Tennessee
Sell your land in Greene County for cash
Parcel Buyers buys vacant lots and land for cash in Greene County, including rural parcels where a septic permit, water service and a recorded plat all need separate review. 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, depending on title, 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 Greene County?
- Parcel Buyers is a direct land buyer that makes written, no-obligation cash offers on vacant lots and acreage in Greene 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 Greene County sell for in 2025?
- In 2025, vacant lots in Greene County sold for a median of $46,500 across 159 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $21,000 to $84,200.
- How many vacant lots are in Greene County?
- The 2026 Tennessee parcel and assessment data lists 6,852 vacant residential lots in Greene County; 14% are mini-estate (2-3 acres)s, and the median lot is 1.00 acre.
- How is a cash offer for land in Greene 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 Greene 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 Greene County?
- In 2025, companies bought 7% of the vacant lots that sold in Greene County, including 2% bought by homebuilders. Individuals bought the rest.
- What was the median recorded 2025 sale price by lot size in Greene County?
- The median recorded 2025 sale price for a mini-estate (2-3 acres) in Greene County was $54,500 across 26 sales.
Local data
What is land in Greene County worth?
In 2025, vacant lots in Greene County sold for a median of $46,500 across 159 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $21,000 to $84,200. [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 Greene County
| Lot-size class | 2025 sales | 2025 median lot sale |
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| Mini-estate (2-3 acres)70,000–139,999 sq ft | 26 | $54,500 |
| 5-acre ranchette210,000–279,999 sq ft | 21 | $83,500 |
| Small acreage tract (7-10 acres)280,000–435,599 sq ft | 17 | $95,000 |
| One-acre homesite40,000–45,999 sq ft | 14 | $23,800 |
| Half-acre lot19,000–23,999 sq ft | 14 | $28,200 |
| Acreage tract (10+ acres)435,600+ sq ft | 10 | $147,500 |
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 | 6,852 parcels classified vacant residential on the 2026 Tennessee parcel and assessment data [1] |
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| Most common lot size | Mini-estate (2-3 acres) (70,000–140,000 sq ft): 14% of vacant lots; next, half-acre lot at 12%. Median lot: 1.00 acre (43,560 sq ft). [1] |
| Typical appraised value | $21,300 median appraised value for a vacant lot; the middle half fall between $14,000 and $38,900 [1] |
| Recent lot sale prices | $46,500 median across 159 arm's-length sales of vacant lots in Greene County (Jan 2025–Dec 2025); the middle half sold for $21,000–$84,200 [1] |
| Who bought lots in 2025 | Companies made 7% of those purchases, including 2% by homebuilders; individuals made the rest [1] |
| Owners who live elsewhere | 10% of vacant lots have an owner mailing address outside Tennessee (most often FL, NC, TX) [1] |
| Assessor values land each year | The Greene County Assessor of Property lists and values taxable property on an annual assessment roll. Residential land is assessed at 25% of fair market or use value under the county's explanation. [2] |
| Tax bill calendar | The County Trustee typically mails tax notices around October 1. Taxes are payable through the end of February without interest and become delinquent on March 1. [3] |
| Recorded deeds and plats | The Register of Deeds keeps the county's real-estate records and records the documents the law requires or allows. Its deed room is open to the public. [4] |
| Chancery Court handles tax sales | The Clerk & Master's Office collects delinquent real and personal property taxes for Greene County and oversees the county's delinquent-property-tax sales. [5] |
| County construction rules | Greene County enforces zoning and construction standards and has adopted the 2018 International Building Code and 2018 International Residential Code with Appendix J. [6] |
| Plat review includes utilities | County subdivision rules require proposed plats to show existing water mains and public-utility easements, along with streets, drainage features and other recorded site details. [7] |
| State septic permit | TDEC's Johnson City Environmental Field Office serves Greene County. TDEC lists a $400 conventional septic permit fee and a separate $100 construction-inspection fee for designs up to 1,000 gallons a day. [8],[9] |
| Flood hazard must be shown | For a proposed subdivision, county rules require a note on whether any part lies in a flood-hazard area, based on the applicable FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map. [7] |
| Cherokee National Forest | USDA lists 41,999 acres in Greene County under Cherokee National Forest. Those national-forest acres are federal land, not private subdivision inventory. [10] |
| 2025 sale price by lot size | The median recorded 2025 sale price for a mini-estate (2-3 acres) in Greene County was $54,500 across 26 sales. [1] |
Where we buy
Areas we cover in Greene County
- Greeneville
881vacant lots · 2025 median lot sale $40,000
These pages cover the largest lot markets in Greene 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 Greene County
Begin with the parcel record and appraisal
Begin with the parcel record and appraisal. Greene County's Assessor of Property is the office that puts taxable property on the annual assessment roll. The county explains that residential land is assessed at 25% of fair market or use value, so an assessed value is not a seller's asking price or a cash offer. The current roll shows 6,852 vacant residential parcels in the county. Its typical parcel is 1.00 acre, while mini-estate (2-3 acres)s are the largest listed size group at 14% of vacant lots. The roll's median appraised value is $21,300, with a middle range of $14,000–$38,900. Those figures are a useful starting point, but acreage, access, restrictions, utilities and a buildable site can change the result. We check utilities, access and title on every parcel before offering. [2],[1]
Plats, zoning and building permits set the site rules
