Market Snapshot
Report generated March 2026
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 5,849 ↑ 0.1% since 2020 |
| Median Household Income | $64,758 13% below national median |
| Median Home Value | $186,400 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.4% |
| Median Age | 56.1 years |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 54.7% |
| Total Land Sales (Past 12 Months) | 153 transactions |
| Active Listings | 198 properties |
| Avg Days on Market | 174 days |
Rural Land Sales (1+ Acres) (May 2025 – Feb 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Price/Acre | $23,548 |
| Recent Sales | 102 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 170 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 17.07 acres |
| Active Listings | 102 properties |
Recent Rural Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 4.98 | $85,000 | $17,068 | Industrial Dr | Elizabethton |
| Feb 2026 | 33.47 | $350,000 | $10,457 | Cooks Landing Rd | Kingsport |
| Feb 2026 | 8.10 | $100,000 | $12,346 | 3616 Thornton Dr | Kingsport |
| Feb 2026 | 1.02 | $65,000 | $63,725 | 4113 Clearview St | Kingsport |
| Feb 2026 | 5.10 | $290,000 | $56,863 | 2089 King College Rd | Bristol |
| Feb 2026 | 8.88 | $399,999 | $45,045 | 636 Meadow View Rd | Bristol |
| Feb 2026 | 2.79 | $36,500 | $13,082 | 0 Maywood & Welch Dr | Kingsport |
| Feb 2026 | 5.40 | $45,000 | $8,333 | LOT 1 Sullivan Gardens Pkwy | Kingsport |
| Feb 2026 | 9.30 | $50,000 | $5,376 | LOT 3 Sullivan Gardens Pkwy | Kingsport |
| Feb 2026 | 5.70 | $45,000 | $7,895 | LOT 2 Sullivan Gardens Pkwy | Kingsport |
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 1.75 | $38,500 | $22,000 | Bayhill Dr | Piney Flats |
| Jan 2026 | 8.00 | $165,000 | $20,625 | Tbd Gottland Shoals Rd | Blountville |
| Jan 2026 | 605.91 | $4,700,000 | $7,757 | 216 Pemberton Rd | Bristol |
| Jan 2026 | 6.20 | $146,000 | $23,548 | 297 Bluff Rd | Blountville |
| Jan 2026 | 8.16 | $160,000 | $19,608 | Henry Ln | Kingsport |
| Jan 2026 | 21.00 | $10,000 | $476 | 501 Denton Valley Rd | Bristol |
| Jan 2026 | 4.00 | $60,000 | $15,000 | 211 Rocky Branch Rd | Blountville |
| Jan 2026 | 5.59 | $132,500 | $23,703 | 2077 Enterprise Rd | Piney Flats |
| Jan 2026 | 1.02 | $35,000 | $34,314 | 109 Ashewood Dr | Bristol |
| Jan 2026 | 2.17 | $5,500 | $2,535 | N John B Dennis Hwy | Kingsport |
| Jan 2026 | 1.01 | $115,000 | $113,861 | 101 Forest Ln | Blountville |
| Dec 2025 | 2.12 | $40,000 | $18,868 | 850 Meadow View Rd | Bristol |
| Dec 2025 | 1.15 | $235,000 | $204,348 | 1199 N Austin Springs Rd | Piney Flats |
| Dec 2025 | 28.65 | $225,000 | $7,853 | 2892 Island Rd | Blountville |
| Dec 2025 | 1.34 | $125,000 | $93,284 | 6&7 Lebanon Rd | Kingsport |
| Dec 2025 | 14.93 | $237,500 | $15,908 | 424 Rust Rd | Bristol |
| Dec 2025 | 1.54 | $160,000 | $103,896 | 1226 Ridgetop Trl | Kingsport |
