Maury County Monthly Market Report | Published July 19, 2026

Market data through June 2026 | Mortgage rate data through July 16, 2026 | Maury County, Tennessee

By Michael Thayer, CMPS, CMA | NMLS #173264

Maury County buyers have more homes and more terms to compare, which makes a property-specific review more valuable than a broad countywide conclusion.

Zillow reported 763 homes for sale, 218 new listings, a 35-day median pace to pending, and 63.5% of recent sales closing below list price.

Those figures support careful comparison, not an assumption that every seller will accept a discount. Location, condition, price history, seller priorities, and financing terms can still change the result significantly.

Bottom line: Maury County buyers may have more room to compare price and terms, but the best strategy is the one that matches the specific property and the buyer's full financial plan.

Maury County Housing Market at a Glance

$405,891 typical home value

Zillow reported a typical home value of $405,891 in Maury County. The one-year change was +1.0%.

763 homes in Zillow's for-sale inventory measure

Zillow reported 763 homes for sale and 218 new listings in Maury County through June 30, 2026.

$400,000 median sale price

Zillow reported a median sale price of $400,000 and a median list price of $453,150 for Maury County.

0.988 median sale-to-list ratio

A median sale-to-list ratio of 0.988 is context for the county overall. It does not determine the right price or terms for an individual home.

63.5% of sales closed below list price

Zillow reported that 63.5% of recent Maury County sales closed below list price, while 15.6% closed above list price.

35 median days to pending

Zillow reported a median of 35 days to pending. That pace can vary substantially by neighborhood, condition, price range, and seller strategy.

6.55% national average 30-year fixed mortgage rate

Freddie Mac reported a 6.55% national average for the 30-year fixed mortgage as of July 16, 2026. This is national market context, not a rate quote or approval. Individual rates, costs, and loan terms vary by borrower, property, lender, and loan program.

What Changed?

Maury County's current snapshot provides a strong property-comparison story. The 763-home inventory count, 35-day pending pace, and 63.5% below-list share show buyers have useful information to evaluate.

At the same time, 15.6% of recent sales closed above list price. That means some homes can remain competitive, and countywide data should not be used as a promise of discounts.

Countywide figures are useful for framing a conversation, but they should not be treated as a formula for every seller or every home. The property, its listing history, comparable sales, financing, and contract terms still matter.

Why This Matters in Maury County

Maury County includes different communities, property conditions, and price ranges. A home's condition, days on market, price changes, seller position, and comparable sales can matter more than a countywide percentage.

A buyer can make a stronger decision by comparing purchase price with payment, upfront cash, seller-credit options, mortgage-rate strategy, repairs, and contract timing together.

That is why the better question is:

What does this specific property, at this specific price, with these specific terms, mean for my payment, cash needed at closing, and long-term plan?

A property-specific comparison can show whether a lower price, seller-paid closing costs, a permanent rate buydown, a temporary buydown when available and appropriate, or a different loan structure has the most meaningful effect on the overall plan.

What This Could Mean if You Are Buying in the Next 60 to 90 Days

If you expect to buy in Maury County soon, there are practical steps worth taking before you fall in love with a particular home.

1. Compare the payment, not just the purchase price.

A lower purchase price can help, but it may not always create the most valuable outcome. Depending on the property and loan structure, a seller-paid closing-cost contribution or rate strategy may have a larger impact on monthly payment or cash needed at closing.

Before writing an offer, compare realistic scenarios side by side:

Lower purchase price

Seller-paid closing costs

A rate strategy that fits the borrower and property

A different down payment or loan structure

A closing timeline that works for both sides

The goal is not to request every concession. The goal is to understand which combination supports your actual plan.

2. Let the property's history guide the conversation.

Review the days on market, price changes, condition, disclosures, competing inventory, and whether the seller has already adjusted the price or terms. Those details often reveal more about negotiating room than a countywide statistic alone.

3. Keep the offer strong where it needs to be strong.

Negotiating does not mean removing every protection or creating unnecessary risk. A strong offer balances price, financing, inspection, appraisal, timing, and the seller's priorities.

4. Be ready to act when the property and terms fit.

A 35-day median pending pace gives buyers room to review a property carefully, but it is still important to be ready when the home, payment, and terms fit. A calm, complete offer is often more useful than chasing a headline.

A Countywide Headline Cannot Tell You What to Offer on a Specific Home

The most useful Maury County strategy is not guessing where the entire market will be next month. It is understanding the tradeoffs on the property in front of you.

For one buyer, the best outcome may be a lower price. For another, it may be seller-paid closing costs, better timing, or a financing structure that keeps more cash available. The property and buyer plan should determine the decision.

That is why I encourage buyers to look at the property, financing, and offer terms together. They are not separate decisions.

What to Watch Next

New Maury County listing and inventory data as monthly reports are released.

Mortgage-rate movement and how it affects buyer activity and affordability.

Price reductions and days on market for homes in the neighborhoods and price ranges you are actively considering.

The difference between countywide data and the property itself. A specific home can be more competitive or more negotiable than the broader county trend.

Sources and Method

This update uses publicly available countywide housing-market data from Zillow and national mortgage-rate context from Freddie Mac. County market data is current through June 30, 2026. Sale-to-list and sales-above-or-below-list measures are current through May 31, 2026. Mortgage-rate context is current through July 16, 2026.

Zillow Home Values: Maury County, Tennessee: https://www.zillow.com/home-values/632/maury-county-tn/. Typical home value, for-sale inventory, new listings, sale-price, sale-to-list, sales-above-or-below-list, and days-to-pending data.

Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey: https://www.freddiemac.com/pmms. National average 30-year fixed mortgage rate as of July 16, 2026.

Countywide data may not reflect the condition, location, price range, seller motivation, or financing options for an individual home. This is not an appraisal, loan approval, rate quote, or recommendation for a specific offer.

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