Is Bardstown, KY 40004 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Bardstown is a seller’s market. With about 2.4 months of supply and 14% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.
More competitive than 44% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #70 of 160 in the state.
Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The Bardstown housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 14% of homes in Bardstown, KY 40004 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 48 days and there were 2.4 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 150 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (13% then), homes sold more slowly (42 days then) and the median sale price rose 4% to $279,329. Overall, Bardstown is about as competitive as it was a year ago.
Within Nelson County, homes here sell more slowly than in 60% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 80%. On our competition score, Bardstown ranks #70 of 160 KY ZIP codes with enough sales (score 44 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Boston 40107 (0% sold over asking), while New Hope 40052 (100% sold over asking) and Bloomfield 40008 (33% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Bardstown real estate
Is Bardstown a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.4 months of supply in Bardstown, KY 40004 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.
How fast do homes sell in Bardstown?
The typical home went under contract in 48 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Bardstown sell over asking?
14% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.5% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Bardstown?
About 0.79% of a home’s value a year in Nelson County, or roughly $3,160 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Bardstown?
The median sale price was $279,329 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $189 per square foot.
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