Here's where the Knox County housing market stood in October 2026, based on residential sales data from our MLS. We update this report every month.
Home prices
The median sold price for residential homes in Knox County was $410,000 in October 2026, up 2.6% from Sep 2026 ($399,450). Over the 12 months shown (Nov 2025 to Oct 2026), the median ranged from $385,000 to $410,000, and October 2026 matched the high end of that range.
How fast homes are selling
Homes that sold in October 2026 spent an average of 50 days on market, up from 45 days in Sep 2026. The fastest month in this period was Jun 2026 at 37 days.
Inventory and sales
There were 2,144 active listings in October 2026, up 4.7% from Sep 2026. Inventory's low point in this period was 1,529 listings in Feb 2026. Buyers closed on 524 homes in October 2026, compared with 646 in Sep 2026.
Is it a buyer's or seller's market?
Dividing active listings by the average number of monthly sales over the past year gives about 3.4 months of supply. Under about four months is generally considered a seller-leaning market, so well-priced homes still sell, but buyers have more choices than they did at the low point in inventory.
What this means for you
Sellers: countywide numbers are a starting point. Your price depends on recent sales in your neighborhood and on the homes you're competing with right now. Get a free home value report based on your street, not the county average.
Buyers: with 2,144 homes on the market, you have options. Set up a custom search and we'll send new listings that match as soon as they hit the market.
The numbers, month by month
| Month | Median sold price | Avg. days on market | Active listings | Homes sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | $410,000 | 50 | 2,144 | 524 |
| Sep 2026 | $399,450 | 45 | 2,047 | 646 |
| Aug 2026 | $400,000 | 41 | 1,994 | 638 |
| Jul 2026 | $410,000 | 43 | 1,890 | 812 |
| Jun 2026 | $410,000 | 37 | 1,815 | 813 |
| May 2026 | $401,775 | 42 | 1,750 | 801 |
| Apr 2026 | $400,000 | 53 | 1,726 | 691 |
| Mar 2026 | $390,000 | 57 | 1,564 | 559 |
| Feb 2026 | $385,000 | 64 | 1,529 | 525 |
| Jan 2026 | $385,000 | 59 | 1,654 | 493 |
| Dec 2025 | $385,000 | 49 | 1,779 | 624 |
| Nov 2025 | $390,000 | 49 | 1,904 | 517 |
Source: East Tennessee REALTORS® MLS data via Flexmls, residential property in Knox County. Figures can change as late sales are recorded. Not intended to solicit properties already listed.