Is Horse Cave, KY 42749 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Horse Cave is a buyer’s market. With about 9.2 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
The Horse Cave housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Horse Cave, KY 42749 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 107 days and there were 9.2 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 8 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 17%, homes sold faster (114 days then) and the median sale price fell 17% to $175,974. Overall, Horse Cave is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Hart County, homes here sell more slowly than in 67% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Munfordville 42765 (7% sold over asking) is even more competitive.
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Questions about Horse Cave real estate
Is Horse Cave a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 9.2 months of supply in Horse Cave, KY 42749 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 Horse Cave?
The typical home went under contract in 107 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Horse Cave sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 96.7% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Horse Cave?
About 0.66% of a home’s value a year in Hart County, or roughly $2,640 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Horse Cave?
The median sale price was $175,974 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $152 per square foot.
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