Is Louisville, KY 40210 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Buyer’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Louisville is a buyer’s market. With about 8.3 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.

Competition score24/ 100

More competitive than 18% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #118 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

Months of supply8.3Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list24.1%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list93%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market66Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$99▲ +2.6% vs. last year

The Louisville housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 24% of homes in Louisville, KY 40210 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 66 days and there were 8.3 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. That’s based on 30 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (24% then), homes sold more slowly (42 days then) and the median sale price rose 4% to $134,942. Overall, Louisville is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Jefferson County, homes here sell more slowly than in 97% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 67%. On our competition score, Louisville ranks #118 of 160 KY ZIP codes with enough sales (score 24 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Louisville 40202 (0% sold over asking) or Louisville 40208 (3% sold over asking), while Glenview 40025 (100% sold over asking) and Louisville 40209 (50% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

Nearby markets

Fairdale 40118Seller’s market $166 /sq ftFisherville 40023Seller’s market $184 /sq ftGlenview 40025Seller’s market $296 /sq ftLouisville 40202Buyer’s market $258 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Louisville real estate

Is Louisville a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A buyer’s market: there were 8.3 months of supply in Louisville, KY 40210 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 Louisville?

The typical home went under contract in 66 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Louisville sell over asking?

24% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 93.0% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Louisville?

About 0.86% of a home’s value a year in Jefferson County, or roughly $3,440 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Louisville?

The median sale price was $134,942 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $99 per square foot.

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