Housing prices and selling conditions
These measures describe housing prices and selling conditions for the areas and periods shown. Compare them alongside repair costs, your mortgage payoff and selling costs.
| Measure | Value | Source and area | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $184,200 | Redfin · Emporia, KS | Three months ending August 2026 |
| Median days on market | 28 days | Redfin · Emporia, KS | Three months ending August 2026 |
| Homes sold | 86 homes | Redfin · Emporia, KS | Three months ending August 2026 |
| Typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) | $176,930 | Zillow · Emporia, KS | As of August 2026 |
| For-sale inventory | 97 homes | Zillow · Emporia, KS | As of August 2026 |
Include utilities, other bills and any mortgage payments while waiting to sell. Allow time for closing, too.
Emporia, KS / Market report
Emporia, KS Housing Market and Selling Costs
Use this report to compare current Emporia market measures with the costs and timing for your own sale. We buy houses as-is in Emporia and Lyon County. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
A public market figure is a starting point, not a price for your address. Compare a direct cash offer with listing, repairs, tenant or access details, and the bills you would carry while waiting.
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Housing prices and selling conditions
These measures describe housing prices and selling conditions for the areas and periods shown. Compare them alongside repair costs, your mortgage payoff and selling costs.
| Measure | Value | Source and area | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $184,200 | Redfin · Emporia, KS | Three months ending August 2026 |
| Median days on market | 28 days | Redfin · Emporia, KS | Three months ending August 2026 |
| Homes sold | 86 homes | Redfin · Emporia, KS | Three months ending August 2026 |
| Typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) | $176,930 | Zillow · Emporia, KS | As of August 2026 |
| For-sale inventory | 97 homes | Zillow · Emporia, KS | As of August 2026 |
Include utilities, other bills and any mortgage payments while waiting to sell. Allow time for closing, too.
What the numbers mean
Market context is not a price for one house
Redfin sale and activity figures and Zillow's modeled home-value and inventory measures answer different questions. The display keeps each source, geography, and period with its number; compare like with like rather than treating every figure as a sale price.
Condition and needed repairs can change what a buyer is willing to pay. Tenant occupancy, access for showings, cleanout, and your timing can also change the practical comparison between listing and a direct sale. A city-wide figure cannot price your particular house.
Kansas selling costs
No Kansas transfer tax; recording fees may apply
Kansas does not charge a real estate transfer tax or deed tax. The state's mortgage registration tax was phased out and ended January 1, 2019.
Kansas law sets county recording fees at $21 for the first page of a deed or mortgage and $17 for each additional page. Those statewide rates include the state technology and heritage trust fund add-ons; the total depends on how many pages are recorded. Ask the title company or closing professional to confirm the charges for your sale.
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs. Your mortgage balance, liens, back taxes, and share of current property taxes are separate from that promise.
What you may keep
Sale price and net proceeds are different numbers
The sale price is the starting amount. What remains depends on costs such as mortgage payoff, repairs or cleanout, listing commission if you list, other selling costs, utilities, insurance, and the time you carry the property. Use the Emporia calculator to change the assumptions and compare what you may keep—not just the headline price.
Compare your Emporia sale options in the net proceeds calculator →Questions about the Emporia market report
Do the Emporia market numbers set the value of my house?
No. The figures above describe market measures for Emporia, KS, with each source and period shown. A town-wide median or modeled value does not price your particular house. Condition, repairs, occupancy, tenants, access, and timing affect the comparison.
What selling costs apply to a Kansas house sale?
Kansas does not charge a real estate transfer tax or deed tax. Statewide recording fees are $21 for the first page of a deed or mortgage and $17 for each additional page; the total depends on what is recorded. A title or closing professional can confirm the exact charges.
Does Kansas still charge a mortgage registration tax?
No. Kansas phased out its mortgage registration tax, and it ended on January 1, 2019. County recording fees are a separate charge.
What does it mean to compare what I may keep?
The sale price is the amount before costs. To estimate what remains, account for your mortgage payoff, repairs or cleanout, listing commission if you list, other selling costs, and bills while you own the house.
Do repairs or tenants affect an as-is sale comparison?
They can affect which sale path fits and what a buyer can offer. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us. A rental also has occupancy, access, and timing details worth discussing.
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Next steps for Emporia and Lyon County sellers
If a specific situation is shaping your decision, these Emporia pages and resources explain options to compare. You can also call 888-274-5006 or use the offer form above.