Is Kingsport, TN 37660 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

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

Kingsport is a seller’s market. With about 3.6 months of supply and 16% 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.

Competition score34/ 100

More competitive than 31% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #105 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

Months of supply3.6Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list16%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list97.5%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market55Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$157▲ +2.9% vs. last year

The Kingsport housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 16% of homes in Kingsport, TN 37660 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 55 days and there were 3.6 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 167 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (15% then), homes sold more slowly (44 days then) and the median sale price rose 2% to $249,892. Overall, Kingsport is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Sullivan County, homes here sell more slowly than in 71% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 71%. On our competition score, Kingsport ranks #105 of 299 TN ZIP codes with enough sales (score 34 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Kingsport 37665 (13% sold over asking), while Blountville 37617 (21% sold over asking) and Piney Flats 37686 (19% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

Nearby markets

Blountville 37617Balanced $178 /sq ftBluff City 37618Balanced $173 /sq ftBristol 37620Seller’s market $163 /sq ftKingsport 37663Seller’s market $169 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Kingsport real estate

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

A seller’s market: there were 3.6 months of supply in Kingsport, TN 37660 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 Kingsport?

The typical home went under contract in 55 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Kingsport sell over asking?

16% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.5% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Kingsport?

About 0.58% of a home’s value a year in Sullivan County, or roughly $2,320 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Kingsport?

The median sale price was $249,892 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $157 per square foot.

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