Is Alpine, TN 38543 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Alpine is a buyer’s market. With about 12.8 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
The Alpine housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Alpine, TN 38543 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 196 days and there were 12.8 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 1 sale, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 100%, homes sold more slowly (59 days then) and the median sale price fell 58% to $493,287. Overall, Alpine is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Overton County, homes here sell more slowly, and less often over asking, than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Rickman 38580 (14% sold over asking) and Livingston 38570 (5% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Alpine real estate
Is Alpine a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 12.8 months of supply in Alpine, TN 38543 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 Alpine?
The typical home went under contract in 196 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Alpine sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.7% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Alpine?
About 0.39% of a home’s value a year in Overton County, or roughly $1,560 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Alpine?
The median sale price was $493,287 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $147 per square foot.
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