zones. Check the address before you make an offer.

Natural hazards
Records

Look up any property

Assessed value, lot size and every past sale of a home you’re eyeing are public, at the town or county assessor and the registry of deeds.

Selling, or renting out?

Post your home to Kelso, free

Selling it yourself, renting out an apartment or looking for a roommate? Post it to Kelso. People who follow the town see it, and so do people comparing Kelso with their own town. No commission, no listing fee.

Questions about buying a home in Kelso

What do homes sell for in Kelso, MO?

5 homes sold in the year to May 2026 at a typical $289K, $137 a square foot.

Is Kelso a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: 2 homes were for sale in May 2026 and 1 sold, about 2 months of supply. Buyers paid 98% of asking on average, and 50% of listings cut their price.

How much are property taxes in Kelso?

About 0.6% of a home’s value a year. On a $289K home that’s near $1,800.

Where can I see homes for sale in Kelso?

Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Kelso’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Kelso.

Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted). Property tax rate: Census American Community Survey. Two-bedroom rent: HUD Fair Market Rent. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Schools grade: TownRatings (how grades work).