Hancock County, IN Real Estate Market Report: Active Inventory, Pricing & City-by-City Breakdown

Hancock County — just east of Indianapolis and anchored by Greenfield, New Palestine, and Fortville — remains one of the more accessible, steadily growing markets in the Indianapolis metro. Liz Marks-Strauss of F.C. Tucker Company pulls current MLS-sourced data directly from the live Hancock County market report to help buyers and sellers make sense of where this market stands right now — countywide and city by city.

Hancock County Market Snapshot: Active Listings

Across Hancock County, there are 378 active residential listings right now:

$406,496Avg. List Price
$168Avg. Cost / Sq Ft
2,480Avg. Living Sq Ft
79 daysAvg. Days on Market
  • 378 total active homes currently on the market countywide
  • Average list price of $406,496 — notably more accessible than neighboring Hamilton County
  • Average cost per square foot of $168 across all active inventory
  • 196 homes are under contract countywide (about 52% of active inventory), averaging $379,102 at $165/sq ft, with an average pending timeline of 83 days
  • 911 homes have sold in the past 6 months at an average sold price of $374,663 — about 98.6% of average list price, and averaging 97 days on market

City Spotlight: Greenfield, New Palestine & Fortville

County-wide averages only tell part of the story. Here's how three of Hancock County's most-searched cities compare right now:

Greenfield Market Report 165 active

Avg. Price: $381,645 Cost/Sq Ft: $167 Avg. Size: 2,356 sq ft Avg. DOM: 78 days Under Contract: 72 Sold (6mo): 345

As the county seat, Greenfield has by far the deepest inventory and sales volume of the three spotlighted cities. It's also home to the single highest-priced active listing in the entire county ($2,299,000, N 525 W). Its sale-to-list ratio (~98.4%) tracks closely with the countywide norm.

New Palestine Market Report 40 active

Avg. Price: $443,177 Cost/Sq Ft: $163 Avg. Size: 2,791 sq ft Avg. DOM: 90 days Under Contract: 28 Sold (6mo): 113

New Palestine carries the highest average price of the three, with the largest typical home size (2,791 sq ft average) but the lowest cost per square foot — a sign that buyers here are getting more space for the money. Its sale-to-list ratio (~99.1%) is the tightest of the three.

Fortville Market Report 49 active

Avg. Price: $437,738 Cost/Sq Ft: $184 Avg. Size: 2,369 sq ft Avg. DOM: 53 days Under Contract: 25 Sold (6mo): 155

Fortville is the fastest-moving of the three, with the shortest average time on market for active listings (53 days) — nearly 40% quicker than New Palestine. It also carries the highest cost per square foot of the three, reflecting strong demand for its newer subdivisions.

Sale-to-List Ratio by City (Homes Sold, Last 6 Months)
New Palestine~99.1%
Hancock County (all)~98.6%
Fortville~97.9%
Greenfield~98.4%

Highest-Priced Active Listings

City Address Area List Price Beds Baths Living Sq Ft DOM
Greenfield (countywide top) N 525 W $2,299,000 4 4 5,101 76 days
Fortville W 900 N $2,009,900 5 6 5,702 134 days
New Palestine W 200 S $1,100,000 4 5 5,402 102 days

What This Means for Buyers and Sellers

For Buyers

  • Fortville's shorter average time on market means buyers there should be prepared to move decisively on well-priced listings
  • New Palestine offers the largest typical home size of the three, at the lowest cost per square foot — worth a look for buyers prioritizing space
  • Greenfield's deep inventory (165 active) gives buyers the widest selection across price points
  • Working with a local agent like Liz Marks-Strauss helps buyers see which Hancock County listings are priced in line with what's actually converting to contract

For Sellers

  • New Palestine's tight sale-to-list ratio (~99.1%) suggests well-priced listings there are closing very close to asking
  • Fortville's fast pace (53-day average DOM) points to strong demand for its newer subdivisions
  • A free home valuation from Liz Marks-Strauss, F.C. Tucker Company can show exactly where your property fits against these city-specific numbers

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Frequently Asked: Hancock County Market Data

  • How many homes are for sale in Hancock County right now? 378 active residential listings countywide.
  • Which is more expensive: Greenfield, New Palestine, or Fortville? New Palestine currently has the highest average active-listing price at $443,177, followed by Fortville at $437,738 and Greenfield at $381,645.
  • What's the average cost per square foot in Hancock County? $168 countywide; $184 in Fortville, $167 in Greenfield, and $163 in New Palestine.
  • Are homes selling near asking price in Hancock County? Yes — sold prices over the past 6 months averaged about 98.6% of list price countywide, with New Palestine the tightest of the spotlighted cities at 99.1%.

Get a Personalized Market Update for Your City

Liz Marks-Strauss of F.C. Tucker Company helps buyers and sellers navigate Hancock County's steady, accessible market. Whether you're buying in Greenfield, selling in New Palestine, or exploring Fortville, reach out for a breakdown of exactly how these numbers apply to your situation.

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Market data sourced in part from the MIBOR Broker Listing Cooperative via Liz Marks-Strauss's live Hancock County market report. Figures reflect a point-in-time snapshot of active, under-contract, and recently sold listings and are deemed reliable but not guaranteed.