Is Science Hill, KY 42553 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Science Hill is a balanced market. With about 5.2 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
More competitive than 24% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #108 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 Science Hill housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 19% of homes in Science Hill, KY 42553 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 74 days and there were 5.2 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. That’s based on 16 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 13%, homes sold more slowly (62 days then) and the median sale price rose 12% to $261,887. Overall, Science Hill is about as competitive as it was a year ago.
Within Pulaski County, homes here sell faster than in 50% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county. On our competition score, Science Hill ranks #108 of 160 KY ZIP codes with enough sales (score 28 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Eubank 42567 (0% sold over asking) or Ferguson 42533 (0% sold over asking).
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Questions about Science Hill real estate
Is Science Hill a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 5.2 months of supply in Science Hill, KY 42553 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 Science Hill?
The typical home went under contract in 74 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Science Hill sell over asking?
19% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.7% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Science Hill?
About 0.63% of a home’s value a year in Pulaski County, or roughly $2,520 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Science Hill?
The median sale price was $261,887 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $165 per square foot.
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