Is Taft, TN 38488 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Taft is a balanced market. With about 4.3 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
The Taft housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Taft, TN 38488 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 97 days and there were 4.3 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. With only 6 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (0% then), homes sold more slowly (30 days then) and the median sale price rose 52% to $428,265. Overall, Taft is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Lincoln County, homes here sell more slowly than in 75% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Ardmore 38449 (25% sold over asking) and Elora 37328 (20% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Ardmore 38449Buyer’s market $173 /sq ftDellrose 38453Seller’s market $814 /sq ftElora 37328Seller’s market $189 /sq ftFayetteville 37334Balanced $167 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Taft nearby
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Questions about Taft real estate
Is Taft a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 4.3 months of supply in Taft, TN 38488 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 Taft?
The typical home went under contract in 97 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Taft sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 96.3% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Taft?
About 0.45% of a home’s value a year in Lincoln County, or roughly $1,800 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Taft?
The median sale price was $428,265 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $205 per square foot.
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