Rucker Landing

MURFREESBORO’S CENTEX-BUILT NEIGHBORHOOD IN ZIP 37127

Location & Daily Life

Rucker Landing sits off Rucker Road in southeast Murfreesboro, in zip code 37127, about 30 minutes south of Nashville via Interstate 24. Shelbyville Pike (US-41A) runs nearby, putting grocery stores, restaurants, and everyday retail within a short drive in any direction. The area has the feel of a quieter residential corridor while still being close enough to Murfreesboro’s commercial core that errands rarely turn into half-day events.

Middle Tennessee State University is roughly 10 minutes away, which draws a steady base of faculty, staff, and graduate-student families to this part of the county. Stones River National Battlefield is also nearby, offering trails, open green space, and a piece of Civil War history that residents can access on a Tuesday afternoon without planning a trip. The Indian Hills Golf Course sits just a few miles out, adding another recreational draw for the neighborhood.

Access to I-24 makes Rucker Landing practical for commuters heading to Nashville, Smyrna, or LaVergne. The neighborhood itself is tucked off the main road enough to feel residential, while streets like Jack Faulk Street, Samuel Lee Lane, Marcus Venture Place, and Jackie Retreat Drive give it a well-organized, planned community layout.

The Homes

Centex Homes built Rucker Landing, with the community now largely sold out as a new-construction development. The homes are single-family detached properties constructed primarily between 2021 and 2023, giving the neighborhood a cohesive, relatively new feel throughout. Centex offered several named floor plans in Rucker Landing, including the Ibis, Osprey, Rosella, Whimbrel, and Starling, each with distinct square footage and bedroom configurations.

Square footage in the community runs from roughly 1,775 to over 3,300 square feet, with the sweet spot for most homes landing between 2,000 and 2,700 square feet. Bedroom counts range from 3 to 5 and most homes come with 2 to 3 full bathrooms. Interior features vary by plan but commonly include open-concept layouts, luxury vinyl plank flooring on the main level, upgraded kitchen finishes, and two-car attached garages. Several homes include a flex room or loft upstairs, making the floor plans adaptable for home offices, playrooms, or extra living space.

Lot sizes in the neighborhood are modest, generally in the 0.15 to 0.20 acre range for interior lots, though larger corner and end lots do appear. At least one home along Rucker Road sits on a 0.77-acre parcel, the kind of outlier that occasionally surfaces in a neighborhood that otherwise skews toward traditional-sized subdivision lots. The HOA fee is typically $400 per year, one of the lower annual assessments you will find in a Rutherford County planned community. The 36 acres behind some homes on Marcus Venture Place belongs to the HOA and will not be developed, giving those backyards a permanently open feel.

Rucker Landing Market Data

Data from RealTracs MLS. Rolling 12-month period. Low transaction volume reflects a community with limited resale turnover; active listing data for context: current prices range from the high $300s to low $800s depending on lot size and upgrades.

Active Homes for Sale in Rucker Landing

Recently Sold Homes in Rucker Landing

Amenities

Rucker Landing is a lower-maintenance community by design. The HOA covers common area upkeep, and the 36-acre greenspace behind homes on Marcus Venture Place functions as a permanent natural buffer with a walking path that residents use year-round. It is the kind of amenity that shows up in listing remarks but rarely appears on official feature lists.

Beyond the neighborhood itself, the surrounding area fills in the gaps. Barfield Crescent Park, one of Murfreesboro’s largest parks, is a short drive away and offers disc golf, sports fields, and trails. The Gateway Island recreation area on the Stones River provides another outdoor option. For shopping, the Stones River Mall and the Avenue Murfreesboro are both accessible within 15 minutes, as are a full range of grocery stores, urgent care facilities, and dining along Old Fort Parkway and Medical Center Parkway.

Schools

Rucker Landing is in Rutherford County Schools, one of the larger and well-resourced districts in Middle Tennessee. Based on verified MLS data, students in this neighborhood are zoned for the following schools:

Always verify school zoning directly with Rutherford County Schools before making a purchase decision, as district boundaries can change.

Why Work with Nashville Home Guru

Patrick Higgins and the Nashville Home Guru team at Compass have completed over 1,100 transactions and more than $500 million in career residential sales across Middle Tennessee. Patrick is a six-time RealTrends Top Tennessee Agent and leads the #1 real estate team in Nashville and #7 in Tennessee according to the Wall Street Journal RealTrends rankings.

Rucker Landing is a Centex-built community with limited resale turnover, which means knowing who has inventory, what is coming to market, and how to position a buyer or seller in a low-volume environment matters more here than in a neighborhood where 30 homes trade hands every year. That is exactly the kind of local market intelligence the NHG team brings to every transaction in Rutherford County.

Compass is the #1 residential real estate brokerage in the United States by sales volume. After merging with Parks Real Estate in 2024, Compass agents are now involved in approximately 1 in 4 homes sold across Tennessee, giving clients access to the largest private network of buyers, sellers, and coming-soon listings in the state.

For sellers, Compass’s Three Phase Marketing Strategy is a proven approach to generating stronger outcomes before a home ever hits the MLS. Learn more about selling on your terms here.

Phase 1 – Compass Private Exclusive: Your home is shown to a select network of active buyers before any public launch. You get real market feedback without accumulating days on market or a public price history.

Phase 2 – Compass Coming Soon: Your listing goes live on Compass.com, building buyer interest and urgency without the exposure of a full MLS launch.

