Real Estate Investing in Putnam County, Missouri

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2 ZIP codes • Population: 4,255

Should you buy in Putnam County, MO? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (65/100)

Mixed signals β€” some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • High vacancy: 35.9% of homes vacant β€” above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

4.0/ 5

Appreciation

7.9% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $201,223
Avg Monthly Rent $837
ZIP Codes 2

Investing in Putnam County Real Estate

Putnam County (MO) covers 2 ZIPs and 2 municipalities. clearly the fundamentals here skew distressed, and both rent and price trends have been underwhelming across most of the geography.

The investment case for Putnam County is difficult to make on screen data alone. a challenging fit for a 3.0 rating and cap rates that appear attractive only until real vacancy is underwritten.

Population dynamics in Putnam haven't been supportive. a harder case for combined with thin income growth, the demographic backdrop complicates any purely financial underwriting.

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Avg Home Value
$201,223
Avg Monthly Rent
$837
1% Rule
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Landlord Friendly (MO)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Kirksville, MO metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
0%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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Cities in Putnam County

ZIP Codes in Putnam County, MO

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Frequently Asked Questions About Putnam County

What price range are homes in, MO?

Homes in, MO typically sell near $201K. Prices have moved at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, which stable long-term demand.

How strong is, MO for real estate investors?

Our data puts, MO at 3.0/5 for investability. Home prices of $201K and rents around $837/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

What is the typical renter like in, MO?

The renter base in, MO is reasonable for the $837/mo price point. Screening well and pricing to market typically yields even-keeled tenants.

Are landlord laws favorable in, MO?

, MO falls under MO landlord-tenant law, which is tenant-protective. That backdrop makes day-to-day property management reasonable.

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