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Is Jamestown, KY 42629 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

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

Jamestown is a buyer’s market. With about 9.8 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.

Competition score16/ 100

More competitive than 9% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #142 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

Months of supply9.8Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list15%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list96.1%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market107Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$140▲ +5.0% vs. last year

The Jamestown housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 15% of homes in Jamestown, KY 42629 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 107 days and there were 9.8 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. That’s based on 21 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 4%, homes sold more slowly (59 days then) and the median sale price fell 23% to $212,408. Overall, Jamestown is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

On our competition score, Jamestown ranks #142 of 160 KY ZIP codes with enough sales (score 16 out of 100).

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Questions about Jamestown real estate

Is Jamestown a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A buyer’s market: there were 9.8 months of supply in Jamestown, KY 42629 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 Jamestown?

The typical home went under contract in 107 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Jamestown sell over asking?

15% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 96.1% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Jamestown?

About 0.57% of a home’s value a year in Russell County, or roughly $2,280 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Jamestown?

The median sale price was $212,408 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $140 per square foot.

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