Is Cave City, KY 42127 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Cave City is a buyer’s market. With about 6.4 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
The Cave City housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Cave City, KY 42127 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 95 days and there were 6.4 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. That’s based on 12 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 13%, homes sold more slowly (90 days then) and the median sale price rose 16% to $197,365. Overall, Cave City is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Barren County, homes here sell faster than in 50% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Glasgow 42141 (14% sold over asking) is even more competitive.
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Austin 42123Buyer’s market $329 /sq ftEighty Eight 42130Seller’s market $111 /sq ftEtoile 42131 — /sq ftGlasgow 42141Balanced $146 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Cave City nearby
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Questions about Cave City real estate
Is Cave City a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 6.4 months of supply in Cave City, KY 42127 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 Cave City?
The typical home went under contract in 95 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Cave City sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 95.6% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Cave City?
About 0.68% of a home’s value a year in Barren County, or roughly $2,720 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Cave City?
The median sale price was $197,365 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $124 per square foot.
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