Is New Castle, KY 40050 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
New Castle is a seller’s market. With about 2.4 months of supply and 50% 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.
The New Castle housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 50% of homes in New Castle, KY 40050 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 7 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. With only 4 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 33%, homes sold faster (57 days then) and the median sale price rose 11% to $217,906. Overall, New Castle is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Henry County, homes here sell faster than in 50% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Turners Station 40075 (0% sold over asking) or Lockport 40036 (0% sold over asking).
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Questions about New Castle real estate
Is New Castle a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.4 months of supply in New Castle, KY 40050 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 New Castle?
The typical home went under contract in 7 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in New Castle sell over asking?
50% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.9% of the list price.
What are property taxes in New Castle?
About 0.81% of a home’s value a year in Henry County, or roughly $3,240 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in New Castle?
The median sale price was $217,906 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $126 per square foot.
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Market data describes housing activity only. Figures are rolling 3-month values from Redfin and may be revised. Methodology