Is Guston, KY 40142 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Guston is a seller’s market. With about 2.4 months of supply and 17% 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 Guston housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 17% of homes in Guston, KY 40142 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. That’s based on 12 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 0%, homes sold faster (33 days then) and the median sale price held steady to $314,764. Overall, Guston is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Meade County, homes here sell faster, and more often over asking, than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Payneville 40157 (0% sold over asking) or Ekron 40117 (0% sold over asking).
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Questions about Guston real estate
Is Guston a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.4 months of supply in Guston, KY 40142 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 Guston?
The typical home went under contract in 7 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Guston sell over asking?
17% 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 Guston?
About 0.68% of a home’s value a year in Meade County, or roughly $2,720 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Guston?
The median sale price was $314,764 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $154 per square foot.
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