Tennessee
Sell your land in Cumberland County for cash
Parcel Buyers buys vacant lots and other land in Cumberland County for cash, including plateau land with no water line, no sewer, and no finished road. 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 Cumberland County?
- Parcel Buyers is a direct land buyer that makes written, no-obligation cash offers on vacant lots and acreage in Cumberland 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 Cumberland County sell for in 2025?
- In 2025, vacant lots in Cumberland County sold for a median of $17,200 across 568 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $5,500 to $49,600.
- How many vacant lots are in Cumberland County?
- The 2026 Tennessee parcel and assessment data lists 30,983 vacant residential lots in Cumberland County; 42% are quarter-acre lots, and the median lot is 0.30 acre.
- How is a cash offer for land in Cumberland 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 Cumberland 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 Cumberland County?
- In 2025, companies bought 17% of the vacant lots that sold in Cumberland County, including 4% bought by homebuilders. Individuals bought the rest.
- What was the median recorded 2025 sale price by lot size in Cumberland County?
- The median recorded 2025 sale price for a quarter-acre lot in Cumberland County was $5,500 across 147 sales.
Local data
What is land in Cumberland County worth?
In 2025, vacant lots in Cumberland County sold for a median of $17,200 across 568 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $5,500 to $49,600. [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 Cumberland County
| Lot-size class | 2025 sales | 2025 median lot sale |
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| Quarter-acre lot9,000–12,999 sq ft | 147 | $5,500 |
| Third-acre lot13,000–15,999 sq ft | 58 | $6,400 |
| 5-acre ranchette210,000–279,999 sq ft | 46 | $80,000 |
| Oversized half-acre24,000–29,999 sq ft | 45 | $14,000 |
| Mini-estate (2-3 acres)70,000–139,999 sq ft | 43 | $35,000 |
| Small acreage tract (7-10 acres)280,000–435,599 sq ft | 26 | $89,900 |
| Half-acre lot19,000–23,999 sq ft | 25 | $17,200 |
| Estate parcel (3-5 acres)140,000–209,999 sq ft | 19 | $50,000 |
| Acreage tract (10+ acres)435,600+ sq ft | 18 | $87,500 |
| Acre-plus46,000–51,999 sq ft | 18 | $24,000 |
| One-acre homesite40,000–45,999 sq ft | 18 | $21,000 |
| Near-acre34,000–39,999 sq ft | 16 | $39,700 |
| Sub-half-acre lot16,000–18,999 sq ft | 16 | $5,200 |
| 1.25-acre homesite52,000–57,999 sq ft | 12 | $45,000 |
| 1.5-acre homesite64,000–69,999 sq ft | 11 | $34,900 |
| Three-quarter acre30,000–33,999 sq ft | 11 | $30,000 |
| Standard city lot7,000–8,999 sq ft | 11 | $7,000 |
| 1.33-acre homesite58,000–63,999 sq ft | 10 | $38,200 |
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 | 30,983 parcels classified vacant residential on the 2026 Tennessee parcel and assessment data [1] |
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| Most common lot size | Quarter-acre lot (9,000–13,000 sq ft): 42% of vacant lots; next, third-acre lot at 11%. Median lot: 0.30 acre (13,090 sq ft). [1] |
| Typical appraised value | $8,500 median appraised value for a vacant lot; the middle half fall between $5,000 and $16,000 [1] |
| Recent lot sale prices | $17,200 median across 568 arm's-length sales of vacant lots in Cumberland County (Jan 2025–Dec 2025); the middle half sold for $5,500–$49,600 [1] |
| Who bought lots in 2025 | Companies made 17% of those purchases, including 4% by homebuilders; individuals made the rest [1] |
| Owners who live elsewhere | 36% of vacant lots have an owner mailing address outside Tennessee (most often FL, GA, OH) [1] |
| Assessor of Property | The Assessor of Property at 2 S Main St, Suite 101, appraises land for taxes. This county uses a five-year reappraisal cycle. Residential property is taxed on 25 percent of the appraisal. The office does not set the rate or collect the bill. [2],[3] |
| County Trustee | The County Trustee at 2 S Main St, Suite 111, mails the tax bill and collects it. County taxes are due the first Monday in October and are delinquent on March 1. Interest of 1.5 percent starts that day and on the first of each later month. [4],[3],[16],[17] |
| Register of Deeds | Deeds are recorded at the Cumberland County Courthouse, 2 N Main St, Suite 204, Crossville, TN 38555. A warranty deed of up to two pages costs $12, plus $5 for each added page. Transfer tax is 37 cents per $100. [5],[6] |
| Septic permits | The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, not the county, permits septic systems. A new conventional permit is $400 up to 1,000 gallons a day. Review must finish within 45 days. [14],[15],[7] |
| New lot splits | The Regional Planning Commission reviews subdivisions in the county planning region. A new lot on public water and a septic system must be at least 20,000 square feet. A new lot on a well and septic must be at least 2 acres. [10],[11] |
| Plateau ground | Ozone Falls is a 43-acre state natural area here. The water drops 110 feet over sandstone cap rock, and Fall Creek then goes underground. The state places the site in the Cumberland Plateau province. It was designated in 1973. [19] |
| Plateau water | Cumberland Plateau Water Authority describes itself as a unified water and sewer utility serving communities across the Cumberland Plateau. A U.S. Geological Survey report says wells and springs in plateau sandstone supply most rural drinking water. [21],[20] |
