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WATERFORD, MS 38685

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Marshall County
Balanced Market
January 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Overview

Active Listings
6
⇧ 500% vs 1 last year
Pending
1
17% pending ratio
Median Price
$149,000
⇧ 15.5% vs $129,000 last year
Average Price
$243,300
⇧ 88.6% vs $129,000 last year
Days on Market
77
⇩ 20.6% vs 97 days last year

Market Context

Population: 1,120  ·  Density: 5.2/mi²  ·  Median household income: $49,861

Typical home value: $0  ·  Homeownership: 89.0%

Market Analysis

Data as of January 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The WATERFORD, MS real estate market (38685) currently shows 6 active listings, with 1 pending sales. Homes are averaging 77 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 5 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are selling faster, averaging 77 days on market compared to 97 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 15.5% year-over-year, from $129,000 to $149,000.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 6 this year vs 1 last year
  • Days on market: 77 now vs 97 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $149,000 (+15.5% YoY)
  • Average: $243,300 (+88.6% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 32.2 miles — 917 listings ($529,623,816 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
38685Waterford, MS 386850.0 mi6$1,459,800$149,000$243,300
38659Potts Camp, MS 386599.7 mi8$1,606,744$199,000$200,843
38633Hickory Flat, MS 3863316.9 mi3$615,900$185,900$205,300
38655Oxford, MS 3865518.3 mi408$323,938,128$489,900$793,966
38650Myrtle, MS 3865020.3 mi8$3,900,568$355,000$487,571
38661Red Banks, MS 3866120.8 mi1$180,000$180,000$180,000
38642Lamar, MS 3864223.9 mi4$1,370,668$430,000$342,667
38668Senatobia, MS 3866824.8 mi57$18,946,173$301,900$332,389
38618Coldwater, MS 3861826.4 mi23$7,843,713$329,900$341,031
38666Sardis, MS 3866627.8 mi13$10,888,540$347,450$837,580
38652New Albany, MS 3865229.0 mi73$27,956,518$349,950$382,966
38654Olive Branch, MS 3865430.3 mi312$130,688,064$391,950$418,872
38913Banner, MS 3891332.2 mi1$229,000$229,000$229,000

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in WATERFORD, MS 38685?

As of January 2026, there are 6 active listings in WATERFORD, MS (zip code 38685), compared to 1 the prior year.

What is the median home price in WATERFORD, MS 38685?

The median listing price in WATERFORD, MS 38685 is $149,000 as of January 2026, a 15.5% increase from $129,000 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in WATERFORD, MS?

Homes in WATERFORD, MS 38685 spend an average of 77 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 97 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in WATERFORD, MS 38685?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, WATERFORD, MS 38685 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 5 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are selling faster, averaging 77 days on market compared to 97 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in WATERFORD, MS?

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in WATERFORD, MS 38685 save an estimated $2,980 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $149,000. Our fee structure: 1% listing + 2% selling broker — no additional buyer or seller fees. Call (240) SELL-123 or email info@SELL123.com for a free consultation.