Tennessee
Sell your land in Blount County for cash
Parcel Buyers buys vacant lots and land across Blount County for cash, including mountain and rural parcels where slope, road access, water and septic approval can shape buildability. You get a written, no-obligation cash offer within 24 hours, and closings run through an independent, licensed title company, typically about 10 days after the purchase agreement is signed, with no fees or commissions.
By Parcel Buyers · · Lot figures from the 2026 Tennessee parcel and assessment data · How we made this page
Quick answers
- Who buys land for cash in Blount County?
- Parcel Buyers is a direct land buyer that makes written, no-obligation cash offers on vacant lots and acreage in Blount County, Tennessee, usually within 24 hours. Sales close through an independent title company, typically in about 10 days, with no fees or commissions to the seller.
- What did vacant lots in Blount County sell for in 2025?
- In 2025, vacant lots in Blount County sold for a median of $123,500 across 245 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $75,000 to $220,000.
- How many vacant lots are in Blount County?
- The 2026 Tennessee parcel and assessment data lists 8,571 vacant residential lots in Blount County; 13% are mini-estate (2-3 acres)s, and the median lot is 0.94 acre.
- How is a cash offer for land in Blount County 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 Blount County 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.
- Who is buying lots in Blount County?
- In 2025, companies bought 11% of the vacant lots that sold in Blount County, including 5% bought by homebuilders. Individuals bought the rest.
- What was the median recorded 2025 sale price by lot size in Blount County?
- The median recorded 2025 sale price for a 5-acre ranchette in Blount County was $255,000 across 39 sales.
Local data
What is land in Blount County worth?
In 2025, vacant lots in Blount County sold for a median of $123,500 across 245 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $75,000 to $220,000. [1]
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.
Recorded 2025 sale prices by lot size in Blount County
| Lot-size class | 2025 sales | 2025 median lot sale |
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| 5-acre ranchette210,000–279,999 sq ft | 39 | $255,000 |
| Mini-estate (2-3 acres)70,000–139,999 sq ft | 33 | $135,000 |
| Three-quarter acre30,000–33,999 sq ft | 28 | $123,800 |
| Small acreage tract (7-10 acres)280,000–435,599 sq ft | 25 | $300,000 |
| One-acre homesite40,000–45,999 sq ft | 14 | $90,000 |
| Oversized half-acre24,000–29,999 sq ft | 13 | $70,000 |
| Near-acre34,000–39,999 sq ft | 12 | $117,500 |
| Estate parcel (3-5 acres)140,000–209,999 sq ft | 12 | $141,000 |
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.
| Vacant residential lots | 8,571 parcels classified vacant residential on the 2026 Tennessee parcel and assessment data [1] |
|---|---|
| Most common lot size | Mini-estate (2-3 acres) (70,000–140,000 sq ft): 13% of vacant lots; next, 5-acre ranchette at 11%. Median lot: 0.94 acre (40,950 sq ft). [1] |
| Typical appraised value | $75,000 median appraised value for a vacant lot; the middle half fall between $40,200 and $120,000 [1] |
| Recent lot sale prices | $123,500 median across 245 arm's-length sales of vacant lots in Blount County (Jan 2025–Dec 2025); the middle half sold for $75,000–$220,000 [1] |
| Who bought lots in 2025 | Companies made 11% of those purchases, including 5% by homebuilders; individuals made the rest [1] |
| Owners who live elsewhere | 13% of vacant lots have an owner mailing address outside Tennessee (most often FL, GA, PA) [1] |
| Assessor of Property | The Assessor of Property lists and values about 70,000 parcels each year. Residential land is assessed at 25% of its appraised market value or qualifying use value. [2] |
| County Trustee collects taxes | The County Trustee collects property tax. The county's published 2026 rate is $1.29 per $100 of assessed value, not per $100 of appraised value. [4] |
| Deeds and plats | The Register of Deeds records land documents. A one- or two-page recording starts at $12, and Tennessee deed transfer tax is listed at $0.37 per $100. [5] |
| County permits and zoning | For unincorporated land, Blount County Development Services issues construction permits, reviews plans and enforces county zoning and adopted 2018 building codes. [6],[10] |
| County septic program | Blount County Environmental Health regulates septic systems under TDEC rules. TDEC excludes Blount from its statewide online form and directs applicants to the county program. [7],[8] |
| Utility coverage is not countywide | One county utility district reports more than 18,000 customers across 150 square miles, but only five decentralized wastewater systems in that service area. [9] |
| Floodplain review | County subdivision rules use the FEMA one-percent-annual-chance flood as the regulatory flood and require elevation certification for building permits in mapped areas. [10] |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | Great Smoky Mountains National Park borders Blount County on the east, and State Highway 73 leads directly into it. The county says Little River flows out of the Smokies and across the county. [16] |
| 2025 sale price by lot size | The median recorded 2025 sale price for a 5-acre ranchette in Blount County was $255,000 across 39 sales. [1] |
Where we buy
Areas we cover in Blount County
- Maryville
795vacant lots · 2025 median lot sale $110,000
- Top of the World
433vacant lots
- Alcoa
329vacant lots
These pages cover the largest lot markets in Blount County. We buy land anywhere else in the county too: send the parcel details through the form below.
