Sevier County Homes Sold in 64 Days in September, Down From 96, as Median Price Fell 16.5%
Sevier County homes sold faster in September, with a median 64 days on market versus 96 a year earlier. The median sale price fell 16.5% to $446,501. Meanwhile, the Great Smoky Mountains Association of REALTORS moved its members to the Realtracs MLS.
Sevier County homes sold in a median 64 days in September 2026, down from 96 days a year earlier, according to Redfin’s county data. Over the same stretch, the median sale price fell 16.5% from a year ago, to $446,501. Fewer homes needed a price cut, and more sold above list.
Those numbers come as the way homes are listed in the Smokies has changed. The Great Smoky Mountains Association of REALTORS (GSMAR) moved to the Realtracs MLS on Sept. 28. Here is what the September numbers show and what they mean if you own a home or cabin in Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg or Wears Valley.
The September numbers
| Measure (Sevier County, all home types) | September 2026 | Change from a year earlier |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $446,501 | Down 16.5% |
| Median price per square foot | $270 | Down 9.4% |
| Homes sold | 228 | Down 2.4% (234 a year earlier) |
| Median days on market | 64 | 32 fewer days (96 a year earlier) |
| Sale-to-list price | 96.4% | Up 0.8 point |
| Homes sold above list price | 12.2% | Up 3.7 points |
| Homes with price drops | 20.0% | Down 1.6 points |
Redfin says the figures are based on its calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records. It also gives the three-month view: over the three months ending September 2026, the median price was $447K, down 16.5% from the same period last year.
Faster sales, lower prices: how both can be true
At first, the numbers seem to point in two directions. Prices are down. But homes are selling faster, more sold above asking, and fewer needed a price cut.
Why the median can drop
A median sale price is the middle sale in a month. It moves when prices change, but it also moves when the mix of homes changes. If more condos, smaller cabins or homes farther out sold in September than a year ago, the median falls even if similar homes held their value. Price per square foot, down 9.4%, fell less than the median, which hints that the mix of homes sold played a part. Your home’s value depends on your home, not the county median.
Why speed matters more for sellers
Days on market tells you how long a priced home waits. A drop from 96 to 64 days means buyers are acting sooner on homes they like. Sale-to-list at 96.4% means the typical seller got about 96 cents of each asking dollar. With 12.2% selling above list, priced-right homes can still draw strong offers.
The flood, fire and heat picture
Redfin’s page also shows First Street climate risk scores, which many buyers now see when they shop. For Sevier County:
- Flood. First Street rates Sevier County at major risk of flooding, with 5,628 properties, or 9%, likely to be severely affected over the next 30 years.
- Wildfire. The county has a moderate wildfire risk, with 43,119 properties, or 62%, having some risk over the next 30 years.
- Heat. 77% of homes have a major heat factor.
- Wind. The county has a minor wind risk.
Flood maps are changing too. The county took up new flood map panels this month; see Sevier County Commission Set to Vote Oct. 19 on Flood Rules Tied to New FEMA Map Panels. Fire rules are part of the zoning rewrite in Sevier County Zoning Rewrite Clears Planning: Hillside Overlay, Critical Slope Rules, and a Five-Foot Firewise Zone.
The Smokies MLS moved to Realtracs
On Sept. 28, Realtracs announced that GSMAR had gone live on its platform, after the River Counties Association of REALTORS (RCAR) went live in August. Realtracs said the two groups bring “more than 1,700 real estate professionals and 98,000 listing records onto the platform.” Both associations are becoming co-owners of Realtracs LLC, so the number of association owners grows to eight.
Kathryn Lovell, CEO of GSMAR, said in the announcement: “We chose Realtracs because our members deserve access to a broader marketplace, giving their listings greater exposure and providing them with more data and opportunities to grow their businesses.”
What changes for homeowners
Realtracs is the MLS used across much of Middle Tennessee. For a Smokies seller, the move means a listing now sits in a larger shared system with agents across that footprint. That matters in Sevier County, where many buyers come from outside the area. Realtracs said it will keep working with GSMAR leadership over the coming months so the change is smooth for brokers and agents.
One note for anyone tracking numbers: when a market changes MLS systems, month-to-month data can shift as records move. Compare a few months, not just one.
Dates and data to watch
- Sept. 28, 2026 — GSMAR went live on Realtracs.
- Coming months — Watch whether days on market stays near 64 as October and November figures post.
- Ongoing — Sevier County flood map and zoning updates; property taxes in Sevier County Sets $0.87 Property Tax Rate After Reappraisal.
What it means for Sevier County homeowners
- Price it right from day one. Fewer price drops and faster sales point to buyers who move on well-priced homes.
- Don’t lean on the county median. Your value depends on your home, your street and your rental history if it is a cabin.
- Be ready for risk questions. Buyers see flood and fire scores online. Have your flood zone, insurance costs and any mitigation work ready.
- Your listing reaches more agents. With the move to Realtracs, Smokies listings sit in a larger shared system.
Getting a Smokies home ready this fall
Fall and early winter bring a different buyer to the mountains than summer does. Many are planning for next season, whether they want a full-time home or a cabin to rent. A few steps help a listing stand out:
- Gather utility bills, HOA papers and, for cabins, rental history and bookings already on the calendar.
- Fix small things buyers notice on steep lots, like drainage, decks and driveway edges.
- Know your flood zone and any wildfire steps you have taken, such as cleared brush or ember-resistant vents.
- Take photos while fall color is still on the trees.
Thinking of selling in the Smokies?
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What was the median sale price in Sevier County in September 2026?
Redfin lists the Sevier County median sale price at $446,501 for September 2026, down 16.5% from a year earlier. The three-month median was $447K.
How fast are Sevier County homes selling?
The median was 64 days on market in September 2026, compared with 96 days a year earlier, per Redfin.
How many homes sold in Sevier County in September?
Redfin counts 228 homes sold in September 2026, down from 234 a year earlier.
Did Smoky Mountain listings move to a new MLS?
Yes. Realtracs announced on Sept. 28, 2026, that the Great Smoky Mountains Association of REALTORS went live on its platform. RCAR joined in August.
What is the flood and fire risk in Sevier County?
First Street data on Redfin rates Sevier County at major flood risk, with 5,628 properties or 9% likely to be severely affected over 30 years, and moderate wildfire risk, with 43,119 properties or 62% having some risk.
Source links
- Redfin — Sevier County, TN Housing Market (September 2026 data, with First Street climate risk)
- Realtracs Insights — “Welcome to the Neighborhood: RCAR and GSMAR Join Realtracs,” Sept. 28, 2026
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