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Louisville area · ZIP 40059

Prospect Is the Metro's Established Luxury Address, and Part of It Sits in Oldham County

What are homes selling for in Prospect?

The median sale price in Prospect is $725,000, +3.6% year over year.

Median sale price
$725,000

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

Year-over-year change
+3.6%

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

Average days to contract
66 days

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

Months of inventory
3.53

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

Sold-to-list price
98.2%

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

Active listings
127

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

Homes sold, last 12 months
432

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

What is for sale in Prospect right now?

See all homes for sale in 40059

Who lives in Prospect?

Prospect has a population of 20,892, a median age of 47.2, and a median household income of $152,727.

Population
20,892
Median age
47.2
Median household income
$152,727

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 Prospect?

Homes in Prospect go under contract in an average of 66 days. Going under contract is only half the timeline; figure roughly 13.5 weeks in Prospect from listing to keys.

That is an average, so a handful of homes that sat for months pulls it upward. Most homes in Prospect 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 Prospect?

Homes in Prospect sell at 98.2% of list price.

Should I sell my home in Prospect now?

Yes — conditions in Prospect currently favor sellers. Homes in Prospect are selling at 98.2% of list price in an average of 66 days, with 3.53 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 Prospect?

Buyers have little leverage in Prospect right now — inventory is tight. Prospect has 3.53 months of inventory, with 127 active listings and 432 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 Prospect?

Prospect is the 40059 ZIP code in the Louisville, Kentucky area.

Prospect sits in northeastern Jefferson County and spills into Oldham County, in the 40059 ZIP, along the Ohio River northeast of Louisville.

What is Prospect actually like?

Prospect is the metro's established luxury address, with river access, Hunting Creek and several country clubs. Part of the 40059 ZIP falls in Oldham County rather than Jefferson, so which county a home sits in changes its tax assessment and its school district. It is worth confirming before you price.

What schools serve Prospect?

ZIP 40059 is primarily in Jefferson County with some portions in Oldham County, so the district depends on which side of the line a home sits. Jefferson County addresses are served by Jefferson County Public Schools, which uses a school-choice system rather than strict address-based zoning. Oldham County addresses are served by Oldham County Schools. Check the address before you assume.

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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.