Greene County, Tennessee
Sell your land in Greeneville for cash
Parcel Buyers buys vacant lots in Greeneville for cash, including land where a future home may need a Greeneville Water Commission connection or a TDEC septic permit. 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 Greeneville?
- Parcel Buyers is a direct land buyer that makes written, no-obligation cash offers on vacant lots and acreage in Greeneville, Greene County, 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 Greeneville sell for in 2025?
- In 2025, vacant lots in Greeneville sold for a median of $40,000 across 19 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $19,500 to $73,500.
- How many vacant lots are in Greeneville?
- The 2026 Tennessee parcel and assessment data lists 881 vacant residential lots in Greeneville; 11% are half-acre lots, and the median lot is 0.45 acre.
- How is a cash offer for land in Greeneville 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 Greeneville 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 Greeneville?
- In 2025, companies bought 5% of the vacant lots that sold in Greeneville, including 5% bought by homebuilders. Individuals bought the rest.
Local data
Greeneville land at a glance
Tax-roll figures cover parcels on the Greene County roll whose community code is Greeneville in Greene County. Local rules and services are sourced below.
| Vacant residential lots | 881 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): 11% of vacant lots; next, quarter-acre lot at 11%. Median lot: 0.45 acre (19,750 sq ft). [1] |
| Typical appraised value | $23,400 median appraised value for a vacant lot; the middle half fall between $13,600 and $37,400 [1] |
| Recent lot sale prices | $40,000 median across 19 arm's-length sales of vacant lots in Greeneville (Jan 2025–Dec 2025); the middle half sold for $19,500–$73,500 [1] |
| Who bought lots in 2025 | Companies made 5% of those purchases, including 5% by homebuilders; individuals made the rest [1] |
| Owners who live elsewhere | 6% of vacant lots have an owner mailing address outside Tennessee (most often NC, FL, TX) [1] |
| Town development review | Greeneville is governed as a town. Its Development Services Department handles early planning, zoning, stormwater and permitting work, while the Building Department handles permits and inspections. [2] |
| Roll-community scope | This page covers parcels on the Greene County roll whose community code is Greeneville. That roll scope does not establish the town boundary; Development Services handles planning and zoning inside town limits. [1],[2] |
| Water and sewer operator | The Town code puts its waterworks and sewer systems under the water and light commission. The commission must set a water tap's size before it is installed, and sewer permits use its application form. [3] |
| Published connection fees | The Town code lists a 3/4-inch water tap at $1,800 inside town and $2,300 outside. Residential or small-commercial sewer service is $2,000 inside and $2,500 outside, plus in-road work. [3] |
| Septic needs a state permit | A new, repaired or modified septic system needs a TDEC permit. The state site evaluation can require marked boundaries, a marked house site and accessible, cleared ground. [4] |
| Greene County septic contact | TDEC's Johnson City Environmental Field Office serves Greene County and directs applicants to the Division of Water Resources for new septic-permit services. [5] |
| Tusculum University | Tusculum University lists its 140-acre campus at 60 Shiloh Road in Greeneville. Its Knoxville and I-81 directions use US 11E, then place the campus one mile from the stated turn. [6] |
Pricing
What is a lot in Greeneville worth?
In 2025, vacant lots in Greeneville sold for a median of $40,000 across 19 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $19,500 to $73,500. [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.
