Is Lexington-Fayette, KY a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Lexington-Fayette is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since March 2023

Since last year, Lexington-Fayette has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Lexington-Fayette is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in Lexington-Fayette, KY

How much do homes in Lexington-Fayette, KY cost?

Median Sold Price

$310,314

$148/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since March 2023

+$15,391(+5.2%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Lexington-Fayette have sold for 5.2% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Lexington-Fayette was $310,314 in March 2024, up 5.2% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $148.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMar 2023Mar 2024CHANGE
1 $151.1K$175K
+15.8%
2 $190.1K$210.3K
+10.6%
3 $264.9K$280K
+5.7%
4 $388.2K$408.5K
+5.2%
5+ $569.8K$556.4K
-2.4%

Summary: Lexington-Fayette housing prices by bedroom type for March 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 15.8%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 10.6%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 5.7%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 5.2%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 2.4%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Lexington-Fayette Northeast
+7.6%
Lexington
+5.3%
Lexington-Fayette Central
+5.3%
Lexington-Fayette
+5.2%
Lexington-Fayette Southeast
+5.2%

Housing Supply in Lexington-Fayette, KY

How many homes are available in Lexington-Fayette, KY?

Number of Homes For Sale

Feb 2024Mar 2024CHANGE
782870+11.3%

Summary: The Lexington-Fayette real estate market had 870 homes for sale in March 2024, a 11.3% increase compared to February 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSFeb 2024Mar 2024CHANGE
1 1112
+9.1%
2 91100
+9.9%
3 356383
+7.6%
4 239279
+16.7%
5+ 8596
+12.9%

Summary: The Lexington-Fayette housing inventory by bedroom type for March 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 9.1%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 9.9%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 7.6%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 16.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 12.9%.

Number of Homes Sold

Feb 2024Mar 2024CHANGE
228240+5.3%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

102 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

65 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

73 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Lexington-Fayette, you may be able to get a good deal. 42.5% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 240 homes were sold or pending in Lexington-Fayette in March 2024, up by 5.3% month-over-month. Of the 240 sold homes, 43% were sold under asking, 27% were sold at asking, and 30% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Lexington-Fayette, KY

How long does it take to sell a home in Lexington-Fayette, KY?

Average Sale Time

Mar 2023Mar 2024CHANGE
22 Days24 Days+11.3%

Summary: Homes in Lexington-Fayette had an average of 24 days on market in Mar 2024, up by 11.3% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

181 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

32 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

18 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in Lexington-Fayette are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During March 2024, 240 homes were sold in Lexington-Fayette; 75% of homes were sold within 30 days, 13% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 8% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

Report Updated 18 Days Ago

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