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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 DeKalb County real estate market. *
May 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 (May 2026).
DeKalb County currently reflects a neutral housing market, with conditions that do not strongly favor either buyers or sellers. Months of supply sits at 5.2, almost identical to Tennessee overall at 5.1. A typical home value of about $299,000 is lower than the statewide median, which may appeal to value-focused buyers.
Several factors explain why the market reads as balanced right now. Homes are taking a median of 74 days to sell, faster than in recent months, signaling that buyers are active but not rushing. At the same time, active listings have risen about 9 percent year over year, giving shoppers more options and keeping upward pressure on prices in check. In May, the median sale price was down roughly 15 percent from a year earlier, yet the median list price was more than 20 percent higher, showing that sellers are still testing higher price points even as closed-sale values soften.
Activity has picked up notably, with homes sold up about 68 percent and pending sales up more than 56 percent compared with last year. Only about 5 percent of recent sales closed above list price and the average sale-to-list ratio is near 96 percent, so negotiation remains part of most deals. With conditions finely balanced between opportunity and competition, both buyers and sellers in DeKalb County can benefit from Agent Pronto’s help in finding a local real estate agent who understands these shifting dynamics.
DeKalb County offers its residents a welcoming, close-knit community, abundant outdoor recreation, strong schools, and a supportive local economy that together sustain a high quality of life.
DeKalb County stands out from nearby Upper Cumberland communities with its rare mix of Center Hill Lake shoreline, rolling farmland, and small town main streets that still feel personal. Many residents split their time between the water and the courthouse square in Smithville, creating a lifestyle that balances recreation with a close community rhythm.
Center Hill Lake is the county’s anchor, drawing boaters, anglers, and second‑home owners to places like Edgar Evins State Park and Hidden Harbor Marina. Around Smithville, local events at the DeKalb County Fairgrounds and the long‑running Smithville Fiddlers’ Jamboree keep traditions visible and active. Families appreciate access to schools in the DeKalb County School District and public resources like the Justin Potter Library.
Commuters value DeKalb County’s position along Highway 70 and Route 56, which offer practical drives to Cookeville, Lebanon, and even Nashville while maintaining a quieter pace at home. Outdoor time is easy to find at Greenbrook Park in Smithville or along the water near Liberty and Alexandria.
Whether you are preparing to sell a lakefront retreat or aiming to secure a place before the next season on the water, timing and preparation matter. Agent Pronto can connect you with a DeKalb County real estate professional who understands local conditions and can guide both buyers and sellers from planning to closing.
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