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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Lexington is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since December 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Lexington, KY

How much do homes in Lexington, KY cost?

Median Sold Price

$325,302

$143/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since December 2023

+$14,465(+4.7%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Lexington have sold for 4.7% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Lexington was $325,302 in December 2024, up 4.7% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $143.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSDec 2023Dec 2024CHANGE
1 $170K$160K
-5.9%
2 $201.2K$218.7K
+8.7%
3 $279.8K$296.9K
+6.1%
4 $399.9K$414.5K
+3.6%
5+ $570.5K$593.9K
+4.1%

Summary: Lexington housing prices by bedroom type for December 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 5.9%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 8.7%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 6.1%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 3.6%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 4.1%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Lexington-Fayette Northeast
+7.5%
Lexington-Fayette Southeast
+6.3%
Lexington-Fayette
+4.8%
Lexington
+4.7%
Lexington-Fayette Central
+4.3%

Housing Supply in Lexington, KY

How many homes are available in Lexington, KY?

Number of Homes For Sale

Nov 2024Dec 2024CHANGE
970855-11.9%

Summary: The Lexington real estate market had 855 homes for sale in December 2024, a 11.9% decrease compared to November 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2024Dec 2024CHANGE
1 3230
-6.3%
2 107102
-4.7%
3 417366
-12.2%
4 291247
-15.1%
5+ 123110
-10.6%

Summary: The Lexington housing inventory by bedroom type for December 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 6.3%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 4.7%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 12.2%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 15.1%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 10.6%.

Number of Homes Sold

Nov 2024Dec 2024CHANGE
265244-7.9%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

155 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

61 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

28 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Lexington, you may be able to get a good deal. 63.5% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 244 homes were sold or pending in Lexington in December 2024, down by 7.9% month-over-month. Of the 244 sold homes, 64% were sold under asking, 25% were sold at asking, and 11% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Lexington, KY

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

Average Sale Time

Dec 2023Dec 2024CHANGE
25 Days27 Days+6.5%

Summary: Homes in Lexington had an average of 27 days on market in Dec 2024, up by 6.5% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

171 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

49 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

19 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During December 2024, 244 homes were sold in Lexington; 70% of homes were sold within 30 days, 20% 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 13 Days Ago

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