Real Estate Investing in Wartburg, Tennessee

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 6,652 • Morgan County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (60/100)

Mixed signals — some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

📈 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
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  • High vacancy: 13.5% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

5.3% 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 $221,003
Avg Monthly Rent $837
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Wartburg Real Estate

Wartburg in Tennessee is one of the markets where the numbers warn before they reward — 1 ZIPs, a sizable population, and a rating that reflects material risk.

Wartburg is the kind of market where the cap rate on paper and the cap rate realized tend to diverge. decisively out-of-state investors should be especially careful with the assumptions they carry in.

Rents in Wartburg at $837/mo have struggled to keep pace with cost increases, and vacancy has risen in pockets — a dynamic that compresses realized returns well below headline cap rates.

Population dynamics in Wartburg haven't been supportive. less favorable for combined with sluggish income growth, the demographic backdrop complicates any purely financial underwriting.

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Best ZIP codes in Knoxville, TN

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Avg Home Value
$221,003
Avg Monthly Rent
$837
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (TN)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Knoxville, TN metro

2/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
59%
Days Pending
1/2
54 days

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❄️ Cool Market — Knoxville, TN metro
54
Days to pending
11.7%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Wartburg, TN

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wartburg, TN

Should investors consider Wartburg, TN?

The 3.0/5 investability rating in Wartburg, TN reflects its $221K prices and $837/mo rents. Investors generally consider it a solid option within TN.

Which real estate strategy fits Wartburg, TN?

The best-fit strategy in Wartburg, TN is careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. That approach the rent and price profile of the market.

What kind of tenants rent in Wartburg, TN?

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

Can owner-occupants cash flow in Wartburg, TN?

Wartburg, TN is a a challenging market for house hackers. FHA or conventional owner-occupant buyers find the $221K price point reasonable to enter.

What are rental rates like in Wartburg, TN?

Rental rates in Wartburg, TN average $837/mo. Tenant demand and $221K home values make the yield look reasonable by investor standards.

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