Rockvale

What People Love About Rockvale

• Strong schools: All three Rockvale schools earned an A on the state’s 2025 report card.
• Room to breathe: Rolling farmland, larger lots and a quieter, country setting.
• Easy drive to town: Downtown Murfreesboro is about 25 minutes away, and Eagleville is about 10 minutes.

Home Prices in Rockvale

Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the median sale price of a single-family home in Rockvale was $489,500. (Realtracs MLS data, compiled by The Fraker Group.)

Land and Acreage in Rockvale

Rockvale is one of the areas in Rutherford County where buyers look for land. You’ll find homes on several acres, small farms and raw land for building, along with newer subdivisions. If you’re buying land, we’ll help you check the details that matter, like septic, water, road frontage and restrictions.

Property Taxes in Rockvale

Rockvale is not an incorporated town, so homeowners pay only the Rutherford County rate of $1.4885 per $100 of assessed value. Homes are taxed on 25% of their appraised value times that rate, so a home appraised at $490,000 pays about $1,823 a year. If you have a specific home in mind, reach out and we’ll tell you what the property taxes were on that home last year.

Schools in Rockvale

Rockvale is served by Rutherford County Schools, and all three Rockvale schools earned an A, the highest grade, on the Tennessee Department of Education’s 2025 school report card:

• Rockvale Elementary School (Pre-K to 5)
• Rockvale Middle School (6 to 8)
• Rockvale High School (9 to 12), which opened in 2019. Its mascot is the Rockets, carried over from the old Rockvale school.

School zones can change, so always confirm the zoned school for a specific address.

Things to Do in Rockvale

• The Golf Club at Champions Run: A golf course on Mount Pleasant Road
• Elrod’s Store: A country store and cafe on Rockvale Road with sandwiches, ice cream and handmade goods
• Dining nearby: Eagleville is about 10 minutes down Highway 99, with local favorites like Sorelles Italian Restaurant, Grindstone Cowboy and Las Fiestas

Getting Around

• ZIP code: 37153
• Main road: State Route 99 (New Salem Highway)
• Drive times: Eagleville about 10 minutes (8 miles), downtown Murfreesboro about 25 minutes (11 miles), Franklin about 45 minutes (26 miles), and downtown Nashville about an hour (39 miles)

Realtors in Rockvale, TN

We're Jason and Allison Fraker, a husband and wife team who live on 11 acres in Rutherford County. We've helped clients buy and sell homes and land in Rockvale, and we know what to look for when you're buying land or a home in a rural area like Rockvale. Call or text us at (615) 456-8016, or email jason@thefrakergroup.com.

Rockvale, TN FAQ

Is Rockvale, TN a good place to live?

Many buyers like Rockvale for its A-rated schools, country setting, larger lots and acreage, and an easy drive to Murfreesboro and Eagleville.

How much is a home in Rockvale, TN?

The median sale price for a single-family home in Rockvale was $489,500 over the 12 months ending September 2026, based on Realtracs MLS data compiled by The Fraker Group.

What are property taxes in Rockvale, TN?

Rockvale is not incorporated, so homeowners pay only the 2026 Rutherford County rate of $1.4885 per $100 of assessed value. Homes are assessed at 25% of appraised value, so a $490,000 home pays about $1,823 a year.

What ZIP code is Rockvale, TN?

Rockvale’s ZIP code is 37153.

What schools serve Rockvale, TN?

Rockvale Elementary, Rockvale Middle and Rockvale High School, part of Rutherford County Schools. All three earned an A on the Tennessee Department of Education’s 2025 school report card.

Who are Realtors in Rockvale, TN?

Jason and Allison Fraker are a husband and wife team of Realtors who live on 11 acres in Rutherford County. They help clients buy and sell homes and land in Rockvale.

See our blog for more info and links to specific neighborhoods in the area.