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Louisville area · ZIP 40207

St. Matthews Is One of the Most Walkable Addresses in the Louisville Metro

Mall St. Matthews in St. Matthews, Kentucky
Mall St. Matthews. Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Retired username, CC BY 2.5.

What are homes selling for in St. Matthews?

The median sale price in St. Matthews is $440,000, +4.8% year over year.

Median sale price
$440,000

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

Year-over-year change
+4.8%

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

Average days to contract
36 days

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

Months of inventory
2.14

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
90

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

Homes sold, last 12 months
504

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

What is for sale in St. Matthews right now?

See all homes for sale in 40207

Who lives in St. Matthews?

St. Matthews has a population of 28,903, a median age of 41.2, and a median household income of $101,898.

Population
28,903
Median age
41.2
Median household income
$101,898

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 St. Matthews?

Homes in St. Matthews go under contract in an average of 36 days. Going under contract is only half the timeline; figure roughly 9.5 weeks in St. Matthews from listing to keys.

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

Homes in St. Matthews sell at 99.1% of list price.

Should I sell my home in St. Matthews now?

Yes — conditions in St. Matthews currently favor sellers. Homes in St. Matthews are selling at 99.1% of list price in an average of 36 days, with 2.14 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 St. Matthews?

Buyers have little leverage in St. Matthews right now — inventory is tight. St. Matthews has 2.14 months of inventory, with 90 active listings and 504 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 St. Matthews?

St. Matthews is the 40207 ZIP code in the Louisville, Kentucky area.

St. Matthews is an incorporated city in eastern Jefferson County, in the 40207 ZIP, about six miles east of downtown Louisville.

What is St. Matthews actually like?

St. Matthews is among the most walkable places in the metro, with Frankfort Avenue and Shelbyville Road carrying dense restaurants and retail, plus Mall St. Matthews and Oxmoor Center. Brown Park and Seneca Park are close. It has its own city government and a strong identity separate from Louisville Metro.

What schools serve St. Matthews?

St. Matthews 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.