Is Cottontown, TN 37048 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Cottontown is a balanced market. With about 5.3 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
More competitive than 45% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #39 of 299 in the state.
Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The Cottontown housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 25% of homes in Cottontown, TN 37048 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 57 days and there were 5.3 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. That’s based on 25 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 5%, homes sold faster (123 days then) and the median sale price rose 12% to $521,774. Overall, Cottontown is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Sumner County, homes here sell faster than in 83% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county. On our competition score, Cottontown ranks #39 of 299 TN ZIP codes with enough sales (score 45 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Castalian Springs 37031 (0% sold over asking) or Portland 37148 (8% sold over asking).
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Questions about Cottontown real estate
Is Cottontown a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 5.3 months of supply in Cottontown, TN 37048 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.
How fast do homes sell in Cottontown?
The typical home went under contract in 57 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Cottontown sell over asking?
25% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.5% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Cottontown?
About 0.51% of a home’s value a year in Sumner County, or roughly $2,040 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Cottontown?
The median sale price was $521,774 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $251 per square foot.
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