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Is Mammoth Cave, KY 42259 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

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

Mammoth Cave is a buyer’s market. With about 10.7 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.

Months of supply10.7Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list16.7%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list91.4%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market57Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$206▲ +13.3% vs. last year

The Mammoth Cave housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 17% of homes in Mammoth Cave, KY 42259 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 57 days and there were 10.7 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 6 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 0%, homes sold faster (76 days then) and the median sale price fell 51% to $254,890. Overall, Mammoth Cave is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Bee Spring 42207 (0% sold over asking) or Park City 42160 (0% sold over asking), while Brownsville 42210 (25% sold over asking) is even more competitive.

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Nearby markets

Bee Spring 42207Buyer’s market $287 /sq ftBrownsville 42210Buyer’s market $134 /sq ftPark City 42160Buyer’s market $155 /sq ftSweeden 42285 — /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Mammoth Cave real estate

Is Mammoth Cave a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A buyer’s market: there were 10.7 months of supply in Mammoth Cave, KY 42259 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 Mammoth Cave?

The typical home went under contract in 57 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Mammoth Cave sell over asking?

17% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 91.4% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Mammoth Cave?

About 0.55% of a home’s value a year in Edmonson County, or roughly $2,200 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Mammoth Cave?

The median sale price was $254,890 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $206 per square foot.

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