Is Paintsville, KY 41240 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Paintsville is a buyer’s market. With about 6.8 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
The Paintsville housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 11% of homes in Paintsville, KY 41240 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 60 days and there were 6.8 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 9 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 20%, homes sold more slowly (42 days then) and the median sale price fell 20% to $149,935. Overall, Paintsville is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Johnson County, homes here sell more slowly than in 62% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Wittensville 41274 (0% sold over asking) or West Van Lear 41268 (0% sold over asking).
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Questions about Paintsville real estate
Is Paintsville a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 6.8 months of supply in Paintsville, KY 41240 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 Paintsville?
The typical home went under contract in 60 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Paintsville sell over asking?
11% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 93.0% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Paintsville?
About 0.66% of a home’s value a year in Johnson County, or roughly $2,640 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Paintsville?
The median sale price was $149,935 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $106 per square foot.
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