156 homes sold in Polk Township in the last year, at a typical $213K
Redfin reports Polk Township’s sales by ZIP code, so these figures are for ZIP 64468, which takes in Polk Township and the area around it. 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 Polk Township homes are listed.
Every place Polk Township homes are listed, in one stop
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Houses are 94% of Polk Township’s sales, at a typical $201K (year to May 2026)
156 homes sold in the year to September 2026.
typical sale · 151 sold in the year to May 2026
- Per square foot
- $121MO $163
- Days to sell
- 52
- Sold over asking
- 8%
About as many homes sell as usual, at 1.9 times the 2016 price
156 sales in the last year, against 208 in 2021 and a low of 115 in 2012. The typical sale went from $113K in 2016 to $213K.
Source: Redfin Data Center, MLS sales; for ZIP 64468, which takes in Polk Township and the area around it (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 $200K buys in Polk Township
Check a listing against what Polk Township 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 Polk Township are back to pre-pandemic levels, with about as many homes for sale
We read every month of home sales in ZIP 64468 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, 156 sales.
If you’re buying in Polk Township
- Shop in April. It brings about 15 new listings a month, close to the busiest month, with fewer bidding wars (7% over asking).
- Offer under asking. Buyers paid 95.4% of the list price on average; 5% paid over.
- You’ll usually have time. Only 27% of homes go under contract within two weeks; the typical one takes 58 days.
Summer brings the homes; fall brings the bidding wars
June has the most new listings (about 18 a month), but October is the most competitive: 9% of October sales close over asking. April and May offer nearly as much choice with fewer homes bid up (7%). January has the least competition (4%) but only about 9 new listings.
Averages for each calendar month, 2015 on.
Nearly as heated as 2021, and calmer than Missouri
| Polk Township now | 2017–19 | 2021 peak | MO now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold over askingShare of sales that closed above the list price | 5% | 4% | 15% | 20% |
| Gone within two weeksShare of homes under contract within 14 days | 27% | 1% | 0% | 42% |
| Price paid vs. askingAverage sale price ÷ list price | 95.4% | 94.1% | 96.6% | 98.3% |
| Days to sellMedian days from listing to contract | 58 | 108 | 63 | 38 |
62 homes for sale on a typical day
That’s 2.4 times the 2022 low (26), about the 2017–19 level and well under 2015’s 79.
Source: Redfin Data Center, ZIP code tracker; for ZIP 64468, which takes in Polk Township and the area around it (each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3), January 2012 to September 2026 (MLS sales, not seasonally adjusted). Ratios are weighted by homes sold; price cuts by homes for sale.
Owning the typical Polk Township home costs about $1,243 a month
Price: Polk Township’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Polk Township’s 0.7% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether Polk Township is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.
Six things worth knowing
New listings in June
The month with the most choice. January has the fewest, about 9.
Best time to buyProperty tax, a year
Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $213K home, about $1,580 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsSchools
The schools grade for Polk Township, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.
Schools in Polk TownshipTypical commute
The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Polk Township.
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.
Post your home to Polk Township, free
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Questions about buying a home in Polk Township
What do homes sell for in Polk Township, MO?
156 homes sold in the year to September 2026 at a typical $213K, $122 a square foot.
Is Polk Township a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: 65 homes were for sale in September 2026 and 12 sold, about 5.1 months of supply. Buyers paid 95.4% of asking on average.
When is the best time to buy in Polk Township?
June brings the most new listings. The sales history shows which months have fewer bidding wars.
How much are property taxes in Polk Township?
About 0.7% of a home’s value a year. On a $213K home that’s near $1,580.
Where can I see homes for sale in Polk Township?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Polk Township’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Polk Township.
Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted; for ZIP 64468, which takes in Polk Township and the area around it (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).