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HORSE CAVE, KY 42749

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Hart County
Buyer's Market
September 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Analysis

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

The HORSE CAVE, KY real estate market (42749) currently shows 34 active listings, with 6 pending sales. Homes are averaging 84 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 10 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 84 days on market compared to 46 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 5.9% year-over-year, from $187,238 to $198,375.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 5,095  ·  Density: 21.4/mi²  ·  Median household income: $45,833

Typical home value: $106,914  ·  Homeownership: 69.5%

Market Overview

Active Listings
34
⇧ 41.7% vs 24 last year
Pending
6
18% pending ratio
Median Price
$198,375
⇧ 5.9% vs $187,238 last year
Average Price
$259,654
⇧ 32.1% vs $196,562 last year
Days on Market
84
⇧ 82.6% vs 46 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$135
— vs $135/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,591 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 34 this year vs 24 last year
  • Days on market: 84 now vs 46 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $198,375 (+5.9% YoY)
  • Average: $259,654 (+32.1% 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
Price Per Sqft
Price Reduced %

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 23.8 miles — 145 listings ($44,879,949 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
42749Horse Cave, KY 427490.0 mi23$5,245,127$209,500$228,049
42746Hardyville, KY 427468.0 mi5$1,020,335$205,400$204,067
42722Canmer, KY 4272210.5 mi6$1,321,200$201,250$220,200
42160Park City, KY 4216012.8 mi11$2,347,268$229,900$213,388
42713Bonnieville, KY 4271312.9 mi6$1,797,600$294,450$299,600
42259Mammoth Cave, KY 4225916.6 mi8$2,430,272$215,000$303,784
42757Magnolia, KY 4275716.8 mi4$803,032$192,475$200,758
42784Upton, KY 4278418.2 mi10$2,764,730$245,000$276,473
42130Eighty Eight, KY 4213019.2 mi2$480,000$240,000$240,000
42129Edmonton, KY 4212920.9 mi18$5,861,646$269,900$325,647
42726Clarkson, KY 4272622.1 mi37$13,045,016$299,900$352,568
42166Summer Shade, KY 4216623.3 mi13$7,163,923$346,950$551,071
42285Sweeden, KY 4228523.8 mi2$599,800$299,900$299,900

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in HORSE CAVE, KY 42749?

As of September 2026, there are 34 active listings in HORSE CAVE, KY (zip code 42749), compared to 24 the prior year.

What is the median home price in HORSE CAVE, KY 42749?

The median listing price in HORSE CAVE, KY 42749 is $198,375 as of September 2026, a 5.9% increase from $187,238 the prior year.

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

Homes in HORSE CAVE, KY 42749 spend an average of 84 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 46 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in HORSE CAVE, KY 42749?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, HORSE CAVE, KY 42749 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 10 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 84 days on market compared to 46 days last year.

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