Festus

Festus is a city in Jefferson County just west of the Mississippi River that began as an outgrowth of neighboring Crystal City.

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Median sale price

$295K

ZIP 63028

Compared with last year

-3.3%

median price

Median days on market

was 15 a year ago

Homes sold in August

114

was 115 a year ago

The market right now

Festus home values and how fast homes sell.

Steady22 days, median

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Homes here are selling at a steady pace. Price and presentation decide how long yours takes.

I'll show you the recent sales closest to your home and what you could walk away with, in writing.

Figures: Redfin, 3 months ending Aug 2026, retrieved September 2026. Medians describe the whole market, not any one home. They are not a prediction.

Compare nearbyBarnhart$281K Hillsboro$314K Imperial$322K Arnold$325K

Before you buy or sell

Worth knowing in Festus.

Rules change. Confirm with the city before you rely on them.

Inspection at sale

The City of Festus says a certificate of occupancy for a house being sold is issued after the inspection is finished and requirements are met. Inspections are arranged through the City's Public Works office at 636-937-6646.

City website

Rental houses and apartments in Festus also receive a certificate of occupancy listing any violations, which must be corrected within 30 days.

City website

The City of Festus Water Department distributes water supplied by the Jefferson County Water Authority through 69 miles of pipe.

City website

The Festus Building and Planning Department lists flood plain management among the areas it assists with.

City website

What it's built like, and how you get around.

Getting around

The city is served by Interstate 55 and U.S. Routes 61 and 67.
Wikipedia
MoDOT lists a 9.7-mile U.S. 61/67 resurfacing corridor running from Route M near Barnhart to American Legion Drive in Festus.
MoDOT

Parks and places.

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Larry G. Crites Memorial Park

Formerly West City Park, it has more than 100 acres near the city's western boundary along Joachim Creek, with ball diamonds, a three-acre lake, a fairgrounds area and a 1.5-mile bicycle trail.

City website

City of Festus parks

The City's parks list also includes Billy Porter Memorial Park, Gannon Drive Park, Habsieger Memorial Park, Jokerst Memorial Park, Shropshire Park, Sunset Park and a disc golf course.

City website

Victoria Glades Conservation Area

A 239.3-acre Missouri Department of Conservation area about 1.5 miles southeast of Hillsboro, part of a glade complex that extends east toward Festus. It has a 2 to 3 mile trail.

Missouri Dept. of Conservation

Schools

Public school districts serving Festus.

Festus R-VI School District

District lines don't always follow city lines. Confirm the district for a specific address with the district itself. For school data, see the state's Missouri school report cards.

Questions about Festus.

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What is the median home price in Festus, MO in 2026?

The median sale price in Festus (ZIP 63028) was $295K for the three months ending Aug 2026, down 3.3% from a year earlier. Homes sold in a median of 22 days. Source: Redfin MLS-based data, retrieved September 2026.

Which public school district serves Festus?

Festus addresses are served by Festus R-VI School District. District lines don't always follow city lines, so confirm the district for a specific address before you make an offer.