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Missouri Foreclosures and Distressed Properties Statewide

Most investors in Missouri chase the same bank-owned listings. ForeclosuresDaily.com tracks the earlier signals instead, such as probate filings, missed payments, and tax delinquency, so you can reach motivated sellers before your competition.

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Missouri distressed properties map by area and ZIP code
$305,000
Median listing price (down 1.6%)
43,915
Active listings in Missouri
54 days
Average time on market
$1,495
Median rent (down 0.3%)

Market data: Realtor.com Missouri housing market, October 2026. Zillow Home Value Index for Missouri: $267,879 (up 3.5% from a year earlier), August 2026. View homes on Zillow.

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Distressed real estate for sale

What is a distressed property?

A distressed property is a home whose owner is under pressure to sell. Usually, the cause is a life event, such as a missed mortgage payment, a death in the family, a divorce, unpaid property taxes, or repairs the owner cannot afford.

With a median listing price near $305,000, Missouri attracts landlords and out-of-state buyers, and listed bargains go fast. However, investors who win here buy from owners whose property is for sale privately and not listed on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS), where there is less competition and more room to negotiate.

In addition, by inventory, its busiest markets right now are St Louis County, Jackson County, and St Charles County, where more listings mean more owners under pressure.

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Step-by-step

How to find distressed properties in Missouri

Foreclosure listing sites show homes after the bank or auction is involved. Therefore, to find a deal first, work earlier in the timeline:

Pick your counties

Initially, start with a few Missouri counties where you know values and have cash buyers ready.

Choose lead types

Next, pick your leads, because probate, pre-foreclosure, divorce, code violation, and tax delinquency leads each signal a different reason to sell.

Use fresh data

Then use ForeclosuresDaily fresh leads, which are updated daily, so that you reach owners before other investors mail them.

Target your marketing

In addition, data targeting your marketing means mail, calls, and texts go only to owners with a real reason to sell.

Run the numbers

After that, estimate the after-repair value (ARV) from nearby sales, and then apply the 70% Rule.

Make a fair offer

Finally, solve the seller’s problem with a quick, as-is cash close, then wholesale or flip the property.

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Targeted real estate lead generation

Motivated sellers who want to liquidate fast

For this reason, ForeclosuresDaily.com’s off-market real estate platform covers every major distress signal in Missouri, cross-referenced with tax rolls and property appraiser records.

Probate LeadsExecutors who must sell before the estate can close.Get probate leads →Pre-Probate LeadsFamilies who may sell before a probate case is filed.See pre-probate leads →Inheritance LeadsHeirs who want to sell because they will not keep the home.View inheritance leads →Foreclosure LeadsOwners behind on payments who want to sell before auction.Explore foreclosure leads →Divorce LeadsCouples who must sell when they divide shared assets.Find divorce leads →Eviction LeadsTired landlords who want out because of problem tenants.Browse eviction leads →Code Violation LeadsOwners facing fines because of open violations and costly repairs.Check code violation leads →Tax DelinquencyOwners behind on property taxes who need cash soon.Target tax-delinquent owners →Absentee Owner LeadsOut-of-area owners, especially those far from the property.Reach absentee owners →Life Leads & FSBOOwners selling on their own rather than with an agent.Shop all lead products →
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Find a deal

ARV and the 70% Rule for Missouri flips

Real estate flippers and wholesalers use the after-repair value (ARV) to set their maximum offer. For example, the 70% Rule says to pay no more than 70% of ARV, minus repairs. As a result, that margin covers holding costs, closing costs, and profit for property flipping, or your assignment fee when you wholesale.

For instance, here is the math using the Missouri median listing price as the ARV and an 8% repair budget.

70% Rule example

ARV$305,000
70% of ARV$213,500
Estimated repairs− $24,000
Maximum offer$189,500
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Counties

Missouri counties to target

These are the 10 Missouri counties with the most homes for sale. Next, choose a county from the menu to open its investing data, and then match the market to your strategy.

St Louis CountyBelow state median$215,000Negotiate

St Louis County market snapshot

$215,000 ▼ 17%Median listing price
$157Price per sq ft
44 days ▲ 7.3%Days on market
$1,600 ▼ 3%Median rent
4,333 ▲ 16.8%Active listings
8.9%Gross rent yield

Entry prices are lower here than in the rest of the group, so it fits wholesaling and first flips. Meanwhile, the median price is down 17% from a year earlier, and inventory is up 16.8%. As a result, softer pricing gives you room to negotiate with motivated sellers.

