Real Estate Investing in Cottage Grove, Tennessee

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 923 • Henry County

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Should you buy in Cottage Grove, TN? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (48/100)

Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
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
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  • High vacancy: 14.4% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

6.5% 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 $270,699
Avg Monthly Rent $837
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Cottage Grove Real Estate

Cottage Grove (Tennessee) spans 1 ZIPs and roughly a sizable population. unambiguously the fundamentals here skew distressed, with soft rents, soft appreciation, and structural headwinds worth respecting.

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

Transaction volume in Cottage Grove has thinned in a way that amplifies price discovery risk. Stepping back, investors without local context should treat every number on the page with skepticism.

A an established population with $N/AK household income profile is what makes Cottage Grove a challenging rental market — the tenant base is present, but the affordability math is tight.

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Avg Home Value
$270,699
Avg Monthly Rent
$837
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (TN)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Paris, TN metro

3/10
Moderate Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
3/3
83%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Paris, TN metro
0
Days to pending
7.2%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Cottage Grove, TN

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cottage Grove, TN

How much should I expect to pay for a home in Cottage Grove, TN?

Expect median prices around $271K in Cottage Grove, TN. The market has run at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, so entry costs have been measured.

How high is vacancy risk in Cottage Grove, TN?

Cottage Grove, TN carries elevated vacancy risk. Expect steady absorption at market rents of $837/mo.

What is the renter demographic in Cottage Grove, TN?

Cottage Grove, TN offers a consistent renter base at the $837/mo rent level. Tenant turnover is reasonable for well-managed properties.

Is Cottage Grove, TN a good market for FHA house hackers?

Cottage Grove, TN is a a challenging market for house hackers. FHA or conventional owner-occupant buyers find the $271K price point reasonable to enter.

Is Cottage Grove, TN a friendly market for rental owners?

Cottage Grove, TN falls under TN landlord-tenant law, which is landlord-friendly. That backdrop makes day-to-day property management reasonable.

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