Real Estate Investing in Bell Buckle, Tennessee

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 5,171 • Bedford County

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Should you buy in Bell Buckle, TN? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (64/100)

Mixed — home prices are stretched relative to local incomes. Run the math on your specific situation.

📈 For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
CLEAN

No major risk flags on the data we track.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

6.2% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $426,151
Avg Monthly Rent $1,224
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Bell Buckle Real Estate

This is a distressed-leaning corner of Tennessee: Bell Buckle has 1 ZIPs and a sizable population, and the investment math only works for investors who truly understand the market.

plainly Bell Buckle's aggregate rating of ★★★☆☆ reflects sluggish investor metrics across the board — weak rent growth, weak appreciation, and rising-vacancy pressure in multiple ZIPs.

Rent trends and price trends in Bell Buckle are both soft, which is the uncomfortable combination that defines distressed-leaning markets in Tennessee.

Bell Buckle's population trends and income levels suggest a market where affordability is strained, which constrains how aggressively rents can rise without hurting collections.

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Avg Home Value
$426,151
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,224
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (TN)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Shelbyville, TN metro

2/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
2/3
61%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Shelbyville, TN metro
0
Days to pending
9.1%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Bell Buckle, TN

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bell Buckle, TN

Is Bell Buckle in TN worth investing in?

Bell Buckle, TN scores 3.0/5 for investability. Home values sit at $426K and rents near $1,224/mo, which keeps the rent-to-price ratio in reasonable territory for buy-and-hold investors.

Where do home prices stand in Bell Buckle, TN?

Expect median prices around $426K in Bell Buckle, TN. The market has run at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, so entry costs have been stable.

Do landlords face vacancy issues in Bell Buckle, TN?

Occupancy in Bell Buckle, TN runs reliable with elevated vacancy. Well-priced units at $1,224/mo lease on reasonable timelines.

Does house hacking work in Bell Buckle, TN?

The a challenging house-hack environment in Bell Buckle, TN reflects the rent-to-price spread. Expect meaningful PITI offset at market rents.

Are rents high in Bell Buckle, TN?

Average rent in Bell Buckle, TN is approximately $1,224/mo per month. Against $426K home values that yields a reasonable rent-to-price ratio.

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