Property tax, transfer tax, capital gains, rental rules, and live market data for Kentucky. All rates current as of April 2026.
Median sale price
$235,000
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 | 304 | $200,000 |
| Lexington | 190 | $39,750 |
| Bowling Green | 38 | $282,450 |
| Frankfort | 23 | $238,000 |
| Covington | 20 | $150,000 |
| Paducah | 19 | $169,900 |
| Owensboro | 17 | $239,900 |
| Ashland | 16 | $171,700 |
30 days if no deductions; 60 if itemized.
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