Is Nortonville, KY 42442 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Nortonville is a buyer’s market. With about 6.4 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
The Nortonville housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 33% of homes in Nortonville, KY 42442 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 129 days and there were 6.4 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 3 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 more slowly (48 days then) and the median sale price rose 23% to $258,888. Overall, Nortonville is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Hopkins County, homes here sell more slowly than in 80% 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 Manitou 42436 (0% sold over asking) or Earlington 42410 (0% sold over asking).
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Questions about Nortonville real estate
Is Nortonville a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 6.4 months of supply in Nortonville, KY 42442 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 Nortonville?
The typical home went under contract in 129 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Nortonville sell over asking?
33% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 96.5% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Nortonville?
About 0.77% of a home’s value a year in Hopkins County, or roughly $3,080 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Nortonville?
The median sale price was $258,888 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $162 per square foot.
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