Is Tell City, IN 47586 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Balanced 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Tell City 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.

Months of supply5.2Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list12.5%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list97.1%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market35Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$98▼ −24.7% vs. last year

The Tell City housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 13% of homes in Tell City, IN 47586 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 35 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. 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 50%, homes sold faster (63 days then) and the median sale price held steady to $163,179. Overall, Tell City is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Perry County, homes here sell faster than in 75% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 75%.

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Leopold 47551 (0% sold over asking) or Derby 47525 (0% sold over asking), while Cannelton 47520 (50% sold over asking) is even more competitive.

Nearby markets

Branchville 47514 — /sq ftBristow 47515Seller’s market $24 /sq ftCannelton 47520 $99 /sq ftDerby 47525 $175 /sq ft Browse all markets →

Where Tell City is

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Questions about Tell City real estate

Is Tell City a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A balanced market: there were 5.2 months of supply in Tell City, IN 47586 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 Tell City?

The typical home went under contract in 35 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Tell City sell over asking?

13% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.1% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Tell City?

About 0.68% of a home’s value a year in Perry County, or roughly $2,720 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Tell City?

The median sale price was $163,179 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $98 per square foot.

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