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Parcel Buyers buys land nationwide, including vacant lots in Clinton, with or without water, sewer or road work. You get a written, no-obligation cash offer within 24 hours, and closings run through an independent title company, typically in about 10 days, with no fees or commissions.

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Quick answers

Who buys land for cash in Clinton?
Parcel Buyers is a direct land buyer that makes written, no-obligation cash offers on vacant lots and acreage in Clinton, Anderson County, usually within 24 hours. Sales close through an independent title company, typically in about 10 days, with no fees or commissions to the seller.
How many vacant lots are in Clinton?
The 2026 Tennessee parcel and assessment data lists 347 vacant residential lots in Clinton; 12% are half-acre lots, and the median lot is 0.52 acre.
How is a cash offer for land in Clinton set?
We start from recent sales of similar lots nearby, like the 2025 prices on this page, then adjust for water and sewer, road access, flood zone, lot size and any title issues, and for the time and cost of reselling. You get one written number, not a range.
How do I know a land buyer in Clinton is legitimate?
A real buyer closes through an independent, licensed title company and never asks you to pay anything up front. We never charge sellers a fee, deposit or closing-cost advance, and the title company pays you by check or wire at closing.

Local data

Clinton land at a glance

Tax-roll figures cover parcels on the Anderson County roll whose community code is Clinton in Anderson County. Local rules and services are sourced below.

Clinton vacant land facts
Vacant residential lots 347 parcels classified vacant residential on the 2026 Tennessee parcel and assessment data [1]
Most common lot size Half-acre lot (19,000–24,000 sq ft): 12% of vacant lots; next, quarter-acre lot at 11%. Median lot: 0.52 acre (22,650 sq ft). [1]
Typical appraised value $42,000 median appraised value for a vacant lot; the middle half fall between $28,000 and $66,400 [1]
Recent lot sale prices Too few arm's-length vacant-lot sales in 2025 to report a reliable median for Clinton [1]
Owners who live elsewhere 10% of vacant lots have an owner mailing address outside Tennessee (most often NC, NE, TX) [1]
City government Clinton is an incorporated city in Anderson County with a 1954 home-rule charter. MTAS lists its city utilities as electric, sewer and water, and a 2026 state population estimate of 10,466. [2]
What this page's parcels are The parcels counted here carry the community code Clinton on the Anderson County roll. The county has 38,120 parcels in all, and a community code is not proof that a lot sits inside the city limits. [5]
Building rules inside the city The city's code adopts the 2021 International Building, Residential, Plumbing, Mechanical and Fuel Gas codes for its incorporated limits. Copies are on file with the city recorder. [3]
Building rules outside the city Anderson County Building and Codes supervises construction in the non-annexed parts of the county. A permit is needed for any structure over 100 square feet or costing $1,000 or more, and lasts about 180 days. [6]
Who runs water, sewer and power Title 18 of the city code puts electricity, water and wastewater service, both inside and outside the city limits, under the Clinton Utilities Board (CUB). [4],[2]
Anderson County Water Authority The Authority serves unincorporated Anderson County and sends the sewage it collects to CUB. Its rate page lists $21.00 a month for a 3/4-inch water meter plus $6.20 per 1,000 gallons. [8],[9],[7]
2025 property tax rates Inside the city the 2025 rate is $1.4889 for the county plus $0.5262 for the city, or $2.0151 per $100 of assessed value. The county rate outside the cities is $1.5038. [10]
When the bill goes delinquent County taxes are due the first Monday in October and become delinquent on March 1. Interest of 1.5% is added that day and on the first day of each later month. [11],[12]
Clinch River Anderson County Water Authority says its main water supply is drawn from the Clinch River. The Authority serves the unincorporated areas, so the likely water provider for a lot depends on which side of the city line it is on. [7]
Aerial photo of Clinton, Tennessee, with the community's outline drawn on it
Clinton, Tennessee aerial: 2021 aerial imagery. Outline: U.S. Census Bureau boundary of Clinton. Imagery: USDA NAIP via USGS The National Map.
Half-acre lot 12% Quarter-acre lot 11% Third-acre lot 11% Oversized half-acre 8% All other sizes 59%
Vacant residential lots in Clinton by lot size, 2026 Tennessee parcel and assessment data [1]. Half-acre lot 12%, Quarter-acre lot 11%, Third-acre lot 11%, Oversized half-acre 8%, All other sizes 59%.

Pricing

What is a lot in Clinton worth?

These are open-market sale prices. A direct cash offer is usually lower, because a cash buyer closes in days and takes on the time and cost of reselling the lot.

