Lexington-Fayette Southwest Housing Market Report May 2025•Fayette County, Kentucky

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Housing Prices in Lexington-Fayette Southwest, KY

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

Housing Market Conditions

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

Housing Market Conditions

This is the supply and demand for houses in an area based on home prices and trends.

Buyer’s Market

A buyer’s market occurs when the number of available properties for sale exceeds the number of buyers looking to purchase. In a buyer’s market, the supply exceeds the demand.

Neutral Market

A neutral market occurs when the number of buyers looking to purchase properties meets the number of available properties for sale. In a balanced market, there are enough homes to meet the demand.

Seller’s Market

A seller’s market occurs when there are more buyers looking to purchase properties than there are available homes on the market. In a seller’s market, the demand exceeds the supply.

Seller'sMarket

Buyer'sMarket

Lexington-Fayette Southwest is a Seller's Market

Difference Since May 2024

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

Insight

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

Median Sold Price

Median Sold Price
This is the middle price for which all homes in the area were sold. Half of all the homes sold were below this price, and half were above.
$371,571$181/SqFt
+$18,071
+5.1%

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months

Insight

Homes in Lexington-Fayette Southwest have sold for 5.1% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Lexington-Fayette Southwest was $371,571 in May 2025, up 5.1% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $181.

Median Sold Price By Cities

Median Sold Price By Cities
This is the middle price for which all homes in the area were sold compared to surrounding cities. Half of all the homes sold were below this price, and half were above.
CityChange YoY
Lexington-Fayette Northwest
+8.6%
Lexington-Fayette Central
+5.4%
Lexington-Fayette Southwest
+5.1%
Lexington-Fayette
+3.9%
Lexington
+3.5%

Median Sold Price By Bedrooms

Median Sold Price By Bedrooms
This is the middle price for all homes actively listed in an area broken out by the number of bedrooms. Half of the homes are listed below this price, and half are above.
BedsMay 2024May 2025Change YoY
1--
N/A
2$260K$244K
-6.2%
3$310K$325K
+4.8%
4$438.7K$458.3K
+4.5%
5$567.5K$715.5K
+26.1%

Summary: Lexington-Fayette Southwest housing price by bedroom type for May 2025, compared to the previous year. The home price for 1 bedroom homes did not change. The home price for 2 bedroom homes decreased by -6.2%. The home price for 3 bedroom homes increased by +4.8%. The home price for 4 bedroom homes increased by +4.5%. The home price for 5 bedroom homes increased by +26.1%.

How does Lexington-Fayette Southwest, KY compare with other places?

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Lexington-Fayette Southwest, KY

Housing supply in Lexington-Fayette Southwest, KY

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

Number of Homes For Sale

Number of Homes For Sale
This is the total number of homes actively listed in an area.
Last Month2 months agoChange MoM
168Last MonthMay 2025
1442 months agoApr 2025
+16.7 %
Change MoMApr – May

Summary: The Lexington-Fayette Southwest real estate market had 168 homes for sale in May 2025, a 16.7 % increase compared to Apr 2025.

Number of Homes Sold

Number of Homes Sold
This is the total number of both homes sold and pending in an area.
Last Month2 months agoChange MoM
51Last MonthMay 2025
432 months agoApr 2025
+18.6 %
Change MoMApr – May

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count
This is the total number of homes actively listed in an area by number of bedrooms.
BedsApr 2025May 2025Change MoM
111
0.0%
247
+75.0%
36376
+20.6%
45053
+6.0%
52631
+19.2%

Summary: Lexington-Fayette Southwest housing inventory by bedroom type for May 2025, compared to the previous month. The inventory for 1 bedroom homes remained the same. The inventory for 2 bedroom homes increased by +75.0%. The inventory for 3 bedroom homes increased by +20.6%. The inventory for 4 bedroom homes increased by +6.0%. The inventory for 5 bedroom homes increased by +19.2%.

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

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

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

The asking price is how much a home is listed for. The selling price is how much the home actually sold for.

Under Asking

Homes that sold for less than the asking price

At Asking

Homes that sold at their asking price

Over Asking

Homes that sold above the asking price

Over Asking Price13 Homes

At Asking Price13 Homes

Under Asking Price25 Homes

Insight

If you're buying a home in Lexington-Fayette Southwest, you may be able to get a good deal. 49% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 51 homes were sold or pending in Lexington-Fayette Southwest in May 2025, up by 18.6% month-over-month. Of the 51 sold homes, 49% were sold under asking, 25% were sold at asking, and and 25% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Lexington-Fayette Southwest, KY

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

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Under 30 Days43 Homes

30 – 90 Days3 Homes

Over 90 Days5 Homes

Insight

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

Summary: During May 2025, 51 homes were sold in Lexington-Fayette Southwest; 84% of homes were sold within 30 days, 6% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 10% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Average Sale Time

Average Sale Time
This is the average number of days homes take to sell in an area.
This Year1 year agoChange YoY
24 DaysThis YearMay 2025
8 Days1 year agoMay 2024
+186.8 %
Change YoYMay 2024 – May 2025

Summary: Homes in Lexington-Fayette Southwest had an average listing age of 24 days in May 2025, up by 186.8% compared to the previous year.

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Newest Listings in Lexington-Fayette Southwest, KY

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Based on information from Imagine MLS, and Metro Search MLS for the period 06/01/2023 - 06/01/2025

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