The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 37059 sells for about $269,573, or $115 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 88 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,075 a month.
ZIP 37059 — Dowelltown
The housing market in 37059 is characterized by low inventory and slow turnover, typical of a rural community. Prices have seen modest appreciation, but the market remains highly localized with limited sales activity. Data for specific metrics like price cuts and days on market are estimated based on regional trends as specific ZIP-level reports are not published.
This ZIP is best suited for rural-lifestyle seekers, retirees, and those looking for affordable housing away from major metropolitan congestion.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 88 days on market with 4.5 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
15% 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 13.8% · poverty 31.9% — elevated distress and economic pressure.
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 6.2%/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 3.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 37059, DeKalb County TN
Property taxes are assessed at the county level in DeKalb County; specific exemptions for seniors and disabled veterans apply per Tennessee state law.
Residents typically commute by personal vehicle to regional employment hubs in Smithville or Lebanon; public transit is not available.
The area features rural landscapes and proximity to Center Hill Lake for boating and fishing; local shopping and dining are limited to small-town establishments.
The rental market is limited with low turnover and primarily consists of single-family homes; short-term rental activity is minimal.
The local economy is primarily agricultural and service-based, with many residents commuting to larger neighboring towns for employment.
Transportation is entirely dependent on private vehicles via state highways; no public transit infrastructure exists.
No major commercial or residential developments are currently reported for this rural ZIP code.
DeKalb County Property Assessor manages valuations based on periodic reappraisal cycles.
Parcels are served by DeKalb County School District and local utility districts for water and electricity.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by rural fire protection ratings and regional weather patterns.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and Data Commons for ZCTA 37059.
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.
- Short Mountain Distillery4.67 mi
- Evins Mill4.76.9 mi
- The Arts Center of Cannon County4.814.6 mi
- Warren County A&L Fair4.418.6 mi
- Edgar Evins State Park4.79.8 mi
- Canoe the Caney4.812.2 mi
- Short Mountain Distillery4.67 mi
- JBeez Watercraft Rentals & Service4.712.2 mi
- Short Mountain Distillery4.67 mi
- The Arts Center of Cannon County4.814.6 mi
- Spring Castle4.718.9 mi
- Falcon Rest Mansion & Gardens4.618.8 mi
- Edgar Evins State Park4.79.8 mi
- Short Mountain Distillery4.67 mi
- Ragland Bottom Recreation Area4.610.1 mi
- Greenbrook Park4.44.7 mi
- Peanuts Pampered Pet Care513 mi
- Hurricane Marina4.89.4 mi
- Center Hill Marina & Yacht Club4.78 mi
- Hidden Harbor Marina4.85.8 mi
- Fishlipz Grill at Pates Ford Resort & Marina LLC4.513.9 mi
- Cookeville Boat Dock4.614.1 mi
- Honky Tonk National Golf4.311.9 mi
- Dollar General4.24.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Major regional reservoir offering boating, fishing, and recreation.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 13.9% from the nearest retained anchor (published ten-year series (2025)) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict. Validation: the flagged $232,200 (-13.9% vs the published ten-year series (2025)) could not be independently corroborated and was reverted to the prior cycle value pending review; the case is under review in the Command Center.