What moves the price in Clinton

Which side of the city line the lot is on

A lot inside the city and a lot just outside it follow different rule books. Inside, the city's adopted 2021 codes apply and CUB is the named provider of water, sewer and power. Outside, Anderson County Building and Codes supervises construction and the Anderson County Water Authority serves unincorporated areas. The roll groups parcels by community code, not by a boundary line, so two lots with the same code can sit on opposite sides. A builder prices that difference before bidding. [3],[4],[6],[7]

Lot size and what the tax roll appraises

The median vacant lot in this tax-roll scope is 0.52 acres (22,650 square feet). The most common size is the half-acre lot, 12% of the 347 lots. The assessor's median appraisal is $42,000, with the middle half between $28,000–$66,400. An appraisal is the assessor's figure for tax purposes, not a sale price and not a Parcel Buyers offer. Anderson County's 2025 appraisal ratio is 1.0000. [1],[10]

What an empty lot costs each year

Tennessee assesses residential and farm land at 25% of appraised value, then applies the rate per $100 of assessed value. For each $1,000 of appraisal, that works out to about $5.04 a year inside the city at $2.0151, or about $3.76 outside the cities at the county's $1.5038 rate. Those are 2025 rates and change when the county or city sets a new one. The yearly bill is a standing cost to weigh against what the land is likely to do for you. [10]

Septic, sewer and the permit packet

Not every lot has a sewer main at the curb. The county's permit instructions ask for a septic tank layout from the state environmental department when a new home, bathroom addition or mobile home is planned, plus an E-911 address certification. A lot with sewer available skips the septic step, while one without needs it before the permit. A buyer has to spend on whichever applies, and we check utilities and access on every parcel before we make an offer. [6],[8]

Common situations

Selling land in Clinton in these situations

The taxes on the lot are behind

Yes, you can still sell. Tennessee county taxes become delinquent on March 1, and interest of 1.5% is added then and monthly after. A delinquent-tax suit is filed after February 1 and before April 1, and after a court-confirmed tax sale the owner usually has one year to redeem when the taxes were late five years or less. Liens or back taxes can be paid from the sale proceeds at closing, with your consent. [11],[12],[13],[14]

The land is in greenbelt

Yes, you can sell it. Greenbelt taxes farm, forest or open-space land on use rather than development value, and a sale can end the status. The assessor then bills rollback taxes for the prior three years on farm and forest land, or five years on open space. The state's assessment calendar sets March 15 as the deadline to apply for greenbelt. Ask the Anderson County Assessor of Property which years apply before you sign. [15],[16]

You inherited the lot and live far away

Yes. You can sell without visiting. 10% of the owners in this scope use a mailing address outside Tennessee, and 90% use a Tennessee address. Parcel Buyers closes through an independent, licensed title company, and the title path sets what is needed. You can sign electronically, close by mail, and be paid by check or wire. [1]

The lot has no road work or utilities yet

Yes. We buy lots with no water, sewer or road work. Where a lot sits decides who would serve it later: CUB, which city code names for water and wastewater, or the Anderson County Water Authority in unincorporated areas. We check utilities, access and title on every parcel before offering, and our only contingency is our land inspection. A failed inspection costs the seller nothing. [4],[7]

Step by step

How do I sell my land in Clinton?

From your first message to money in hand, with nothing left out. Requesting an offer costs nothing and commits you to nothing.

See every detail of the process

  1. Tell us about your land

    Fill out the short form (about 60 seconds) or email us. A land specialist reaches out to confirm the details, usually the same business day.

  2. Get your cash offer within 24 hours

    We review the property and send a written, no-obligation cash offer within 24 hours. It is a real number, not a range. Take it or leave it, with no pressure either way.

  3. Sign electronically

    If you accept, everyone signs the purchase agreement electronically. There is nothing to print or mail at this stage.

  4. We inspect, the title company verifies

    Our team inspects the land and an independent title company runs a title search for liens or taxes owed. If the land does not pass inspection, you are never charged anything.

  5. Close and get paid

    The title company prepares the closing documents for notarization and issues your funds by standard check, overnight check, or wire transfer. A typical sale closes in 10 days.

Questions

Selling land in Clinton: common questions

Does the city or the county issue my building permit?

It depends on the lot. Inside the incorporated limits the city's codes apply. In the non-annexed parts of the county, Anderson County Building and Codes supervises construction. Because the roll's community code is not a boundary, confirm which side the parcel is on before anyone applies.

How much is the yearly tax on an empty lot here?

For 2025, the rate inside the city is $2.0151 per $100 of assessed value, and the county rate outside cities is $1.5038. Residential and farm land is assessed at 25% of appraisal, so each $1,000 of appraisal is about $5.04 inside the city or $3.76 outside.

Can I sell if there is no city water or sewer?

