Is Rutherford, TN 38369 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Rutherford is a seller’s market. With about 3.2 months of supply and 11% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.
The Rutherford housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 11% of homes in Rutherford, TN 38369 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 51 days and there were 3.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 9 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 0%, homes sold faster (114 days then) and the median sale price fell 18% to $143,938. Overall, Rutherford is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Gibson County, homes here sell more slowly than in 67% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 50%.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Dyer 38330 (0% sold over asking) or Bradford 38316 (0% sold over asking), while Humboldt 38343 (15% sold over asking) and Milan 38358 (14% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Bradford 38316Balanced $192 /sq ftDyer 38330Seller’s market $105 /sq ftGibson 38338 — /sq ftHumboldt 38343Seller’s market $147 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Rutherford nearby
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Questions about Rutherford real estate
Is Rutherford a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.2 months of supply in Rutherford, TN 38369 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.
How fast do homes sell in Rutherford?
The typical home went under contract in 51 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Rutherford sell over asking?
11% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 95.4% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Rutherford?
About 0.66% of a home’s value a year in Gibson County, or roughly $2,640 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Rutherford?
The median sale price was $143,938 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $107 per square foot.
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