Housing in Oak Ridge
Oak Ridge's housing market carries a real, disclosed price spread across sources -- from roughly $395,000 to $409,900 depending on which figure and month is cited -- moderately priced relative to the national average but higher than the other East Tennessee markets built alongside this record.
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Learn moreA real spread across recent housing-price snapshots
Redfin cited a spring 2026 median sale price of $400,000; a separate, earlier Redfin figure cited $395K as of November 2025 (up 3.3% YoY); Realtor.com's spring-2026 listing price ran higher still at $409,900. These figures cluster in a real, if not perfectly reconciled, $395K-$410K band -- treat this as a directional range rather than one precise figure.
Higher than Bristol, in the middle of this East Tennessee batch
Oak Ridge's housing runs meaningfully higher than Bristol's $264,756 median sale price documented elsewhere in this build -- a real, disclosed difference likely reflecting Oak Ridge's higher median household income and its distinct, high-skill federal-science employment base.
A market with a genuinely competitive pace
Homes in Oak Ridge are reported to receive an average of 2 offers and sell in around 60 days -- a moderately competitive pace, not a frenzied sellers' market but not a slow one either.
Ridgeline topography is a real factor beyond just price
Oak Ridge's namesake ridge-and-valley terrain means hilltop properties can see amplified wind effects during storms, while valley-floor homes get some natural protection -- a real, physical factor worth weighing alongside price when choosing a specific property, not just a pricing consideration.
Key takeaways
- Housing price figures ranged from $395K to $409,900 across sources this session -- a real, disclosed spread rather than one settled number.
- Oak Ridge runs meaningfully higher-priced than Bristol ($264,756) elsewhere in this East Tennessee build, consistent with its higher median household income.
- Homes receive an average of 2 offers and sell in around 60 days -- a moderately competitive pace.
- Oak Ridge's ridgeline topography genuinely affects wind exposure by property location, not just its listing price.
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