The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 67439 sells for about $170,235, or $118 per square foot.
Prices are up +16.3% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 198 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $686 a month.
ZIP 67439 — Ellsworth
The Ellsworth housing market shows steady price appreciation, though high vacancy rates and a slow sales pace indicate a cautious environment for investors. Buyers benefit from accessible entry-level pricing, but the market remains highly localized and dependent on the regional economy. Figures for specific metrics like price-cut share and sale-to-list ratios are based on limited active listing samples.
This ZIP is best suited for local families or budget-conscious buyers seeking affordable housing, though it requires careful diligence for investors due to vacancy trends.
Median prices moved up 16.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 198 days on market with 3.1 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
43% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 83.8% of asking — demand is cooling.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 1.3% · poverty 9.1% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 67439, Ellsworth County KS
Local schools are generally rated in the mid-range, with Ellsworth Elementary and High School serving the area.
The area maintains a stable, small-town economic base with limited large-scale industrial development.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Kansas) — Kansas Residential Property Tax: Annual tax bill calculated as: (Appraised Fair Market Value * 11.5% Assessment Rate) * (Mill Levy / 1,000). The mill levy is the combined tax rate set by local taxing jurisdictions.
The area is highly car-dependent with minimal public transit or bike infrastructure.
Local amenities include proximity to outdoor spaces and small-town community facilities.
The rental market shows high vacancy rates near 15.1%, suggesting potential challenges for passive investors.
The economy is driven by local services, agriculture, and small-scale retail.
Transportation is primarily via state highway corridors with no significant public transit infrastructure.
No major large-scale commercial or residential developments are currently reported.
The Ellsworth County Appraiser's office manages property assessments based on market value.
Parcels are subject to local school district and county-level tax levies.
Standard property insurance coverage is available, though premiums are influenced by regional weather risks.
Kansas is a judicial foreclosure state.
Sellers are required to provide a standard real estate disclosure statement regarding property condition.
Data retrieved from Census QuickFacts and Data Commons.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Local community green space.
Nearby outdoor recreation and lake access.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.