Property tax, transfer tax, capital gains, rental rules, and live market data for Kentucky. All rates current as of April 2026.
Median sale price
$241,950
1,000 active listings
Property tax (effective)
0.86%
Median · of home value
State income tax
3.50%
Flat rate
Transfer tax
0.10%
Paid by seller
Every calculator pre-filled with Kentucky's 2026 rates. Override any number inline if your county or deal differs.
Ranked by active listing volume.
| City | Listings | Median price |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville | 256 | $214,950 |
| Lexington | 148 | $5,250 |
| Covington | 88 | $228,475 |
| Bowling Green | 48 | $1,750 |
| Alexandria | 27 | $400,000 |
| Newport | 26 | $374,900 |
| Owensboro | 24 | $272,000 |
| Fort Thomas | 23 | $345,000 |
30 days if no deductions; 60 if itemized.
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