Selling here
How selling land works in Blount County
What vacant land value looks like across the county
Vacant land here is not one uniform product. The roll contains 8,571 vacant residential parcels, and the median lot covers 0.94 acre. The most common size group is mini-estate (2-3 acres), but it represents only 13% of the inventory, which shows how varied the parcel mix is. The median county appraised value is $75,000, with a middle range of $40,200–$120,000. In the qualifying 2025 lot-sale set, 245 lots had a median recorded amount of $123,500, and the middle half ran from $75,000–$220,000. Those figures are a starting point, not an offer. Road frontage, grade, zoning, flood exposure, water service and septic approval can move two similar-size parcels far apart. [6],[9],[10]
The offices that control records, taxes and a clean closing
Three county offices answer different questions. The Assessor of Property maintains the parcel appraisal and assessment record. The Trustee collects the annual property tax, while the Register of Deeds records deeds, easements, plats and other land documents. The Register says deeds must include the district, map and parcel, the responsible taxpayer's name and address, and the owner's name and address. Its fee page lists a $12 base charge for a one- or two-page document and deed transfer tax of $0.37 per $100. Those records matter when a title company checks ownership, access, restrictions and liens. We check utilities, access and title on every parcel before offering. Liens or back taxes can be paid from the sale proceeds at closing, with the seller's consent. [2],[3],[5]
Buildability starts with jurisdiction, septic and flood review
A vacant parcel needs the right approvals before a house can be built. In unincorporated areas, Blount County Development Services accepts construction applications, reviews plans, issues permits and enforces zoning. The county Environmental Health department runs the local septic program under TDEC rules. TDEC excludes Blount from its statewide online form and tells applicants to use the county's process. A site may need a soil map, a system design or other supporting material depending on its conditions. Flood review is separate: county rules require an owner-provided elevation certification when a permit site is in a mapped floodplain, and fill or grading inside that area must comply with the county floodplain resolution and the National Flood Insurance Program. [6],[7],[8],[10]
Mountain land and utility coverage need parcel-level checks
A utility district's service map can cover a broad area without providing the same services to every parcel. One district reports more than 18,000 customers across 150 square miles but only five decentralized wastewater systems. Coverage still depends on the exact boundary, whether a usable water line reaches the parcel and whether sewer or septic will handle wastewater. The county's mountain plan defines the mountain area as land generally above 1,200 feet, with named flatter exceptions, and flags slopes over 15%, thin soils, difficult road grades, limited potable water, landslide potential and limited fire access. Those are regional cautions, not findings about every parcel. We check utilities, access and title on every parcel before offering. [9],[11]
Step by step
How do I sell my land in Blount County?
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-
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.
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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.
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Sign electronically
If you accept, everyone signs the purchase agreement electronically. There is nothing to print or mail at this stage.
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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.
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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 Blount County: common questions
When are Blount County property taxes due?
They are payable through the end of February and become delinquent on March 1. The Trustee's published 2026 county rate is $1.29 per $100 of assessed value. The bill is based on assessed value, which is not the same as the full appraised value.
What happens after land taxes stay delinquent?
The Clerk and Master says delinquent taxes are turned over for collection two years after delinquency, and unpaid properties are generally sold one year after that referral. The county holds one open public auction each year. Its sale page describes a redemption period within one year after the court's order confirming the sale.
Who approves a septic system in Blount County?
Blount County Environmental Health does. It operates under state subsurface sewage rules. TDEC excludes Blount from the statewide online form and directs applicants to the local program.
How do I find deed restrictions on a vacant parcel?
Start with the deed and recorded land documents. The Register of Deeds says restrictions are often referenced in the deed, but its office does not perform title searches. A title company or attorney can trace the deed, plats, easements and later recorded restrictions before closing.
Can I sell Blount County land while living out of state?
Yes. 13% of vacant-lot owners in the county roll have mailing addresses outside Tennessee. We check utilities, access and title on every parcel before offering. We offer electronic signing, mail-away closings and payment by check or wire, with closing through an independent, licensed title company.
Owner resources
Guides for your situation
- How to Sell Land in a Flood Zone
Flood-zone land can be sellable and sometimes buildable. A FEMA flood zone describes mapped risk; it is not a building permit. The buyer must verify the current effective Flood Insurance Rate Map and any map changes, then ask the local floodplain administrator what elevation, floodway, coastal, permit, and design rules apply.[1][2][4] Vacant land itself is not covered by an NFIP policy; flood insurance covers qualifying buildings and contents, not land value.[5][6]
- 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]
Your written offer
Get your cash offer
Four short steps, about 60 seconds. We review your property and send a written, no-obligation cash offer within 24 hours. You can take it or leave it.
What happens after you send this
- A land specialist reaches out, usually the same business day, to confirm the details.
- You get a written cash offer within 24 hours: a real number, not a range.
- You decide. Requesting an offer costs nothing and commits you to nothing.
You will never be asked to pay us anything. No deposit, no processing fee, no closing-cost advance.
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 all parcels in Blount County. 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 October 2, 2026. Lot-size sale rows use the same qualified 2025 sale cohort and canonical square-foot classes; classes with fewer than 10 sales are omitted.
- [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] Blount County, Tennessee, Property Assessor (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [3] Blount County, Tennessee, Blount County Trustee (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [4] Blount County Trustee, Property Tax (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [5] Blount County, Tennessee, Register of Deeds (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [6] Blount County, Tennessee, Development Services (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [7] Blount County, Tennessee, Environmental Health (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [8] Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Online application for septic-related services (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [9] South Blount County Utility District, About South Blount County Utility District (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [10] Blount County, Tennessee, Blount County subdivision regulations (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [11] Blount County Planning Commission, Mountain Area Plan review (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [12] Blount County Trustee, Trustee frequently asked questions (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [13] Blount County Clerk and Master, Tax sale frequently asked questions (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [14] Blount County Clerk and Master, Delinquent property tax sale (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [15] Blount County, Tennessee, Register of Deeds frequently asked questions (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [16] Blount County, Tennessee, About (accessed 2026-10-02)