The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 37709 sells for about $365,000, or $215 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 68 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $967 a month.
ZIP 37709 — Blaine
The 37709 housing market remains stable, characterized by a steady demand for single-family homes and limited inventory. Prices have seen modest year-over-year growth, driven by the area's affordability relative to the nearby Knoxville market. Buyers are active, though the market is sensitive to interest rate fluctuations.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and commuters seeking a rural lifestyle with relatively affordable housing compared to the Knoxville urban core.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 68 days on market with 7.3 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.4% · poverty 11.4% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 10.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 37709, Grainger County TN
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in the Blaine area are generally lower than the Tennessee state average, with property crime being the primary concern in rural sections of the county.
Schools serving the area are part of the Grainger County School District, which maintains a rural focus with moderate performance ratings across elementary and secondary levels.
The area is subject to standard regional risks including seasonal severe thunderstorms and occasional flooding in low-lying areas near the Holston River; wildfire risk is considered low to moderate.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Knoxville metropolitan area, with residential development expanding along the Rutledge Pike corridor.
Property taxes are assessed by Grainger County based on a local tax rate applied to the appraised value; there are no state-level personal income taxes in Tennessee.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents utilizing Rutledge Pike (US-11W) for access to employment centers in Knoxville and Jefferson City.
The area offers access to outdoor recreation including proximity to the Holston River for fishing and boating, as well as local community parks and rural trail networks.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand for single-family homes, with limited multi-family options available.
The local economy is largely supported by agriculture, manufacturing, and service-sector jobs, with many residents commuting to the broader Knoxville labor market.
Transportation infrastructure is dominated by highway access via US-11W; there is no significant public transit service available in this rural ZIP.
Development is focused on low-density residential expansion, with limited commercial zoning changes currently under review.
The Grainger County Property Assessor manages property valuations, with reappraisals occurring on a state-mandated cycle.
Parcels are subject to Grainger County school and general fund taxes; no major MUD or PID districts are currently active.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns, with standard coverage available for wind and hail damage.
Tennessee continues to see positive net domestic migration, with rural areas like Grainger County attracting residents from higher-cost urban centers.
Tennessee is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for relatively efficient processing of defaults under the deed of trust.
Sellers are required to provide a residential property disclosure statement, though specific exemptions exist for certain types of transfers.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov for ZCTA 37709.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum4.519.8 mi
- Morristown Landing4.616.7 mi
- Smokies Park4.715.1 mi
- Tennessee Valley Fair419.2 mi
- Knoxville Dragway4.613.9 mi
- House Mountain State Natural Area4.79.1 mi
- Gibbs Ruritan Park4.312.1 mi
- Buffalo Springs Waterfall4.55.6 mi
- Ballinger Farm Crazy Maze4.88.3 mi
- Echo Valley Corn Maze4.59.9 mi
- Muse Knoxville4.619.1 mi
- Historic Ramsey House4.718.8 mi
- Rose Center Museum4.520 mi
- Glenmore Mansion4.811 mi
- House Mountain State Natural Area4.79.1 mi
- Cherokee Dam Park & Swimming Beach4.78.7 mi
- Gibbs Ruritan Park4.312.1 mi
- Grainger County Park4.610.4 mi
- Carter Sports Park4.412.9 mi
- Ruggles Ferry Golf Course4.212.4 mi
- Dollar General4.111 mi
- Dollar General4.19.7 mi
- Dollar General4.112.8 mi
- Dollar General3.88.3 mi
- Dollar General4.112.9 mi
- Smoky Mountain Skydive4.914.4 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides significant recreational opportunities for fishing and boating.
Local community space for outdoor activities and gatherings.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.