Is Russell, KY 41169 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Russell is a seller’s market. With about 2.8 months of supply and 18% 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 30% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #98 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 Russell housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 18% of homes in Russell, KY 41169 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 57 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 23 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (18% then), homes sold more slowly (41 days then) and the median sale price rose 7% to $240,896. Overall, Russell is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Greenup County, homes here sell more slowly than in 60% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 80%. On our competition score, Russell ranks #98 of 160 KY ZIP codes with enough sales (score 33 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Worthington 41183 (0% sold over asking) or South Shore 41175 (0% sold over asking).
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Questions about Russell real estate
Is Russell a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.8 months of supply in Russell, KY 41169 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 Russell?
The typical home went under contract in 57 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Russell sell over asking?
18% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 94.3% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Russell?
About 0.87% of a home’s value a year in Greenup County, or roughly $3,480 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Russell?
The median sale price was $240,896 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $110 per square foot.
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