23 homes sold in Central in the last year, at a typical $263K
Almost every sale is a house. Below: what each kind of home sells for, what your budget buys, and a shortcut to every site where Central homes are listed.
Every place Central homes are listed, in one stop
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Houses are 100% of Central’s sales, at a typical $263K
23 homes sold in the year to March 2026.
typical sale · 23 sold in 12 months
- Per square foot
- $166TN $209
- Days to sell
- 76
- Sold over asking
- 13%
- Listings with a price cut
- 40%
About as many homes sell as usual, at 1.4 times the 2021 price
23 sales in the last year, against 24 in 2021 and a low of 20 in 2023. The typical sale went from $182K in 2021 to $263K.
Source: Redfin Data Center, MLS sales. Typical price and $/sq ft are the monthly medians, weighted by sales.
What $250K buys in Central
Check a listing against what Central homes sold for
Against the town’s median price per square foot over the last 12 months. A rough check: condition, lot and location within town move a price more than this can see.
Owning the typical Central home costs about $1,453 a month
Price: Central’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Central’s 0.4% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether Central is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.
Five things worth knowing
Property tax, a year
Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $263K home, about $970 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsSchools
The schools grade for Central, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.
Schools in CentralCheck the flood map
Flood insurance isn’t in a standard policy, and lenders require it in FEMA flood zones. Check the address before you make an offer.
Natural hazardsLook up any property
Assessed value, lot size and every past sale of a home you’re eyeing are public, at the town or county assessor and the registry of deeds.
No busy market nearby sells for less a square foot
The busier markets within 25 miles of Central, by what sold. Prices, taxes and how far a paycheck goes next door are on Cost of living.
| Sold | Typical sale | $/sq ft | Over asking | Days to sell | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson City | 1,122 | $332K | $181 | 15% | 52 |
| Elizabethton | 221 | $253K | $171 | 15% | 58 |
| Bluff City | 39 | $302K | $179 | 18% | 62 |
| Unicoi | 27 | $316K | $176 | 15% | 73 |
| Pine Crest | 25 | $289K | $175 | 24% | 47 |
| Central | 23 | $263K | $166 | 13% | 76 |
| Valley Forge | 21 | $240K | $168 | 10% | 57 |
Redfin Data Center, April 2025 to March 2026. Towns with fewer than 20 sales are left out, and Redfin doesn’t report every town separately.
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Questions about buying a home in Central
What do homes sell for in Central, TN?
23 homes sold in the year to March 2026 at a typical $263K, $166 a square foot.
Is Central a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: 2 homes were for sale in March 2026 and 3 sold, about 0.7 months of supply. Buyers paid 96.4% of asking on average, and 40% of listings cut their price.
How much are property taxes in Central?
About 0.4% of a home’s value a year. On a $263K home that’s near $970.
Where can I see homes for sale in Central?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Central’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Central.
Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted). Property tax rate: Census American Community Survey. Two-bedroom rent: HUD Fair Market Rent. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Schools grade: TownRatings (how grades work).