Tennessee
Sell your land in Campbell County for cash
Parcel Buyers buys vacant lots and land for cash across Campbell County, including rural tracts that need a TDEC septic review and Norris Reservoir parcels with shoreline questions. 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 Campbell County?
- Parcel Buyers is a direct land buyer that makes written, no-obligation cash offers on vacant lots and acreage in Campbell 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 Campbell County sell for in 2025?
- In 2025, vacant lots in Campbell County sold for a median of $34,900 across 203 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $17,400 to $64,800.
- How many vacant lots are in Campbell County?
- The 2026 Tennessee parcel and assessment data lists 6,680 vacant residential lots in Campbell County; 13% are half-acre lots, and the median lot is 0.67 acre.
- How is a cash offer for land in Campbell 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 Campbell 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 Campbell County?
- In 2025, companies bought 18% of the vacant lots that sold in Campbell County, including 4% bought by homebuilders. Individuals bought the rest.
- What was the median recorded 2025 sale price by lot size in Campbell County?
- The median recorded 2025 sale price for a half-acre lot in Campbell County was $28,800 across 26 sales.
Local data
What is land in Campbell County worth?
In 2025, vacant lots in Campbell County sold for a median of $34,900 across 203 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $17,400 to $64,800. [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 Campbell County
| Lot-size class | 2025 sales | 2025 median lot sale |
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| Half-acre lot19,000–23,999 sq ft | 26 | $28,800 |
| Mini-estate (2-3 acres)70,000–139,999 sq ft | 23 | $40,000 |
| Oversized half-acre24,000–29,999 sq ft | 21 | $45,000 |
| Sub-half-acre lot16,000–18,999 sq ft | 16 | $31,200 |
| Near-acre34,000–39,999 sq ft | 14 | $19,500 |
| Three-quarter acre30,000–33,999 sq ft | 11 | $30,000 |
| 5-acre ranchette210,000–279,999 sq ft | 10 | $82,000 |
| One-acre homesite40,000–45,999 sq ft | 10 | $30,000 |
| Third-acre lot13,000–15,999 sq ft | 10 | $24,000 |
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 | 6,680 parcels classified vacant residential on the 2026 Tennessee parcel and assessment data [1] |
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| Most common lot size | Half-acre lot (19,000–24,000 sq ft): 13% of vacant lots; next, mini-estate (2-3 acres) at 10%. Median lot: 0.67 acre (29,190 sq ft). [1] |
| Typical appraised value | $25,500 median appraised value for a vacant lot; the middle half fall between $14,000 and $42,700 [1] |
| Recent lot sale prices | $34,900 median across 203 arm's-length sales of vacant lots in Campbell County (Jan 2025–Dec 2025); the middle half sold for $17,400–$64,800 [1] |
| Who bought lots in 2025 | Companies made 18% of those purchases, including 4% by homebuilders; individuals made the rest [1] |
| Owners who live elsewhere | 30% of vacant lots have an owner mailing address outside Tennessee (most often OH, FL, KY) [1] |
| Assessor of Property | The Campbell County Assessor of Property identifies and values taxable land, processes recorded transfers, maps new parcels and maintains greenbelt records. [2] |
| County Trustee | The County Trustee bills and collects county property tax. Taxes are payable October 1 through February 28; delinquent amounts add 1.5% monthly beginning March 1. [3] |
| Deeds and title records | The Register of Deeds records Campbell County real-property instruments. Its office says a new deed must be prepared from the prior deed and a recorded survey, then submitted as an original. [4] |
| Building and septic permits | Outside municipal limits, the County Clerk issues building permits only after the owner gets a septic permit from TDEC. Municipal offices issue permits inside their city or town limits. [5],[8] |
| No countywide zoning | Campbell County says it has no countywide zoning commission. Municipal zoning applies inside incorporated limits, while county permit and subdivision checks still matter elsewhere. [6] |
| Norris Reservoir shoreline | Norris Reservoir reaches Campbell County. TVA's plan covers 27,926.8 acres of reservoir land, and shoreline construction or alteration can require a federal Section 26a permit. [10],[11] |
| North Cumberland WMA | TWRA says the roughly 205,000-acre North Cumberland WMA spans Campbell and four other counties. It warns of deep and strip mining hazards and bars removing trees, plants, minerals or stone without authorization. [13] |
| 2025 sale price by lot size | The median recorded 2025 sale price for a half-acre lot in Campbell County was $28,800 across 26 sales. [1] |
Where we buy
Areas we cover in Campbell County
- LaFollette
474vacant lots
- Jellico
303vacant lots
- Deerfield Resort
189vacant lots · 2025 median lot sale $53,500
- Jacksboro
162vacant lots · 2025 median lot sale $51,200
These pages cover the largest lot markets in Campbell 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 Campbell County
What county records tell you before you sell
Start with the parcel record, recorded deed and current tax account. The Assessor of Property estimates market appraisal, maps parcel changes and processes recorded ownership transfers. The Register of Deeds keeps the deed and lien record, but its staff does not clear title or prepare a new deed. A title company or attorney must trace the chain of title, resolve name differences and identify releases that are still missing. The Trustee handles billing and collection, not valuation. Those separate roles matter when an inherited parcel, old survey or mailing-address problem has left the public records out of step. The county roll in this page's scope shows 6,680 vacant residential parcels, with a median appraised value of $25,500; those figures are a screening tool, not a title opinion or an offer. [2],[4],[3],[1]
Building rules change at municipal boundaries
The first permitting question is whether the parcel lies inside an incorporated boundary. Campbell County states that it has no countywide zoning commission and that zoning ordinances are municipal. For land outside municipal limits, the County Clerk issues the building permit. Inside a city or town, that municipal office issues it instead. The county also requires a septic permit before it will issue its building permit. A community name or mailing address does not settle jurisdiction, so a buyer must match the parcel map to the actual boundary. We check utilities, access and title on every parcel before offering. A paved road and nearby houses do not prove the same zoning, wastewater option or permit path applies to the vacant parcel. [6],[5]
