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Louisville area · ZIP 40243

Middletown Keeps a Historic Main Street Inside Louisville's East End

Welcome to Historic Middletown, founded 1797, Middletown, Kentucky
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What are homes selling for in Middletown?

The median sale price in Middletown is $330,000, 0.0% year over year.

Median sale price
$330,000

Source: GLAR, closed residential, 2025-10-11 to 2026-10-11; computed 2026-10-11

Year-over-year change
0.0%

Source: GLAR, closed residential, 2025-10-11 to 2026-10-11; computed 2026-10-11

Average days to contract
35 days

Source: GLAR published market statistics, cumulative days on market, trailing twelve months to September 2026.

Months of inventory
1.84

Source: GLAR, closed residential, 2025-10-11 to 2026-10-11; computed 2026-10-11

Sold-to-list price
99.1%

Source: GLAR, closed residential, 2025-10-11 to 2026-10-11; computed 2026-10-11

Active listings
25

Source: GLAR, closed residential, 2025-10-11 to 2026-10-11; computed 2026-10-11

Homes sold, last 12 months
163

Source: GLAR, closed residential, 2025-10-11 to 2026-10-11; computed 2026-10-11

What is for sale in Middletown right now?

See all homes for sale in 40243

Who lives in Middletown?

Middletown has a population of 12,002, a median age of 48.0, and a median household income of $77,587.

Population
12,002
Median age
48.0
Median household income
$77,587

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-Year Estimates, ZIP Code Tabulation Area.

How long does it take to sell a home in Middletown?

Homes in Middletown go under contract in an average of 35 days. Going under contract is only half the timeline; figure roughly 9.5 weeks in Middletown from listing to keys.

That is an average, so a handful of homes that sat for months pulls it upward. Most homes in Middletown go under contract faster than that figure suggests.

Across every price range on both sides of the river, closing takes about another month after the contract is signed — that interval is set by lender underwriting and title work, not by the neighborhood.

Are sellers getting their asking price in Middletown?

Homes in Middletown sell at 99.1% of list price.

Should I sell my home in Middletown now?

Yes — conditions in Middletown currently favor sellers. Homes in Middletown are selling at 99.1% of list price in an average of 35 days, with 1.84 months of inventory — under the six-month line that separates a seller's market from a buyer's. Call 859.684.9995 and Alexandria will price your home against what has actually closed nearby, not a website estimate.

Is now a good time to buy in Middletown?

Buyers have little leverage in Middletown right now — inventory is tight. Middletown has 1.84 months of inventory, with 25 active listings and 163 homes sold in the last twelve months.

Call 859.684.9995 and Alexandria will walk through what those numbers mean for your specific price range and timeline.

Where exactly is Middletown?

Middletown is the 40243 ZIP code in the Louisville, Kentucky area.

Middletown is an incorporated city in eastern Jefferson County, in the 40243 ZIP, along the Shelbyville Road corridor.

What is Middletown actually like?

Middletown keeps a genuine historic center — the old town along Main Street predates most of Louisville's suburbs — wrapped in newer development. It has its own city government and a strong east-side commercial base along Shelbyville Road.

What schools serve Middletown?

Middletown is in Jefferson County, served by Jefferson County Public Schools. JCPS uses a school-choice system rather than strict address-based zoning: your address identifies a school that serves it, and families apply during an annual window that also includes magnet and optional programs. Use the district's SchoolFinder to see the options for a specific address.

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About this listing data

Greater Louisville Association of REALTORS® MLS

Listing information is provided for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.

Data last updated .

Listings are shown courtesy of the listing brokerage named on each listing. Alexandria Grayson is a REALTOR® with RE/MAX Five Star Properties.