Rushbrook

MURFREESBORO’S ESTABLISHED NO-HOA HALF-ACRE COMMUNITY

Location & Daily Life

Rushbrook is an established single-family community located off Dilton Mankin Road in southeast Murfreesboro, 37127, in Rutherford County. Homes sit along Arthur Drive, Guinevere Court, Merlin Drive, and Gallahad Drive, in a quieter, settled pocket of the city known for larger lots and a more residential pace.

Despite the unhurried setting, daily conveniences are close. The retail, grocery, and dining along the Veterans Parkway and South Church Street corridors, and the heart of Murfreesboro, are a short drive away, with Interstate 24 keeping the broader Nashville metro within commuting range. Middle Tennessee State University is also a quick trip from the neighborhood.

The Homes

Rushbrook is a single-family neighborhood built primarily between 1995 and 1997, offering established homes with the layouts and brick construction typical of that era in Rutherford County. Recent closed sales ranged from about 1,652 to 2,345 square feet, with three to four bedrooms and two full baths plus a half bath in many plans.

Lots here are a genuine standout, running roughly half an acre from 0.46 to 0.53 acres, which gives Rushbrook real outdoor space and privacy that is increasingly hard to find in newer Murfreesboro subdivisions. The combination of an established 1990s build, generous lots, and no HOA makes Rushbrook a strong value in the 37127 corridor for buyers who want room to breathe and flexibility over how they use their property.

There is no homeowners association in Rushbrook. That means no monthly or annual dues, no architectural review board, and no restrictions on fencing, storage buildings, or landscaping beyond what Rutherford County zoning requires.

Rushbrook Market Data

Rushbrook is a small, established community, and three homes closed over the rolling 12-month period. With a sample that size, these figures describe recent activity rather than a deep statistical trend, and accurate pricing depends on a close look at the most comparable recent sales.

Data from RealTracs MLS. Rolling 12-month period.

Active Homes for Sale in Rushbrook

Recently Sold Homes in Rushbrook

Amenities

Rushbrook is a residential neighborhood without a community pool, clubhouse, or HOA-maintained amenities, and for many buyers that is the appeal. The neighborhood itself is the draw: roughly half-acre lots, mature trees, and quiet streets, with no association dues attached. The space is yours to use as you see fit, whether that means a garden, a detached workshop, or simply more room between you and your neighbors.

The surrounding area provides plenty of recreation. Barfield Crescent Park, one of Murfreesboro’s largest green spaces, is a reasonable drive and offers trails, disc golf, and sports fields across hundreds of acres. The Stones River Greenway adds paved multi-use paths, and the Veterans Parkway and South Church Street corridors put groceries, dining, and Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital within a short drive of the neighborhood.

Schools

Rushbrook sits entirely within Rutherford County and is served by Rutherford County Schools. Based on recent closed sales, homes in the neighborhood are zoned to Buchanan Elementary School, Whitworth-Buchanan Middle School, and Riverdale High School. Riverdale High is a large comprehensive high school with strong athletic programs and a broad range of academic offerings. Because attendance boundaries can shift, confirm the current zoning for any specific home directly with Rutherford County Schools before you make an offer.

Why Work with Nashville Home Guru

In a small, low-turnover neighborhood like Rushbrook, where only a few homes sell in a year, accurate pricing takes real local knowledge rather than an automated estimate. Over the past 12 months, a Compass or Parks agent was involved in one of the three closed sales here. Patrick Higgins leads the Nashville Home Guru team at Compass, ranked number one in Nashville and number seven in Tennessee by the Wall Street Journal’s RealTrends rankings. Patrick is a seven-time RealTrends Top Tennessee Agent with 1,100+ transactions and $500M+ in career residential sales across Middle Tennessee. With 100+ Google Reviews and 87 Zillow Reviews from clients across Rutherford County, the team’s track record is well documented, and Murfreesboro specialists Ashley Cherry and Larissa Farley round out the local team.

Compass is the number one residential real estate brokerage in the United States by sales volume. After merging with Parks Real Estate in 2024, Compass agents represent approximately 1 in 4 homes sold in Tennessee, which gives buyers access to coming-soon listings and private exclusives and gives sellers an unmatched marketing platform. For sellers, the Compass Three Phase Marketing Strategy begins with a Private Exclusive phase to test pricing with a select audience, moves to a Coming Soon launch on Compass.com where buyers find your home without triggering days-on-market or price-history clocks, then executes a full public launch with demand already built. Compass data shows pre-marketed homes sell for 2.9% more, go under contract 20% faster, and are 30% less likely to require a price reduction. You can also review the team’s full Murfreesboro home-selling strategy.

