Is Memphis, TN 38107 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Memphis housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 12% of homes in Memphis, TN 38107 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 60 days and there were 7.2 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 44 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (12% then), homes sold faster (84 days then) and the median sale price fell 28% to $119,948. Overall, Memphis is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Shelby County, homes here sell more slowly than in 91% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 56%. On our competition score, Memphis ranks #262 of 299 TN ZIP codes with enough sales (score 15 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Memphis 38105 (0% sold over asking) or Ellendale 38029 (0% sold over asking), while Memphis 38126 (50% sold over asking) and Cordova 38018 (22% sold over asking) are even more competitive.