Is Thorntown, IN 46071 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Thorntown is a seller’s market. With about 1.1 months of supply and 4% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.
More competitive than 45% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #189 of 306 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 Thorntown housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 4% of homes in Thorntown, IN 46071 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 27 days and there were 1.1 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 28 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 10%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price rose 26% to $373,538. Overall, Thorntown is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Boone County, homes here sell more slowly than in 80% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 60%. On our competition score, Thorntown ranks #189 of 306 IN ZIP codes with enough sales (score 45 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Jamestown 46147 (0% sold over asking) or Advance 46102 (0% sold over asking), while Zionsville 46077 (38% sold over asking) and Lebanon 46052 (16% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Thorntown real estate
Is Thorntown a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.1 months of supply in Thorntown, IN 46071 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 Thorntown?
The typical home went under contract in 27 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Thorntown sell over asking?
4% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.0% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Thorntown?
About 0.78% of a home’s value a year in Boone County, or roughly $3,120 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Thorntown?
The median sale price was $373,538 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $154 per square foot.
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