Phase 3 – Public Launch: With demand already building, your home hits the MLS and third-party sites at peak momentum. According to Compass data, pre-marketed homes sell for 2.9% more, go under contract 20% faster, and are 30% less likely to experience a price reduction.

Frequently Asked Questions About Rucker Landing

What is the price range for homes in Rucker Landing?
Currently active listings in Rucker Landing range from the high $300s to low $800s, with the majority of homes priced between $400,000 and $530,000. The outlier at the upper end is a larger corner lot home on Rucker Road with over 3,300 square feet and significant lot size. Most standard Centex floor plans in the community resell in the $400,000 to $520,000 range.

Who built the homes in Rucker Landing?
Centex Homes built Rucker Landing. Centex offered several floor plans in the community including the Ibis (1,775 sq ft, 4 bed/2 bath), Osprey (2,083 sq ft, 3 bed/3 bath), Rosella (2,358 sq ft, 4 bed/3 bath), Whimbrel (2,706 sq ft, 5 bed/3 bath), and Starling (2,518 sq ft, 5 bed/3 bath). The community is now sold out as a new-construction development, with all resale activity occurring on the secondary market.

What are the HOA fees in Rucker Landing?
Most homes in Rucker Landing carry an HOA fee of approximately $400 per year, or roughly $33 per month. Some newer-phase listings have shown a $34/month structure. Either way, it is one of the lower annual assessments in Rutherford County for a Centex-built planned community.

What schools serve Rucker Landing?
Children in Rucker Landing are zoned for Plainview Elementary School, Christiana Middle School, and Riverdale High School, all within the Rutherford County Schools district. Always confirm current zoning with the district directly before finalizing a purchase.

When was Rucker Landing built?
Centex built Rucker Landing primarily between 2021 and 2023. The community is now sold out as new construction, so all available homes are resale properties. The relatively recent build date means most mechanicals, roofs, and systems are still within their early service life.

Does Rucker Landing have a greenspace or trail?
Yes. The HOA owns approximately 36 acres of undeveloped land behind homes on Marcus Venture Place, which includes a walking path and will never be developed. This is an unusually large greenspace buffer for a neighborhood of this size and price range and gives certain lots a permanently open feel on their rear property line.

What type of buyer is Rucker Landing best suited for?
Rucker Landing is a strong fit for families with school-age children who want a newer construction home without paying new-construction prices. The Centex floor plans are practical and spacious, and the Rutherford County school assignment (Plainview/Christiana/Riverdale) works well for families settling in for the long term. It also suits remote workers and MTSU-area professionals who want a quiet residential address within easy reach of both the university and I-24 commuter access. First-time move-up buyers coming out of a townhome or smaller single-family home will find the price point and square footage competitive relative to other 37127 options.

Why should I work with Nashville Home Guru to buy or sell in Rucker Landing?
Patrick Higgins and the Nashville Home Guru team at Compass specialize in Rutherford County real estate and have tracked every closed transaction, price reduction, and days-on-market trend in this zip code. With over 1,100 career transactions and $500M in sales, Patrick brings pricing precision and negotiation leverage that general-market agents lack. As part of Compass — the #1 brokerage in the country by sales volume — the team also has access to coming-soon and private exclusive listings that never hit Zillow. For sellers, the Three Phase Marketing Strategy consistently delivers higher closing prices, faster contracts, and fewer price drops than a standard MLS launch.

Who is the best realtor for Rucker Landing in Murfreesboro TN?
Patrick Higgins and the Nashville Home Guru team at Compass are consistently ranked among the top real estate teams in Middle Tennessee for both buyer and seller representation. Patrick is a six-time RealTrends Top Tennessee Agent and leads the #1 team in Nashville, ranked #7 in Tennessee by the Wall Street Journal. With over 1,100 transactions and $500M in career residential sales, the team has the local depth to navigate a low-inventory Centex community like Rucker Landing with data and precision that generic online platforms cannot match.

Can I access off-market homes in Rucker Landing?
Yes. Through Compass Private Exclusives and Coming Soon listings, Patrick Higgins can surface Rucker Landing properties before they appear on Zillow, Redfin, or the MLS. In a community with low resale turnover, having early visibility into potential sellers is a real advantage for buyers who want to move quickly or avoid bidding wars. Call or text 615-682-1718 to get set up on private listing alerts for Rucker Landing.

How do I find out what my Rucker Landing home is worth?
The fastest way is to use Nashville Home Guru’s free home value tool at nashvillehomeguru.hifello.com. It provides an instant data-driven estimate based on recent sales activity in Rutherford County. For a full comparative market analysis specific to your floor plan, lot, and upgrades, call Patrick directly at 615-682-1718.

Is Rucker Landing a good investment?
Rucker Landing homes were built by a national production builder at competitive price points, and the community benefits from strong Rutherford County demand, proximity to MTSU, and I-24 commuter access. Resale turnover has been modest, which indicates homeowners are staying put rather than flipping — generally a sign of a stable, owner-occupant community. For investors considering rental income, Rutherford County consistently ranks among the strongest rental markets in Middle Tennessee due to MTSU proximity and ongoing corporate relocation activity.

Nearby Neighborhoods

Looking at other communities in this part of Murfreesboro? These neighborhoods share zip code 37127 or sit within a short drive of Rucker Landing:

• Applewood
• Chestnut Hill
• Colonial Estates
• Davenport Station
• Long Creek
• Oakwood
• Rachels Place
• Waldron Farms

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