153 homes sold in Lake Lotawana in the last year, at a typical $418K
Almost every sale is a house. Below: what each kind of home sells for, what your budget buys, how hard you’ll have to bid, and a shortcut to every site where Lake Lotawana homes are listed.
Every place Lake Lotawana homes are listed, in one stop
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Houses are 88% of Lake Lotawana’s sales, at a typical $450K (year to May 2026)
153 homes sold in the year to September 2026.
typical sale · 117 sold in the year to May 2026
- Per square foot
- $277MO $163
- Days to sell
- 81
Multi-family (2–4 units): 2 sold, typical $270K
Townhouses: 14 sold, typical $272K
Too few sales in 12 months for reliable figures.
More homes sell than most years, at about the 2016 price
153 sales in the last year, against 112 in 2025 and a low of 52 in 2013. The typical sale went from $370K in 2016 to $418K.
Source: Redfin Data Center, MLS sales; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3. Typical price and $/sq ft are the monthly medians, weighted by sales. Redfin stopped publishing towns’ figures by property type after May 2026, so houses and condos are shown for the year to then.
What $400K buys in Lake Lotawana
Check a listing against what Lake Lotawana homes sold for
Against the town’s median price per square foot over the last 12 months. A rough check: condition, lot and location within town move a price more than this can see.
Bidding wars in Lake Lotawana are more common than before the pandemic, with about as many homes for sale
We read every month of Lake Lotawana’s home sales since 2012 so you don’t have to. Each figure covers 12 months, because a single month in a town is too few sales to mean much. Latest: the year to September 2026, 153 sales.
If you’re buying in Lake Lotawana
- Bid near asking. Buyers paid 100% of the list price on average; 34% paid over.
- You’ll usually have time. Only 32% of homes go under contract within two weeks; the typical one takes 66 days.
How it compares, and hotter than Missouri
| Lake Lotawana now | 2017–19 | 2021 peak | MO now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold over askingShare of sales that closed above the list price | 34% | — | — | 20% |
| Gone within two weeksShare of homes under contract within 14 days | 32% | — | — | 42% |
| Price paid vs. askingAverage sale price ÷ list price | 100% | — | — | 98.3% |
| Days to sellMedian days from listing to contract | 66 | 104 | 23 | 38 |
Lake Lotawana ranks 65th of 170 busy Missouri markets for bidding wars
Share of sales over asking in the last year, among towns with 60 or more sales. Lake Lotawana is in the middle of the pack.
Source: Redfin Data Center, city figures, January 2012 to September 2026 (MLS sales, not seasonally adjusted; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3). Ratios are weighted by homes sold; price cuts by homes for sale.
Owning the typical Lake Lotawana home costs about $2,553 a month
Price: Lake Lotawana’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Lake Lotawana’s 1.1% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether Lake Lotawana is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.
Five things worth knowing
Property tax, a year
Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $418K home, about $4,470 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsSchools
The schools grade for Lake Lotawana, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.
Schools in Lake LotawanaTypical commute
The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Lake Lotawana.
Work & commuteCheck 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 hazardsLook 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.
Lone Jack, Greenwood, Lee's Summit, Pleasant Hill and Blue Springs sell for less a square foot
The busier markets within 25 miles of Lake Lotawana, by what sold. Prices, taxes and how far a paycheck goes next door are on Cost of living.
| Sold | Typical sale | $/sq ft | Over asking | Days to sell | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee's Summit | 1,736 | $408K | $175 | 34% | 24 |
| Blue Springs | 966 | $329K | $172 | 38% | 24 |
| Lake Lotawana | 153 | $418K | $253 | 34% | 66 |
| Pleasant Hill | 138 | $323K | $184 | 25% | 30 |
| Greenwood | 129 | $352K | $194 | 31% | 30 |
| Lone Jack | 36 | $447K | $216 | 33% | 82 |
| Lake Winnebago | 26 | $899K | $274 | 24% | 123 |
Redfin Data Center, October 2025 to September 2026. Towns with fewer than 20 sales are left out, and Redfin doesn’t report every town separately.
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Questions about buying a home in Lake Lotawana
What do homes sell for in Lake Lotawana, MO?
153 homes sold in the year to September 2026 at a typical $418K, $253 a square foot.
Is Lake Lotawana a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: 39 homes were for sale in September 2026 and 14 sold, about 2.7 months of supply. Buyers paid 100% of asking on average.
How much are property taxes in Lake Lotawana?
About 1.1% of a home’s value a year. On a $418K home that’s near $4,470.
Where can I see homes for sale in Lake Lotawana?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Lake Lotawana’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Lake Lotawana.
Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3). 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).