245 homes sold in Middle Valley in the last year, at a typical $379K
Almost every sale is a house. Below: what each kind of home sells for, the best months to buy, how hard you’ll have to bid, and a shortcut to every site where Middle Valley homes are listed.
Every place Middle Valley homes are listed, in one stop
We don’t copy listings: the agents’ sites have the photos and the latest price changes. Set what you want once and we open each site already filtered to Middle Valley.
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Houses are 0% of Middle Valley’s sales, at a typical — (year to May 2026)
245 homes sold in the year to September 2026.
About as many homes sell as usual, at 2.4 times the 2016 price
245 sales in the last year, against 343 in 2021 and a low of 145 in 2012. The typical sale went from $156K in 2016 to $379K.
Source: Redfin Data Center, MLS sales; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3. Typical price and $/sq ft are the monthly medians, weighted by sales. Redfin stopped publishing towns’ figures by property type after May 2026, so houses and condos are shown for the year to then.
Bidding wars in Middle Valley are rarer than before the pandemic, and more homes are for sale
We read every month of Middle Valley’s home sales since 2012 so you don’t have to. Each figure covers 12 months, because a single month in a town is too few sales to mean much. Latest: the year to September 2026, 245 sales.
If you’re buying in Middle Valley
- Shop in March. It brings about 19 new listings a month, close to the busiest month, with fewer bidding wars (29% over asking).
- Bid near asking. Buyers paid 98.2% of the list price on average; 16% paid over.
- You’ll usually have time. Only 33% of homes go under contract within two weeks; the typical one takes 35 days.
Summer brings both the most homes and the most bidding wars
July has the most new listings (about 23 a month), but June is the most competitive: 36% of June sales close over asking. March and April offer nearly as much choice with fewer homes bid up (29%). February has the least competition (27%).
Averages for each calendar month, 2015 on.
Calmer than the 2021 frenzy, and about like Tennessee as a whole
| Middle Valley now | 2017–19 | 2021 peak | TN now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold over askingShare of sales that closed above the list price | 16% | 22% | 60% | 13% |
| Gone within two weeksShare of homes under contract within 14 days | 33% | 13% | 53% | 26% |
| Price paid vs. askingAverage sale price ÷ list price | 98.2% | 98.9% | 102.9% | 97.3% |
| Days to sellMedian days from listing to contract | 35 | 52 | 46 | 72 |
48 homes for sale on a typical day
That’s 2.8 times the 2012 low (17), 28% more than in 2017–19 and well under 2014’s 86.
Middle Valley ranks 30th of 126 busy Tennessee markets for bidding wars
Share of sales over asking in the last year, among towns with 60 or more sales. Middle Valley is one of the state’s hottest markets.
Source: Redfin Data Center, city figures, January 2012 to September 2026 (MLS sales, not seasonally adjusted; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3). Ratios are weighted by homes sold; price cuts by homes for sale.
Owning the typical Middle Valley home costs about $2,120 a month
Price: Middle Valley’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Middle Valley’s 0.5% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether Middle Valley is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.
Six things worth knowing
New listings in July
The month with the most choice. January has the fewest, about 16.
Best time to buyProperty tax, a year
Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $379K home, about $1,720 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsSchools
The schools grade for Middle Valley, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.
Schools in Middle ValleyTypical commute
The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Middle Valley.
Work & commuteCheck 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.
Harrison sells for less a square foot; Falling Water, Mowbray Mountain and Fairmount for far more
The busier markets within 25 miles of Middle Valley, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Valley | 245 | $379K | $185 | 16% | 35 |
| Soddy-Daisy | 174 | $337K | $196 | 15% | 37 |
| Harrison | 107 | $334K | $167 | 11% | 41 |
| Fairmount | 45 | $632K | $258 | 13% | 29 |
| Lakesite | 44 | $431K | $197 | 20% | 55 |
| Mowbray Mountain | 40 | $654K | $248 | 22% | 86 |
| Falling Water | 21 | $649K | $235 | 20% | 41 |
Redfin Data Center, October 2025 to September 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 Middle Valley
What do homes sell for in Middle Valley, TN?
245 homes sold in the year to September 2026 at a typical $379K, $185 a square foot.
Is Middle Valley a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: 63 homes were for sale in September 2026 and 21 sold, about 3 months of supply. Buyers paid 98.2% of asking on average.
When is the best time to buy in Middle Valley?
July brings the most new listings. The sales history shows which months have fewer bidding wars.
How much are property taxes in Middle Valley?
About 0.5% of a home’s value a year. On a $379K home that’s near $1,720.
Where can I see homes for sale in Middle Valley?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Middle Valley’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Middle Valley.
Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3). 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).