Is Somerville, TN 38068 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

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

Somerville is a balanced market. With about 4.4 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.

Competition score27/ 100

More competitive than 23% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #172 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 supply4.4Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list5.4%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list98.6%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market51Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$167▲ +0.3% vs. last year

The Somerville housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 5% of homes in Somerville, TN 38068 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 51 days and there were 4.4 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. That’s based on 38 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 13%, homes sold faster (68 days then) and the median sale price fell 5% to $329,857. Overall, Somerville is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Fayette County, homes here sell faster than in 50% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 50%. On our competition score, Somerville ranks #172 of 299 TN ZIP codes with enough sales (score 27 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Williston 38076 (0% sold over asking) or Moscow 38057 (0% sold over asking), while Oakland 38060 (9% sold over asking) and Rossville 38066 (8% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

Nearby markets

Eads 38028Seller’s market $210 /sq ftMason 38049Buyer’s market $192 /sq ftMoscow 38057Balanced $169 /sq ftOakland 38060Balanced $175 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Somerville real estate

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

A balanced market: there were 4.4 months of supply in Somerville, TN 38068 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 Somerville?

The typical home went under contract in 51 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Somerville sell over asking?

5% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.6% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Somerville?

About 0.33% of a home’s value a year in Fayette County, or roughly $1,320 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Somerville?

The median sale price was $329,857 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $167 per square foot.

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