Market Intelligence Report — TN-940

Athens, TN

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

Ref. No: 2026-TN-09
As of the latest 2026 data
Cooling

Median Listing

$364K
+4.2% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.34
-5.7% YoY

Active Inventory

318
+15.3% YoY

Median DOM

76 Days
+33.3% YoY

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The Athens housing market is currently experiencing a cooling trend, characterized by a pending ratio of 0.34, indicating reduced demand relative to available supply. This environment is further reflected in a notable year-over-year increase of 15.3% in active listings. Median listing prices have continued to appreciate at 4.2% over the past year, reaching $364,000.

Local Market Signals

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Market Analysis

What's moving the Athens market right now.

Inventory continues to expand, with active listings increasing by 15.3% year-over-year, while new listings have contracted by 24.0% over the same period. The pending ratio has declined by 5.7% year-over-year to 0.34, suggesting a deceleration in demand. Median days on market have extended significantly, rising by 33.3% year-over-year, indicating a slower pace of transactions.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$364K+0.3% MoM

Active Inventory

318+15.3% YoY

Days on Market

76+33.3% YoY

Sold Score™

36-5.7% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

36
Oct 23Sep 26

Price & Days on Market

Median listing vs market velocity

Price DOM
Oct 23Sep 26

Inventory Dynamics

Total active listings vs new monthly supply

Active New listings
Oct 23May 24Dec 24Jul 25Feb 26Sep 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

The current environment suggests a shift in negotiating dynamics, with a more moderate pace of sales as indicated by the extended median days on market. Expanding inventory levels are contributing to reduced inventory pressure, affording more consideration time for potential purchasers. Price discipline may be tested as the share of price reductions has increased year-over-year.

Luxury Segment

The average listing price of $497,796 is notably higher than the median listing price of $364,000, suggesting some concentration of value in the higher price tiers. However, the median price per square foot has only increased by 3.3% year-over-year, indicating no distinct luxury-segment signal in this dataset beyond typical market dynamics.

Supply Dynamics

318 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 76 per month.

Pricing Pressure
25.2%

of active listings carry a price reduction, +3.5% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved +3.3% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.34

Pending-to-active ratio — Cooling.

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Cooling

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Buyer Demand Index
34%
Median Days on Market
76 days
Inventory YoY
+15%

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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 0.34 with median days on market at 76.

  • Are home prices dropping in Athens?+

    Median listing price is $364K, +4.2% year over year. 25.2% of active listings carry a price reduction.

  • How fast are homes selling in Athens?+

    The typical listing sits 76 days on market, a +33.3% change YoY. New listings are arriving at 76 per month.

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

    The average listing price of $497,796 is notably higher than the median listing price of $364,000, suggesting some concentration of value in the higher price tiers. However, the median price per square foot has only increased by 3.3% year-over-year, indicating no distinct luxury-segment signal in this dataset beyond typical market dynamics.

  • 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