Is Selmer, TN 38375 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Selmer 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 12% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #243 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 Selmer housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 7% of homes in Selmer, TN 38375 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 91 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 28 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (6% then), homes sold more slowly (73 days then) and the median sale price rose 10% to $173,925. Overall, Selmer is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within McNairy County, homes here sell more slowly than in any other ZIP code in the county, and sell more often over asking than in 57%. On our competition score, Selmer ranks #243 of 299 TN ZIP codes with enough sales (score 18 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Stantonville 38379 (0% sold over asking) or Michie 38357 (0% sold over asking), while Guys 38339 (100% sold over asking) and Ramer 38367 (67% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Adamsville 38310Balanced $134 /sq ftBethel Springs 38315Buyer’s market $127 /sq ftFinger 38334Buyer’s market $144 /sq ftGuys 38339 $210 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Selmer nearby
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Questions about Selmer real estate
Is Selmer a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 4.5 months of supply in Selmer, TN 38375 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 Selmer?
The typical home went under contract in 91 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Selmer sell over asking?
7% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.6% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Selmer?
About 0.38% of a home’s value a year in McNairy County, or roughly $1,520 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Selmer?
The median sale price was $173,925 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $121 per square foot.
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