10/26/2026
📊 MARKET WATCH | Lawrence vs. Topeka (September 2026)
Thinking about selling? Here's what the numbers say 👇
🏡 LAWRENCE
• Median sale price: $305,000 (down 4.7% from Sept 2025)
• Average days on market: 34
• 186 homes active, about 2.4 months of supply
• Sellers got 98% of list price
🏡 TOPEKA (Shawnee County)
• Median sale price: $234,000 (up 17% from Sept 2025)
• Typical days on market: just 8
• 341 homes active (up 12%), about 1.8 months of supply
• Homes sold for 100% of list price
💡 Seller takeaway: Both markets are still under the 4 to 6 months of supply that signals a balanced market, so well-priced homes keep selling. But buyers have more choices than a year ago. Smart pricing and standout presentation are what win right now.
Curious what your home could sell for this fall? Message me or call for a free, no-pressure home value consult. 📲
Source: local MLS data, September 2026 (Lawrence days on market is an average; Topeka's is a median; Topeka figures cover Shawnee County).
Darwin Heyd, REALTOR® | (316) 288-0508 | Keller Williams Lawrence - KW Integrity