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*Sales data is calculated based on transaction information available to Agent Pronto at the time of publishing and may not accurately reflect all transactions for a given agent.
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Information and statistics on the latest trends in the Carter County real estate market. *
September 2026
Monthly data for the latest available year.
Monthly supply and activity totals for the latest available year.
Market gauge is calculated using active listings and pending sales from the most recently available reporting period (Sep 2026).
Over the past year, Carter County has seen home values and asking prices move higher. The typical home value is up about 7 percent year over year, while the median list price has climbed around 9 percent. Homes changing hands have also increased, with closed sales rising more than 23 percent compared with a year ago.
In the latest monthly snapshot for September 2026, the median sale price sits at about $278,000 and the median list price is just under $293,000. Inventory has grown to 300 active listings, a gain of roughly 10 percent from last year, even as months of supply has tightened to 4.2 months, down sharply from a year ago and pointing to a seller-leaning environment.
Homes are taking longer to sell than they did last year, with the median days on market up to 63 days, and only about 4 percent of properties are closing above list price. The average sale-to-list ratio, though, has edged up to nearly 97 percent, suggesting sellers are still achieving prices close to their asking terms. Compared with Tennessee overall, Carter County offers lower typical sale prices and slightly leaner inventory than the state’s 5.3 months of supply, which may appeal to value-focused buyers. With conditions favoring prepared sellers but offering more options for buyers than in a very tight market, Agent Pronto can connect both buyers and sellers with a Carter County agent who understands these trends.
Carter County offers residents a welcoming blend of outdoor recreation, tight-knit communities, and growing local amenities that support families, work, and small businesses.
Carter County offers a quieter, mountain-framed lifestyle than nearby Washington County or Sullivan County, with a strong sense of local identity tied to the Watauga and Doe rivers and long views of the Cherokee National Forest. Residents balance small-town familiarity in Elizabethton and Roan Mountain with practical access to Johnson City and Bristol.
Outdoor life is central here. Locals gather at Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park for riverside trails and seasonal events, or head to Roan Mountain State Park for hiking, trout fishing, and high-elevation wildflower walks. Watauga Lake draws boaters and paddlers who value uncrowded water and tree-lined shores. In town, the Elizabethton/Carter County Public Library and local schools such as Elizabethton High School anchor community life with programs, sports, and year-round activities.
Housing options range from historic bungalows near the covered bridge in Elizabethton to cabins and acreage in rural pockets like Hampton. Prices and inventory can shift quickly as more buyers discover the area’s blend of outdoor access and relative affordability.
Whether you are relocating for a slower pace, downsizing after years here, or timing a move to capture current demand, having the right local guidance is crucial. Agent Pronto connects buyers and sellers with Carter County agents who understand each community and can help you prepare and act at the right moment.
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“Katelyn was outstanding and professional every minute of our journey together. She went above and beyond. Always available when I had a question she answered right away. I would recommend Katelyn to anyone.. a very kind and caring, helpful professional, realtor”
“He stayed on top of things and since we lived out of state he took the time and took pictures and videos so we could actually see our home. Definitely work with this man”
“Needed a local agent to represent us because we didn't live in area. Amber was polite, promt, and professional. Very responsive and knowledgeable. Was a great experience from start to finish.”
“Mike was knowledgeable about the area and understanding what was important to get our property sold. We had a very unique property that he was able to market and price very well. He was extremely efficient and helpful in the entire process, even before we officially decided to work with him, he took time to research and inform us on tax status that we were unaware of in order to successfully accomplish the goal of selling our property. He was patient but also urgent in his communication and helping us everything needed to reach our goal. We would definitely work with him again and refer him to others! 10/10 highly recommend!”
“Brooke sold us two properties, one rural hunting property that will be built on someday and a residential property until then. She serviced both spectrums for us.”
“This was the third time dealing with David Edwards and I will always work with David should the opportunity arise again! He is honest and professional and I trust him completely!”
