Is Smiths Grove, KY 42171 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Smiths Grove is a buyer’s market. With about 7.9 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
More competitive than 11% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #135 of 160 in the state.
Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The Smiths Grove housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 9% of homes in Smiths Grove, KY 42171 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 61 days and there were 7.9 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 24 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 13%, homes sold faster (90 days then) and the median sale price fell 4% to $274,781. Overall, Smiths Grove is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Warren County, homes here sell faster than in any other ZIP code in the county, and sell more often over asking than in 86%. On our competition score, Smiths Grove ranks #135 of 160 KY ZIP codes with enough sales (score 18 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Rockfield 42274 (0% sold over asking) or Woodburn 42170 (0% sold over asking).
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Questions about Smiths Grove real estate
Is Smiths Grove a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 7.9 months of supply in Smiths Grove, KY 42171 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 Smiths Grove?
The typical home went under contract in 61 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Smiths Grove sell over asking?
9% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.5% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Smiths Grove?
About 0.65% of a home’s value a year in Warren County, or roughly $2,600 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Smiths Grove?
The median sale price was $274,781 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $164 per square foot.
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