| Greenbelt use value | Farm or forest land of at least 15 acres can be taxed on use value under the 1976 law. Leaving the program can bring three years of rollback. Open space rollback covers five years. Apply by March 15. [12] |
| Obed Wild and Scenic River | Obed Wild and Scenic River lies on the Cumberland Plateau in Cumberland and Morgan counties. The park unit protects 5,073 acres and 45 miles of free-flowing streams from development. [22] |
| 2025 sale price by lot size | The median recorded 2025 sale price for a quarter-acre lot in Cumberland County was $5,500 across 147 sales. [1] |
Where we buy
Areas we cover in Cumberland County
- Fairfield Glade
11,188vacant lots · 2025 median lot sale $5,500
- Lake Tansi
7,485vacant lots · 2025 median lot sale $7,000
- Crossville
1,342vacant lots · 2025 median lot sale $83,000
These pages cover the largest lot markets in Cumberland 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 Cumberland County
What you pay each year to hold a vacant lot
The county property-tax bill is due the first Monday in October. The Assessor of Property sets the appraisal. The County Commission sets the rate in July. Residential land is taxed on 25 percent of that appraisal. The median appraised value is $8,500, and the middle of the range is $5,000–$16,000. 36% of owners have a mailing address outside Tennessee, and Florida mailing addresses are the largest out-of-state group. On March 1 an unpaid bill is delinquent. Interest of 1.5 percent is added that day and on the first of each later month. The 2025 lot sales of lots that were vacant when sold, one warranty deed per parcel and $1,000 or more, had a median of $17,200 and a middle range of $5,500–$49,600 across 568 lot sales. That is not every sale in 2025, and it is not an exact price. [3],[16],[17],[13]
What happens when the property tax goes unpaid
Unpaid county property tax is delinquent on March 1, and the Trustee collects it with interest until it goes to the delinquent tax attorney. A court can order the land sold. After the court confirms the sale, you can still redeem. The period is one year if the taxes were delinquent for five years or less, 180 days if more than five but less than eight years, and 90 days at eight years or more. If the court finds vacant land is abandoned, the period can be 30 days. To redeem, you pay the taxes, penalty, interest, court costs, and 12 percent a year on the price paid at the sale. [16],[17],[18]
When greenbelt tax savings can come back
Greenbelt rollback pays back tax savings from earlier years, and only when the land leaves the program. The 1976 law values qualifying land on its current use. Farm or forest land must be at least 15 acres. Open space needs at least 3 acres and a planning-commission designation of the area. If that designation was never adopted, open space classification is not available. The assessor figures rollback for the prior three years on farm and forest land, and for five years on open space. It is payable when written notice goes out, and it is delinquent on March 1 of the next year. A first application is due March 15. A late continuation filing costs $50 to the Trustee. A new owner as of January 1 must apply again. The approved application is recorded with the Register of Deeds, and the owner pays that recording fee. [12]
Septic, water, and a building permit on the plateau
A new septic system needs a permit from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Division of Water Resources. This county is not on the list of counties that run their own septic program. A conventional permit is $400 up to 1,000 gallons a day, an alternative system is $500 up to that same flow, and a repair permit has no permit fee. Review must finish within 45 days. County codes, in place since January 1, 2024, use the 2018 residential code for the building permit, and state septic and electrical permits come first. A project valued at $1,000 or less has a $25 fee. Cumberland Plateau Water Authority describes itself as a unified water and sewer utility serving communities across the Cumberland Plateau. A U.S. Geological Survey report says wells and springs in plateau sandstone supply most rural drinking water. [14],[15],[7],[9],[8],[21],[20]
Deeds, new splits, and the ground under the lot
The Register of Deeds records a deed for an existing lot. A warranty deed up to two pages costs $12, each extra page is $5, and transfer tax is 37 cents per $100, plus $1 on the taxable document. A new split is different: the Regional Planning Commission must approve the plat first. A split under five acres, or one needing a new road or utility, is a subdivision. New lots on public water and septic need 20,000 square feet. New lots on a well and septic need 2 acres. A new subdivision within 300 feet of a sewer main must connect. The regulations require safeguards for flood-prone land and let the commission require tests where rock or soil conditions raise questions. The most common vacant lot already on the roll is a quarter-acre lot, and the median size is 0.30 acres across 30,983 vacant residential parcels. [5],[6],[10],[11],[13]
Step by step
How do I sell my land in Cumberland 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 Cumberland County: common questions
Can I sell my lot if it has no water or sewer?
