Market Updates · 6 min read
East Tennessee Market Report: What's Really Happening in Q4
Inventory is climbing, days on market are lengthening, and buyers finally have room to negotiate. Here's what the numbers actually say.
Nov 12, 2026
eXp Realty · Samuel Wells, REALTOR®
Helping East Tennessee
Buy, Sell & Invest With Confidence
Luxury estates in Farragut. Lakefront retreats on Norris. Mountain-view homes across the Smokies. A modern, honest, deeply local approach to East Tennessee real estate.
Median Price
$452,000
+4.2% YoY
Days on Market
21
-8.0% YoY
Active Listings
2,184
+12.5% YoY
Price / Sq Ft
$218
+3.1% YoY
Featured Listings
Homes worth the drive
$1,895,000
MLS 1284551
412 Ridgecrest Overlook
Sevierville, TN 37862
5 bd 5.5 ba 5,240 sqft
Open House$1,245,000
MLS 1284777
8 Old Magnolia Lane
Knoxville, TN 37919
4 bd 3.5 ba 4,180 sqft
$2,450,000
MLS 1285012
212 Blue Heron Cove
Maynardville, TN 37807
4 bd 4 ba 3,860 sqft
$895,000
MLS 1285301
1740 Foxfire Ridge
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
3 bd 3 ba 2,560 sqft
Why Samuel
A modern advisor for the region's most important decision.
Backed by the technology and reach of eXp Realty, Samuel brings a boutique, concierge approach to every client — from first-time buyers in Powell to $2M+ sellers in Farragut. Deep local knowledge, disciplined negotiation, and marketing that actually attracts buyers.
- $180M+
- Career sales volume
- 98%
- List-to-sale ratio
- 4.9★
- Verified client rating
Featured Communities
Where to live in East Tennessee
Client Voices
What working with Samuel is really like.
“Samuel guided us through a competitive market with calm authority. We closed on the exact home we wanted, at a price we felt great about.”
“The marketing plan was extraordinary — drone video, professional photography, targeted digital ads. We had multiple offers within a week.”
“Relocating from out of state was daunting. Samuel's neighborhood expertise made the decision clear and the transition seamless.”
“Every question answered, every step explained. This is what a modern, professional real estate experience should feel like.”
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Oct 14, 2026
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