Is Johnson City, TN 37601 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Johnson City housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 20% of homes in Johnson City, TN 37601 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 42 days and there were 3.3 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 135 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 24%, homes sold more slowly (38 days then) and the median sale price rose 7% to $294,872. Overall, Johnson City is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Washington County, homes here sell faster than in 67% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 83%. On our competition score, Johnson City ranks #34 of 299 TN ZIP codes with enough sales (score 46 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Jonesborough 37659 (12% sold over asking) or Johnson City 37615 (15% sold over asking), while Fall Branch 37656 (25% sold over asking) is even more competitive.