CHRISTIANA, Tenn. (WKRN) — Rutherford County’s growth stretches beyond its cities and towns into rural areas as well. Christiana is one of those areas and its growth is reshaping a rural way of life.
Christiana’s country charm reveals itself around every corner. South of Murfreesboro, this community feels miles and miles from the hustle and bustle of Nashville.
“Christiana has a very small downtown area. It’s a post office, it’s Miller’s Grocery, which is a very nice restaurant out there, a couple little shops, train tracks run right through the downtown Christiana area,” explained Greg Jones with Rutherford County Chamber’s education and workforce development.
Jones has called Rutherford County home his entire life. He sees what’s drawing people to Christiana, an unincorporated community of a few thousand people.
“Christiana schools are outstanding. Christiana middle schools – we partner with them. We were just out there this week on a program that we were working on, ” said Jones.
“A lot of people like this area for the schools,” said Anthony Parker, realtor with United Real Estate.
Parker says the area is seeing tremendous growth with new subdivisions sprouting up on what was once farmland.
“The land is beautiful. There’s so much to do here. The people are really nice,” said Parker.
But how far your dollar can go toward real estate in this part of Rutherford County?
“This is around $460,000, fairly average, median price for this area, a pretty much brand-new home. Four bedrooms, 2.5 baths, about 2,100 square feet,” said Parker.
A lot of new construction homes are springing up here in neighborhoods.
Parker says that there are currently 64 listings in the area, and more than half are new construction. The homes are attracting locals and newcomers alike.
“California, Florida, Texas, Arizona, the midwest, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, everywhere,” said Parker. “It’s quiet. Family’s living around here. Not too much going on. It’s serene.”
But how long that serenity will last is the million dollar question?
With all the new builds, Parker says, it’s harder to find – or for that matter afford – the large tracts of farmland that once defined this corner of Rutherford County.
“If you’re looking for 50 to 100 acres, there’s only a couple on the market any given time these days, and they’ve gotten expensive,” said Parker.
