Is Clay, KY 42404 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Clay is a seller’s market. With about 2.4 months of supply and 0% 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 Clay housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Clay, KY 42404 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 34 days and there were 2.4 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 4 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (0% then), homes sold more slowly (2 days then) and the median sale price rose 121% to $287,376. Overall, Clay is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Webster County, homes here sell faster, and less often over asking, than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Dixon 42409 (17% sold over asking) is even more competitive.
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Dixon 42409 $127 /sq ftProvidence 42450Buyer’s market $83 /sq ftSebree 42455Seller’s market $97 /sq ftSlaughters 42456Buyer’s market $89 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Clay nearby
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Questions about Clay real estate
Is Clay a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.4 months of supply in Clay, KY 42404 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 Clay?
The typical home went under contract in 34 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Clay sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 94.0% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Clay?
About 0.88% of a home’s value a year in Webster County, or roughly $3,520 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Clay?
The median sale price was $287,376 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $104 per square foot.
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