Is Kevil, KY 42053 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Kevil is a balanced market. With about 4.3 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
The Kevil housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 22% of homes in Kevil, KY 42053 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 46 days and there were 4.3 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is 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 40%, homes sold faster (61 days then) and the median sale price rose 25% to $299,870. Overall, Kevil is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Barlow 42024 (0% sold over asking), while La Center 42056 (40% sold over asking) and Wickliffe 42087 (25% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Bandana 42022 — /sq ftBarlow 42024Balanced $94 /sq ftLa Center 42056Seller’s market $91 /sq ftWickliffe 42087Balanced $123 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Kevil nearby
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Questions about Kevil real estate
Is Kevil a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 4.3 months of supply in Kevil, KY 42053 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 Kevil?
The typical home went under contract in 46 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Kevil sell over asking?
22% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.2% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Kevil?
About 0.73% of a home’s value a year in Ballard County, or roughly $2,920 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Kevil?
The median sale price was $299,870 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $135 per square foot.
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