Is Memphis, TN 38112 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Memphis is a balanced market. With about 4.5 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
More competitive than 11% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #246 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 Memphis housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 7% of homes in Memphis, TN 38112 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 51 days and there were 4.5 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 59 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 4%, homes sold more slowly (43 days then) and the median sale price rose 4% to $189,918. Overall, Memphis is about as competitive as it was a year ago.
Within Shelby County, homes here sell more slowly than in 81% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 81%. On our competition score, Memphis ranks #246 of 299 TN ZIP codes with enough sales (score 18 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.
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Arlington 38002Seller’s market $164 /sq ftCollierville 38017Seller’s market $180 /sq ftCordova 38016Seller’s market $133 /sq ftCordova 38018Seller’s market $147 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Memphis nearby
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Questions about Memphis real estate
Is Memphis a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 4.5 months of supply in Memphis, TN 38112 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 Memphis?
The typical home went under contract in 51 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Memphis sell over asking?
7% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 94.3% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Memphis?
About 0.98% of a home’s value a year in Shelby County, or roughly $3,920 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Memphis?
The median sale price was $189,918 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $130 per square foot.
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