Yes. You can sell a vacant lot that has no water line and no sewer hookup. We buy vacant lots and land for cash, including lots with no water, sewer, or road work. We check utilities, access, and title on every parcel before offering. The only contingency is our land inspection, and a failed inspection costs you nothing. Someone who builds later still needs a state septic permit.
What happens if my property tax is late?
It is delinquent on March 1, and interest of 1.5 percent is added that day and on the first of each month after. The Trustee collects until the bill is turned over for a court case. A judge can order a sale. If the taxes were delinquent for five years or less, you generally have one year after the court confirms the sale to redeem. With your consent, back taxes can be paid from the sale proceeds at closing.
Do greenbelt rollback taxes come due if I sell?
Not on every sale. Rollback is the tax savings from earlier years, and it is billed when land leaves greenbelt. Farm and forest land looks back three years. Open space looks back five. The assessor calculates it and sends written notice. A change of owner as of January 1 means the new owner must file a new application by March 15 or the use-value classification can end.
When does a new land split need county approval?
A new split needs Planning Commission approval when it creates a lot under five acres or requires a new road or utility. The approved final plat must be recorded before the new lots can be sold or transferred. That subdivision review is separate from recording a deed for an existing lot.
Who issues a septic permit on a vacant lot?
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation does. County codes say the state issues septic permits, and this county is not on the state's list of counties that run their own program. A state scientist visits the site. Review generally takes about 10 days and must be done within 45 days. The permit should be in hand before dirt work if someone plans to build.
Who reviews a split in the county planning region?
The Cumberland County Regional Planning Commission does. Its subdivision rules cover the unincorporated county except the Crossville planning region and the incorporated areas of Crab Orchard and Pleasant Hill. The rules set minimum lot sizes, road standards, and septic sign-off before the Register of Deeds can record the plat.
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]
- 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]
- Cash Buyer vs. Realtor vs. FSBO for Land
No path always nets the most. A land agent can market the parcel broadly, FSBO can avoid hiring a listing agent but shifts the sale work to the owner, and accepting a direct cash offer can avoid public marketing and buyer mortgage approval. Compare written net proceeds, contingencies, closing costs, timing, and your workload—not the headline offer alone. Title problems can delay any route.
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 Cumberland 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] Cumberland County, Tennessee, Cumberland County Assessor of Property (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [3] Cumberland County Assessor of Property, What the Cumberland County Assessor of Property Does (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [4] Cumberland County, Tennessee, Cumberland County Trustee (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [5] Cumberland County, Tennessee, Cumberland County Register of Deeds (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [6] Cumberland County Register of Deeds, Register of Deeds Fee Schedule (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [7] Cumberland County, Tennessee, Cumberland County Codes Department (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [8] Cumberland County Codes Department, Cumberland County Codes Schedule of Permit Fees (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [9] Cumberland County, Tennessee, Residential and Commercial Building Codes (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [10] Cumberland County Regional Planning Commission, Cumberland County Subdivision Regulations (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [11] Cumberland County, Tennessee, Cumberland County Planning Commission (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [12] Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury, Greenbelt, Agricultural, Forest and Open Space Land Act (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [13] Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury, Tennessee Comptroller County Parcel Data (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [14] Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Online Application for Septic Related Services (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [15] Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Septic System Construction Permit Fees and Review (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [16] UT County Technical Assistance Service, Property Tax Delinquency Date (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [17] UT County Technical Assistance Service, Interest on Delinquent Property Taxes (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [18] UT County Technical Assistance Service, Redemption After a Delinquent Tax Sale (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [19] Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Ozone Falls State Natural Area (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [20] U.S. Geological Survey, Cumberland Plateau Aquifer System, Open-File Report 82-338 (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [21] Cumberland Plateau Water Authority, Cumberland Plateau Water Authority (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [22] National Park Service, NPS Geodiversity Atlas, Obed Wild and Scenic River (accessed 2026-10-02)