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 April 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

$313,312

$150/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since April 2023

+$18,208(+6.2%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Lexington have sold for 6.2% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Lexington was $313,312 in April 2024, up 6.2% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $150.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSApr 2023Apr 2024CHANGE
1 $150K$172.5K
+15.0%
2 $194.9K$210K
+7.7%
3 $265K$284.7K
+7.5%
4 $389.5K$410K
+5.3%
5+ $568.5K$559.1K
-1.7%

Summary: Lexington housing prices by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 15%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 7.7%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 7.5%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 5.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 1.7%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Lexington-Fayette Central
+8.3%
Lexington-Fayette Northeast
+7.7%
Lexington-Fayette
+6.6%
Lexington
+6.2%
Lexington-Fayette Southeast
+5.7%

Housing Supply in Lexington, KY

How many homes are available in Lexington, KY?

Number of Homes For Sale

Mar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
876977+11.5%

Summary: The Lexington real estate market had 977 homes for sale in April 2024, a 11.5% increase compared to March 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
1 1014
+40.0%
2 94107
+13.8%
3 389451
+15.9%
4 285298
+4.6%
5+ 98107
+9.2%

Summary: The Lexington housing inventory by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 40%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 13.8%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 15.9%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 4.6%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 9.2%.

Number of Homes Sold

Mar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
267298+11.6%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

106 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

97 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

95 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. 35.6% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 298 homes were sold or pending in Lexington in April 2024, up by 11.6% month-over-month. Of the 298 sold homes, 36% were sold under asking, 33% were sold at asking, and 32% 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

Apr 2023Apr 2024CHANGE
19 Days16 Days-14.0%

Summary: Homes in Lexington had an average of 16 days on market in Apr 2024, down by 14% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

247 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

33 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

13 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 April 2024, 298 homes were sold in Lexington; 83% of homes were sold within 30 days, 11% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 4% of homes were sold over 90 days.

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

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