Is Bolivar, TN 38008 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

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

Bolivar is a buyer’s market. With about 6.1 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.

Competition score19/ 100

More competitive than 12% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #242 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 supply6.1Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list10%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list88%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market127Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$135▲ +1.9% vs. last year

The Bolivar housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 10% of homes in Bolivar, TN 38008 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 127 days and there were 6.1 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 10 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 8%, homes sold more slowly (95 days then) and the median sale price rose 8% to $169,926. Overall, Bolivar is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Hardeman County, homes here sell more slowly than in 83% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 67%.

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Saulsbury 38067 (0% sold over asking) or Middleton 38052 (0% sold over asking), while Whiteville 38075 (50% sold over asking) and Toone 38381 (20% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

Nearby markets

Grand Junction 38039Balanced $106 /sq ftHickory Valley 38042 — /sq ftHornsby 38044Buyer’s market $228 /sq ftMiddleton 38052Balanced $150 /sq ft Browse all markets →

Where Bolivar is

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Questions about Bolivar real estate

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

A buyer’s market: there were 6.1 months of supply in Bolivar, TN 38008 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 Bolivar?

The typical home went under contract in 127 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Bolivar sell over asking?

10% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 88.0% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Bolivar?

About 0.63% of a home’s value a year in Hardeman County, or roughly $2,520 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Bolivar?

The median sale price was $169,926 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $135 per square foot.

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