Tennessee
Sell your land in Coffee County for cash
Parcel Buyers buys vacant lots and acreage in Coffee County for cash, including land where a future home may need a TDEC septic permit and a county building review. 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.
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 Coffee County?
- Parcel Buyers is a direct land buyer that makes written, no-obligation cash offers on vacant lots and acreage in Coffee 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 Coffee County sell for in 2025?
- In 2025, vacant lots in Coffee County sold for a median of $77,600 across 90 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $20,000 to $115,000.
- How many vacant lots are in Coffee County?
- The 2026 Tennessee parcel and assessment data lists 6,015 vacant residential lots in Coffee County; 35% are micro lots, and the median lot is 0.33 acre.
- How is a cash offer for land in Coffee 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 Coffee 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 Coffee County?
- In 2025, companies bought 10% of the vacant lots that sold in Coffee County, including 6% bought by homebuilders. Individuals bought the rest.
- What was the median recorded 2025 sale price by lot size in Coffee County?
- The median recorded 2025 sale price for a mini-estate (2-3 acres) in Coffee County was $85,000 across 13 sales.
Local data
What is land in Coffee County worth?
In 2025, vacant lots in Coffee County sold for a median of $77,600 across 90 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $20,000 to $115,000. [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 Coffee County
| Lot-size class | 2025 sales | 2025 median lot sale |
|---|---|---|
| Mini-estate (2-3 acres)70,000–139,999 sq ft | 13 | $85,000 |
| Third-acre lot13,000–15,999 sq ft | 11 | $8,000 |
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 | 6,015 parcels classified vacant residential on the 2026 Tennessee parcel and assessment data [1] |
|---|---|
| Most common lot size | Micro lot (2,000–5,000 sq ft): 35% of vacant lots; next, half-acre lot at 7%. Median lot: 0.33 acre (14,490 sq ft). [1] |
| Typical appraised value | $23,000 median appraised value for a vacant lot; the middle half fall between $3,500 and $60,000 [1] |
| Recent lot sale prices | $77,600 median across 90 arm's-length sales of vacant lots in Coffee County (Jan 2025–Dec 2025); the middle half sold for $20,000–$115,000 [1] |
| Who bought lots in 2025 | Companies made 10% of those purchases, including 6% by homebuilders; individuals made the rest [1] |
| Owners who live elsewhere | 11% of vacant lots have an owner mailing address outside Tennessee (most often IL, FL, GA) [1] |
| Property assessment cycle | The Assessor of Property discovers, lists, classifies and values property, maintains ownership records and certifies the assessment roll each year. Coffee County is on a four-year reappraisal cycle, with a reappraisal in 2026. [2] |
| County tax calendar | County tax notices go out in October. The payment period runs from the first Monday in October through the last day of February; unpaid county taxes become delinquent March 1 and add 1.5% penalty and interest each month. [3] |
| Delinquent-tax court process | By April 1, lawsuits have been filed for taxes unpaid for the prior two years. The Chancery Court process can add statutory penalties, court costs and attorney fees, and a court order can lead to public auction. [4] |
| County zoning and building rules | Coffee County Codes Compliance handles zoning regulations, construction standards and building-location issues countywide. Its site provides zoning, building-fee, inspection, variance and special-exception materials. [5] |
| Septic permit and base fee | A new septic system needs a TDEC construction permit. The state lists a $400 fee for a conventional system up to 1,000 gallons per day, plus a separate $100 construction inspection. [6] |
| Splitting land for septic homes | A TDEC subdivision evaluation is required when land is divided into two or more lots for present or future development using septic. The state asks for a survey and soils map; tracts of five acres or more are excluded from that subdivision definition. [7] |
| Deed recording checklist | The Register of Deeds requires a map and parcel number, legal description, source-of-title reference, proper signatures and notarization on property-conveying documents, along with the applicable fees and attachments. [8] |
| Old Stone Fort | Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park covers 782 acres in Coffee County adjacent to Manchester. It protects a 42-acre hilltop mound enclosure between the Duck and Little Duck Rivers. [9] |
| 2025 sale price by lot size | The median recorded 2025 sale price for a mini-estate (2-3 acres) in Coffee County was $85,000 across 13 sales. [1] |
Where we buy
Areas we cover in Coffee County
- Lakewood Park
2,745vacant lots · 2025 median lot sale $7,000
- Tullahoma
832vacant lots · 2025 median lot sale $97,500
- Manchester
618vacant lots
These pages cover the largest lot markets in Coffee 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 Coffee County
Start with the parcel record and appraisal
Coffee County's Assessor of Property is the starting point for ownership, parcel characteristics and the county appraisal record. The office says it discovers, lists, classifies and values property, keeps ownership information current, and prepares the assessment roll each year. That makes the assessor record useful for identifying the parcel and checking the county's description before a sale. The assessor says its values are based on current market values reflected in sales between a knowledgeable buyer and willing seller. The county is in a 2026 reappraisal year and works on a four-year cycle, following the 2022 reappraisal. The county's 2025 data shows 6,015 vacant residential lots. Its median vacant lot measures 0.33 acre, and 35% are micro lots. Those roll figures describe the countywide lot set, not a guaranteed value for one tract. [2],[1]
Zoning, permits and the build plan
