Is Middlesboro, KY 40965 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Middlesboro housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 7% of homes in Middlesboro, KY 40965 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 133 days and there were 9 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 15 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (8% then), homes sold more slowly (97 days then) and the median sale price rose 5% to $167,328. Overall, Middlesboro is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Bell County, homes here sell more slowly than in 60% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 60%. On our competition score, Middlesboro ranks #160 of 160 KY ZIP codes with enough sales (score 5 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Frakes 40940 (0% sold over asking) or Arjay 40902 (0% sold over asking), while Calvin 40813 (33% sold over asking) and Pineville 40977 (25% sold over asking) are even more competitive.