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BAXTER, TN 38544

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Putnam County
Buyer's Market
January 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Overview

Active Listings
64
⇧ 12.3% vs 57 last year
Pending
15
23% pending ratio
Median Price
$349,900
⇩ 3.1% vs $361,075 last year
Average Price
$418,873
⇧ 17% vs $358,005 last year
Days on Market
88
⇧ 15.8% vs 76 days last year

Market Context

Population: 7,283  ·  Density: 35.5/mi²  ·  Median household income: $62,557

Typical home value: $206,575  ·  Homeownership: 82.2%

Market Analysis

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

The BAXTER, TN real estate market (38544) currently shows 64 active listings, with 15 pending sales. Homes are averaging 88 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 7 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 88 days on market compared to 76 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 3.1% year-over-year, from $361,075 to $349,900.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 64 this year vs 57 last year
  • Days on market: 88 now vs 76 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $349,900 (-3.1% YoY)
  • Average: $418,873 (+17% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 23.3 miles — 680 listings ($317,581,040 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
38544Baxter, TN 385440.0 mi64$26,807,872$349,900$418,873
38545Bloomington Springs, TN 385458.0 mi4$2,423,900$487,450$605,975
38501Cookeville, TN 3850110.3 mi143$66,090,024$399,900$462,168
38552Chestnut Mound, TN 3855210.9 mi3$938,799$299,900$312,933
38506Cookeville, TN 3850613.1 mi171$84,572,838$415,000$494,578
38560Elmwood, TN 3856014.2 mi5$2,812,160$504,900$562,432
38562Gainesboro, TN 3856216.3 mi42$17,680,320$362,000$420,960
38583Sparta, TN 3858317.2 mi175$81,956,175$339,900$468,321
37095Liberty, TN 3709519.0 mi7$6,013,728$539,929$859,104
37012Alexandria, TN 3701219.4 mi9$3,604,626$369,900$400,514
38563Gordonsville, TN 3856320.4 mi27$10,813,608$368,900$400,504
38559Doyle, TN 3855922.9 mi14$7,630,126$367,700$545,009
38580Rickman, TN 3858023.3 mi16$6,236,864$365,000$389,804

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in BAXTER, TN 38544?

As of January 2026, there are 64 active listings in BAXTER, TN (zip code 38544), compared to 57 the prior year.

What is the median home price in BAXTER, TN 38544?

The median listing price in BAXTER, TN 38544 is $349,900 as of January 2026, a 3.1% decrease from $361,075 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in BAXTER, TN?

Homes in BAXTER, TN 38544 spend an average of 88 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 76 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in BAXTER, TN 38544?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, BAXTER, TN 38544 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 7 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 88 days on market compared to 76 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in BAXTER, TN?

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in BAXTER, TN 38544 save an estimated $6,998 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $349,900. Our fee structure: 1% listing + 2% selling broker — no additional buyer or seller fees. Call (240) SELL-123 or email info@SELL123.com for a free consultation.