Market Pulse
Where Maries County stands — September 2026
What's Available
Feature breakdown of active parcels — based on listing descriptions
Land Value Metrics
Improved parcels vs. raw ground — asking prices vs. 12-month closed sales
With Structures
Land Only
| Acreage | 🏚 Improved | 🌲 Unimproved |
|---|---|---|
| 5–10 ac | — | — |
| 10–20 ac | — | $6,950 ⚠ 1 |
| 20–50 ac | $6,483 ⚠ 1 | $4,600 4 parcels |
| 50–100 ac | $6,113 4 parcels | — |
| 100+ ac | $5,060 6 parcels | $6,999 ⚠ 1 |
| Acreage | 🏚 Improved | 🌲 Unimproved |
|---|---|---|
| 5–10 ac | — | $7,908 4 parcels |
| 10–20 ac | $10,625 ⚠ 2 | $5,285 8 parcels |
| 20–50 ac | $18,512 ⚠ 1 | $4,650 11 parcels |
| 50–100 ac | $5,921 7 parcels | $5,085 4 parcels |
| 100+ ac | $3,686 6 parcels | — |
⚠ Low Data = fewer than 3 parcels in band. Median may not be statistically representative.
Inventory Distribution
Where is active supply concentrated right now?
What This Means For You
With 17 months of supply on the ground, you've got room to negotiate and no reason to rush. The single sale this period closed at $5,193/acre, but that's one data point against a field of mostly timber and hunting ground, so use it as a starting reference, not gospel. Look hard at road access and water on any parcel — with 65% of active listings carrying water access and 71% timber, there's enough selection to be choosy rather than settle.
One sale in a field of 17 active parcels tells you this market is slow to move, and 155 average days on market confirms it — price your ground realistically from day one or expect a long wait. Buyers have plenty of hunting-habitat timber tracts to compare against yours, so anything that sets your parcel apart — reliable water, interior road access, usable open ground — needs to be front and center in your listing. With inventory easing slightly (down 2 from last month), patient sellers who price right now may find less competition than they think.
Month-Over-Month
September 2026 vs. prior month — Land & Farm
| Metric | September 2026 | August 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sold Price | $460,000 | — | — |
| Median List Price | $525,000 | $525,000 | ▲ 0% |
| Median $/Acre (Sold) | $5,193/ac | — | — |
| Avg Days on Market | 155 days | — | — |
| Active Parcels | 17 | 19 | ▼ 2 |
| Parcels Sold | 1 | 0 | — |
| Months of Supply | 17.00 mo. | — | — |
Featured Parcels
Selected active land & farm listings in Maries County
Activity by Area
Active parcel distribution across communities in Maries County
| Area | Active | Land / Farm | Median Ask | Median Acres |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vienna | 6 | 6 F | $1.28M | 304.0 ac |
| Vichy | 5 | 3 L / 2 F | $227K | 46.3 ac |
| Dixon | 3 | 2 L / 1 F | $525K | 97.8 ac |
| Belle | 2 | 2 F | $848K | 72.3 ac |
Market Commentary
Our team knows this market — the creeks, the timber, the hunting ground, and the farm soil. Whether you're buying your first tract or selling the family farm, we're here to guide you.
# Maries County Rural Land & Farm Market Report — September 2026 Seventeen parcels on the ground this month, down two from August, and the pace tells you everything you need to know: one new listing, one closing, four under contract, and land sitting a median of 155 days before it moves. That's 17 months of supply sitting out there — this is a buyer's market, plain and simple. If you're selling, price it right the first time, because overpriced ground is just going to keep collecting dust. If you're buying, you've got room to negotiate and no reason to rush into the first thing you see. The inventory itself is solid, working land — not recreational filler. Every single active listing mentions hunting habitat or wildlife, which tells you this county is still drawing buyers who want deer and turkey ground, not just acreage to look at. Nearly two-thirds have creek, river, or pond access, and 71% carry timber or wooded acreage worth managing or harvesting down the road. Just under half have pasture or hay ground, and 41% come with a barn, shop, or other outbuildings — so there's real utility mixed in with the recreational appeal. With archery season and firearms deer season coming up, expect some of these hunting tracts to get more serious looks, even if closings stay slow through fall. Price and geography vary a lot by area, so know your market before you make an offer. Vienna is carrying the big farms — six active, all Farm-type, median ask pushing $1.28 million on a median 304 acres — that's your large-scale operation or investment-grade ground. Vichy is the entry point, with smaller parcels averaging 46 acres and a median ask of $226,550, better suited for a starter hunting camp or small homestead. Dixon sits in the middle at $525,000 median on nearly 98 acres, and Belle's two farm listings are asking a premium at $848,000 median for 72 acres. Across the board, the median sold price of $460,000 against a $525,000 asking median confirms sellers are coming down to meet the market — budget accordingly and don't be afraid to make a reasonable offer and let it sit.