61 homes sold in Murphy in the last year, at a typical $260K
Almost every sale is a house. Below: what each kind of home sells for, what your budget buys, the best months to buy, how hard you’ll have to bid, and a shortcut to every site where Murphy homes are listed.
Every place Murphy homes are listed, in one stop
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Houses are 100% of Murphy’s sales, at a typical $260K
61 homes sold in the year to May 2026.
typical sale · 61 sold in 12 months
- Per square foot
- $177MO $163
- Days to sell
- 27
- Sold over asking
- 39%
- Listings with a price cut
- 29%
Fewer homes sell than a decade ago, at twice the 2016 price
61 sales in the last year, against 112 in 2017 and a low of 71 in 2023. The typical sale went from $129K in 2016 to $260K.
Source: Redfin Data Center, MLS sales. Typical price and $/sq ft are the monthly medians, weighted by sales.
What $250K buys in Murphy
Check a listing against what Murphy 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 Murphy are more common than before the pandemic, but 60% fewer homes come up for sale
We read every month of Murphy’s home sales since 2013 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 May 2026, 61 sales.
If you’re buying in Murphy
- Shop in October. It brings about 9 new listings a month, close to the busiest month, with fewer bidding wars (36% over asking).
- Some room to negotiate. 29% of listings cut their price, about as many as before the pandemic.
- Bid near asking. Buyers paid 100.1% of the list price on average; 39% paid over.
Summer brings the homes; fall brings the bidding wars
June has the most new listings (about 10 a month), but November is the most competitive: 52% of November sales close over asking. October offers nearly as much choice with fewer homes bid up (36%). February has the least competition (29%) but only about 6 new listings.
Averages for each calendar month, 2015 on.
Calmer than the 2021 frenzy, and hotter than Missouri
| Murphy now | 2017–19 | 2021 peak | MO now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold over askingShare of sales that closed above the list price | 39% | 30% | 62% | 21% |
| Gone within two weeksShare of homes under contract within 14 days | — | — | — | 42% |
| Listings with a price cutShare of homes for sale that cut their price | 29% | 28% | 22% | 27% |
| Price paid vs. askingAverage sale price ÷ list price | 100.1% | 98.3% | 101.8% | 98% |
| Days to sellMedian days from listing to contract | 27 | 44 | 20 | 36 |
7 homes for sale on a typical day
That’s 1.3 times the 2023 low (5), 60% fewer than in 2017–19 and well under 2015’s 29.
1 in 3 listings has cut its price
29% in the last year, against 28% in 2017–19 and 27% across Missouri.
Murphy ranks 40th of 122 busy Missouri markets for bidding wars
Share of sales over asking in the last year, among towns with 60 or more sales. Murphy is in the middle of the pack.
Source: Redfin Data Center, city market tracker, January 2013 to May 2026 (MLS sales, not seasonally adjusted). Ratios are weighted by homes sold; price cuts by homes for sale.
Owning the typical Murphy home costs about $1,533 a month
Price: Murphy’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Murphy’s 0.8% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether Murphy is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.
Six things worth knowing
New listings in June
The month with the most choice. December has the fewest, about 5.
Best time to buyProperty tax, a year
Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $260K home, about $2,120 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsSchools
The schools grade for Murphy, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.
Schools in MurphyCheck 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.
High Ridge sells for less a square foot
The busier markets within 25 miles of Murphy, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester | 224 | $361K | $192 | 49% | 12 |
| Sunset Hills | 114 | $633K | $215 | 45% | 16 |
| Valley Park | 100 | $308K | $191 | 48% | 16 |
| Fenton | 83 | $406K | $179 | 48% | 19 |
| High Ridge | 68 | $239K | $166 | 47% | 25 |
| Murphy | 61 | $260K | $177 | 39% | 27 |
| Byrnes Mill | 29 | $411K | $172 | 52% | 21 |
Redfin Data Center, June 2025 to May 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 Murphy
What do homes sell for in Murphy, MO?
61 homes sold in the year to May 2026 at a typical $260K, $177 a square foot.
Is Murphy a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: 4 homes were for sale in May 2026 and 7 sold, about 0.6 months of supply. Buyers paid 100.1% of asking on average, and 29% of listings cut their price.
When is the best time to buy in Murphy?
June brings the most new listings. The sales history shows which months have fewer bidding wars.
How much are property taxes in Murphy?
About 0.8% of a home’s value a year. On a $260K home that’s near $2,120.
Where can I see homes for sale in Murphy?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Murphy’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Murphy.
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).