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ELIZABETHTOWN, KY 42701

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Hardin County
Buyer's Market
January 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Overview

Active Listings
276
⇧ 9.5% vs 252 last year
Pending
67
24% pending ratio
Median Price
$325,000
vs $324,975 last year
Average Price
$399,926
⇧ 5.3% vs $379,673 last year
Days on Market
81
⇧ 20.9% vs 67 days last year

Market Context

Population: 52,618  ·  Density: 125.6/mi²  ·  Median household income: $65,070

Typical home value: $216,347  ·  Homeownership: 61.7%

Market Analysis

Data as of January 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The ELIZABETHTOWN, KY real estate market (42701) currently shows 276 active listings, with 67 pending sales. Homes are averaging 81 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 24 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 81 days on market compared to 67 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 0% year-over-year, from $324,975 to $325,000.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 276 this year vs 252 last year
  • Days on market: 81 now vs 67 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $325,000 (+0% YoY)
  • Average: $399,926 (+5.3% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 21.9 miles — 462 listings ($171,574,519 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
42701Elizabethtown, KY 427010.0 mi276$110,379,576$325,000$399,926
42740Glendale, KY 427409.7 mi9$3,409,002$385,000$378,778
42748Hodgenville, KY 4274811.7 mi40$11,913,080$249,900$297,827
42724Cecilia, KY 4272412.5 mi16$6,955,296$299,900$434,706
40150Lebanon Junction, KY 4015014.3 mi13$3,724,929$289,900$286,533
40175Vine Grove, KY 4017515.6 mi86$27,903,904$315,000$324,464
42788White Mills, KY 4278816.4 mi1$239,000$239,000$239,000
40155Muldraugh, KY 4015518.7 mi1$199,900$199,900$199,900
40052New Hope, KY 4005219.8 mi1$389,000$389,000$389,000
42712Big Clifty, KY 4271220.1 mi9$4,041,900$299,950$449,100
40177West Point, KY 4017721.0 mi2$258,000$129,000$129,000
40115Custer, KY 4011521.3 mi4$1,081,000$270,250$270,250
42757Magnolia, KY 4275721.9 mi4$1,079,932$265,000$269,983

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in ELIZABETHTOWN, KY 42701?

As of January 2026, there are 276 active listings in ELIZABETHTOWN, KY (zip code 42701), compared to 252 the prior year.

What is the median home price in ELIZABETHTOWN, KY 42701?

The median listing price in ELIZABETHTOWN, KY 42701 is $325,000 as of January 2026, a 0% increase from $324,975 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in ELIZABETHTOWN, KY?

Homes in ELIZABETHTOWN, KY 42701 spend an average of 81 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 67 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in ELIZABETHTOWN, KY 42701?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, ELIZABETHTOWN, KY 42701 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 24 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 81 days on market compared to 67 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in ELIZABETHTOWN, KY?

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in ELIZABETHTOWN, KY 42701 save an estimated $6,500 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $325,000. Our fee structure: 1% listing + 2% selling broker — no additional buyer or seller fees. Call (240) SELL-123 or email info@SELL123.com for a free consultation.