Frequently Asked Questions About Rushbrook

What is the price range for homes in Rushbrook?
Based on closed sales over the past 12 months, homes in Rushbrook sold between $376,300 and $472,500, with a median of $416,000, at roughly $201 to $228 per square foot. Because only a few homes trade here each year, current pricing depends heavily on the most recent comparable sales rather than a broad average.

Does Rushbrook have an HOA?
No. Rushbrook does not have a homeowners association, which means no monthly or annual dues, no architectural review board, and no restrictions on fencing, storage buildings, or landscaping beyond standard Rutherford County zoning. For buyers who want flexibility on a larger lot, this is a meaningful advantage over many newer subdivisions in the 37127 area.

What kind of homes are in Rushbrook?
Rushbrook is a single-family community built primarily between 1995 and 1997. Recent closed sales ranged from about 1,652 to 2,345 square feet, with three to four bedrooms and two full baths plus a half bath, on roughly half-acre lots. It appeals to families and move-up buyers who want an established home with real yard space and no HOA.

What schools serve Rushbrook?
Rushbrook is served by Rutherford County Schools. Based on recent closed sales, homes are zoned to Buchanan Elementary School, Whitworth-Buchanan Middle School, and Riverdale High School. Confirm the current zoning for a specific home directly with Rutherford County Schools, as boundaries can change.

How big are the lots in Rushbrook?
Lot sizes in recent sales ranged from 0.46 to 0.53 acres, roughly half an acre. That is substantially larger than the quarter-acre or smaller lots common in newer Murfreesboro subdivisions, and the extra space translates to more privacy, room for outbuildings, and genuine backyard utility.

What type of buyer is Rushbrook best suited for?
Rushbrook is a strong fit for families and move-up buyers who want an established home on a half-acre lot with no HOA, at a competitive price point in the 37127 corridor. Families benefit from the Rutherford County school assignment and the Riverdale High zone, while buyers who want flexibility over fencing, outbuildings, and landscaping value the absence of association rules. The location off Dilton Mankin Road keeps Murfreesboro’s amenities, MTSU, and I-24 within easy reach.

How does Patrick Higgins approach selling a home in Rushbrook?
With only a few sales each year, accurate pricing in Rushbrook comes from the closest comparables, the half-acre lots, brick construction, and updates, rather than a broad zip-code average. Patrick prices from those specific comps and pairs them with a preparation and marketing plan suited to the home’s size, lot, and condition. As a seven-time RealTrends Top Tennessee Agent with 1,100+ career transactions and 100+ Google Reviews and 87 Zillow Reviews, his analysis starts inside Rushbrook’s own recent sales, which is exactly the authority a seller wants when so few comparables exist.

Who is the best real estate agent for Rushbrook in Murfreesboro TN?
Patrick Higgins and the Nashville Home Guru team at Compass are consistently recognized as top producers in Rutherford County and across Middle Tennessee. Patrick is a seven-time RealTrends Top Tennessee Agent who leads the number one team in Nashville and number seven in Tennessee per Wall Street Journal RealTrends rankings, with $500M+ in career residential sales, 100+ Google Reviews, and 87 Zillow Reviews. The team’s deep familiarity with the 37127 zip code and Compass’s reach after its merger with Parks Real Estate make them a go-to choice for buyers and sellers in Rushbrook and the Dilton Mankin Road corridor.

Can I buy a Rushbrook home before it hits Zillow?
Sometimes, yes. Through Compass Private Exclusive and Coming Soon programs, the Nashville Home Guru team has access to homes being prepared for market before they go live on the public MLS. In a neighborhood this small, where a home may come up only a few times a year, that early access can be the difference between getting in and missing out. Working with a Compass buyer’s agent costs you nothing, since the seller pays agent commissions. Call Patrick at 615-682-1718.

What is my Rushbrook home worth in today’s market?
Because so few homes sell in a small community like Rushbrook, automated tools like Zillow’s Zestimate can be wide of the mark here. Start with an instant Rushbrook home value estimate, then call Patrick at 615-682-1718 for a full pricing analysis built from the nearest comparable sales and adjusted for your home’s size, lot, and condition.

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