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Is Bells, TN 38006 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Balanced 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Bells is a balanced market. With about 5.7 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.

Months of supply5.7Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list33.3%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list95.8%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market19Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$144▼ −7.1% vs. last year

The Bells housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 33% of homes in Bells, TN 38006 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 19 days and there were 5.7 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. With only 9 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 0%, homes sold faster (68 days then) and the median sale price held steady to $234,898. Overall, Bells is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Gates 38037 (0% sold over asking) or Brownsville 38012 (6% sold over asking).

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Questions about Bells real estate

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

A balanced market: there were 5.7 months of supply in Bells, TN 38006 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 Bells?

The typical home went under contract in 19 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Bells sell over asking?

33% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 95.8% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Bells?

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

What is the median home price in Bells?

The median sale price was $234,898 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $144 per square foot.

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