Cocke County Real Estate Market Update — March 2026

If you've been watching the Cocke County real estate market, here's a straight look at where things stand heading into spring.

The Market Is Balanced — But Leaning Toward Buyers

With 6.63 months of inventory, Cocke County is sitting in balanced market territory, but right on the edge of shifting toward a buyer's market. That's up 6.8% over the past year. What that means practically: buyers have more options and a little more negotiating room than they did a year or two ago.

Homes Are Selling Close to List Price

Even with more inventory, sellers are still getting close to what they're asking. The median sold-to-list price ratio came in at 95% in March. Worth noting — that number is based on the final list price, so if a home had price reductions along the way, those aren't reflected in that figure. Pricing right from the start still matters more than ever.

Median Sold Price: $279,900

That's up 14.3% month over month, which reflects the mix of homes that sold rather than a sudden jump in values. The median estimated property value for the county sits at $291,890, up 4.1% over the past 12 months — steady, healthy appreciation.

Homes Are Taking a Little Longer to Sell

The median days on market was 74 days in March. That's not alarming, but it's a reminder that overpriced homes are sitting. Well-priced, well-presented homes are still moving.

New Listings Doubled Month Over Month

56 new listings hit the market in March — a 100% increase from February. Spring inventory is arriving. If you've been thinking about buying, now is a good time to be watching closely.

What This Means If You're Thinking About Selling

More inventory means more competition. The sellers who win right now are the ones who price accurately from day one and make a strong first impression. If you want to know what your home is worth in today's market, reach out. I pull current data for Cocke County every month and I'm happy to walk you through it with no pressure.

What This Means If You're Thinking About Buying

You have more choices than buyers did 18 months ago, and sellers are more negotiable. If you've been on the fence, spring 2026 is worth taking seriously.