Is Whitley City, KY 42653 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Whitley City is a balanced market. With about 5.5 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
The Whitley City housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 29% of homes in Whitley City, KY 42653 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 88 days and there were 5.5 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. With only 7 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 14%, homes sold faster (108 days then) and the median sale price rose 26% to $176,923. Overall, Whitley City is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within McCreary County, homes here sell more slowly than in 75% 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 Pine Knot 42635 (0% sold over asking) or Parkers Lake 42634 (0% sold over asking).
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Questions about Whitley City real estate
Is Whitley City a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 5.5 months of supply in Whitley City, KY 42653 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 Whitley City?
The typical home went under contract in 88 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Whitley City sell over asking?
29% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.2% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Whitley City?
About 0.65% of a home’s value a year in McCreary County, or roughly $2,600 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Whitley City?
The median sale price was $176,923 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $158 per square foot.
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