| Dec 2025 | 4.20 | $20,000 | $4,762 | 4601 Memorial Blvd | Kingsport |
| Dec 2025 | 1.87 | $60,000 | $32,086 | Sells Rd | Bluff City |
| Dec 2025 | 5.00 | $110,100 | $22,020 | 1476 Silver Grove Rd | Bluff City |
| Dec 2025 | 62.48 | $975,000 | $15,605 | 75 Tbd Hwy | Blountville |
| Nov 2025 | 7.30 | $170,000 | $23,288 | Lakenheath Dr | Blountville |
| Nov 2025 | 1.32 | $100,000 | $75,758 | 4118 Weaver Pike | Bluff City |
| Nov 2025 | 15.52 | $170,000 | $10,954 | 680 Oakwood Rd | Blountville |
| Nov 2025 | 14.00 | $475,000 | $33,929 | Yoakley Rd | Blountville |
| Nov 2025 | 2.56 | $100,000 | $39,062 | 108 Green Ct | Kingsport |
| Oct 2025 | 1.14 | $35,000 | $30,702 | Tbd Herron Dr | Kingsport |
| Oct 2025 | 18.65 | $340,000 | $18,231 | 18/AC Thompson Hollow Rd | Piney Flats |
| Oct 2025 | 42.17 | $511,646 | $12,133 | 592 Catawba Ln | Blountville |
| Oct 2025 | 40.66 | $570,000 | $14,019 | Poplar Ridge Rd | Piney Flats |
| Oct 2025 | 1.13 | $37,000 | $32,743 | 0 Hunters Crossing Ln | Kingsport |
| Oct 2025 | 1.90 | $20,000 | $10,526 | 0 Little Valley Rd | Kingsport |
| Oct 2025 | 7.11 | $47,000 | $6,610 | 0 Mullins St | Kingsport |
| Oct 2025 | 6.00 | $54,500 | $9,083 | Buncombe Rd | Blountville |
| Oct 2025 | 1.00 | $90,000 | $90,000 | LOT 4 Turkey Ridge Ln | Piney Flats |
| Oct 2025 | 1.65 | $30,000 | $18,182 | 394 Bethel Dr | Bristol |
| Oct 2025 | 1.29 | $32,000 | $24,806 | Richmond Heights Rd | Bristol |
| Sep 2025 | 1.02 | $115,000 | $112,745 | 6 Turkey Ridge Ln | Piney Flats |
| Sep 2025 | 9.49 | $85,000 | $8,957 | Morrell Creek Ln | Bluff City |
| Sep 2025 | 32.50 | $112,000 | $3,446 | 1 Lakeview Dock Rd | Bristol |
| Sep 2025 | 4.53 | $42,500 | $9,382 | Tbd Kincaid St | Kingsport |
| Sep 2025 | 16.63 | $20,000 | $1,203 | 781 Central Heights Rd | Blountville |
| Sep 2025 | 4.98 | $100,000 | $20,080 | Wahoo Valley Rd | Kingsport |
| Sep 2025 | 2.51 | $132,000 | $52,590 | 1692 Childress Ferry Rd | Kingsport |
| Sep 2025 | 6.80 | $15,327 | $2,254 | Centenary Rd | Kingsport |
| Sep 2025 | 26.49 | $99,000 | $3,737 | 235 Bear Hollow Rd | Bristol |
| Sep 2025 | 8.48 | $60,000 | $7,075 | Weaver Belmont Pike | Bristol |
| Sep 2025 | 5.00 | $292,500 | $58,500 | 7391 Wolfe Ridge Dr | Piney Flats |
| Aug 2025 | 1.98 | $55,000 | $27,778 | 1368 Timber Ridge Rd | Bluff City |
| Aug 2025 | 1.21 | $20,000 | $16,529 | 0 Aesque St | Kingsport |
| Aug 2025 | 1.11 | $108,000 | $97,297 | 551 Sugar Hollow Rd | Piney Flats |
| Aug 2025 | 2.61 | $124,000 | $47,510 | 1579 Harr Town Rd | Blountville |
| Aug 2025 | 1.16 | $119,500 | $103,017 | 575 Sugar Hollow Rd | Piney Flats |
| Aug 2025 | 5.06 | $125,000 | $24,704 | 1808 Island Rd | Blountville |
| Aug 2025 | 61.18 | $199,900 | $3,267 | Buchanan Ln | Bluff City |
| Aug 2025 | 241.44 | $20,000 | $83 | 431 Branch Rd | Fall Branch |
| Jul 2025 | 14.20 | $140,000 | $9,859 | Akard Ln | Blountville |
