Rutherford County Market Snapshot: Active Listings
Across Rutherford County, there are 1,430 active residential listings right now:
- 1,430 total active homes currently on the market countywide
- Average list price of $612,306, reflecting Rutherford County's mix of everyday Murfreesboro-area neighborhoods and premium rural estates
- Average cost per square foot of $248 across all active inventory
- 555 homes are under contract countywide, averaging $530,222 at $229/sq ft, with a fast average pending timeline of 27 days
- 2,492 homes have sold in the past 6 months at an average sold price of $510,124 — slightly above the average list price of $501,734 (about 101.7%), a tight, competitive seller's-market signal
City Spotlight: Murfreesboro, Smyrna & La Vergne
County-wide averages only tell part of the story. Here's how three of Rutherford County's most-searched cities compare right now:
Murfreesboro Market Report 855 active
As the county seat, Murfreesboro has by far the deepest inventory and sales volume of the three spotlighted cities. Sold homes averaged $514,043 against a $504,039 average list price — a sale-to-list ratio of about 102.0%, the strongest of the three, meaning Murfreesboro homes are, on average, selling for more than asking.
Smyrna Market Report 241 active
Smyrna also shows homes selling above ask on average — $470,995 sold vs. $463,753 listed, a sale-to-list ratio of roughly 101.6% — closely tracking the countywide and Murfreesboro pattern.
La Vergne Market Report 116 active
La Vergne offers the most accessible pricing of the three, and is the one clear exception to the county's above-list pattern: sold homes averaged $392,282 against a $395,836 average list price, a sale-to-list ratio of about 99.1% — still tight, but a real point of contrast with Murfreesboro and Smyrna.
Highest-Priced Active Listings
| City | Address Area | List Price | Beds | Baths | Living Sq Ft | DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Countywide top | Rehobath Rd | $9,950,000 | 4 | 6 | 9,754 | 84 days |
| Murfreesboro | John Bragg Hwy | $3,100,000 | 4 | 4 | 3,058 | 218 days |
| Smyrna | Almaville Rd | $1,800,000 | 4 | 6 | 2,955 | 139 days |
| La Vergne | Stones River Rd | $1,300,000 | 3 | 3 | 3,142 | 57 days |
Note: a second countywide listing (not shown above) implies nearly $5,000/sq ft on a 2,000 sqft home — an extreme, land-value-driven outlier not representative of typical Rutherford County pricing.
What This Means for Buyers and Sellers
For Buyers
- La Vergne offers the most accessible entry point of the three spotlighted cities, and is the only one where sold prices are running slightly below list on average
- Murfreesboro's deep inventory (855 active) gives buyers the widest selection across the county
- With sold prices landing at or above list in Murfreesboro and Smyrna, buyers there should expect very limited negotiating room
- Working with a local agent like Nancy Simerly helps buyers see which Rutherford County listings are priced in line with what's actually converting to contract
For Sellers
- Murfreesboro and Smyrna sellers are in a particularly strong position right now, with recent sales closing above average list price
- La Vergne's fast 21-day countywide-adjacent pending timeline still points to solid demand, even with pricing running closer to asking
- A free home valuation from Nancy Simerly, Wilson Group Real Estate can show exactly where your property fits against these city-specific numbers
Explore More Rutherford County Cities
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Frequently Asked: Rutherford County Market Data
- How many homes are for sale in Rutherford County right now? 1,430 active residential listings countywide.
- Which is more expensive: Murfreesboro, Smyrna, or La Vergne? Murfreesboro currently has the highest average active-listing price at $579,961, followed by Smyrna at $519,910 and La Vergne at $467,197.
- What's the average cost per square foot in Rutherford County? $248 countywide; $237 in Murfreesboro, $228 in La Vergne, and $224 in Smyrna.
- Are homes selling above asking price in Rutherford County? On average, yes in most areas — Murfreesboro (~102.0%) and Smyrna (~101.6%) both closed above list over the past 6 months, while La Vergne ran closer to 99.1%.
Get a Personalized Market Update for Your City
Nancy Simerly of Wilson Group Real Estate helps buyers and sellers navigate Rutherford County's fast-growing market. Whether you're buying in La Vergne, selling in Murfreesboro, or exploring Smyrna, reach out for a breakdown of exactly how these numbers apply to your situation.
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Market data sourced in part from MTRMLS, Inc. (RealTracs Solutions) via Nancy Simerly's live Rutherford County market report. Figures reflect a point-in-time snapshot of active, under-contract, and recently sold listings and are deemed reliable but not guaranteed.