County rules set the site rules for land outside a municipality. Greene County's Building Safety and Codes office says it enforces adopted construction codes, zoning regulations and construction-safety standards. The county has adopted the 2018 International Building Code and the 2018 International Residential Code with Appendix J. A new structure goes through zoning, footer, slab, rough-in, energy and final inspections; a certificate of occupancy follows the final inspection. A recorded plat is equally important before pricing raw land. The subdivision regulations require the proposed plat to identify property lines, streets, water courses, sewers, bridges, drain pipes, water mains and public-utility easements. They also call for zoning information on the tract and adjoining land. That makes the plat and the zoning record better starting documents than a listing description. [6],[7]
Water, septic and flood research are separate checks
Water, septic and flood research are separate checks. A plat can show water mains and utility easements, but it does not establish that a specific lot has a usable connection or capacity. Ask the serving utility about the exact parcel, extension requirements and charges. TDEC is the septic permitting agency for Greene County through its Johnson City Environmental Field Office. A new subsurface sewage system needs a construction permit. TDEC's published fee is $400 for a conventional or large-diameter graveless-pipe permit up to 1,000 gallons per day, plus $100 for the construction inspection. Flood information needs its own review: county subdivision rules require a FEMA-map-based flood-hazard note for any affected part of a proposed subdivision. These are different questions, and one positive answer does not settle the others. [7],[8],[9]
Tax timing and recorded title matter before closing
Tax timing and recorded title matter before closing. The County Trustee collects property taxes and says notices are typically mailed around October 1, payable without interest through the end of February, and delinquent on March 1. Once taxes are delinquent, interest is charged. If the balance remains unresolved, the Greene County Clerk & Master's Office collects the delinquent taxes and oversees the county's delinquent-property-tax sale process. Before a sale, use the Register of Deeds records to review the deed, mortgages, easements, plats and other recorded documents that affect the land. Liens or back taxes can be paid from the sale proceeds at closing with the seller's consent, but the current payoff and title requirements must be confirmed for the individual parcel. [3],[5],[4]
Step by step
How do I sell my land in Greene 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 Greene County: common questions
What does the Greene County appraisal tell me about my lot?
It tells you the Assessor's value for the tax roll, not an agreed sale price. Greene County says the Assessor lists and values taxable property each year, and residential land is assessed at 25% of fair market or use value. The roll's median appraised value for vacant land is $21,300; road access, recorded restrictions, utilities, septic approval and site conditions can make a cash offer different.
Who handles permits for unincorporated Greene County land?
Greene County's Building Safety and Codes office handles county construction and zoning enforcement. It lists zoning, footer, slab, rough-in, energy and final inspections before a certificate of occupancy. Septic is a separate state process: TDEC's Johnson City Environmental Field Office serves Greene County, and a new subsurface sewage system needs a TDEC construction permit.
Can I sell land with unpaid Greene County taxes?
Yes, often. Get the current payoff first. The Trustee says county property taxes become delinquent on March 1 and interest is charged after that. The Clerk & Master's Office collects Greene County's delinquent property taxes and oversees delinquent-tax sales. Liens or back taxes can be paid from sale proceeds at closing with the seller's consent, subject to the title company's requirements.
Who records my deed after a Greene County land sale?
The Greene County Register of Deeds records the land documents. The office says it keeps records of legal documents concerning real property and records instruments that law requires or permits. A title company can prepare the closing documents, but the recorded deed, easements, mortgages and plat should be reviewed before closing because they may affect the parcel or the transfer.
Does a utility line on a plat prove my lot can connect?
No. A plat is a starting document, not a connection commitment. Greene County's subdivision rules require proposed plats to show existing water mains and public-utility easements, which helps identify what is recorded near the site. Confirm service, capacity, extension work, easements and any connection requirements with the serving utility before treating water or sewer as available for a particular lot.
Owner resources
Guides for your situation
- 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.
- 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 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 Greene 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] Greene County, Tennessee, Property Assessor (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [3] Greene County, Tennessee, Trustee (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [4] Greene County, Tennessee, Register of Deeds (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [5] Greene County, Tennessee, Chancery Court and Probate Division (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [6] Greene County, Tennessee, Building Safety and Codes (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [7] Greene County, Tennessee, Greene County Subdivision Regulations (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [8] Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Johnson City Environmental Field Office (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [9] Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Septic System Construction Permit (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [10] U.S. Forest Service, Secure Rural Schools acreage report, Cherokee National Forest in Greene County (accessed 2026-10-02)