| Jul 2025 | 7.33 | $615,000 | $83,902 | 200 Deck Ln | Blountville |
| Jul 2025 | 6.67 | $135,000 | $20,240 | Overhill Dr | Blountville |
| Jul 2025 | 1.16 | $681,000 | $587,076 | 228 Sandy Pointe St | Blountville |
| Jul 2025 | 1.35 | $40,000 | $29,630 | 517 Hood Rd | Kingsport |
| Jul 2025 | 4.69 | $45,000 | $9,595 | 0 Fairhill Rd | Kingsport |
| Jul 2025 | 18.81 | $275,000 | $14,620 | Cooks Valley Rd | Kingsport |
| Jul 2025 | 2.23 | $95,000 | $42,601 | 114 Langford Ln | Bristol |
| Jul 2025 | 1.04 | $45,000 | $43,269 | 1000 Barber Rd | Bristol |
| Jul 2025 | 5.40 | $145,000 | $26,852 | Ollis Estates Pvt Dr | Bristol |
| Jul 2025 | 1.70 | $291,000 | $171,176 | 500 Candy Creek Private Dr | Blountville |
| Jul 2025 | 3.37 | $550,000 | $163,205 | 488 Sportsman Dock Rd | Piney Flats |
| Jul 2025 | 5.00 | $285,000 | $57,000 | 7450 Wolfe Ridge Ct | Piney Flats |
| Jul 2025 | 1.47 | $39,000 | $26,531 | 371 Geisler Rd | Piney Flats |
| Jul 2025 | 1.74 | $82,500 | $47,414 | 1187 Old Jonesboro Rd | Bristol |
| Jul 2025 | 2.69 | $68,000 | $25,279 | 963 Church Rd | Fall Branch |
| Jul 2025 | 56.30 | $174,530 | $3,100 | Island Rd #S | Bristol |
| Jun 2025 | 4.20 | $174,900 | $41,643 | Mill Creek Rd | Fall Branch |
| Jun 2025 | 1.32 | $40,000 | $30,303 | LOT 1 Country Dr | Kingsport |
| Jun 2025 | 1.40 | $250,000 | $178,571 | 586 Sugar Hollow Rd | Piney Flats |
| Jun 2025 | 1.93 | $64,000 | $33,161 | 906 Vance Dr | Bristol |
| Jun 2025 | 1.35 | $340,000 | $251,561 | 101 Anchor Point | Blountville |
| Jun 2025 | 1.18 | $25,000 | $21,186 | Lots 16 18 & 20 Morning Star | Kingsport |
| May 2025 | 1.58 | $35,000 | $22,152 | 741 Hedge Dr | Kingsport |
| May 2025 | 4.38 | $175,000 | $39,954 | Haw Ridge Rd | Piney Flats |
| May 2025 | 2.10 | $117,000 | $55,714 | Netherland Inn Rd | Kingsport |
| May 2025 | 15.45 | $41,500 | $2,686 | 386 Samlola Rd | Blountville |
| May 2025 | 1.36 | $102,500 | $75,368 | 140 Tailwater Rd | Bluff City |
| May 2025 | 1.64 | $55,000 | $33,537 | Orebank Rd | Kingsport |
| May 2025 | 1.60 | $215,000 | $134,375 | 125 Pointe Dr | Piney Flats |
| May 2025 | 5.00 | $200,000 | $40,000 | King Ln Lot 2 | Bristol |
| May 2025 | 60.00 | $942,809 | $15,713 | Tbd Mitchell Rd | Kingsport |
| May 2025 | 18.00 | $45,000 | $2,500 | 0 Fox Hollow Ln | Bluff City |
| May 2025 | 4.22 | $130,000 | $30,806 | 3892 E High Way #11E | Bluff City |
| May 2025 | 7.40 | $55,000 | $7,432 | Maple Tree Dr | Bristol |
| May 2025 | 1.09 | $110,000 | $100,917 | 4810 Highway 11w | Blountville |
Suburban/Urban Land Sales (Under 1 Acre) (Sep 2025 – Feb 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Lot Price | $35,000 |
| Recent Sales | 51 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 103 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 0.43 acres |
| Active Listings | 96 properties |
