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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Lexington-Fayette Southeast is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since May 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Lexington-Fayette Southeast, KY

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

Median Sold Price

$284,348

$137/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since May 2023

+$19,650(+7.4%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Lexington-Fayette Southeast have sold for 7.4% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Lexington-Fayette Southeast was $284,348 in May 2024, up 7.4% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $137.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMay 2023May 2024CHANGE
1 $105.6K$117.5K
+11.2%
2 $182.5K$192.9K
+5.7%
3 $250K$263.5K
+5.4%
4 $356.2K$388K
+8.9%
5+ $500.2K$525K
+5.0%

Summary: Lexington-Fayette Southeast housing prices by bedroom type for May 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 11.2%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 5.7%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 5.4%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 8.9%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 5%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Ford-Boonesborough
+14.5%
Nicholasville
+11.7%
Lexington-Fayette Southeast
+7.4%
Lexington
+6.6%
Lexington-Fayette
+6.6%

Housing Supply in Lexington-Fayette Southeast, KY

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

Number of Homes For Sale

Apr 2024May 2024CHANGE
225235+4.4%

Summary: The Lexington-Fayette Southeast real estate market had 235 homes for sale in May 2024, a 4.4% increase compared to April 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSApr 2024May 2024CHANGE
1 21
-50.0%
2 2926
-10.3%
3 9293
+1.1%
4 6980
+15.9%
5+ 3335
+6.1%

Summary: The Lexington-Fayette Southeast housing inventory by bedroom type for May 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 50%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 10.3%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 1.1%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 15.9%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 6.1%.

Number of Homes Sold

Apr 2024May 2024CHANGE
7277+6.9%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

26 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

23 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-Fayette Southeast, you could pay more than the asking price. 36.4% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 77 homes were sold or pending in Lexington-Fayette Southeast in May 2024, up by 6.9% month-over-month. Of the 77 sold homes, 34% were sold under asking, 30% were sold at asking, and 36% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Lexington-Fayette Southeast, KY

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

Average Sale Time

May 2023May 2024CHANGE
7 Days17 Days+126.1%

Summary: Homes in Lexington-Fayette Southeast had an average of 17 days on market in May 2024, up by 126.1% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

64 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

9 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

3 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During May 2024, 77 homes were sold in Lexington-Fayette Southeast; 83% of homes were sold within 30 days, 12% 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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