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County Overview

Carter County, TN

Aggregate real estate market report across county ZIPs
Buyer's Market
September 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Analysis

Data as of September 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The Carter County, TN real estate market currently shows 267 active listings, with 80 pending sales. Homes are averaging 69 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 38 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 69 days on market compared to 66 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 0.6% year-over-year, from $362,450 to $364,650.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 44,235  ·  Density: 106.3/mi²  ·  Median household income: $47,269

Typical home value: $139,220  ·  Homeownership: 75.4%

Included Areas

Elizabethton: 37643, 37644

Hampton: 37658

Milligan College: 37682

Roan Mountain: 37687

Watauga: 37694

Area Map

Market Overview

Active Listings
267
⇧ 16.6% vs 229 last year
Pending
80
30% pending ratio
Median Price
$364,650
⇧ 0.6% vs $362,450 last year
Average Price
$501,558
⇧ 6.7% vs $469,895 last year
Days on Market
69
⇧ 4.5% vs 66 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$212
⇧ 1.9% vs $208/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,744 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Sale-to-List Price Dynamics

At Original Price
99.7%
Listings with no price change
Price Reduced
0.3%
⇧ 18.2% vs 0.2% last year
12-Month Price Reduction Trend

Based on listing price changes before sale/pending as a proxy for sale-to-list dynamics. Source: Realtor.com.

12-Month Trends

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings
Price Per Sqft
Price Reduced %