Recent Suburban/Urban Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 0.49 | $56,000 | 1124 Biltmore Pl | Piney Flats |
| Feb 2026 | 0.61 | $42,000 | 2733 Prestwick Ct | Kingsport |
| Feb 2026 | 0.65 | $38,000 | Woodview Ct Lot 18 | Kingsport |
| Feb 2026 | 0.34 | $3,575 | 221 Cedar St | Kingsport |
| Feb 2026 | 0.51 | $197,500 | 355 Buncombe Rd | Blountville |
| Jan 2026 | 0.31 | $15,000 | 338 Citation Cir | Kingsport |
| Jan 2026 | 0.33 | $22,500 | 2315 Serenity Ct | Kingsport |
| Jan 2026 | 0.47 | $59,999 | Kilcoote Way | Bristol |
| Jan 2026 | 0.43 | $72,000 | High Ridge Rd | Kingsport |
| Jan 2026 | 0.53 | $170,000 | 1237 Virginia Ave | Bristol |
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 0.41 | $35,000 | 2211 Friendship Cir | Kingsport |
| Jan 2026 | 0.16 | $21,500 | 1706 Highland St | Kingsport |
| Jan 2026 | 0.52 | $41,900 | 337 Johnson Cemetery Rd #13 | Blountville |
| Jan 2026 | 0.10 | $2,500 | E State St | Bristol |
| Jan 2026 | 0.83 | $3,000 | Devault Bridge Rd #S | Piney Flats |
| Jan 2026 | 0.56 | $50,000 | 75 Tbd Hwy | Blountville |
| Jan 2026 | 0.40 | $25,000 | 245 Adams Chapel Rd | Blountville |
| Dec 2025 | 0.74 | $17,000 | 3683 Highway 126 | Blountville |
| Dec 2025 | 0.58 | $75,000 | 129 Forest Ln N | Blountville |
| Dec 2025 | 0.29 | $2,070 | 149 Creek Side Ct | Bristol |
| Dec 2025 | 0.46 | $29,500 | 3593 Highway 390 | Bluff City |
| Dec 2025 | 0.40 | $31,500 | Rivermont Cir | Kingsport |
| Dec 2025 | 0.27 | $43,000 | 1112 Windsor Falls Ln | Kingsport |
| Dec 2025 | 0.26 | $32,000 | 2224 Friendship Cir | Kingsport |
| Dec 2025 | 0.41 | $31,500 | 0 Rivermont Cir | Kingsport |
| Dec 2025 | 0.35 | $19,000 | Bethel Dr | Bristol |
| Dec 2025 | 0.72 | $75,000 | 1109 Mountain Vista Pvt Dr | Bristol |
| Nov 2025 | 0.43 | $40,000 | 1506-1510 Harmony Ridge Dr | Kingsport |
| Nov 2025 | 0.73 | $54,000 | 170 Parker Ln | Kingsport |
| Nov 2025 | 0.84 | $64,000 | 166 Parker Ln | Kingsport |
| Nov 2025 | 0.28 | $50,000 | 191 Creek Side Ct | Bristol |
| Nov 2025 | 0.39 | $48,000 | LOT 11 Halifax Dr | Kingsport |
| Nov 2025 | 0.36 | $125,000 | 205 Archdale Dr | Kingsport |
| Oct 2025 | 0.24 | $23,000 | 1764 Buckingham Ct | Kingsport |
| Oct 2025 | 0.18 | $9,500 | 3808 Bonita St | Kingsport |
| Oct 2025 | 0.16 | $15,000 | 221 Glen Ave | Kingsport |
| Oct 2025 | 0.31 | $11,111 | 401 Stapleton Dr | Kingsport |
| Oct 2025 | 0.28 | $25,000 | 1414 Harmony Ridge Dr | Kingsport |
| Oct 2025 | 0.00 | $4,795 | 1624 Kentucky Ave | Bristol |
| Oct 2025 | 0.27 | $40,000 | 137 Creek Side Ct | Bristol |
| Oct 2025 | 0.42 | $8,132 | 1200 Deerfield Ave | Kingsport |
| Oct 2025 | 0.17 | $240,000 | 1024 Fairview Ave | Kingsport |
| Oct 2025 | 0.51 | $54,500 | 363 Buncombe Rd | Blountville |
| Oct 2025 | 0.38 | $43,250 | 221 Forest Ln N | Blountville |
| Oct 2025 | 0.52 | $70,000 | 4929 Eagle Pointe Dr | Kingsport |
