Is Lucas, KY 42156 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Lucas is a buyer’s market. With about 12.8 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
The Lucas housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Lucas, KY 42156 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 276 days and there were 12.8 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 1 sale, 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 50%, homes sold more slowly (212 days then) and the median sale price fell 64% to $208,910. Overall, Lucas is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Barren County, homes here sell more slowly, and 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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Questions about Lucas real estate
Is Lucas a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 12.8 months of supply in Lucas, KY 42156 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 Lucas?
The typical home went under contract in 276 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Lucas sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 100.0% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Lucas?
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 Lucas?
The median sale price was $208,910 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $203 per square foot.
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