Is Summertown, TN 38483 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Summertown is a buyer’s market. With about 9.4 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
More competitive than 12% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #240 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 Summertown housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 6% of homes in Summertown, TN 38483 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 70 days and there were 9.4 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 16 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 24%, homes sold faster (106 days then) and the median sale price fell 1% to $379,836. Overall, Summertown is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Lawrence County, homes here sell faster than in 57% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 71%. On our competition score, Summertown ranks #240 of 299 TN ZIP codes with enough sales (score 18 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Saint Joseph 38481 (0% sold over asking) or Loretto 38469 (0% sold over asking), while Westpoint 38486 (100% sold over asking) and Lawrenceburg 38464 (13% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Nearby markets
Ethridge 38456Buyer’s market $185 /sq ftFive Points 38457Seller’s market $166 /sq ftLawrenceburg 38464Balanced $170 /sq ftLeoma 38468Balanced $195 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Summertown nearby
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Questions about Summertown real estate
Is Summertown a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 9.4 months of supply in Summertown, TN 38483 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 Summertown?
The typical home went under contract in 70 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Summertown sell over asking?
6% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.5% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Summertown?
About 0.53% of a home’s value a year in Lawrence County, or roughly $2,120 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Summertown?
The median sale price was $379,836 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $228 per square foot.
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Market data describes housing activity only. Figures are rolling 3-month values from Redfin and may be revised. Methodology