| Oct 2025 | 0.90 | $63,000 | 0 Poplar Grove Rd | Kingsport |
| Sep 2025 | 0.50 | $80,000 | 420 Creekside Pvt Dr | Bristol |
| Sep 2025 | 0.25 | $35,000 | 617 Drake Ave | Kingsport |
| Sep 2025 | 0.64 | $15,000 | Harbor Dr | Kingsport |
| Sep 2025 | 0.61 | $20,000 | 395 County Home Rd | Blountville |
| Sep 2025 | 0.34 | $32,250 | 940 Anderson St | Bristol |
County Profile
| Demographic | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Population (2023) | 159,693 |
| Population (2020) | 158,163 |
| Population Growth | 0.97% |
| Median Household Income | $56,802 |
| Median Home Value | $190,800 |
| Total Housing Units | 75,917 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 7,509 |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 9.9% |
| Median Age | 45.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 20,755 (13.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.4% |
Market Overview
Sullivan County, Tennessee has a population of 159,693, which has grown 0.97% since 2020. The median household income is $56,802, below the national median of $74,580 by 23.8%. The housing vacancy rate of 9.9% suggests balanced market conditions. As part of Tennessee, Sullivan County benefits from the state's growing interest in vacant land investment. Recent rural land sales show a median price of $23,418 per acre, with properties averaging 17.10 acres. There are currently 198 active land listings in the county.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current population of Sullivan County, Tennessee?
As of the 2023 American Community Survey, Sullivan County has a population of 159,693. The county has grown 0.97% since the 2020 Census, indicating a growing community.
What is the median household income in Sullivan County?
The median household income in Sullivan County is $56,802, which is 23.8% below the national median of $74,580.
Is Sullivan County growing or shrinking?
Sullivan County is growing. The population has increased 0.97% since 2020.
What is the housing market like in Sullivan County?
The median home value in Sullivan County is $190,800. The housing vacancy rate is 9.9%, which suggests balanced market conditions. The unemployment rate is 6.4%, reflecting the local economic conditions. Recent rural land sales (1+ acres) show a median price of $23,418 per acre. Suburban/urban lots under 1 acre have a median lot price of $34,500.
Does Reelvest buy land in Sullivan County, Tennessee?
Yes! Reelvest Properties buys vacant land throughout Tennessee, including Sullivan County. We make cash offers within 24-48 hours, close in 14-30 days, and pay all closing costs. Get your free cash offer today.
Data Sources: Market data reflects recent vacant land transactions in the county. Demographic data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (2023), Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025). Updated monthly.