Sell Hunting Land in Rutherford County, TN
Hunting land in Rutherford County, Tennessee is a specialized property that most realtors do not know how to price or market. EasyOffer buys hunting land for cash, factoring in wildlife habitat value, food plots, blinds, and existing lease income.
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Market Snapshot: Rutherford County, TN
Latest available data from public sources. Updated .
Median Home Value
$382,600
Census ACS 2024
Median Sale Price
$444,200
Redfin
Days on Market
83 days
Redfin
Population
376,996
+9.8% since 2020
U.S. Census
Home Price Index
+5.2% YoY
+5.2%
FHFA
Median Household Income
$85,470
Census ACS 2024
Land Area
619 sq mi
U.S. Census
Net Migration
+7,252 households
IRS SOI 2022
Sale-to-List Ratio
98.3%
Redfin
Unemployment Rate
3.6%
BLS
Property Tax
$1,839/yr
Census ACS 2024
Median Age
34.2 years
Census ACS 2024
Poverty Rate
9.3%
Census ACS 2024
| Metric | Value | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $382,600 | — | Census ACS 2024 |
| Median Sale Price | $444,200 | — | Redfin |
| Days on Market | 83 days | — | Redfin |
| Population | 376,996 | +9.8% since 2020 | U.S. Census |
| Home Price Index | +5.2% YoY | +5.2% | FHFA |
| Median Household Income | $85,470 | — | Census ACS 2024 |
| Land Area | 619 sq mi | — | U.S. Census |
| Net Migration | +7,252 households | — | IRS SOI 2022 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.3% | — | Redfin |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.6% | — | BLS |
| Property Tax | $1,839/yr | — | Census ACS 2024 |
| Median Age | 34.2 years | — | Census ACS 2024 |
| Poverty Rate | 9.3% | — | Census ACS 2024 |
Why Land Owners in Rutherford County Choose EasyOffer
Rutherford County spans 619 sq mi across Tennessee with a population of 376,996, growing 9.8% since 2020. The median home value is $382,600 (Census ACS 2024). properties sell in a median of 83 days on the open market. 7,252 more households moved into Rutherford County than left in 2022 (IRS data). the county has unemployment at 3.6% (BLS) and a poverty rate of 9.3%. property taxes average $1,839/year (Census ACS).
Hunting land in Rutherford County appeals to a narrow buyer pool, and the value depends on factors most appraisers overlook: game population, habitat quality, food plot acreage, water sources, terrain features, and existing hunting lease income. Traditional listings can take years because the right buyer needs to find the right property at the right price. Selling directly for cash means you do not wait for that perfect match. EasyOffer evaluates hunting land for what it is and makes a fair offer based on its recreational and habitat value.
We also serve property owners in nearby Cannon County, Wilson County, Williamson County, and throughout Tennessee.
About Rutherford County
Rutherford County was formed in 1803 from parts of Davidson, Williamson, and Wilson counties, named for Revolutionary War General Griffith Rutherford. Its seat, Murfreesboro, sits at the geographic center of Tennessee and served as the state capital from 1818 to 1826.
Communities We Serve
Murfreesboro
The county seat and Tennessee's geographic center, a city of over 165,000 and home to Middle Tennessee State University.
Smyrna
A town northwest of Murfreesboro built around Nissan's massive vehicle assembly plant and Smyrna Airport.
La Vergne
A city in the county's northwest corner along I-24, a hub for warehousing and distribution including Ingram Content Group.
Eagleville
A small rural city on the county's southwest side that remains largely agricultural with farmland and pasture.
Christiana
An unincorporated community south of Murfreesboro along US 231 with rural acreage facing growing subdivision pressure.
