Cookeville Housing Snapshot: Putnam County, August 2026

Here is a plain look at where the Cookeville-area housing market stands this week, based on the latest local numbers.

Putnam County's median list price sits at $385,000, which is down 3.6% from a year ago. Over the past two weeks, that median list price has held steady with no change. There are 408 active listings and 128 new ones that came on the market this past month, giving buyers a reasonably wide range to consider.

Homes are spending a median of 66 days on the market, and 156 listings have had a price cut along the way. Inventory stands at 3.8 months. For context on the broader area, Census data puts Cookeville's population at about 35,544, with a median home value around $263,800 and a homeownership rate of 41%, and the typical home in town was built around 1990.

If you're weighing a move in the Cookeville area and want to talk through what these numbers mean for your situation, Joshua Lowery is happy to visit with you.

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This update reflects publicly available market and U.S. Census data as of the date above. It is general information, not a home valuation, appraisal, or legal, tax, or investment advice.