Septic feasibility can control rural buildability
A rural homesite without public sewer needs TDEC approval for a subsurface sewage disposal system. The state asks for the lot size, proposed house and bedroom count, water use, well and spring locations, driveway, utilities and a site sketch. Soil mapping or engineered design may be required. Current state fees list $400 for a conventional permit up to 1,000 gallons per day plus a $100 construction inspection; an alternative-system permit starts at $500 plus a $200 inspection. TDEC says a complete review can take as long as 45 days, and its scientist may require a licensed soil consultant's map. Those steps can make two similar-looking tracts very different to a builder, especially where the usable area is limited by grade, drainage or an existing easement. [8],[9]
Taxes, delinquency and a cash closing
County property taxes are payable October 1 through February 28. Beginning March 1, the Trustee says interest and penalty add 1.5% each month, or 18% annually. On April 1, unpaid real-property taxes that were due the prior February are filed with Chancery Court, and the Clerk and Master handles the court-managed tax sale. You can still sell before a completed tax sale if title can be cleared. With the seller's consent, liens or back taxes can be paid from the sale proceeds at closing. Closing runs through an independent, licensed title company. [3],[7]
Lake frontage and flood exposure need parcel-level review
Norris Reservoir extends 73 miles up the Clinch River and 56 miles up the Powell River and reaches five counties, including Campbell. TVA assigns planning zones to reservoir land and uses Section 26a review for docks, boathouses and other shoreline alterations. Lake proximity therefore does not promise dock approval or direct water access. Away from the reservoir, low ground near streams can still carry flood constraints. FEMA's Map Service Center is the official source for the current flood map by address or coordinates. A cash review should separate legal access, buildable upland, mapped flood area and any TVA-controlled shoreline. Those facts, along with 0.67 median acres and the local lot-sales evidence, matter more than a broad lake or mountain label. [10],[11],[12],[1]
Step by step
How do I sell my land in Campbell 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 Campbell County: common questions
Who issues a building permit for my Campbell County land?
It depends on the parcel boundary. A municipal office issues permits inside an incorporated city or town, while the Campbell County Clerk issues county building permits elsewhere. The county requires the septic permit first, so land without public sewer must begin with the TDEC wastewater review.
Can I sell if the Campbell County taxes are behind?
Yes, if the title company can obtain a payoff and complete the closing before the court process cuts off the owner's rights. County taxes become delinquent March 1 and add 1.5% monthly. With your consent, liens or back taxes can be paid from the sale proceeds at closing.
Does Campbell County zoning apply to every vacant lot?
No. The county says it has no countywide zoning commission. Municipal zoning applies inside incorporated limits, while county building, subdivision, septic, access and flood requirements can still affect land outside those limits. Confirm the actual parcel boundary rather than relying only on its mailing city.
What does a Tennessee septic review require?
TDEC reviews the proposed house site, lot size, bedrooms, water use, wells, springs, driveway and utilities. Its scientist may request a licensed soil map or engineered design. Property lines and the building pad should be marked, and the evaluation area should be accessible before the site visit.
Can I sell Campbell County land without visiting Tennessee?
Yes. We offer electronic signing, mail-away closings and payment by check or wire, with closing through an independent, licensed title company. 30% of vacant residential parcels in the county have an owner mailing address outside Tennessee, so remote ownership is not unusual.
Does Norris Lake frontage guarantee I can build a dock?
No. TVA says shoreline construction and alterations require Section 26a review, and its reservoir plan assigns different land-use zones around Norris. A deeded shoreline, TVA land, slope, flood map and existing permit history all need parcel-level review before anyone treats dock access as part of the land's value.
Owner resources
Guides for your situation
- 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]
- 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.
- Selling Land With Boundary or Survey Problems
Land with a boundary or survey problem can still be offered for sale, but closing may depend on how the buyer, lender, and title insurer handle it. The contract and closing requirements determine whether a survey is needed. A fence does not by itself establish the record boundary. A survey can identify gaps, overlaps, occupation lines, and encroachments; a competing Florida title claim may require a quiet-title action.[1][6][7]
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 Campbell 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 September 30, 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] Campbell County, Tennessee, Property Assessor (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [3] Campbell County, Tennessee, Office of the Campbell County Trustee (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [4] Campbell County, Tennessee, Register of Deeds (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [5] Campbell County, Tennessee, County Clerk and county building permits (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [6] Campbell County, Tennessee, Business resources and county zoning notice (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [7] Campbell County, Tennessee, Chancery Court and Clerk and Master services (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [8] Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Septic System Construction Permit (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [9] Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Subsurface Sewage Disposal System frequently asked questions (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [10] Tennessee Valley Authority, Norris Reservoir Land Management Plan (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [11] Tennessee Valley Authority, Norris Reservoir shoreline permitting and Section 26a (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [12] Federal Emergency Management Agency, How to Read a Flood Insurance Rate Map tutorial (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [13] Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, North Cumberland Wildlife Management Area (accessed 2026-10-02)