Is Forest Hills a buyer's or seller's market right now?

Forest Hills is currently a balanced market with 3 months of supply. Homes are selling at 100% of list price, and 33.3% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Forest Hills is 54/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Forest Hills?

The median home price in Forest Hills is $320,000, up 0.6% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $175. Homes sell in a median of 25 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 100%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Forest Hills, Kentucky?

On a $320,000 home in Forest Hills, a traditional listing agent charges around $9,600 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $25,600 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $8,601, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $6,101 while getting full agent support.

How does Ridley's flat fee compare to a traditional Forest Hills agent?

A traditional Forest Hills listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $9,600 on a $320,000 home. Ridley offers two flat-fee plans: Essentials ($999) with MLS listing, marketing tools, and self-service support, or Pro ($3,499) with a dedicated licensed agent. That saves you $8,601–$6,101 compared to a traditional agent.

How long does it take to sell a home in Forest Hills?

The median home in Forest Hills currently spends 25 days on the market before going under contract, up 4% from last year. 33.3% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 100% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are getting very close to or above asking price. Only 33.3% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

Do I need a real estate agent to sell in Kentucky?

No. Kentucky does not require you to use a real estate agent to sell your home. You can sell independently (FSBO) or use a flat-fee service like Ridley that gives you MLS access, professional tools, and expert support at a fraction of the traditional commission. On a $320,000 home, that could save you up to $6,101.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in Kentucky. Essentials ($999) includes MLS listing distribution, professional listing tools, marketing materials, and self-service support. Pro ($3,499) includes everything in Essentials plus a dedicated licensed agent partner, expert pricing consultation, offer review and negotiation support, contract and deadline management, and full closing coordination. Both save significantly vs. the traditional $9,600 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Forest Hills, Kentucky?

The median home in Forest Hills sells for $320,000 with prices up 0.6% year-over-year. The average seller pays $9,600 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $6,101.

Forest Hills Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

54out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

54/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Forest Hills market is balanced — neither strongly favoring buyers nor sellers. Accurate pricing is key: overpriced homes will sit, but correctly priced listings are still moving. Don't count on bidding wars — price to attract offers rather than leave room for negotiation. Sellers who prepare well can still achieve strong results.

Inventory TightnessNeutral

3 months of supply — near the balanced threshold of 5 months. Kentucky average is 2.2.

Price MomentumNeutral

Prices up 0.6% year-over-year — vs. +8.4% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors sellers

Homes selling at 100% of asking — sellers are getting 0% above list on average. Kentucky average is 96.8%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

0% of homes selling above list price — 100% below the Kentucky average of 16.5%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

25 median days on market — 68 days faster than the Kentucky average.

Market UrgencyNeutral

33.3% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 17.7% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors buyers

33.3% of listings have dropped their price — accurate initial pricing is critical. Kentucky average is 19%.

Score based on 7 real-time market signals. Updated with latest available data.

How it works →

Median Sale Price

The midpoint price of all homes sold in the past month. Half sold for more, half for less.

$320,000

+0.6%

Days on Market

How long the typical home sits on the market before going under contract. Lower is better for sellers.

+4%

Price per Sq Ft

Average cost per square foot of living space. Useful for comparing homes of different sizes.

$175

Sale-to-List Ratio

How close homes sell to their asking price. Above 100% means bidding wars; below means negotiation room.

100%

Months of Supply

How long it would take to sell all current listings at the current pace. Under 3 months favors sellers; over 6 favors buyers.

Balanced

Competitiveness

Overall market competition based on offers per listing, days on market, and sale-to-list ratio.

Very Competitive

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

33.3%

Pricing matters

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

33.3%

Moderate pace

12-Month Price Trend

$369,900 → $320,000

▼13.5%

$360K$340K$320K

MayJulSepNovJanMarApr

Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Forest Hills?

The average Forest Hills homeowner saves $6,101 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $320,000 home.

$0Estimated savings

That's 6 months of groceries — save 1.9% of your home value

Your Forest Hills home value

$320,000

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$9,600

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

How much does it cost to sell a house in Forest Hills?

The total cost to sell a house in Forest Hills in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $9,600 with a traditional 3% commission on a $320,000 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$9,600	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$8,9602.8% avg	$6,400~2% avg	$6,400~2% avg	$8,9602.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$4,800	$4,800	$4,800	$4,800
Total cost	$23,360	$14,699	$12,199	$13,760
Net proceeds	$296,640	$305,301	$307,801	$306,240
You save	—	$8,661	$11,161	$9,600No support