Is Sulphur, KY 40070 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Sulphur is a seller’s market. With about 1.1 months of supply and 33% 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 Sulphur housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 33% of homes in Sulphur, KY 40070 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 3 days and there were 1.1 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 3 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 0%, homes sold faster (89 days then) and the median sale price rose 358% to $324,859. Overall, Sulphur is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Henry County, homes here sell faster than in any other ZIP code in the county, and sell more often over asking than in 57%.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Turners Station 40075 (0% sold over asking) or Lockport 40036 (0% sold over asking), while New Castle 40050 (50% sold over asking) and Smithfield 40068 (40% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Sulphur real estate
Is Sulphur a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.1 months of supply in Sulphur, KY 40070 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 Sulphur?
The typical home went under contract in 3 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Sulphur sell over asking?
33% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 100.8% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Sulphur?
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 Sulphur?
The median sale price was $324,859 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $253 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