What moves the price in Greeneville
Town planning comes before building permits
Town planning comes before building permits for land inside Greeneville. Development Services handles early planning, zoning, stormwater management and permitting. When a project is ready to build, it moves to the Building Department for permits and inspections. A parcel under Town jurisdiction may therefore need that early review before construction review begins. The figures on this page cover parcels whose Greene County community code is Greeneville; that code does not establish the Town boundary or show that any parcel has completed the Town's process. [2],[1]
Water and sewer availability changes the budget
Published connection charges can change a land budget by thousands of dollars. The Town code lists $1,800 inside town and $2,300 outside for a 3/4-inch water tap. It lists $2,000 inside and $2,500 outside for residential or small-commercial sewer service. Both add asphalt, concrete, materials and installation for in-road work. These charges do not prove that a lot can connect. The commission must set a water tap's size before it is installed, and outside-town sewer access must use an approved metered tap at a point with enough capacity. Line location, capacity and road work therefore need parcel-level confirmation. [3]
A septic site needs its own review
Land that would use septic needs state review before installation. TDEC requires a permit to build, repair or modify a septic system, and an Environmental Scientist evaluates the site to determine the required system. The state tells owners to mark property lines and the desired house location and to make the site accessible and cleared before that visit. Processing can take up to 45 days after TDEC receives a complete application. Greene County is served by TDEC's Johnson City Environmental Field Office. Soils, the planned house location and site access are part of that review. [4],[5]
Use recent lot sales as a starting point
Recent lot sales are a starting point, not the cash offer for a specific parcel. The Tennessee assessment-file set for this Greeneville scope shows 19 qualifying 2025 vacant-lot sales, with a median recorded consideration of $40,000 and a middle range of $19,500–$73,500. The roll's median appraised value is $23,400; an appraisal is the assessor's market appraisal, not a taxable value or an offer. Water or sewer connection work, a septic evaluation, site layout, access and Town review can all change what a buyer can do with a specific tract. We check utilities, access and title on every parcel before offering. [1],[2],[3],[4]
Common situations
Selling land in Greeneville in these situations
Your lot has no visible water or sewer connection
Yes. You can sell a lot that has no visible water or sewer connection. The Town code says the commission must set a water tap's size before it is installed. Outside town, sewer access must use an approved metered tap at a point with enough capacity. Published charges also add asphalt, concrete, materials and installation for in-road work. A new septic system separately needs TDEC review and a permit. We buy vacant lots and land for cash, including lots with no water, sewer or road work. The inspection is our only contingency, and a failed inspection costs the seller nothing. [3],[4]
You are unsure whether town rules apply
Start with the parcel, not the community name. This page's data scope is parcels on the Greene County roll whose community code is Greeneville, which is not the same thing as a confirmed Town limit, zoning district or utility-service boundary. For a proposed build, the Town's Development Services Department handles planning, zoning, stormwater and permitting coordination, then the Building Department handles permits and inspections. A buyer should confirm the site facts before treating a vacant lot as ready for construction. We check utilities, access and title on every parcel before offering. [1],[2]
You live outside Tennessee
Yes. You can sell from outside Tennessee. 6% of the vacant-lot owners in this roll-defined Greeneville scope have mailing addresses outside Tennessee. You do not need to extend a utility line or complete a septic application before asking us to review the land. Electronic signing and a mail-away closing are available through an independent, licensed title company, and payment can be by check or wire. Closing is typically about 10 days after the purchase agreement is signed, depending on title. 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 Greeneville?
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 Greeneville: common questions
Who handles building permits for a Greeneville lot?
The Town of Greeneville handles the local development path. Its Development Services Department works on early planning, zoning, stormwater management and permitting, and the Building Department handles permits and inspections when a project is ready to build. The community code used for this page does not by itself prove a particular parcel is inside the Town boundary or has an approved building plan.
Can I sell a lot if it has no water or sewer?
Yes. We buy vacant lots and land for cash, including lots with no water, sewer or road work. The Town code lists a 3/4-inch water tap at $1,800 inside town and residential or small-commercial sewer service at $2,000 inside town, plus in-road costs. Where a home would use septic, TDEC requires a permit before installation.
What does a new water or sewer connection cost?
The Town code lists a 3/4-inch water tap at $1,800 inside town and $2,300 outside. Residential or small-commercial sewer service is $2,000 inside and $2,500 outside. Both can add in-road work. These published charges do not prove that a line or capacity is available for a specific lot.
What if my Greeneville lot needs septic instead?
A lot that needs septic must get a TDEC construction permit before a new system is installed. TDEC says its Environmental Scientist evaluates the site and may request a site plan or soils information. The agency asks owners to mark the lot boundaries and proposed house location and to make the site accessible before the evaluation. Greene County is served by TDEC's Johnson City office.
Can I sell a Greeneville lot without coming to Tennessee?
Yes. You can sell without coming to Tennessee. 6% of owners in this roll-defined Greeneville scope use an out-of-state mailing address. Electronic signing and mail-away closing are available through an independent, licensed title company. A closing is typically about 10 days after the purchase agreement is signed, depending on title, and payment can be by check or wire.
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.
- 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.
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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.
Nearby areas we buy
- Greene County
6,852 vacant lots countywide
- Hamblen County
4,230 vacant lots countywide
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 parcels on the Greene County roll whose community code is Greeneville. 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.
- [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] Town of Greeneville, Greeneville restructures Development Services for efficiency (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [3] Town of Greeneville, Title 13: utilities and services (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [4] Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Subsurface sewage disposal system FAQs (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [5] Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Johnson City Environmental Field Office (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [6] Tusculum University, Maps and directions to the Greeneville campus (accessed 2026-10-02)