Yes. We buy lots with no water or sewer. The Anderson County Water Authority serves unincorporated areas and sends the sewage it collects to CUB, while the city code puts water and wastewater under CUB. Which one reaches your lot depends on where it sits and on whether a main runs past it.

What happens if I stop paying taxes on my lot?

The lien stays on the land. Taxes turn delinquent March 1 with 1.5% interest added that day and monthly. A delinquent-tax suit follows after February 1 and before April 1. After a confirmed sale the redemption period is one year when taxes were late five years or less.

Do I owe rollback taxes if I sell greenbelt land?

Possibly. If land stops qualifying, the assessor bills the taxes saved for the prior three years on farm and forest land, or five years on open space. A recorded subdivision plat that is being developed can also end the status. Ask the Assessor of Property before signing a purchase agreement.

Owner resources

Guides for your situation

  • Can You Sell Land With a Lien?

    Yes. Land with a lien can often be sold, but signing a deed does not by itself erase a valid claim. The lien may need to be paid, released, discharged, or otherwise resolved under the law that applies. With the seller's consent, an approved payoff can come from sale proceeds at closing. If the balance or lien is wrong, dispute it before closing and require proof of the cure.

  • Can You Build on a Vacant Lot?

    Maybe. A vacant lot is buildable only if the proposed use fits the rules that apply to that parcel and the site can satisfy access, utility, environmental, and permit requirements. Start with the local planning or zoning office, confirm that the parcel is a legal lot, and get a written parcel-specific answer. A zoning label or tax parcel number alone is not approval to build.[1][2]

  • How Cash Land Buyers Price Offers

    A cash-land offer may start with verified sales of land with similar use, then adjust those sales for meaningful differences.[1] Buyers may also account for access, utilities, legal use, size, shape, flood and soil questions, title issues, demand, and costs and risk they will carry. No universal assessed-value percentage applies. Compare each written offer by expected net proceeds, contingencies, seller work, and timing—not one asking price or headline number.

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How we made this page

Parcel Buyers is a land-buying company based in Florida. We buy vacant land directly from owners and publish these local pages so owners can see what land in their area is doing before they sell, to us or anyone else. We count the tax-roll figures ourselves from state data, take local rules and fees from the official sources listed below, and use AI tools to help research and draft the text. Every number links to its source, and we update the page when the data changes.

Method and sources

Parcel and assessment figures cover parcels on the Anderson County roll whose community code is Clinton. Source [1] is our own count of the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury's county parcel and assessment files (assessment data dated August 28, 2026): a vacant lot is a residential parcel with no buildings, mobile home or improvement value; values are the county assessor's appraised (market) value; sale prices count only 2025 warranty-deed sales of a single lot that was vacant when it sold, at $1,000 or more, with bulk deeds and development-land deals removed. Treat medians as a guide to recent recorded amounts, not as an offer or an appraisal. Page updated November 7, 2026.

  1. [1] Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury (data); Parcel Buyers (analysis), Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury, Office of Local Government parcel and assessment data (accessed 2026-10-01)
  2. [2] Municipal Technical Advisory Service, University of Tennessee, Clinton, Tennessee Cities and Towns directory entry (accessed 2026-11-07)
  3. [3] Municipal Technical Advisory Service, University of Tennessee, Municipal Code of Clinton, Title 12: Building, Utility, etc. Codes (accessed 2026-11-07)
  4. [4] Municipal Technical Advisory Service, University of Tennessee, Municipal Code of Clinton, Title 18: Water and Sewers (accessed 2026-11-07)
  5. [5] County Technical Assistance Service, University of Tennessee, Anderson County directory and county details (accessed 2026-11-07)
  6. [6] Anderson County Planning, Building and Codes (accessed 2026-11-07)
  7. [7] Anderson County Water Authority, About Us (accessed 2026-11-07)
  8. [8] Anderson County Water Authority, Sewer Information (accessed 2026-11-07)
  9. [9] Anderson County Water Authority, Rates and Fees (accessed 2026-11-07)
  10. [10] Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury, 2025 Tax Aggregate Report, actual property tax rates (accessed 2026-11-07)
  11. [11] County Technical Assistance Service, University of Tennessee, Delinquency date for property taxes (accessed 2026-11-07)
  12. [12] County Technical Assistance Service, University of Tennessee, Interest on delinquent property taxes (accessed 2026-11-07)
  13. [13] County Technical Assistance Service, University of Tennessee, Delinquent tax suit (accessed 2026-11-07)
  14. [14] County Technical Assistance Service, University of Tennessee, Redemption after a delinquent tax sale (accessed 2026-11-07)
  15. [15] County Technical Assistance Service, University of Tennessee, Rollback taxes on greenbelt land (accessed 2026-11-07)
  16. [16] Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury, Property tax assessment schedule (accessed 2026-11-07)