“I couldn’t have asked for a better real estate agent! She was incredibly patient and supportive throughout the entire process and was always there when I had a question, needed an update, or just needed a little reassurance. Communication was excellent from beginning to end, and she truly went above and beyond to help keep everything moving and make the closing process as smooth as possible. Buying a home can definitely be stressful, but having someone who genuinely cared and was willing to put in the extra effort made such a difference. I’m so thankful for everything she did for me and would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell a home!”
“Tammy was an absolute pleasure to work with. Her and her Husband, Chad went above and beyond to find me exactly what I wanted for what I wanted to pay. No question went unanswered. They are truly wonderful people to work with! Highly recommended. 5 star service and experience. Thank you Tammy and Chad!”
“Jen went aboveand beyond with a very difficult seller to deal with.”
“Billy! What can we say? When considering a property agent of any kind, Billy is the bottle they keep locked in a lit case above the top shelf stuff. His innate KSA's of things to consider, inspection points, and pesky paperwork wording to name a few are polished, honed, and a mastery of his chosen craft. Always punctual with phone response and showings. Supremely affable, a joy to be around, and for us he felt like part of our family. He's exceptionally well networked through East TN including, geography, title companies, loan agents, builders, and general hand-men. Billy brings great credit upon his affiliated company, the real estate industry, and himself. Billy, a home grown Volunteer, thank you and salute good sir.”
“Regie and Jody made it a pleasure selling my home. They’re are trust worthy and knowledgeable. I would definitely work with them again. Thanks for all of your help along the way.”
“I had a wonderful experience working with Megan. She was truly exceptional. I was impressed with her level of knowledge and the amount of information she had regarding the housing market. She made the selling process incredibly easy and took extra steps that many other Realtors don’t, like providing staging advice, having professional photographs taken, and much more. I was blown away when I saw the listing, it looked amazing. Her hard work and understanding of what it takes to sell a house really paid off. I received multiple offers and my house was under contract within twenty-four hours of being on the market! She walked me through every step of the closing process and answered any questions that I had. When I am looking to buy or sell again, I will not hesitate to contact her.”
“Kim was from the start very attentive to our list of wants for purchasing a home in this area. We are new to the community and she always went out of her way to make sure we were comfortable with the residences we looked at prior to actually seeing them. Making sure they met our desires. We looked at many homes and she was always patient and made sure to always let us know that we were in charge. We are very happy to have found her. I don’t for see needing anything in the near future but if we do we only need to make one phone call. We highly recommend her expert services”
“Ruby Alexander is excellent at everything she does. She previously helped us purchase our home. Ruby is professional, knowledgeable, honest, hard-working, friendly, intuitive, and resourceful. She goes above and beyond the call of duty. We would not have wanted to take the journey of buying or selling our home with anyone else.”
“Lisa was great. She gave me all the information I needed to get services set up and help make the whole process easy. Wish she was my agent for selling my house in West Virginia.”
“This was my first experience purchasing property and Matt made this experience painless for me. My mom passed away and left me a little bit of money that I wanted to buy some land with, so right off the hop he knew his payout wouldn't be huge and he still went above and beyond for me. I can not thank him enough or express how much I appreciate all of his help. Especially because I'm picky and I can't even count the amount of properties we discussed. If you're a first time buyer and are looking for someone to help you understand everything that goes along with it Matt is 100% the realtor you need in your life. He also got me a screamin' deal on 5 acres. So thank you again!”
“Professionalism? Check. Honesty? Check. Advocation? Check. Knowledgable? Check. Drew Howard does more than surpass the expectations of a realtor, he sets the standard. The level of service he has provided to my wife and me (first-time homebuyers) is beyond what either of us expected. He has continuously gone out of his way to help, get information, discover potential home issues, etc. Multiple times he crawled into the crawl space to check out the foundation without hesitation and without any prompting from us. He is the definition of service. He will advocate for his clients to the ends of the earth. I simply cannot recommend him enough. I will never purchase a property through anyone else. Do yourself a favor and give him a call. 5 stars and words simply cannot express how great Drew is!”
“Aaron is very professional and will work hard for you. He helped us with putting together a team that was able to exceed our expectations and meet our deadlines. Very pleased with our new purchase and great fuel to Aaron for his part in getting us in our home in time for Christmas.”
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