Is Dayton, TN 37321 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Dayton is a seller’s market. With about 2.8 months of supply and 12% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.
More competitive than 30% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #111 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 Dayton housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 12% of homes in Dayton, TN 37321 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 62 days and there were 2.8 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 70 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (13% then), homes sold more slowly (45 days then) and the median sale price fell 4% to $299,870. Overall, Dayton is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
On our competition score, Dayton ranks #111 of 299 TN ZIP codes with enough sales (score 33 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Evensville 37332 (0% sold over asking) or Spring City 37381 (4% sold over asking), while Grandview 37337 (33% sold over asking) is even more competitive.
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Evensville 37332Buyer’s market $198 /sq ftGrandview 37337Buyer’s market $257 /sq ftSpring City 37381Buyer’s market $158 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Dayton nearby
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Questions about Dayton real estate
Is Dayton a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.8 months of supply in Dayton, TN 37321 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 Dayton?
The typical home went under contract in 62 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Dayton sell over asking?
12% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.8% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Dayton?
About 0.43% of a home’s value a year in Rhea County, or roughly $1,720 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Dayton?
The median sale price was $299,870 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $179 per square foot.
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