Property tax, transfer tax, capital gains, rental rules, and live market data for Kentucky. All rates current as of April 2026.
Median sale price
$181,950
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 | 524 | $164,000 |
| Lexington | 120 | $1,950 |
| Frankfort | 52 | $269,000 |
| Owensboro | 47 | $265,000 |
| Somerset | 44 | $274,000 |
| London | 42 | $264,750 |
| Bowling Green | 19 | $1,395 |
| Covington | 17 | $189,900 |
30 days if no deductions; 60 if itemized.
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