Is Shelby County, TN a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Shelby County is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since May 2023

Since last year, Shelby County has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Shelby County is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in Shelby County, TN

How much do homes in Shelby County, TN cost?

Median Sold Price

$262,743

$139/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since May 2023

-$12,078(-4.4%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Shelby County have sold for 4.4% less than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Shelby County was $262,743 in May 2024, down 4.4% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $139.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMay 2023May 2024CHANGE
1 $127.5K$133K
+4.3%
2 $145K$143K
-1.4%
3 $229.5K$209.9K
-8.5%
4 $375.1K$371K
-1.1%
5+ $579.9K$559.4K
-3.5%

Summary: Shelby County housing prices by bedroom type for May 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 4.3%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 1.4%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 8.5%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 1.1%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 3.5%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties

Tipton County
+5.1%
Shelby County
-4.4%
Fayette County
-5.6%

Housing Supply in Shelby County, TN

How many homes are available in Shelby County, TN?

Number of Homes For Sale

Apr 2024May 2024CHANGE
4,1004,537+10.7%

Summary: The Shelby County real estate market had 4,537 homes for sale in May 2024, a 10.7% increase compared to April 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSApr 2024May 2024CHANGE
1 5362
+17.0%
2 493566
+14.8%
3 1,8201,963
+7.9%
4 1,1811,318
+11.6%
5+ 553628
+13.6%

Summary: The Shelby County housing inventory by bedroom type for May 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 17%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 14.8%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 7.9%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 11.6%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 13.6%.

Number of Homes Sold

Apr 2024May 2024CHANGE
858802-6.5%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

413 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

216 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

173 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Shelby County, you may be able to get a good deal. 51.5% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 802 homes were sold or pending in Shelby County in May 2024, down by 6.5% month-over-month. Of the 802 sold homes, 51% were sold under asking, 27% were sold at asking, and 22% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Shelby County, TN

How long does it take to sell a home in Shelby County, TN?

Average Sale Time

May 2023May 2024CHANGE
11 Days96 Days+734.8%

Summary: Homes in Shelby County had an average of 96 days on market in May 2024, up by 734.8% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

0 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

0 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

1 Home Was Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Most homes in Shelby County are taking a long time to sell, it's a good idea to negotiate on homes here.

Summary: During May 2024, 802 homes were sold in Shelby County; 0% of homes were sold within 30 days, 0% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 0% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

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