Tennessee
Sell your land in Fayette County for cash
Parcel Buyers buys vacant lots and acreage in Fayette County for cash, including one-acre homesites and larger tracts where zoning, septic approval or utility service still need work. 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 Fayette County?
- Parcel Buyers is a direct land buyer that makes written, no-obligation cash offers on vacant lots and acreage in Fayette 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 Fayette County sell for in 2025?
- In 2025, vacant lots in Fayette County sold for a median of $72,000 across 63 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $33,800 to $130,000.
- How many vacant lots are in Fayette County?
- The 2026 Tennessee parcel and assessment data lists 3,254 vacant residential lots in Fayette County; 19% are one-acre homesites, and the median lot is 1.57 acre.
- How is a cash offer for land in Fayette 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 Fayette 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 Fayette County?
- In 2025, companies bought 8% of the vacant lots that sold in Fayette County, including 2% bought by homebuilders. Individuals bought the rest.
- What was the median recorded 2025 sale price by lot size in Fayette County?
- The median recorded 2025 sale price for a 5-acre ranchette in Fayette County was $115,000 across 14 sales.
Local data
What is land in Fayette County worth?
In 2025, vacant lots in Fayette County sold for a median of $72,000 across 63 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $33,800 to $130,000. [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 Fayette County
| Lot-size class | 2025 sales | 2025 median lot sale |
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| 5-acre ranchette210,000–279,999 sq ft | 14 | $115,000 |
| Mini-estate (2-3 acres)70,000–139,999 sq ft | 13 | $48,500 |
| Small acreage tract (7-10 acres)280,000–435,599 sq ft | 10 | $97,500 |
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 | 3,254 parcels classified vacant residential on the 2026 Tennessee parcel and assessment data [1] |
|---|---|
| Most common lot size | One-acre homesite (40,000–46,000 sq ft): 19% of vacant lots; next, mini-estate (2-3 acres) at 16%. Median lot: 1.57 acre (68,390 sq ft). [1] |
| Typical appraised value | $50,700 median appraised value for a vacant lot; the middle half fall between $23,300 and $82,800 [1] |
| Recent lot sale prices | $72,000 median across 63 arm's-length sales of vacant lots in Fayette County (Jan 2025–Dec 2025); the middle half sold for $33,800–$130,000 [1] |
| Who bought lots in 2025 | Companies made 8% of those purchases, including 2% by homebuilders; individuals made the rest [1] |
| Owners who live elsewhere | 9% of vacant lots have an owner mailing address outside Tennessee (most often FL, MS, GA) [1] |
| Assessor and Greenbelt records | The Fayette County Assessor of Property locates, identifies and values real-property parcels. Its office also offers property lookup and Greenbelt applications for qualifying agricultural or forest land assessed at use value. [2] |
| 2025 county tax rate and due date | For tax year 2025, the Trustee lists a county rate of $0.9310 per $100 of assessed value. County property taxes are due by the last day of the following February without interest. [3] |
| County building and zoning rules | Fayette County requires a building permit for construction, alteration, repair or demolition of a structure. Planning and Development also publishes zoning and subdivision rules, including standards for streets, drainage, utilities and vehicle access. [6] |
| Septic site review | TDEC requires a septic permit for a new, repaired or modified system. Its Environmental Scientist evaluates the site and can request a site plan or soils map before the system is designed and inspected. [6],[8] |
| Water and sewer vary by parcel | The county utility directory lists water, sewer, sanitation, gas and electric providers and the areas each one serves. A utility name near a parcel is not proof that water or sewer is available for a new connection. [7] |
| Recorded deeds and plats | The Register of Deeds records real-estate documents. It requires original signed, notarized documents unless a certified copy was recorded by another government office, and it can show a subdivision's recorded plat but not an official survey. [5] |
| Ames Plantation | Ames Plantation spans 18,400 acres in Fayette and Hardeman counties near Grand Junction. Its forests, crops, cattle, and University of Tennessee research keep a large county-line tract in agricultural and research use. [10] |
| 2025 sale price by lot size | The median recorded 2025 sale price for a 5-acre ranchette in Fayette County was $115,000 across 14 sales. [1] |
Where we buy
Areas we cover in Fayette County
These pages cover the largest lot markets in Fayette 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 Fayette County
What vacant land in Fayette County looks like on the roll
Fayette County has 3,254 vacant residential lots in the Tennessee assessment data used on this page. The most common group is one-acre homesites, at 19% of the vacant lots, and the median lot is 1.57 acre. Those countywide roll figures do not show whether a particular parcel has road access, drainage, utility service or septic approval. The median appraised value is $50,700, with the middle half between $23,300–$82,800. In Tennessee, appraised value is the assessor's market appraisal, not the taxable assessed value or a contract price. The Assessor of Property locates, identifies and values real-property parcels and links to property lookup. Its Greenbelt applications cover qualifying agricultural or forest land assessed at use value rather than a value based on more intensive use. That classification belongs in the title and tax review before closing. [1],[2]
Building, zoning and site work come before a house
A vacant lot is not automatically ready for a house. Fayette County requires a building permit for construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, movement, improvement, removal, conversion or demolition of a structure. Planning and Development publishes the zoning resolution and subdivision regulations. Those rules address streets, drainage, utilities, and vehicle ingress and egress before a division of land is approved. The county page also links to the official FEMA Flood Map Service Center and a county zoning map. Check zoning, recorded easements, road access, flood hazard and site layout before a buyer prices a parcel. A title company handles ownership and closing documents, not buildability. We check utilities, access and title before offering, but a construction plan must still meet county permit and land-use rules. [6]
