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Beaver Dam, KY Real Estate Market Report – January 2026
Dated: January 6 2026
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Beaver Dam, KY Real Estate Market Report – January 2026
By John Reynolds, Realtor – RE/MAX Professional Realty Group
Data note: This January 2026 market update is based on November 2025 market data shown in the latest RPR Market Activity Report (report dated 12/30/2025). In smaller markets, a limited number of sales can create larger month-to-month shifts.
🏡 Beaver Dam Starts 2026 with Strong Pricing and a Balanced-to-Seller Lean
Beaver Dam closed out 2025 with rising sold prices, a high sold-to-list ratio, and inventory in the low three-month range. Buyer demand remains active, but the market has enough inventory to give shoppers more options than the tightest markets.
📊 Key Market Metrics (November 2025)
- Market Type: Seller’s Market (per RPR scale)
- Months of Inventory: 3.22 (up 12.02% month over month)
- Sold-to-List Price %: 97.8% (up 5.65% month over month)
- Median Days in RPR: 84 days (up 31.25% month over month)
- Median Sold Price: $274,500 (up 27.67% month over month)
- Median Estimated Property Value: $174,000 (down 14.2% month over month, up 3.6% year over year)
💰 Home Values: Short-Term Dip, Steady Long-Term Picture
The median estimated property value in Beaver Dam is $174,000. While there was a month-over-month dip, the 12-month trend remains positive.
| Metric | Current | Last Month | Last 3 Months | Last 12 Months | Last 24 Months | Last 36 Months |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Est. Property Value | $174,000 | $202,800 (-14.2%) | $205,000 (-15.12%) | $168,000 (+3.57%) | $174,550 (-0.32%) | $169,120 (+2.89%) |
| Median Sold Price | $274,500 | $215,000 (+27.67%) | $202,500 (+35.56%) | $175,000 (+56.86%) | $135,500 (+102.58%) | — |
| Median List Price | $234,900 | $279,900 (-16.08%) | $209,499 (+12.12%) | $179,000 (+31.23%) | $159,900 (+46.9%) | $199,000 (+18.04%) |
🏠 Listing Activity: New, Pending, and Closed (Last 3 Months)
In the last three months, Beaver Dam recorded 10 new listings, 2 pending, and 7 closed sales.
| Status | # | Lowest | Median | Highest | Median Days in RPR | Total Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New (For Sale) | 10 | $34,900 | $234,900 | $489,900 | 47 | $2,431,136 |
| Pending | 2 | $174,900 | $227,400 | $279,900 | 39 | $454,800 |
| Closed | 7 | $71,000 | $194,000 | $285,000 | 112 | $1,312,000 |
🔥 Pending Highlights
- 5493 US Highway 62 E – listed at $174,900 and went pending in 4 days.
- 108 Thompson Dr – listed at $279,900 and went pending after 74 days.
🏁 Recent Closings: What Sold
Closed sales ranged from affordable properties to higher-end homes, showing broad demand across price points:
- 304 Valley View Dr – closed at $147,000
- 821 N Broad St – closed at $145,000
- 180 Old Hartford Rd – closed at $285,000
- 6021 Bethel Church Rd – closed at $71,000
- 264 Apple House Rd – closed at $215,000
- 408 W 9th St – closed at $194,000
- 1302 Betty Jane St – closed at $255,000
💡 What This Means for Sellers
Sellers are still in a strong position with homes selling near list price and inventory hovering around three months. The best results typically come from strategic pricing, clean presentation, and strong marketing, especially for homes in the mid-range.
💡 What This Means for Buyers
Buyers have more selection than a sub-two-month inventory market, but desirable homes can still move quickly. Being pre-approved and ready to act is still a major advantage in Beaver Dam.
📞 Talk Strategy for Beaver Dam
If you’d like a no-pressure home value estimate, a listing plan, or a buyer strategy tailored to Beaver Dam and Ohio County, I’m happy to help.
John Reynolds
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