Is Frankfort, KY 40601 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Frankfort is a seller’s market. With about 2.8 months of supply and 13% 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.
More competitive than 37% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #85 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 Frankfort housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 13% of homes in Frankfort, KY 40601 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 40 days and there were 2.8 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 179 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 20%, homes sold more slowly (32 days then) and the median sale price rose 6% to $281,878. Overall, Frankfort is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
On our competition score, Frankfort ranks #85 of 160 KY ZIP codes with enough sales (score 38 out of 100).
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Questions about Frankfort real estate
Is Frankfort a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.8 months of supply in Frankfort, KY 40601 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 Frankfort?
The typical home went under contract in 40 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Frankfort sell over asking?
13% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.2% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Frankfort?
About 0.79% of a home’s value a year in Franklin County, or roughly $3,160 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Frankfort?
The median sale price was $281,878 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $163 per square foot.
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