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Is Whitesburg, KY 41858 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

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

Whitesburg 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-list94.9%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market18Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$110▲ +46.7% vs. last year

The Whitesburg housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Whitesburg, KY 41858 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 18 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 4 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 faster (129 days then) and the median sale price fell 38% to $125,696. Overall, Whitesburg is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Letcher County, homes here sell faster than in 80% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.

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Questions about Whitesburg real estate

Is Whitesburg a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A buyer’s market: there were 8 months of supply in Whitesburg, KY 41858 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 Whitesburg?

The typical home went under contract in 18 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Whitesburg sell over asking?

0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 94.9% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Whitesburg?

About 0.96% of a home’s value a year in Letcher County, or roughly $3,840 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Whitesburg?

The median sale price was $125,696 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $110 per square foot.

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