Water, sewer and septic are parcel questions
Water and wastewater service depend on the service area, not the county name alone. Fayette County's utility directory separates providers and service areas for water, sewer, sanitation, gas and electricity. It can identify a likely provider, but it does not confirm a tap, capacity, line extension or connection cost for one lot. Where public sewer is not confirmed, a proposed home may need septic. The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation requires a septic permit for construction, modification or repair. A TDEC Environmental Scientist evaluates the site, determines the needed system type and may request a site plan or soils map. TDEC says a complete application can take up to 45 days; the applicant must mark property lines and house location before the site visit. A neighbor's utility setup or an old listing is not proof that a vacant parcel can use the same system. [7],[8]
Property taxes and a delinquent-tax problem
County property tax is collected through the Fayette County Trustee, and the bill is based on assessed value after the Assessor establishes the value and the county sets the rate. The Trustee says taxes are due by the last day of February following the tax year, and its listed 2025 rate is $0.9310 per $100 of assessed value. The county's audited fiscal-year 2024 report says taxes are levied on the first Monday in October, become delinquent with interest and penalty on the following March 1, and remaining unpaid taxes must be filed in Chancery Court between February 1 and April 1 after that. This is a court-led delinquent-tax process. If taxes are behind, the amount and court status need to be confirmed for the exact parcel. Liens or back taxes can be paid from the sale proceeds at closing with the seller's consent, subject to the title company's payoff process. [3],[4],[9]
Deeds, plats and title should be checked early
The Fayette County Register of Deeds records, indexes and stores real-estate documents. Its records are indexed by grantor and grantee, so a name-based deed search can help trace a transfer; for an address-only search, the office directs owners to the Assessor of Property for the taxpayer name. The Register requires original signed, notarized documents unless a certified copy was recorded by another government office. It can provide a recorded subdivision plat that may show the lot layout, setbacks or easements at recording, but it is not an official survey. The Register cannot give legal advice or determine liens and encumbrances; that takes a title search. This matters for inherited land, old deeds, boundary questions and recorded restrictions. Closing runs through an independent, licensed title company. We offer electronic signing, mail-away closings and payment by check or wire. [5]
Step by step
How do I sell my land in Fayette 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 Fayette County: common questions
Do I need a building permit before I can build on Fayette County land?
Yes. Fayette County requires a building permit for construction and for many other changes to a building or structure. Zoning, flood hazard, access, drainage, utility service and septic approval remain separate checks, so a permit requirement does not by itself confirm that a specific empty lot can support the planned home.
Can I sell Fayette County land if it has no public sewer?
Yes. We buy vacant land with no water, sewer or road work. Public service has to be confirmed with the provider for the parcel; if a home will use septic, TDEC requires a permit and site evaluation before installation. We check utilities, access and title on every parcel before offering.
When are Fayette County property taxes due?
County property taxes are due by the last day of February after the tax year without interest, according to the County Trustee. The county's audited report says unpaid taxes begin accruing interest and penalty on March 1, so get the live balance before closing an older vacant lot.
Can I sell land if I cannot find my original deed?
Usually, yes. The Register of Deeds says it can make a copy of a recorded deed, although it does not keep originals. A title company can then review the chain of title and tell the seller what it needs for closing; the Register itself does not make legal decisions about liens or ownership.
What does Greenbelt mean when I sell vacant land?
Greenbelt means qualifying agricultural or forest land may be assessed at its use value rather than a value based on more intensive use. The Assessor provides the application materials. A planned change in use can affect the tax review, so disclose the designation to the title company and confirm the parcel's current status before closing.
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 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.
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 Fayette 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] Fayette County, Tennessee, Assessor of Property (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [3] Fayette County, Tennessee, Trustee frequently asked questions (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [4] Fayette County, Tennessee, Real property tax (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [5] Fayette County, Tennessee, Register of Deeds (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [6] Fayette County, Tennessee, Planning and Development (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [7] Fayette County, Tennessee, Utilities contact directory (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [8] Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Subsurface sewage disposal system FAQs (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [9] Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury, Fayette County annual financial report, fiscal year 2024 (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [10] Ames Plantation, Ames Plantation overview (accessed 2026-10-02)