Coffee County Codes Compliance is the county office to check for zoning and building questions. Its stated role covers zoning regulations, construction standards, use and occupancy, and the location and maintenance of buildings and related equipment. The department posts materials for administrative review, special exceptions, variances, building-permit fees, inspections and planning-commission applications. A vacant tract can be marketable while still needing a different site plan, setback review or approval path for the next owner's intended use. A listing or deed description does not replace the county's current rules. Gather the parcel number, legal description, current survey if you have one, access details and the buyer's intended use. That can change whether a buyer sees a simple homesite, a project needing more review, or land better held as acreage. [5]
Septic capacity can shape a lot's use
TDEC approval is required before a new septic system is installed. For a conventional system up to 1,000 gallons per day, TDEC lists a $400 permit fee and a $100 construction-inspection fee. Its permit application asks for lot location and size, the proposed building details, water use, a staked house and lot, and a sketch showing property lines, house site, well or spring, driveway and utilities. TDEC can require a soils map or an engineer's system design. If the soil or site is not favorable for a conventional system, an alternative system may be needed. Division of Water Resources also requires a subdivision evaluation when a parcel is divided into two or more lots for immediate or future development using septic. That evaluation requires a survey and soils map, although divisions into tracts all five acres or larger are excluded from that definition. [6],[7]
Taxes, delinquency and recorded documents
Coffee County taxes are due in the payment window from the first Monday in October through the last day of February. On March 1, unpaid county taxes become delinquent and start adding 1.5% penalty and interest each month. For real property left unpaid, the county says lawsuits for the prior two tax years have been filed by April 1. Those cases go through Chancery Court; after notice and a court order, property may be sold at public auction, with taxes, penalties, court costs, attorney fees and other costs in the amount due. Do not rely on an old tax bill when deciding whether to sell. Get a current payoff figure. For the conveyance itself, the Register of Deeds requires the map and parcel number, legal description, source-of-title reference, proper signatures and notarization. These records help a title company match the sale contract to the right parcel and recorded ownership. [3],[4],[8]
Selling vacant land without doing the project
Parcel Buyers buys vacant lots and acreage for cash, including land with no water, sewer or road work. We review access, utilities and title before making an offer. Countywide, the 2025 arm's-length vacant-lot set has 90 lot sales, with a median of $77,600 and a middle range of $20,000–$115,000. Those recorded amounts provide context, but site work, permit questions and title still need parcel-level review. You receive a written, no-obligation cash offer within 24 hours. If it works for you, closing runs through an independent, licensed title company, typically about 10 days after the purchase agreement is signed, depending on title. There are no fees or commissions, we cover closing costs, and liens or back taxes can be paid from sale proceeds at closing with the seller's consent. [1]
Step by step
How do I sell my land in Coffee 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 Coffee County: common questions
Is the county appraisal the same as what my land will sell for?
No. The Assessor's appraisal is the county's property value for assessment work, while a buyer's price depends on the particular parcel, access, utilities, buildability, title and current demand. The assessor says its values reflect market sales, but a recorded transfer also uses an oath stating the actual consideration or property value, whichever is greater. Use appraisal as one record to review, not a sale-price guarantee.
What happens if Coffee County land taxes are behind?
Unpaid county taxes become delinquent March 1 and add 1.5% penalty and interest each month. By April 1, lawsuits have been filed for taxes unpaid for the prior two years. Real-property taxes follow the property, so the county says the current owner is responsible for past-due real-property taxes; a court-ordered public auction can follow proper notice.
Can a vacant Coffee County lot use a septic system?
Maybe, but the site needs TDEC review before a system is installed. A new septic system needs a construction permit, and TDEC may require a soils map or engineer-designed system based on the lot and proposed use. The state lists a $400 base permit fee and $100 construction inspection for a conventional system up to 1,000 gallons per day.
What records do I need to sell a Coffee County parcel?
Start with the parcel's deed and tax information, then let the title company confirm what the closing needs. The county Register of Deeds requires a map and parcel number, legal description, source-of-title reference, proper signatures and notarization for property-conveying documents. A current survey, access information and any permit records can also help explain the land to a buyer.
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]
- 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.
- 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.
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 Coffee 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 8, 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] Coffee County, Tennessee, Property Assessor (accessed 2026-10-08)
- [3] Coffee County, Tennessee, Trustee (accessed 2026-10-08)
- [4] Coffee County, Tennessee, Delinquent Property Taxes (accessed 2026-10-08)
- [5] Coffee County, Tennessee, Codes Compliance (accessed 2026-10-08)
- [6] Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Septic System Construction Permit (accessed 2026-10-08)
- [7] Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Online Application for Septic Related Services (accessed 2026-10-08)
- [8] Coffee County, Tennessee, Register of Deeds: Requirements to Record Documents (accessed 2026-10-08)
- [9] Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park Strategic Management Plan (accessed 2026-10-08)