Mahoney Knows Homes: Kingston Springs Real Estate Roundup for May 2026

School is out and summer has officially begun. Not only does the season mark the beginning of heat, humidity, vacations and other fun activities – it also signifies the time of year when the real estate market picks up a lot of activity.

For those that don’t know why things pick up in the early summer months, it is because the real estate market typically revolves around the school year. Many people with children wait for the time between school years or after graduation to move. This usually results in more homes on the market, and more homes selling from May to August. Outside of major moves with interest rates, the school year is a reliable catalyst for market activity. 

Taking a look at May this year compared to last, we are already experiencing a big difference with 13 closed sales 2026, compared to 6 closed in 2025.

The median days on market (DOM) for the month of May has decreased year over year as well, where 2026 shows 13, versus 34 in 2025.

Homes available on the market have remained stable from 2024-2026, with a gradual increase over the last 5 years.

2022: 12

2023: 17

2024: 24

2025: 25

2026: 23

If you’re a seller in this market, these are good signs. Prices have steadily increased, competition has relatively remained the same, and the homes that are selling are selling faster on the market.

What is driving the results? On the surface, it seems a little perplexing. Could it have been a desirable batch of homes that hit the market this month and caused a flurry of fast-moving market activity?

Interest rates haven’t gone down, so that’s not the reason.

In my opinion, there are a lot of buyers out there sitting on the fence - waiting for the perfect home to arrive. Kingston Springs has been attracting buyers from Nashville who are seeking a slower pace and more space. (What a tagline!)

Real estate is hyper-local. The market in Kingston Springs is different from the market in Pegram, White Bluff and Fairview – don’t even get me started on Nashville! In each of these sub-markets, there are specific reasons why buyers are zoning in on a specific area. These reasons are what drives local markets.

Despite a strong and active market - buyers are being selective on what they are offering in regards to condition and pricing. How do I know this?

Going back to days on market - there is a major difference between the current “active inventory” days on market and the “closed” days on market. Homes that have SOLD, were on the market for less than two weeks. The current average for active listings is 44 days. Wow, what a difference!

Pricing and condition mean everything in this market. Sellers who list with an unrealistic asking price end up sitting for a while. Homes that need some work and don’t meet the value proposition for buyers – same thing.

If you are considering selling your Kingston Springs home and would like to know how you would be positioned to sell in the current market, give me a call. I’d love to speak with you to get you the most value out of your property.

Jack Mahoney

Compass RE

815.630.9491