RutledgeHomes for Sale in Rutledge, Tennessee
Grainger County · Cherokee Lake · Clinch Mountain
The Grainger County seat — tomatoes, lake water, and ridge land.
Current Rutledge listings
Active for-sale homes in Rutledge pulled straight from our MLS feeds and refreshed through the day. Counts, prices, and price ranges update as inventory turns over.
Active7 days on market$244,900
5380 Rutledge Pike
Rutledge, TN 37861
MLS# 712925 · Single Family Residence
Listing courtesy of KES Realty, LLC
Active7 days on market$244,900
5370 Rutledge Pike
Rutledge, TN 37861
MLS# 712923 · Single Family Residence
Listing courtesy of KES Realty, LLC
Active7 days on market$269,900
5320 Rutledge Pike
Rutledge, TN 37861
MLS# 712922 · Single Family Residence
Listing courtesy of KES Realty, LLC
Active8 days on market$874,900
174 Cow Poke Lane
Rutledge, TN 37861
MLS# 712913 · Single Family Residence
Listing courtesy of Cherokee Lake Realty
Active10 days on market$547,000
2539 Holston River Drive
Rutledge, TN 37861
MLS# 712900 · Single Family Residence
Listing courtesy of Crye-Leike Lakeway Real Estate
Active10 days on market$399,900
241 Chippewa Lane
Rutledge, TN 37861
MLS# 712897 · Single Family Residence
Listing courtesy of Crye-Leike Lakeway Real Estate
Active11 days on market$549,000
655 Shiloh Springs Road
Rutledge, TN 37861
MLS# 712881 · Single Family Residence
Listing courtesy of Prime Mountain Properties
Active14 days on market$399,900
824 Howell River Road
Rutledge, TN 37861
MLS# 10000328 · Single Family Residence
Listing courtesy of Greeneville & Co.
Active16 days on market$849,000
131 Mallard Baye
Rutledge, TN 37861
MLS# 712795 · Single Family Residence
Listing courtesy of Cherokee Lake Realty
Active18 days on market$650,000
1140 Hoppers Bluff
Rutledge, TN 37861
MLS# 712784 · Single Family Residence
Listing courtesy of Elite Realty Group
Active26 days on market$459,900
177 Sequoyah Trail
Rutledge, TN 37861
MLS# 313390 · Single Family Residence
Listing courtesy of Realty Executives Associates
Active33 days on market$240,000
227 Clifton Street
Rutledge, TN 37861
MLS# 313278 · Manufactured On Land
Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Preferred Properties Pigeon Forge
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Live market data
Rutledge, TN housing market snapshot
These figures are calculated from the Rutledge homes currently for sale in the local multiple listing services, as of September 15, 2026. They describe asking prices on today's inventory, not closed sale prices.
- Active listings
- 29
- Median days listed
- 46
- Median price / sq ft
- $229
- On an acre or more
- 14
- Mention water frontage
- 11
Updated through the day
How long unsold homes have been on the market
Typical home 1,824 sq ft
Acreage listings in Grainger County
Lake, river, or water access noted
Questions about buying and selling in Rutledge
How many homes are for sale in Rutledge, TN right now?
There are currently 29 homes for sale in Rutledge. Spring Mountain Realty pulls this count straight from the local multiple listing services and it refreshes through the day.
How much do houses cost in Rutledge, TN?
The median asking price across the 29 homes currently listed in Rutledge is $449,900, with active listings ranging from $220,000 to $874,900. That works out to a median of about $229 per square foot. Asking prices are not sale prices — ask us for the recent closed sales on a street you are considering.
Is the Rutledge housing market moving quickly?
The homes currently for sale in Rutledge have been listed for a median of 46 days. That measures how long today's unsold inventory has been sitting, so a low number points to a faster market and a high number means buyers have room to negotiate.
Can you buy a house with land in Rutledge, TN?
Yes — 14 homes of the 29 currently for sale in Rutledge sit on an acre or more. Acreage in Grainger County is priced very differently from in-town lots, and public records often list the wrong lot size, so we verify acreage and boundaries before you make an offer.
Are there waterfront homes for sale near Rutledge?
11 listings currently for sale in Rutledge mention lake, river, or water frontage in the agent's description. Water access varies a great deal — deeded frontage, a community dock, and a seasonal view are all described as "waterfront" — so we confirm exactly what a property conveys before you tour it.
What are homes in Rutledge, TN typically like?
The typical home for sale in Rutledge today is about 1,824 square feet and built around 2007, based on the 29 active listings in Grainger County. Housing stock here spans older in-town homes and newer construction, so condition and updates move price more than square footage alone.
How do I find out what my Rutledge home is worth?
Spring Mountain Realty prepares a written valuation for Rutledge homeowners using the recent closed sales nearest your property, adjusted for acreage, water access, and condition. Request one at springmountainrealty.com or call 865-935-0500 and a licensed agent will put it together for you.
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About Rutledge
Rutledge is the seat of Grainger County, set between the Cherokee Lake shoreline and the long wall of Clinch Mountain, in the heart of the county known statewide for its tomatoes.
It is a small courthouse town surrounded by working farmland, with lake access a few minutes south and Interstate 40 within a half hour — the same territory Spring Mountain Realty PLLC works from its Bean Station office.
What you'll find on the market
The notes below describe general geography and property types, not any specific listing.
In-town homes
Farmhouses and small working farms.
Acreage & land
Cherokee Lake waterfront and lake-access homes.
Views, water & retreats
Ridge and view acreage on Clinch Mountain.
Newer builds & commercial
In-town homes near the courthouse square.
Farm country between the lake and Clinch Mountain.
Lifestyle
Farm stands in summer, tomato-festival weekends, quiet coves on Cherokee, and long views up to the ridge.
Getting around
- • US-11W and TN-92 through town
- • I-40 — about 25 minutes
- • Morristown — about 25 minutes
- • Knoxville — about 40 minutes
A look around the area
Illustrative scenes of the landscape that shapes the Rutledge market.
Market context
Farmhouses and pasture acreage, lake-access and waterfront property on Cherokee, and ridge tracts with long views. Water, septic, and road frontage decide what raw land is worth here.
For current comparable sales, days-on-market, and a property-specific valuation in Rutledge, request a private CMA from Spring Mountain Realty.
Landmarks & local geography
- Grainger County Courthouse
- Cherokee Lake
- Clinch Mountain
- Grainger County Tomato Festival
Outdoor recreation
- Cherokee Lake boating & fishing
- Clinch Mountain hiking
- Panther Creek State Park nearby
- Backroad cycling
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