Max offer when the ARV equals the median price$215,000 × 70% − $17,000 repairs = $133,500 max offer

Also see the full St Louis County market report on Realtor.com →Then view St Louis County homes on Zillow →

Jackson CountyBelow state median$285,000Wholesale

Jackson County market snapshot

$285,000 ▲ 3.7%Median listing price
$172Price per sq ft
50 days ▲ 6.8%Days on market
$1,545 ▼ 3.1%Median rent
3,993 ▼ 5.9%Active listings
6.5%Gross rent yield

In addition, the Zillow Home Value Index is $249,870 (up 2.5% from a year earlier) as of August 2026.

Meanwhile, the median price is up 3.7% from a year earlier, and inventory is down 5.9%. Therefore, prices sit near the area median, so focus on deep discounts from off-market sellers.

Max offer when the ARV equals the median price$285,000 × 70% − $23,000 repairs = $176,500 max offer

Also see the full Jackson County market report on Realtor.com →Then view Jackson County homes on Zillow →

St Charles CountyAbove state median$419,900Flip

St Charles County market snapshot

$419,900 ▼ 1.2%Median listing price
$197Price per sq ft
42 daysDays on market
$2,350 ▲ 5.9%Median rent
2,484 ▲ 1.4%Active listings
6.7%Gross rent yield

Meanwhile, the median price is down 1.2% from a year earlier. For this reason, higher resale values here reward a well-planned renovation.

Max offer when the ARV equals the median price$419,900 × 70% − $34,000 repairs = $259,930 max offer

Also see the full St Charles County market report on Realtor.com →Then view St Charles County homes on Zillow →

Greene CountyAbove state median$339,900Wholesale

Greene County market snapshot

$339,900 ▲ 6.2%Median listing price
$174Price per sq ft
50 days ▲ 6.4%Days on market
$1,399 ▼ 3.5%Median rent
2,117 ▲ 1.4%Active listings
4.9%Gross rent yield

In addition, the Zillow Home Value Index is $257,748 (up 3.1% from a year earlier) as of August 2026.

Meanwhile, the median price is up 6.2% from a year earlier. Because of this, balanced pricing makes this area a steady source of wholesale deals.

Max offer when the ARV equals the median price$339,900 × 70% − $27,000 repairs = $210,930 max offer

Also see the full Greene County market report on Realtor.com →Then view Greene County homes on Zillow →

Camden CountyAbove state median$405,000Flip

Camden County market snapshot

$405,000 ▲ 2.5%Median listing price
$261Price per sq ft
79 days ▲ 6.8%Days on market
$1,775 ▲ 18.3%Median rent
1,878 ▼ 11.1%Active listings
5.3%Gross rent yield

In addition, the Zillow Home Value Index is $319,708 (down 3.4% from a year earlier) as of August 2026.

Prices per square foot run higher here than anywhere else on this list. Meanwhile, the median price is up 2.5% from a year earlier, and inventory is down 11.1%. Consequently, strong prices make this a fit for full renovations with a solid profit margin.

Max offer when the ARV equals the median price$405,000 × 70% − $32,000 repairs = $251,500 max offer

Also see the full Camden County market report on Realtor.com →Then view Camden County homes on Zillow →

Clay CountyAbove state median$400,000Negotiate

Clay County market snapshot

$400,000 ▼ 5%Median listing price
$191Price per sq ft
43 days ▼ 13.3%Days on market
$2,028 ▲ 1.3%Median rent
1,391 ▼ 3.9%Active listings
6.1%Gross rent yield

In addition, the Zillow Home Value Index is $321,462 (up 2.4% from a year earlier) as of August 2026.

Meanwhile, the median price is down 5% from a year earlier, and inventory is down 3.9%. As a result, sellers here are adjusting to slower demand, so offers below asking get a hearing.

Max offer when the ARV equals the median price$400,000 × 70% − $32,000 repairs = $248,000 max offer

Also see the full Clay County market report on Realtor.com →Then view Clay County homes on Zillow →

Taney CountyBelow state median$269,900Wholesale

Taney County market snapshot

$269,900 ▼ 1.5%Median listing price
$196Price per sq ft
92 days ▼ 3.2%Days on market
$1,295 ▼ 7.5%Median rent
1,323 ▲ 5.1%Active listings
5.8%Gross rent yield

In addition, the Zillow Home Value Index is $246,435 (down 0.3% from a year earlier) as of August 2026.

