Is Stanford, KY 40484 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Stanford is a balanced market. With about 4 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
More competitive than 25% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #105 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 Stanford housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 19% of homes in Stanford, KY 40484 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 70 days and there were 4 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. That’s based on 37 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 13%, homes sold more slowly (55 days then) and the median sale price rose 24% to $262,886. Overall, Stanford is about as competitive as it was a year ago.
On our competition score, Stanford ranks #105 of 160 KY ZIP codes with enough sales (score 29 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Waynesburg 40489 (7% sold over asking) or Crab Orchard 40419 (17% sold over asking).
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Crab Orchard 40419Seller’s market $131 /sq ftKings Mountain 40442 — /sq ftWaynesburg 40489Balanced $157 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Stanford nearby
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Questions about Stanford real estate
Is Stanford a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 4 months of supply in Stanford, KY 40484 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 Stanford?
The typical home went under contract in 70 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Stanford sell over asking?
19% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 96.4% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Stanford?
About 0.72% of a home’s value a year in Lincoln County, or roughly $2,880 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Stanford?
The median sale price was $262,886 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $159 per square foot.
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