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What does it cost to sell a house in Kingsport?

Selling a Kingsport house costs more than commission — budget concessions, prep, and carry against today’s 54-day clock.

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Kingsport Advances $1.04M Greenbelt Extension Toward Lewis Lane

Kingsport’s Sept. 1, 2026, projects report locks a $1,044,000 Greenbelt Extension from Rotherwood Drive to Lewis Lane on Port Drive, with acquisition notices sent and appraisals underway toward a June 30, 2027 target.

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Kingsport Hears Airport Parkway Annexation for Project Inlet

Kingsport’s Sept. 1, 2026, 7:00 p.m. BMA agenda carries AF-262-2026 — annexation, plan of services, and City M-X zoning for about 1.746 acres on Airport Parkway (Tax Map 094 Parcel 014.50) to support Project Inlet ingress/egress next to a ±41.41-acre site.

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Kingsport Seats New BMA After Montgomery Wins; Three New Aldermen

Kingsport's Board of Mayor and Aldermen meets Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, at 7 p.m. as the city seats a new board after Aug. 6 elections: Mayor Paul Montgomery won 5,199–1,792, and Julie Byers, Richard Isaacs, and Calvin Clifton take the open alderman seats.

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Kingsport Holds $1.67 Tax Rate; Board Hears AF-239-2026

The City of Kingsport says the FY2027 property tax rate remains $1.67 per $100 of assessed value with no increase. The Board of Mayor and Aldermen’s Aug. 18, 2026 agenda listed a public hearing on AF-239-2026 to fix the tax rate.

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How fast do homes sell in Kingsport?

Kingsport homes typically go pending in about 50 days on Realtor.com’s June tape. A $400K-plus house still has to list to start that clock — it is not automatic.

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Can I buy a house before selling mine in Kingsport?

Yes. You can buy in Kingsport before you sell if you have a written exit on the house you own — a guaranteed sale, a cash offer, or cash that does not wait on your listing.

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Kingsport Puts a 94-Unit Kendrick Creek Apartment Rezoning on Final Reading

The Kingsport Board of Mayor and Aldermen held a public hearing and first reading Aug. 4, 2026, on AF-135-2026: 8.01 acres along Kendrick Creek Road near I-81, R-1C to R-3, 94 units. A published final tally has not appeared.

Sullivan County OKs 3 Rezonings; Tri-Cities Home Prices

Sullivan County OKs 3 Rezonings; Tri-Cities Home Prices

The Sullivan County Commission approved three rezoning requests and rejected a fourth at its August rezoning hearing, months after creating a new district for data centers.

Kingsport Approves Quarry Expansion 6-1 — What’s Next for Homes Near Holston Elementary

Kingsport Approves Quarry Expansion 6-1 — What’s Next for Homes Near Holston Elementary

The Kingsport Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved Martin Marietta’s quarry rezoning on second reading Tuesday night, Aug. 4, in a 6–1 vote. Mayor Paul Montgomery cast the lone no. What’s next for homes near Holston Elementary.

Gray TN Subdivisions Approved as New-Home Prices Rise 3.8%

Gray TN Subdivisions Approved as New-Home Prices Rise 3.8%

Washington County's regional planning commission approved two new subdivisions in Gray plus a set of rezonings, as Tri-Cities new-home prices rose and new-home sales fell 17.6%.

Tri-Cities Home Prices and a 30-Cabin Greene County Resort

Tri-Cities Home Prices and a 30-Cabin Greene County Resort

The Greene County Regional Planning Commission unanimously approved the concept for Stillhouse Ridge, a 480-acre resort with up to 30 A-frame cabins, on Aug. 11.

Kingsport Rezoning Would Add 94 Apartments Off I-81

Kingsport Rezoning Would Add 94 Apartments Off I-81

Kingsport's Board of Mayor and Aldermen took up a rezoning of 8.01 acres on Kendrick Creek Road near I-81 that would allow a 94-unit multi-family development.

Bristol TN Home Prices and the 445-Home King College Road TIF

Bristol TN Home Prices and the 445-Home King College Road TIF

The Bristol Tennessee City Council approved a resolution supporting a tax increment financing amendment for a proposed 445-home development off King College Road.

Tri-Cities Data Center Rules: What Kingsport, Bristol and Johnson City Just Passed

Tri-Cities Data Center Rules: What Kingsport, Bristol and Johnson City Just Passed

Kingsport, Bristol, Jonesborough, Johnson City and Washington County have all adopted setbacks, noise caps or moratoriums to keep AI data centers away from neighborhoods.

Kingsport Approves Quarry Expansion 6-1, 200 Yards From an Elementary School

Kingsport Approves Quarry Expansion 6-1, 200 Yards From an Elementary School

Kingsport's Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved a rezoning allowing quarry expansion near the Tri-Cities Airport on a 6-1 second reading, with Mayor Paul Montgomery casting the lone no vote.

Tri-Cities Home Prices Set to Hold Flat Through December, NETAR Forecast Says

Tri-Cities Home Prices Set to Hold Flat Through December, NETAR Forecast Says

The Northeast Tennessee Association of REALTORS released an Aug. 2 outlook concluding that Tri-Cities home prices have already banked most of 2026's gains and should hold roughly flat through December.

Johnson City Approves $21M Tax Incentive for 1,049-Unit Burlington Mills Redevelopment

Johnson City Approves $21M Tax Incentive for 1,049-Unit Burlington Mills Redevelopment

Johnson City's Industrial Development Board approved a tax incentive agreement that clears the way for the largest residential project in the Tri-Cities — 1,049 apartments and 100,000 square feet of retail on the former Burlington Mills site.

Johnson City Green-Lights 120 Townhomes on Hopper Road as Three More Projects Move Forward

Johnson City Green-Lights 120 Townhomes on Hopper Road as Three More Projects Move Forward

Four separate votes across Johnson City and Kingsport in July tell you where Tri-Cities housing supply is actually being added — and where the fights are.

Living in Kingsport, TN in 2026: A Complete Guide to the Model City

Kingsport, Tennessee — nicknamed the Model City for its innovative early town planning — remains one of the best-kept secrets in the Southeast for affordability, quality of life, and outdoor access. Here's your complete 2026 guide.

How to Sell Your Home in Kingsport TN for Top Dollar in 2026

Kingsport home values are up 5.3% in 2026 — but getting top dollar still requires strategic pricing, professional presentation, and expert marketing. Here is exactly how to do it.

Best Real Estate Agents in Kingsport, TN — 2026 Rankings

Best Real Estate Agents in Kingsport, TN — 2026 Rankings

With 1,400+ licensed agents in Sullivan County, the right choice matters. Here's what separates top Kingsport real estate agents from average ones — and the questions you must ask before signing.

Living in Kingsport, TN: A Complete Guide for 2026

Living in Kingsport, TN: A Complete Guide for 2026

Kingsport offers Eastman Chemical stability, Bays Mountain Park, top-rated schools, and median home prices around $265,000. Here's the complete 2026 local guide.

Best Realtors in Kingsport TN 2026

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Best Realtors in Kingsport TN 2026

Kingsport's housing market is moving — median sale prices reached $315,000 in March 2026, up 6.1% year-over-year according to Redfin. Knowing which realtor to trust in a market this active can save you tens of thousands of dollars and weeks of unnecessary stress.

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