Market Intelligence Report — TN-940

Athens, TN

Monthly housing intelligence, market trends, and trusted local expertise.

Ref. No: 2026-TN-05
As of the latest 2026 data
Cooling

Median Listing

$345K
+1.5% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.41
-0.9% YoY

Active Inventory

285
+11.8% YoY

Median DOM

58 Days
-19.0% YoY

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The Athens, TN housing market is cooling, characterized by a pending ratio of 0.41. Active listings have expanded by 11.8% year-over-year, contributing to more choices for demand. Median listing prices show a modest 1.5% increase year-over-year.

Local Market Signals

Source: FRED (St. Louis Fed)

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Market Analysis

What's moving the Athens market right now.

Active listings in Athens, TN increased by 11.8% year-over-year to 285 units, with new listings up significantly by 31.6% over the same period. The pending ratio saw a slight decline of 0.9% year-over-year to 0.41, indicating a softening of demand relative to available inventory. Median listing prices rose by 1.5% year-over-year, while median days on market decreased by 19.0% year-over-year, suggesting some remaining absorption of available properties.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$345K+3.0% MoM

Active Inventory

285+11.8% YoY

Days on Market

58-19.0% YoY

Sold Score™

38-0.9% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

38
Jun 23May 26

Price & Days on Market

Median listing vs market velocity

Price DOM
Jun 23May 26

Inventory Dynamics

Total active listings vs new monthly supply

Active New listings
Jun 23Jan 24Aug 24Mar 25Oct 25May 26

Sourced from Realtor.com RDC Inventory Core Metrics, supplemented by the Primpted research desk. Updated As of the latest 2026 data.

Market Signals & Indicators

Negotiating Leverage

Entering this market, participants will find an environment where the pace of sales is moderating due to an expanding supply. While properties are still moving, the increased inventory provides a basis for more considered negotiation processes. Price discipline will be increasingly important for sellers given the cooling demand absorption.

Luxury Segment

The average listing price increased by 6.7% year-over-year, outpacing the 1.5% year-over-year increase in median listing price, and the median $/sqft also rose by 3.4% year-over-year. This suggests some resilience in the higher-priced segments of the market despite the overall cooling trend.

Supply Dynamics

285 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 100 per month.

Pricing Pressure
22.9%

of active listings carry a price reduction, -7.2% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved +3.4% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.41

Pending-to-active ratio — Cooling.

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Athens, TN
CBSA Code
11940
State
TN
Analysis FAQ
  • What is the current market condition in Athens?+

    As of the latest 2026 data, the Athens metro is classified as Cooling. Pending ratio is 0.41 with median days on market at 58.

  • Are home prices dropping in Athens?+

    Median listing price is $345K, +1.5% year over year. 22.9% of active listings carry a price reduction.

  • How fast are homes selling in Athens?+

    The typical listing sits 58 days on market, a -19.0% change YoY. New listings are arriving at 100 per month.

  • What's happening in the Athens luxury market?+

    The average listing price increased by 6.7% year-over-year, outpacing the 1.5% year-over-year increase in median listing price, and the median $/sqft also rose by 3.4% year-over-year. This suggests some resilience in the higher-priced segments of the market despite the overall cooling trend.

  • Where can I find a trusted Athens real estate expert?+

    Primpted maintains a vetted registry of Athens agents with verified credentials, Google reviews, and neighborhood specialization. See the Featured Experts section above.

Data & Methodology

Primary data sourced via Realtor.com's RDC Inventory Core Metrics (CBSA-level), supplemented by editorial analysis and the Primpted local expert registry. Historical trends calculated on a rolling 12-month basis. Past direction is not a forecast.

As of the latest 2026 data · CBSA 11940 · 36mo history