Data as of February 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The Carter County, TN real estate market currently shows 174 active listings, with 55 pending sales. Homes are averaging 87 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 24 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.
The median listing price has fallen 8.9% year-over-year, from $356,600 to $325,000.
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Population: 44,235 · Density: 106.3/mi² · Median household income: $47,269
Typical home value: $139,220 · Homeownership: 75.4%
Elizabethton: 37643
Douglas Neighborhood: 37644
Hampton: 37658
Milligan College: 37682
Roan Mountain: 37687
Watauga: 37694
Based on listing price changes before sale/pending as a proxy for sale-to-list dynamics. Source: Realtor.com.