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Louisville area · ZIP 40272

Valley Station Holds Some of the Lowest Price Per Square Foot in Jefferson County

Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing on the Ohio River, Valley Station, Louisville, Kentucky
Photo: Joe Schneid, CC BY 3.0

What are homes selling for in Valley Station?

The median sale price in Valley Station is $225,000, +1.4% year over year.

Median sale price
$225,000

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

Year-over-year change
+1.4%

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

Average days to contract
48 days

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

Months of inventory
3.63

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
153

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

Homes sold, last 12 months
506

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

What is for sale in Valley Station right now?

See all homes for sale in 40272

Who lives in Valley Station?

Valley Station has a population of 38,289, a median age of 38.2, and a median household income of $69,940.

Population
38,289
Median age
38.2
Median household income
$69,940

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 Valley Station?

Homes in Valley Station go under contract in an average of 48 days. Going under contract is only half the timeline; figure roughly 11 weeks in Valley Station from listing to keys.

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

Homes in Valley Station sell at 99.1% of list price.

Should I sell my home in Valley Station now?

Yes — conditions in Valley Station currently favor sellers. Homes in Valley Station are selling at 99.1% of list price in an average of 48 days, with 3.63 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 Valley Station?

Buyers have little leverage in Valley Station right now — inventory is tight. Valley Station has 3.63 months of inventory, with 153 active listings and 506 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 Valley Station?

Valley Station is the 40272 ZIP code in the Louisville, Kentucky area.

Valley Station sits in far southwest Jefferson County along the Dixie Highway corridor, in the 40272 ZIP, close to the Ohio River.

What is Valley Station actually like?

Valley Station is one of the more affordable parts of the county and one of the least covered by agent websites. Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing sits nearby on the river, and the area has a settled, long-tenure feel — a lot of families have been here for generations.

What schools serve Valley Station?

Valley Station 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.