Is Oak Ridge, TN 37830 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Oak Ridge housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 23% of homes in Oak Ridge, TN 37830 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 62 days and there were 2.4 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 163 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 26%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price rose 4% to $404,775. Overall, Oak Ridge is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Anderson 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, Oak Ridge ranks #27 of 299 TN ZIP codes with enough sales (score 49 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Lake City 37769 (0% sold over asking) or Briceville 37710 (0% sold over asking), while Clinton 37716 (32% sold over asking) is even more competitive.