Bullitt County Kentucky (KY) Real Estate Market Index

First the bad news;
1) Home sales in Bullitt County are down almost 30% this month.
2) Average Sales Price is also down from last year.
3) Of the 74 pending sales in April, only 58 closed in May.

Now, the good news;

1) Year-over-Year average sales price is still up 3.1% for Bullitt County.
2) There are over 115 pending sales that could close in May.
3) Interest Rates remain low and there are many affordable homes in Bullitt County.


In conclusion, now is still a great time to buy homes in Bullitt County. Homes are priced fairly and are available in almost every neighborhood. Now, is also a good time to sell a home in Bullitt County. However, if you really want to sell your home, you must prepare both your home properly. When you are ready to buy or sell a home in Bullitt County, please contact me so that I can help you make the process as simple as possible.

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Erik Hitzelberger is a licensed real estate agent specializing in helping buyers and sellers accomplish their real estate goals in Louisville and Bullitt County (Shepherdsville, Mt. Washington, Brooks, Fox Chase, Hillview, Hunter’s Hollow, Lebanon Junction, Pioneer Village, and Zoneton). To contact me, call (502) 921-3989 or email me. For more information, visit my website.

Bullitt County Real Estate Market Index

March was an interesting month for Bullitt County Real Estate. Once again, sales were off vs. last year (-39%). The good news is that there were also significantly fewer new listings than this time last year and inventory levels actually improved vs February. The better news is that average sales price of Bullitt County homes continued to climb. In fact, for the first quarter, the average sales price is up a whopping 6.3%.

Looking ahead, there are currently 74 pending listings in Bullitt County and April is setup to be a good month. I strongly encourage home sellers to make sure that your home is ready for the market BEFORE it is listed. Even with the reduced inventory levels, you are still competing with hundreds of other sellers. If you are considering buying a Bullitt County home, now is a great time to buy. Mortgage rates are still at or below 6% and choices are abundant.

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Erik Hitzelberger is a licensed real estate agent specializing in helping buyers and sellers accomplish their real estate goals in Louisville and Bullitt County (Shepherdsville, Mt. Washington, Brooks, Fox Chase, Hillview, Hunter’s Hollow, Lebanon Junction, Pioneer Village, and Zoneton). To contact me, call (502) 921-3989 or email me. For more information, visit my website.

Bullitt County Clean-up Days

Would you like to get that old couch out of the garage? How about removing the rusted-out dryer from the back patio while you are at it? Is it time for a new mattress?

The Bullitt County Fiscal Court is sponsoring 2 days in April that will allow Bullitt County residents get rid of all of their large items! Check the schedule below and then pack up all of those worn-out items that are taking up valuable space in your homes.



Saturday April 19th from 8a-4p

1) Lebanon Junction Elementary School

2) Bullitt County Stockyards



Saturday April 26th from 8a-4p

1) Bullitt East High School

2) Nichols Elementary School Parking Lot

3) Brooks Elementary School Parking Lot



Note: Non-recyclable garbage, tires, items containing freon, and hazardous materials will not be accepted.



Whether you are preparing to sell your Bullitt County home or simply spring cleaning, this is a great opportunity to get rid of those large items that are taking up space in you garage, basement, etc.

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Erik Hitzelberger is a licensed real estate agent specializing in helping buyers and sellers accomplish their real estate goals in Louisville and Bullitt County (Shepherdsville, Mt. Washington, Brooks, Fox Chase, Hillview, Hunter’s Hollow, Lebanon Junction, Pioneer Village, and Zoneton). To contact me, call (502) 921-3989 or email me. For more information, visit my website.

Relocation Guide for Bullitt County

Congratulations on your decision to move to Bullitt County. As a resident, I want to welcome you and to assure you that Bullitt county is a great place to live, work, and play.

I prepared this blog as a quick-reference guide to make your relocation to Shepherdsville, Mt. Washington, Brooks, or Lebanon Junction as simple as possible.



Bullitt County Community Information



The county was founded in 1797 and named after Alexander Scott Bullitt. After being unsuccessful in his humble :) attempt to get statehood for Bullitt County, Alexander served the state of KY well for several years. He assisted in drafting the state's first constitution, served as President of the KY Senate for 7 years and was the first Lieutenant Governor of the state.


Kentucky's first commercial product was salt that was processed from Bullitt County and shipped north as far as Pittsburgh and South to New Orleans. The Beam family later used these same shipping routes to convey their product out of Kentucky. After 200 years of operation, the Jim Beam Distillery still produces quality Bourbon right here in Bullitt County.


Today, almost 70,000 people live in the county. Shepherdsville is the county seat. Most government services are headquartered downtown at the courthouse and annex building. However, when you relocate you will need to go to the Extension Office located just off of I-65 on Exit 116 to get a Driver's License and register to vote.

Finding a home in Bullitt County
Bullitt County offers a diverse range of properties that will satisfy virtually anyones' needs and wants. First-time home buyers have a terrific selection of affordable homes in both new and established neighborhoods. Higher-priced homes also provide terrific values based on amenities and squre-footage. Heritage Hills is a new community that features an 18-hole golf course, a community center, and a 7-mile walking trail. Finally, for those who want a more rural setting, acres of cleared and forested land are available. Regardless of whether you want a Sportsman's Paradise, a large farm, or just a few acres of seclusion, Bullitt county has a place for you. Bullitt County homes are listed on the Greater Louisville Area Realtor's MLS. To search the GLARMLS click here.

Bullitt County Schools


Bullitt County is one of Kentucky’s 10 Largest School Districts. Over 12,000 students attend the 23 area schools. If you would like to know where your children will go to school and which bus they will ride, click School and Bus Finder. Here is a list of the schools, principals, and relevant phone numbers. School report cards and other relevant items are also available.


Utilities

In general, Electric and Gas services are supplied by LGE. However, the Salt River Electric Co-op does provide electricity to several areas of the county. In certain areas such as Floyd's Fork, LGE controls the gas service and Salt River handles the electric. Louisville Water Company is the primary source for water and sewer services.

Bellsouth provides phone and DSL services. Insight offers phone, cable, and broadband internet.

Things to do

From Berheim Forest to Kart Kountry, there are plenty of things to do for people of all ages. Click here for a more detailed list. Louisville is only a few minutes away and offers a great range of activities for kids and adults.

Bullitt County Weather

We are very fortunate in that we have all 4 seasons without extremes. Temperatures generallly range from the low-90's in August to the low-teens in January. In the fall and spring, you will quickly become accustomed to checking the weather before you leave the house. During a 2-week period in February/March of this year, we had tornadoes, ice storms, and 65 degree sunny days. Kids were having snow-balls fights one Thursday afternoon and playing in shorts the next.

Bullitt County News

The Courier Journal covers Louisville as well as surrounding areas including Bullitt County. Additionally, the Pioneer-News prints a newspaper a couple of times per week.

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Erik Hitzelberger is a licensed real estate agent specializing in helping buyers and sellers accomplish their real estate goals in Louisville and Bullitt County (Shepherdsville, Mt. Washington, Brooks, Fox Chase, Hillview, Hunter’s Hollow, Lebanon Junction, Pioneer Village, and Zoneton). To contact me, call (502) 921-3989 or email me. For more information, visit my website.



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