Is Chattanooga, TN 37403 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Buyer’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Chattanooga is a buyer’s market. With about 12.3 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.

Competition score29/ 100

More competitive than 25% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #152 of 315 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 July 31, 2026. See the breakdown

Months of supply12.3Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list7.7%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list98.1%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market32Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$292▲ +6.7% vs. last year

The Chattanooga housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 8% of homes in Chattanooga, TN 37403 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 32 days and there were 12.3 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. That’s based on 13 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (10% then), homes sold faster (42 days then) and the median sale price held steady to $404,825. Overall, Chattanooga is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Hamilton County, homes here sell faster than in 78% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 70%.

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Chattanooga 37408 (0% sold over asking) or Chattanooga 37402 (0% sold over asking), while Sale Creek 37373 (30% sold over asking) and Chattanooga 37407 (27% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

Nearby markets

Apison 37302Seller’s market $184 /sq ftBirchwood 37308Balanced $197 /sq ftChattanooga 37402Buyer’s market $332 /sq ftChattanooga 37404Balanced $195 /sq ft Browse all markets →

Where Chattanooga is

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Questions about Chattanooga real estate

Is Chattanooga a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A buyer’s market: there were 12.3 months of supply in Chattanooga, TN 37403 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 Chattanooga?

The typical home went under contract in 32 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Chattanooga sell over asking?

8% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.1% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Chattanooga?

About 0.62% of a home’s value a year in Hamilton County, or roughly $2,480 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Chattanooga?

The median sale price was $404,825 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $292 per square foot.

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