Selling a house in O'Fallon, MO: no point-of-sale inspection
St. Charles County, Missouri · Last checked November 2026
O'Fallon does not require an occupancy inspection to sell an owner-occupied home. Rental properties need an occupancy inspection when tenants change.
What to expect instead
Without a city inspection, the buyer's own home inspection is what will surface problems. Lenders, title companies and state disclosure laws still apply. Ohio sellers still complete the state Residential Property Disclosure Form.
Housing in O'Fallon
- Median year homes were built
- 1989
- Median home value
- $248,500
- Owner-occupied homes
- 9,970 of 12,451 (80%)
- Total housing units
- 12,728
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for O'Fallon township, St. Charles County, Missouri.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need a point-of-sale inspection to sell a house in O'Fallon, MO?
O'Fallon does not require an occupancy inspection to sell an owner-occupied home. Rental properties need an occupancy inspection when tenants change.
Should I still get an inspection before listing?
A pre-listing inspection is optional, but it lets you find problems before a buyer's inspector does, and it gives you time to fix them or price them in.
How old are the homes in O'Fallon?
The median home in O'Fallon was built in 1989, and the median home value is $248,500, according to the Census Bureau's 2020-2024 American Community Survey.
Nearby: St. Louis area
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- Bellefontaine Neighbors Required at sale
- Cottleville Required at sale
- Dardenne Prairie No point-of-sale rule
- Lake Saint Louis No point-of-sale rule
- St. Charles No point-of-sale rule
- St. Peters No point-of-sale rule
- Weldon Spring No point-of-sale rule
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Sources
- St. Louis Area Occupancy Permit & Inspection Requirements by Municipality (updated April 2026)
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates (tables B25035, B25077, B25003, B25001)
Last checked November 2026. Rules and fees change by ordinance and resolution. Confirm with the municipality before you list. See something out of date? Report a change.