Is Barbourville, KY 40906 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Barbourville is a buyer’s market. With about 11.6 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
The Barbourville housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 13% of homes in Barbourville, KY 40906 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 75 days and there were 11.6 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 8 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 more slowly (73 days then) and the median sale price rose 8% to $186,919. Overall, Barbourville is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Knox County, homes here sell faster than in 57% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 86%.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Walker 40997 (0% sold over asking) or Girdler 40943 (0% sold over asking), while Flat Lick 40935 (33% sold over asking) is even more competitive.
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Questions about Barbourville real estate
Is Barbourville a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 11.6 months of supply in Barbourville, KY 40906 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 Barbourville?
The typical home went under contract in 75 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Barbourville sell over asking?
13% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 93.6% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Barbourville?
About 0.66% of a home’s value a year in Knox County, or roughly $2,640 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Barbourville?
The median sale price was $186,919 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $113 per square foot.
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