Owensboro, KY Real Estate Market Report – December 2025

Dated: December 1 2025

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Owensboro, KY Real Estate Market Report – December 2025

By John Reynolds, Realtor – RE/MAX Professional Realty Group

🏡 Owensboro Stays in a Strong Seller’s Market

The latest RPR® Market Activity data for Owensboro, Kentucky shows that we are closing out 2025 in a clear seller’s market. There are only 1.9 months of inventory available, which keeps competition high and supports rising prices. Homes are selling for an average of 96.4% of list price, and the median days on market is 47, giving sellers a strong position while still allowing buyers time to act.

💰 Home Prices and Values at a Glance

  • Median Sold Price: $247,500 (up 11.74% month over month)
  • Median List Price: $299,800 (up 5.64% month over month)
  • Median Estimated Property Value: $226,990 (up 0.48% month over month and 7.25% year over year)

Over the past three years, median estimated property values in Owensboro have climbed more than 16%, giving homeowners meaningful equity growth while keeping the market affordable relative to many other regions.

📊 Price & Value Trends Over Time

Owensboro KY Market Snapshot">
MetricCurrentLast Month3-Month Change12-Month Change24-Month Change36-Month Change
Median Est. Property Value$226,990$225,910$224,470 (+1.12%)$211,640 (+7.25%)$201,830 (+12.47%)$195,620 (+16.04%)
Median Sold Price$247,500$221,500$250,950 (–1.37%)$221,250 (+11.86%)$210,000 (+17.86%)$215,000 (+15.12%)
Median List Price$299,800$283,800$279,900 (+7.11%)$249,900 (+19.97%)$218,000 (+37.52%)$194,900 (+53.82%)

🏠 Active Listings: Strong Pricing at the Top End

Current active listings show strong pricing in popular neighborhoods across Owensboro. New and recently updated homes on the east side and in established subdivisions are leading the way on price and demand.

  • 2121 Bittel Rd – 3BR/3BA, 1,806 sq. ft., listed at $474,000
  • 4236 Springhurst Ln – 3BR/2BA, 2,082 sq. ft., listed at $369,900
  • 4302 Saddlebrooke Trl – 3BR/2BA, 2,269 sq. ft., listed at $399,900

With a median list price of $299,800, Owensboro continues to offer a mix of affordable starter homes, move-up properties, and higher-end options for buyers seeking extra space or premium locations.

✅ Pending Sales: Buyers Still Moving Fast

Pending contracts show that buyers are still active and motivated, especially on well-priced homes under $300,000.

  • 120 W 19th St – 2BR/1BA, listed at $189,900, pending in about 25 days
  • 4001 Greenfield Ln – 3BR/2BA, listed at $219,500, pending in 12 days
  • 2514 Cravens Ave – 2BR/1BA, listed at $132,500, pending in just 6 days

This level of activity heading into December shows that serious buyers are still out looking, especially in the first-time and move-up price ranges.

🏁 Recent Closings: Broad Demand Across Price Points

Recent sold properties cover everything from condos and starter homes to upper-end historic and east-side properties:

  • 409 Griffith Ave – 5BR/4BA, historic home closed at $760,000
  • 4883 Oak Meadow Ct – 3BR/4BA on 1 acre, closed at $485,000
  • 867 Live Oak Pl (Condo) – 2BR/2BA, closed at $250,000
  • 301 E 22nd St – 3BR/2BA, closed at $130,000

These closings confirm a healthy spread of demand across both affordable and higher-end segments of the Owensboro market.

📊 Quick Market Snapshot

Owensboro KY Quick Snapshot">
Market MetricCurrent
Market TypeSeller’s Market (1.9 Months of Inventory)
Median Sold Price$247,500
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