County Seat
Murfreesboro
Major Employers
- •Nissan North America — the Smyrna vehicle assembly plant, the county's largest employer with roughly 7,000+ workers
- •Amazon — fulfillment and sortation operations employing well over a thousand workers
- •Ingram Content Group — book distribution and printing operations based in La Vergne
- •Middle Tennessee State University — the largest undergraduate university in Tennessee, in Murfreesboro
- •Rutherford County Schools and Murfreesboro City Schools — major public-sector employers
- •Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital — Murfreesboro's main hospital and a large healthcare employer
School Districts
Murfreesboro City School District, Rutherford County School District, Rutherford County School District in Murfreesboro
Getting Around Rutherford County
Rutherford County is bisected by I-24, the primary Nashville–Chattanooga corridor running through Murfreesboro, Smyrna, and La Vergne. SR 840 forms a southern interstate loop across the county, and US 231, US 41, and US 70S add cross-county routes. Smyrna Airport serves general aviation; CSX rail runs through the county.
Land & Flood Risk
FEMA rates Rutherford County's flood risk Relatively High. The East Fork and West Fork of the Stones River and J. Percy Priest Lake's upstream watershed create floodplain that limits buildable acreage. The county lies in Middle Tennessee's tornado-prone zone and saw severe-weather damage in the May 2024 outbreak.
Recent Developments
- •In March 2025, the state announced Barrett Firearms Manufacturing will build a 250,000 sq ft Manufacturing & Technology Campus at 8808 Manchester Pike, investing $76.4 million and creating 183 jobs; the project required rezoning of the site.
- •Schneider Electric announced an expansion adding about 100 jobs at its Smyrna plant as part of an approximately $85 million Middle Tennessee investment also covering Mt. Juliet.
- •The Rutherford County Regional Planning Commission unanimously approved PlanRutherford, the county's comprehensive plan update, in September 2025; in April 2026 the County Commission voted to treat it only as a guide for the Planning Commission.
- •Roughly 4.2 million sq ft of Class A speculative industrial space is under construction across 17 buildings, each within a half-mile of an interstate.
How It Works
Selling hunting land in Rutherford County is quick and straightforward with EasyOffer. Here is how it works:
Tell Us About Your Property
Enter your address and contact info. Takes 30 seconds.
Get Your Cash Offer
We analyze your Rutherford County property and send a fair, no-obligation offer.
Close and Get Paid
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Tell Us About Your Property
Enter your address and contact info. Takes 30 seconds.
Get Your Cash Offer
We analyze your Rutherford County property and send a fair, no-obligation offer.
Close and Get Paid
Pick your closing date. We handle paperwork and pay all closing costs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you value hunting improvements like food plots and blinds?
Yes. We factor in established food plots, deer stands, duck blinds, shooting houses, access roads, and other hunting improvements when making our offer on land in Rutherford County.
What if my hunting land has an active lease in Rutherford County?
We can buy hunting land with existing hunting leases. The lease terms are reviewed during due diligence, and we coordinate with the current lessee to ensure a smooth transition.
How is hunting land different from regular rural land?
Hunting land is valued based on wildlife habitat quality, game population density, water access, terrain diversity, and recreational improvements, not just raw acreage and soil quality. We understand this difference.
Can I sell hunting land that borders public land in Rutherford County?
Yes, and properties adjacent to public hunting areas, national forests, or wildlife management areas often carry a premium. We account for this in our evaluation.
Do I need to remove deer stands and blinds before selling?
No. Hunting improvements add value to the property. Leave everything in place and we include it in the sale price.
What size hunting tracts do you buy in Rutherford County?
We buy hunting land of all sizes in Rutherford County, from 20-acre deer parcels to multi-hundred-acre duck impoundments. The size and habitat quality determine the offer.
What Our Sellers Say
“My mom passed and I inherited her place in Antioch. It needed a ton of work and I live out of state so I couldn't deal with contractors or showings. They came out, looked at it, and had a number for me the next day. We closed in 9 days. The whole thing was so much easier than I expected.”
Inherited Property
“Honestly I was skeptical at first because I'd heard horror stories about cash buyers lowballing people. But they explained exactly how they came up with the number and it was fair. We were behind on payments and they got everything done in a week. No last-minute changes, no surprises at closing.”
Avoided Foreclosure
“My husband got transferred to Dallas and we had about three weeks to figure out the house. A friend told us about EasyOffer. They gave us a cash offer that same afternoon and worked around our move date. We closed 11 days later without having to do a single showing or open house.”
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