The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 38449 sells for about $250,000, or $151 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 62 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $891 a month.
ZIP 38449 — Ardmore
The housing market in 38449 remains stable, supported by its role as a bedroom community for the Huntsville, Alabama, metro area. While inventory is limited, demand remains consistent, driving modest year-over-year price appreciation. Figures for specific metrics like active listings and days on market are based on current local market observations.
This ZIP is ideal for families and commuters seeking a lower cost of living while maintaining access to the robust job market of the Huntsville metro area.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 62 days on market with 3.4 months of supply — a fast-moving 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 7.8% · poverty 14.9% — a mixed stability 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 5.5%/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 5.3%/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 38449, Giles County TN
Crime rates in the Ardmore area are generally lower than the national average, with property crime being the primary concern in this rural-suburban transition zone.
Schools serving the area are part of the Giles County School District, which generally maintains moderate performance ratings compared to state averages.
The area is subject to standard Tennessee weather risks, including severe thunderstorms and occasional tornado activity; flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas near creeks.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Huntsville, Alabama, employment corridor, with residents increasingly commuting for jobs in aerospace and technology sectors.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level by Giles County; Tennessee does not impose a state-level personal income tax, though local jurisdictions rely on property tax levies for school and municipal funding.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents utilizing I-65 to access the Huntsville-Decatur metropolitan area for employment.
Local recreation includes access to rural parks, community sports fields, and proximity to outdoor activities in the Tennessee Valley region.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and steady demand from workers commuting to the nearby Alabama industrial hubs.
The local economy is heavily influenced by the proximity to Huntsville, Alabama, with major employment sectors including aerospace, defense, and manufacturing.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use, with I-65 serving as the primary artery for regional connectivity.
Development is focused on residential expansion to accommodate the influx of workers from the Huntsville metro area.
The Giles County Assessor's office manages property valuations based on periodic reappraisal cycles.
Parcels are subject to Giles County school district taxes and local utility district assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns, including wind and hail risk common in Southern Tennessee.
Data retrieved from Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
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.
Local community park providing green space and recreational facilities.
Hosts local community events and agricultural gatherings.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 12.2% from the nearest retained anchor (prior refresh cycle) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict. Validation: the flagged $219,400 (-12.2% vs the prior refresh cycle) could not be independently corroborated and was reverted to the prior cycle value pending review; the case is under review in the Command Center.