Is Beaver Dam, KY 42320 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Beaver Dam is a seller’s market. With about 2.6 months of supply and 20% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.
The Beaver Dam housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 20% of homes in Beaver Dam, KY 42320 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 32 days and there were 2.6 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 5 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 25%, homes sold more slowly (19 days then) and the median sale price rose 73% to $289,875. Overall, Beaver Dam is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Ohio County, homes here sell faster than in 67% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Whitesville 42378 (0% sold over asking) or Olaton 42361 (0% sold over asking).
Run the numbers for 42320
Nearby markets
Centertown 42328Buyer’s market $27 /sq ftDundee 42338 — /sq ftFordsville 42343Seller’s market $160 /sq ftHartford 42347Seller’s market $146 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Beaver Dam nearby
Find towns like Beaver Dam in other states →Where Beaver Dam is
Loading map…
Questions about Beaver Dam real estate
Is Beaver Dam a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.6 months of supply in Beaver Dam, KY 42320 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 Beaver Dam?
The typical home went under contract in 32 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Beaver Dam sell over asking?
20% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.5% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Beaver Dam?
About 0.62% of a home’s value a year in Ohio County, or roughly $2,480 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Beaver Dam?
The median sale price was $289,875 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $142 per square foot.
Local agents
See all agents in 42320 →No sponsored agents in 42320 yet. Are you an agent here? Put your name in front of local buyers.
More tools for 42320
Market data describes housing activity only. Figures are rolling 3-month values from Redfin and may be revised. Methodology