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Is Van Lear, KY 41265 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Buyer’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Van Lear is a buyer’s market. With about 8 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.

Months of supply8Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list0%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list94.4%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market310Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$105▼ −23.1% vs. last year

The Van Lear housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Van Lear, KY 41265 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 310 days and there were 8 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 2 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (0% then), homes sold more slowly (33 days then) and the median sale price rose 25% to $164,929. Overall, Van Lear is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Johnson County, homes here sell more slowly, and less often over asking, than in any other ZIP code in the county.

Nearby, Paintsville 41240 (11% sold over asking) is even more competitive.

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Questions about Van Lear real estate

Is Van Lear a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A buyer’s market: there were 8 months of supply in Van Lear, KY 41265 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 Van Lear?

The typical home went under contract in 310 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Van Lear sell over asking?

0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 94.4% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Van Lear?

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 Van Lear?

The median sale price was $164,929 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $105 per square foot.

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