Homes sit longer here than elsewhere, so long market times create motivated sellers. Meanwhile, the median price is down 1.5% from a year earlier, and inventory is up 5.1%. Therefore, work off-market leads here to find the discount that retail listings lack.

Max offer when the ARV equals the median price$269,900 × 70% − $22,000 repairs = $166,930 max offer

Also see the full Taney County market report on Realtor.com →Then view Taney County homes on Zillow →

Stone CountyAbove state median$379,900Wholesale

Stone County market snapshot

$379,900 ▼ 1.3%Median listing price
$238Price per sq ft
88 days ▼ 2.2%Days on market
$1,500 ▲ 3.5%Median rent
1,179 ▲ 6.5%Active listings
4.7%Gross rent yield

In addition, the Zillow Home Value Index is $325,735 (up 3.7% from a year earlier) as of August 2026.

Meanwhile, the median price is down 1.3% from a year earlier, and inventory is up 6.5%.

Max offer when the ARV equals the median price$379,900 × 70% − $30,000 repairs = $235,930 max offer

Also see the full Stone County market report on Realtor.com →Then view Stone County homes on Zillow →

Jefferson CountyAbove state median$337,900Wholesale

Jefferson County market snapshot

$337,900 ▲ 3.4%Median listing price
$181Price per sq ft
39 days ▼ 9.3%Days on market
$1,600 ▼ 10.9%Median rent
1,161 ▼ 1.8%Active listings
5.7%Gross rent yield

In addition, the Zillow Home Value Index is $295,106 (up 4.5% from a year earlier) as of August 2026.

Homes sell faster here than anywhere else on the list. Meanwhile, the median price is up 3.4% from a year earlier.

Max offer when the ARV equals the median price$337,900 × 70% − $27,000 repairs = $209,530 max offer

Also see the full Jefferson County market report on Realtor.com →Then view Jefferson County homes on Zillow →

Boone CountyAbove state median$429,450Flip

Boone County market snapshot

$429,450 ▲ 2.1%Median listing price
$198Price per sq ft
47 daysDays on market
$1,595 ▲ 4.6%Median rent
947 ▼ 6.6%Active listings
4.5%Gross rent yield

In addition, the Zillow Home Value Index is $331,236 (up 2.7% from a year earlier) as of August 2026.

Median prices are higher here than anywhere else on this list, so one deal can carry a big margin. Meanwhile, the median price is up 2.1% from a year earlier, and inventory is down 6.6%. For this reason, a top-end resale market means a flip can pay well if repairs stay on budget.

Max offer when the ARV equals the median price$429,450 × 70% − $34,000 repairs = $266,615 max offer

Also see the full Boone County market report on Realtor.com →Then view Boone County homes on Zillow →

Choose a county from the menu to see its investing data, then compare markets. Market data: Realtor.com, October 2026, and Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026. Also, gross rent yield is 12 months of median rent divided by the median listing price; the 70% Rule example assumes repairs of 8% of the median price.

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FAQ

Missouri foreclosure and distressed property questions

How do I find distressed properties for sale in Missouri?

Initially, start with public-record signals such as pre-foreclosure, probate, divorce, and tax delinquency. ForeclosuresDaily.com gathers these records daily, so that you can contact Missouri owners before the home is listed or sent to auction.

Where can I find foreclosed homes in Missouri?

Bank-owned and auction homes appear on sites like Realtor.com, Zillow, and Auction.com. However, off-market pre-foreclosure leads let you reach owners earlier, while they can still sell on their own terms.

Which counties have the lowest entry prices?

Among the counties in this guide, the lowest median listing prices are in St Louis County at $215,000, Taney County at $269,900, and Jackson County at $285,000, based on Realtor.com data from October 2026.

Where do homes sell fastest?

Jefferson County has the shortest average time on market in this guide, at 39 days. As a result, fast markets reward investors who can reach owners before a home is listed.

How do I find distressed properties for wholesale profit?

First of all, focus on owners with equity and a reason to sell quickly. Then run the 70% Rule, and finally line up cash buyers before you sign a contract you plan to assign.

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