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Louisville area · ZIP 40216

Shively Is Its Own City Ten Minutes From Downtown, at Prices Below the County Median

Stitzel-Weller Distillery, Shively, Louisville, Kentucky
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What are homes selling for in Shively?

The median sale price in Shively is $220,000, +2.3% year over year.

Median sale price
$220,000

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

Year-over-year change
+2.3%

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

Average days to contract
40 days

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

Months of inventory
3.43

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

Sold-to-list price
98.9%

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

Active listings
143

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

Homes sold, last 12 months
501

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

What is for sale in Shively right now?

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Who lives in Shively?

Shively has a population of 44,047, a median age of 38.9, and a median household income of $56,441.

Population
44,047
Median age
38.9
Median household income
$56,441

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 Shively?

Homes in Shively go under contract in an average of 40 days. Going under contract is only half the timeline; figure roughly 10 weeks in Shively from listing to keys.

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

Homes in Shively sell at 98.9% of list price.

Should I sell my home in Shively now?

Yes — conditions in Shively currently favor sellers. Homes in Shively are selling at 98.9% of list price in an average of 40 days, with 3.43 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 Shively?

Buyers have little leverage in Shively right now — inventory is tight. Shively has 3.43 months of inventory, with 143 active listings and 501 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 Shively?

Shively is the 40216 ZIP code in the Louisville, Kentucky area.

Shively is an independent incorporated city in western Jefferson County along the Dixie Highway corridor, in the 40216 ZIP.

What is Shively actually like?

Shively has its own mayor, council and police department, separate from Louisville Metro. It sits close to downtown — roughly ten minutes — while carrying prices well below the county median, which is a combination that does not exist in many places. The housing is largely post-war and the streets are established.

What schools serve Shively?

Shively 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.