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Agent Pronto analyzes transaction data, agent specialties, and client reviews to handpick the best agents in your area. Updated for June 2026. *
188 recent sales
$18K-$1.13M price range
$173K median price
* 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 Rhea County real estate market. *
April 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 (Apr 2026).
Rhea County’s housing market has shifted notably over the past year. Typical home values in April were down around one-fifth year over year, while the median list price was up modestly, indicating some repositioning of asking prices. At the same time, active listings edged down slightly from last year, contrasting with statewide inventory growth in Tennessee.
Looking at the most recent month, April’s typical home value was about $304,000, with a median list price near $346,000. Homes sold picked up compared with a year ago, even as pending sales fell sharply year over year, pointing to softer new contract activity.
Conditions currently lean toward buyers, with roughly 6.6 months of supply compared with about 5.3 months across Tennessee. Homes are still spending a median of 49 days on the market, but that is dramatically faster than a year ago. Only about 13.7 percent of properties sold above list in April, and the average sale-to-list ratio hovered just under full asking, suggesting limited bidding wars. For buyers and sellers trying to navigate these mixed signals in Rhea County, Agent Pronto can connect them with a local real estate agent who understands the numbers and how they translate into real-world decisions.
Rhea County offers residents a welcoming, close-knit community with affordable living, ample outdoor recreation, solid schools, and convenient access to local shops and services.
Rhea County stands out from nearby Chattanooga and Knox County with its quieter pace, strong sense of community, and easy access to the Tennessee River. Residents value being close to the city while enjoying room to breathe, lower congestion, and housing that ranges from historic homes in Dayton to lakefront retreats near Watts Bar Lake.
Outdoor life is a major draw. Locals fish and boat at Rhea Springs Recreation Area and explore trails at Laurel-Snow State Natural Area. Families appreciate community events around the historic Rhea County Courthouse, home to the Scopes Trial Museum, along with youth sports and school activities that anchor small town life in Dayton, Spring City, and Graysville.
Everyday convenience is improving, with local shops, dining, and access to services in Dayton’s town center, while larger retail and medical options in Hamilton County remain an easy drive away. Schools in Rhea County Schools and opportunities at Bryan College support both families and adult learners.
With interest in lake properties, acreage, and in-town homes all rising, timing and preparation matter. Buyers benefit from an agent who knows where inventory is moving fastest and how to compete without overpaying. Sellers gain from smart pricing, local marketing, and guidance on what improvements resonate with Rhea County buyers today. Agent Pronto connects both buyers and sellers with the right real estate professional to make the most of this moment.
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“Brooke is by far the best. She went above and beyond in every aspect to help us with the sale. She is a true professional and any client would be very fortunate to have her. I hope to work with her again in the future and will be recommending her to others. Thank you Brooke for everything!”
“Mrs Warren is a highly recommended broker. She listened to my needs and made sure they were met. She was always available throughout the transaction whenever I had a question. I would strongly recommend her services.”
“While I have background in real estate, I do not have knowledge of Tennessee real estate law. Mike was good to point out an issue and resolve that within the contract negotiations. I appreciate his attention to detail. Makes time for questions and easy to converse with.”
“Khristian was extremely helpful in buying my home. I truly felt at home and at ease working with him. He made sure I was aware of everything going on, and took me to every home I wanted to see.”
“Jessica is an amazing Realtor. She truly cares about the people she works with and goes above and beyond to make her clients transition a smooth one. We just loved working with her and will definitely work with her again. She is great for vacation homes too both in the Smokies and Panama City Beach FL. Her knowledge of short term rentals helped us tremendously.”
“I strongly recommend Shawn Wright to my friends and other because he is outstanding and very knowledgeable. Also he is my agent to sale a mother home”
“We had a great experience having Brad as our agent. He made things so quick and easy. He was always available to answer any questions we had and done a great job of keeping us informed throughout the process. The advertising was top notch and the pictures were sooo good. He as a person was just overall pleasant. We moved out of state but had we not, we would choose to work with him a million times over again. We couldn't recommend him enough.”
“Mr. Black made it so for us.”
“Good service nice response time very polite overall very satisfied stay dangerous Betty lol”
“She helped us buy our house, then sell it a few years later. Couldn't recommend more! So communicative, answered all my questions at a timely, proffessional manner. I was probably not the easiest client at times because stress, but she was so calm and reassuring through the whole process! Seriously so grateful for how smoothly this sale went, all with the help of Marie!”
“Jeremiah took the time to listen and truly understand what I was looking for. He helped me find the perfect home in no time and the process was smooth and organized. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!”
“Rolanda was absolutely wonderful to work with during the selling process. She was professional, knowledgeable, resourceful, and patient. She ensured that I was represented well and every step of the way. I highly recommend Rolanda to friends, family, or associates.”
“Great results pleasure working with her woild recommend her with anyone selling or buying a property”
“Rasa Baldino proved to be an excellent realtor and was wonderful to work with. She offered valuable recommendations regarding the decor and appearance of our cabin. We implemented those recommendations which helped attract potential buyers and the cabin sold quickly thereafter. We have recommended Rasa to others and will definitely use her again should the opportunity arise.”
“Ms. Kimberly Townsend is an awesome realtor! She assisted us in finding our forever home with all our wants. She went over and beyond to make sure all of our needs were met. We truly appreciate her due diligence to property details that buyers would not have notice. She is very knowledgeable and professional. She explained every step of the home buying process in depth. She made this experience enjoyable! Excellent Job, Ms. Townsend.”
“Went above and beyond expectations to help find a home suitable for my needs. My overall experience was fantastic and was kept informed every step of the way. Very knowledgeable and detail oriented.”
“Misty was an amazing agents with strong knowledge in not only properties but with menuevering around the needs of the VA. She was willing to travel to any house I found in TN, some of which being hours away. I've already recommended her to a few people but if you're reading this I would look into her also.”
“Miss Candy was very helpful with the sale of the property she knew what she was doing and how to handle all things that needed to be handled. I would recommend her to anyone that needed help with the sell of their property and I will use her again if I need help with selling any property, Thank you so much Miss Candy for helping in the sale of the property.”
“Parker Cole is an excellent realtor. He's extremely patient, trust worthy, knowledgeable about the area and more. He found us exactly what we were looking for and we had a huge list of must haves. He was always available and answered all of our questions. He goes above and beyond to make you feel comfortable and he makes sure everything is the way it's supposed to be. He helps in every step of the process. He makes sure that you know he can still help you even after the sale. Really appreciate how stress free he made this whole process for us. Thank you Parker Cole. You are amazing.”
“Matthew demonstrated excellent realtor service. From communicating, providing assistance and more, this is tge type of serivice you would look for an a realtor!”
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