Murfreesboro: homes, inventory, and sale prices
Murfreesboro is Rutherford County’s seat and home to Middle Tennessee State University. Its historic center, established neighborhoods, and newer development offer very different home-search experiences.
LIVE MARKET DATA • UPDATED DAILY
Realtracs refreshes these charts daily; each point represents one month. The written analysis and comparison below were updated October 26, 2026, using September closed sales and an October 26 inventory snapshot. The charts may advance before the written analysis is updated.
Murfreesboro in 30 seconds
Analysis updated October 26, 2026 • September 2026 sales
- Sales snapshot: The site-built sample recorded 58 new-construction closings and 135 resale closings in September, compared with 97 and 163 respectively a year earlier.
- Price context: The September median was $446,475 for new construction and $440,000 for resale. These groups contain different homes; the gap does not measure the premium for buying the same house new.
- What to check next: The October 26 snapshot has 207 new-construction listings and 526 resale listings marked Active. Compare the homes in your price range, their condition, and the full terms before deciding where you have negotiating room.
New construction vs. resale in Murfreesboro
September closed sales • Active listings checked October 26, 2026
Measure | New construction | Existing homes / resale |
|---|---|---|
Closed sales, September 2026 | 58 | 135 |
Closed sales, September 2025 | 97 | 163 |
Median sale price, September 2026 | $446,475 | $440,000 |
Median sale price, September 2025 | $524,440 | $449,900 |
Median sale price, year over year | -14.9% | -2.2% |
Median size of September 2026 sales | 2,236 sq. ft. | 2,147 sq. ft. |
Active listings, October 26, 2026 | 207 | 526 |
What this means: New construction’s median was 14.9% lower than September 2025; Resale’s median was 2.2% lower than September 2025. Differences in size, location, and features can move these medians. Compare similar properties before setting an offer or asking price.
Compare the offer behind the price. Get builder financing incentives, closing-cost assistance, upgrades, conditions, and expiration dates in writing. Compare the same loan assumptions and include repairs when evaluating a resale. Recorded sale prices alone do not show every incentive or concession.
Source and scope: Realtracs listing exports, retrieved October 26, 2026. Residential / Site Built homes using the Murfreesboro, TN city field (a mailing-area search, not verified municipal boundaries), without price, size, or year-built limits. Closed dates: September 1–30 of each year. Inventory counts include only Active status on October 26, excluding coming-soon, hold, and under-contract listings.
New construction means Built Information marked New, Model, or To Be Built; resale means Existing, Historic, or Renovated. Approximate, blank, and other classifications are excluded. Models and proposed homes can appear in new-home inventory, so these are listing counts rather than counts of move-in-ready homes. Medians are withheld below five sales; annual price changes require at least ten sales in each period. These dated figures do not refresh with the live charts, which may cover a broader property group.
What matters in this market
Location within Murfreesboro
A home near MTSU, an established neighborhood, and a newer subdivision may have quite different competing listings. I’ll compare the relevant area and home type.
City or county
Check the actual address for municipal boundaries, school assignment, utilities, and ownership costs.
New construction versus resale
Compare the complete builder package with nearby resales, including lot premiums, incentives, completion dates, and likely repairs.
Murfreesboro zoning and property maps
How much choice is on the market?
Follow the inventory trend below, then explore Murfreesboro and available homes.
My read — October 26: The dated site-built comparison above separates 207 new-construction listings from 526 resale listings marked Active on October 26. This live chart shows the broader monthly inventory trend. Read supply alongside contract activity and the competing homes in your price range; a larger count by itself does not establish a likely discount.
What have homes sold for?
This chart tracks the median price of closed single-family sales each month. Changes in the mix of homes sold—size, age, location, and condition—can move the median even when comparable homes hold their value.
My read — October 26: The September median was $446,475 for new construction and $440,000 for resale. New construction’s median was 14.9% lower than September 2025; Resale’s median was 2.2% lower than September 2025. This live chart may cover a broader group. A change in its median can reflect different homes selling, so use comparable properties and concessions when setting an offer or asking price.
If you’re buying in Murfreesboro
Start with the homes that fit your budget and plans, then compare time on market, price history, condition, and nearby alternatives. The new-home and resale figures above help identify the competing groups; they do not establish the value of a particular listing. Compare a builder’s full price and financing terms with the resale’s price, likely repairs, and closing costs.
If you’re selling in Murfreesboro
Look at what buyers can choose instead of your home, including nearby builders. Use recent comparable sales and current competition to set an asking price, and review showing feedback, new listings, and nearby contracts as the listing progresses. A change in the area’s median is not the percentage change in your home’s value. Send me an address, and we can work through the relevant comparisons.
Find the homes that fit your plans
Compare the location within the city—not just a Murfreesboro mailing address. We’ll weigh your commute, daily destinations, property condition, and ongoing ownership costs.
Tell me your priorities: property type, square footage, yard size, features, school zone, or a particular neighborhood. I can compare current choices with recent sales, including new construction and homes with more space for the money. We’ll review condition, restrictions, and costs before calling anything a good value.
School assignments: Check the address with Rutherford County Schools’ address lookup and Murfreesboro City Schools.
Create a search account to save homes and manage listing alerts. For a closer comparison, send me your criteria or an address. See the county market report for a wider view.
Talk through your options
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Source: Realtracs. Residential single-family homes in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, using the location criteria shown on each chart. Each point represents one month; recent periods may change as transactions are reported.
