Is Brownsville, TN 38012 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Brownsville is a buyer’s market. With about 9.1 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
More competitive than 1% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #298 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
The Brownsville housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 6% of homes in Brownsville, TN 38012 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 180 days and there were 9.1 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 19 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 8%, homes sold more slowly (92 days then) and the median sale price rose 47% to $259,388. Overall, Brownsville is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
On our competition score, Brownsville ranks #298 of 299 TN ZIP codes with enough sales (score 5 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Gates 38037 (0% sold over asking), while Bells 38006 (33% sold over asking) is even more competitive.
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Bells 38006Balanced $144 /sq ftGates 38037Buyer’s market $190 /sq ftStanton 38069 — /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Brownsville nearby
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Questions about Brownsville real estate
Is Brownsville a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 9.1 months of supply in Brownsville, TN 38012 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 Brownsville?
The typical home went under contract in 180 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Brownsville sell over asking?
6% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 94.5% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Brownsville?
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 Brownsville?
The median sale price was $259,388 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $127 per square foot.
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