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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Kentucky?

The market is shifting — strategic pricing and presentation matter more. The average home sells for $263,811 in 60 days — Ridley saves Kentucky sellers an average of $4,415.

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Kentucky Real Estate Market Conditions — March 2026

42out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Cooling

42/100

The market is shifting — strategic pricing and presentation matter more.

What this means for sellers

The Kentucky market is cooling, and sellers need to be strategic. Price drops are common, so pricing accurately from the start is critical. Invest in staging and professional photography to differentiate your listing. Flexibility on terms can make the difference in attracting serious buyers.

Inventory TightnessNeutral

4.1 months of supply — near the balanced threshold of 5 months.

Price MomentumNeutral

Prices up 0.7% year-over-year.

Seller LeverageFavors buyers

Homes selling at 96.8% of asking — buyers are negotiating 3.2% below list.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

12.8% of homes selling above list price.

Sale SpeedNeutral

59.9 median days on market.

Market UrgencyNeutral

30.9% of listings go pending within 2 weeks.

Price StabilityFavors buyers

28.1% of listings have dropped their price — accurate initial pricing is critical.

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

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Ranked #33 of 49 states by Sell Score

Avg. Median Price

$263,811

Avg. Days on Market

60

Avg. Sale-to-List

96.8%

Avg. Savings with Ridley

$4,415

Data updated March 2026

Top markets

Hottest Markets in Kentucky

Ranked by Ridley Sell Score — a composite of inventory, demand, and pricing signals.

1
GeorgetownSell Score 71
Median $350,00023.4% sell above asking47d on market
2
DaytonSell Score 69
Median $225,00022.7% sell above asking51d on market
3
HebronSell Score 65
Median $430,00028.6% sell above asking4d on market
4
OakbrookSell Score 65
Median $337,00033.3% sell above asking12d on market
5
SouthgateSell Score 63
Median $281,00025% sell above asking59d on market

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Savings calculator

How much could you save in Kentucky?

$0Estimated savings

That could furnish your new living room — save 1.7% of your home value

$263,811

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$7,914

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

How to sell your house and save on commission in Kentucky

A flat fee of $3,499 instead of the typical $7,914 commission — with a dedicated agent at every step.

1

AI + expert price your home

AI-powered comps reviewed by your dedicated agent — using Kentucky market data so you list at the right price.

2

AI prepares your home

AI walk-through identifies what to fix, stage, and photograph. Your agent advises on what actually moves the needle.

3

Listed on MLS & 100+ sites

Professional listing syndicated to Zillow, Redfin, and everywhere Kentucky buyers look — plus a custom Ridley listing page with AI chat.

4

Your agent negotiates

Offer comparison, counteroffer strategy, and all back-and-forth with buyers' agents — handled by your dedicated agent.

5

Close and keep $4,415 more

Contracts, disclosures, deadline tracking, and closing coordination — from accepted offer to keys.

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All 60 Kentucky Markets

Every city we cover in Kentucky, ranked by Sell Score.

Central Kentucky

Georgetown$350,00071Richmond$297,20051Danville$229,90048Lexington$331,50047Frankfort$281,50046Nicholasville$350,00046Versailles$362,50036Elizabethtown$287,50025

Eastern Kentucky

Ashland$168,00044

Kentucky - Other

Dayton$225,00069Hebron$430,00065Oakbrook$337,00065Southgate$281,00063Erlanger$225,00060Paris$289,85060Hendron$369,00058Doe Valley$335,00052Wilder$231,30049Alexandria$287,50048Bardstown$252,50048Oak Grove$235,00048Villa Hills$257,00048Bellevue$300,00047Flatwoods$138,00047Hillview$274,25047Lexington-Fayette$331,50047Mount Sterling$230,00045Berea$291,00042Winchester$255,00042Union$439,23141Francisville$402,00039Shively$186,00039London$202,75037Walton$276,10035Madisonville$160,00034Vine Grove$269,99034Newport$209,95031Hopkinsville$178,72527Radcliff$204,99027Lawrenceburg$231,50023Glasgow$90,00021Corbin$109,00016Shelbyville$265,00015

Louisville Metro

La Grange$337,50055Louisville$259,00052Shepherdsville$255,00052Middletown$296,00050Jeffersontown$298,25048St. Matthews$234,00048Mount Washington$270,00027

Northern Kentucky

Florence$249,25057Independence$277,20057Fort Thomas$337,50051Burlington$319,50050Covington$201,00039

South Central Kentucky

Bowling Green$264,50030

Western Kentucky

Owensboro$182,75046Murray$239,95042Henderson$210,00041Paducah$139,00022

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