Conveniently located three miles from the town of Jackson, Rafter J is a favorite community for full-time residents and families. With most homes around 2,000 square feet and lots of mature landscaping, Rafter J offers a unique blend of value, small-town atmosphere, and incredible scenery that makes it both one of the most in-demand subdivisions.
The history of Rafter J began in 1978 when Floyd King, Jerry Wilson, and Chuck Luton purchased the 600 acre Arthur and Phyllis Brown Ranch. They subdivided the land into 360 lots of .25 to .5 acres in size. It was the first PUD in the county, and 60 percent of the development was put into open space. The remainder of the development was used for clustered home sites.
The lots were originally going to sell for $12,000. However, by the time the subdivision was approved, the lots went on the market for $17,000 each. They sold some lots in 1979, but most remained unsold for seven years while the market was soft.
It was always the developer's intent to provide housing for working families and envisioned that the lots would never sell for more than $30,000 each. However in 1991, lot prices began escalating and soon reached over $80,000. Prices for homes at that time ranged from $150,000 to $245,000. Since then, homes prices have steadily increased but have remained relatively affordable compared to other nearby neighborhoods.
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