Batesville firefighter Justin Hudson joins Magee and Boone in Oxford

Another agent has stepped into Oxford’s housing market at a time when demand is still strong enough to keep prices elevated and homes moving. Justin Hudson, who received his Mississippi real estate license on March 27, has joined Magee & Boone in Oxford, adding a new local face to a market where buyers, sellers and investors are still navigating higher values, active listings and steady turnover.

That backdrop matters in Lafayette County. Oxford’s average home value stood at $412,781 as of March 31, up 4.2% from a year earlier, and homes were going pending in about 43 days, according to Zillow. Realtor.com’s March 2026 market snapshot put Oxford’s median listing price at $489,000, with 636 active listings and a median of 71 days on market. For families trying to buy their first home, owners weighing a sale, or newcomers looking for a foothold near the University of Mississippi and the city’s core neighborhoods, those numbers show a market that remains active but far from easy.

Hudson’s background gives his hiring a different kind of weight. He is originally from Batesville, works as a career firefighter in his hometown and serves as a first lieutenant in the Mississippi Army National Guard. He also has personal experience buying and renovating single-family homes, a combination that could matter in Oxford, where older houses, renovation projects and neighborhood-level value can shape both listing prices and final offers.

That practical experience may be especially useful for clients who want more than a standard sales pitch. A buyer looking at condition, a seller deciding what repairs can actually pay off, or a newcomer trying to understand which parts of town hold value over time may benefit from an agent who has handled property firsthand and worked in high-responsibility public service roles. The Mississippi Real Estate Commission licenses real estate brokers and salespersons in Mississippi, and Hudson’s license now puts him into that regulated field just as Oxford’s market continues to draw attention.

Magee & Boone says it serves buyers, sellers and investors across Oxford and North Mississippi, with property-management support and insight into the Oxford rental market. Hudson’s arrival broadens that bench at a moment when affordability pressure, investor interest and rental demand remain central to the Oxford housing conversation. In a market where a single home can attract multiple kinds of interest, his mix of firefighting, military service and renovation experience gives him a profile that fits the realities many Lafayette County families are facing.