Housing market spotlight: Check out trends in 37085, Lascassas area

Staff reports

Sun, Jun 4, 2023, 5:01 AM 1 min read

Every Sunday, The Tennessean highlights a different ZIP code, as we strive to inform readers and help them navigate Middle Tennessee’s real estate market.

ZIP code 37085 straddles Rutherford-Wilson county line and includes the city of Lascassas.

Landmarks near Lascassas include Walter Hill Dam, Black Cat Cave and the geographic center of Tennessee.

At the MTSU Farm in Lascassas, Tenn., Kevin Corns, assistant professor in the Department of Aerospace and Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations program director, flies a fixed-wing drone his students in an upper-division UAS class built. MTSU is in the first year of a collegiate initiative with the FAA, a program that recognizes universities that prepare students for careers in this field.

Fun stops here in Lascassas include Jug Creek Distillery and nearby attractions include Cannonsburgh Village and Stones River National Battlefield. Distance from Lascassas to Murfreesboro is 8 miles along Hwy 96. To downtown Nashville, distance is about 41 miles.

By the numbers, here’s what’s going on in 37085 according to data from the Greater Nashville Realtors.

Home prices rise

Median sales price of a home in 37085 is $554,999. That’s up from a year ago at this time when the median sales price was $485,500.

Homes on market longer

Homes are spending more time on the market this year compared to last year at this time. Now, homes spend about 42 days on the market. Last year at this time, homes spent about 22 days on the market.