Land and home values in Rhea County, Tennessee
Rhea County (rural) covers 315 square miles and 6 census tracts. Residential land is about $3.31 per sq ft at the county median, from $2.93 in its most rural tracts to $8.96 in its most valuable. The typical home is worth about $228,000 and a 2-bedroom rents for about $920 a month, as of October 12, 2026.
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| Land: residential | $3.31 | per sq ft |
| Land: residential | $144,227 | per acre |
| Land: quarter-acre lot | $36,057 | 10,890 sq ft |
| Land: farmland | $7,270 | per acre |
| Home: typical (median) | $228,000 | value |
| Home: entry-level | $131,000 | lower quartile |
| Home: upper-end | $354,000 | upper quartile |
| Build new | $157 | per sq ft, no land |
| Rent: 1-bedroom | $700 | per month |
| Rent: 2-bedroom | $920 | per month |
| Rent: 3-bedroom | $1,220 | per month |
| Rent: 4-bedroom | $1,340 | per month |
| Gross yield, 2-bed | 4.8% | a year |
Price tiers
| Tier | Tracts | Land $/sq ft | Typical home | Rent 2-bed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small town | 2 | $2.99 | $194,000 | $920 |
| Rural | 4 | $3.31 | $228,000 | $870 |
Tiers rank neighborhoods by home value within each metro area; outside metro areas they follow how built-up the land is. They describe prices only.
Highest-value places
| Place | Type | Land $/sq ft | Typical home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor's Landing | Subdivision | $8.92 | $219,000 |
| Spring City | Town | $7.02 | $188,000 |
| Graysville | Town | $3.70 | $118,000 |
| Dayton | Town | $3.06 | $243,000 |
Questions people ask
How much is land worth in Rhea County, TN?
Residential land in Rhea County, TN is about $3.31 per square foot, or $144,227 an acre, as of October 2026. A quarter-acre lot (10,890 sq ft) is about $36,057. Smaller lots sell for more per square foot and large tracts for less.
What is the typical home value in Rhea County, TN?
The typical (median) home in Rhea County, TN is worth about $228,000, with entry-level homes around $131,000 and upper-end homes around $354,000, as of October 2026.
How much is rent in Rhea County, TN?
A 2-bedroom rents for about $920 a month in Rhea County, TN, a 1-bedroom about $700 and a 3-bedroom about $1,220 (gross rent including utilities, HUD Fair Market Rent basis).
How much is farmland per acre in Rhea County, TN?
Farmland averages about $7,270 an acre in Rhea County, TN (USDA, including buildings), well below residential land.
Is this an appraisal?
No. Indicative values for screening, budgeting and negotiation, not an appraisal. For lending, a tax appeal or legal use, hire a state-licensed or certified appraiser.