Benton, Kentucky · Marshall County / Market Report
Benton, KY Housing Market and Selling Costs
Use this report to compare a direct cash sale with listing, repairs, or waiting. A town-wide market figure is context; it does not price your particular house.
USA Home Buyers buys houses as-is in Benton and Marshall County, Kentucky. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
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Market numbers · Benton, Kentucky
Recent housing measures for Benton
Compare Benton housing measures below as you weigh a direct sale, repairs, or listing.
Housing prices and selling conditions
These measures describe housing prices and selling conditions for the areas and periods shown. Compare them alongside repair costs, your mortgage payoff and selling costs.
| Measure | Value | Source and area | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $229,891 | Redfin · Benton, KY | Three months ending September 2026 |
| Median days on market | 39 days | Redfin · Benton, KY | Three months ending September 2026 |
| Homes sold | 17 homes | Redfin · Benton, KY | Three months ending September 2026 |
| Typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) | $186,449 | Zillow · Benton, KY | As of September 2026 |
| For-sale inventory | 20 homes | Zillow · Benton, KY | As of September 2026 |
Include utilities, other bills and any mortgage payments while waiting to sell. Allow time for closing, too.
For another market reference, Zillow's typical home value is $186,449 (As of September 2026; Zillow typical home value for Benton, KY). It is a market measure, not a price for your particular house.
What the numbers mean
What market numbers can tell you
A completed-sale measure reflects prices buyers paid; a modeled home-value measure estimates a typical value. They offer different perspectives on the Benton market.
Condition and repair needs, tenant occupancy, access, title or payoff questions, and the timing you need can change the choices and costs you compare. A listing, a direct sale, and holding the property also carry different expenses over time.
We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us. Compare a written offer with the likely costs and timing of listing the same house.
Kentucky selling cost
Include the Kentucky real estate transfer tax
Kentucky charges 50 cents for each $500 of value or fraction of $500—about 0.1%. For example, on a $100,000 sale, the tax is $100. State law makes the grantor—the seller—responsible. The county clerk collects the tax before the deed can be recorded. The taxable value includes the full price paid, including any liens the buyer takes over; recording fees are separate.
Some transfers are exempt, including certain foreclosure, spouse-to-spouse, and government transfers. Ask the title company whether an exemption applies to your sale. When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including the Kentucky real estate transfer tax. Your mortgage payoff, liens, back taxes, and share of current property taxes remain separate.
Kentucky Revised Statutes §142.050 — real estate transfer tax →
Check the parcel’s Benton and county jurisdiction
The City publishes a separate city-limits map. Marshall County’s Building Office describes construction-permit and inspection coverage in Benton, Calvert City, Hardin, and the county. City and county routing are not interchangeable, so confirm which office handles a question for the property’s actual address.
City of Benton City Limits Map →·Marshall County Building Office →
What you may keep
Sale price is not the money left after costs
Compare a realistic sale price or written offer with your mortgage payoff, repairs and cleanout, selling costs, and bills while you hold the house. What remains after those amounts is different from the headline price. Use the Benton calculator to change the assumptions for your situation.
Just an estimate — the actual number could be more or less depending on the home's condition.
Questions and reviews
Questions about the Benton market report
How do Benton market numbers help me compare?
Think of them as a starting point: recent sale prices show what buyers paid for homes in the area during the period shown, while a modeled home value gives another view. Your home’s condition, repairs, occupancy, and timing shape the comparison for your property.
How does Kentucky real estate transfer tax work?
Kentucky charges 50 cents for each $500 of value or fraction of $500, about 0.1%. On a $100,000 sale, the tax is $100. The seller is responsible under state law, and the county clerk collects the tax before the deed can be recorded. Some transfers are exempt; a closing professional can confirm whether one applies.
When you buy my Benton house, who pays the transfer tax?
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including the Kentucky real estate transfer tax. Your mortgage payoff, liens, back taxes, and share of current property taxes remain separate.
Does a Benton mailing address show whether a property is inside the city limits?
Not by itself. The City publishes a city-limits map, while Marshall County describes building-permit and inspection coverage in Benton and other places. Confirm the parcel and the office that handles your question by its actual address.
Can I sell if the house needs repairs or has tenants?
Yes. We buy houses as-is in Benton and Marshall County, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us. Repairs, occupancy, access, and timing can still affect the comparison between your choices.
What is the difference between the sale price and what I keep?
The sale price is before costs and payoffs. Compare a realistic sale price or written offer with repairs, cleanout, mortgage payoff, selling costs, and bills while you hold the house. The calculator lets you change planning assumptions for your situation.
How do I ask for a written cash offer?
Use the form on this page or call 888-274-5006. We'll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours.
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