Tennessee
Sell your land in Grundy County for cash
Parcel Buyers buys vacant lots and land for cash in Grundy County, including plateau tracts where septic feasibility, road access and slope can matter. 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 Grundy County?
- Parcel Buyers is a direct land buyer that makes written, no-obligation cash offers on vacant lots and acreage in Grundy 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 Grundy County sell for in 2025?
- In 2025, vacant lots in Grundy County sold for a median of $45,000 across 103 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $25,500 to $80,000.
- How many vacant lots are in Grundy County?
- The 2026 Tennessee parcel and assessment data lists 3,120 vacant residential lots in Grundy County; 19% are mini-estate (2-3 acres)s, and the median lot is 2.07 acre.
- How is a cash offer for land in Grundy 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 Grundy 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 Grundy County?
- In 2025, companies bought 15% of the vacant lots that sold in Grundy County, including 3% bought by homebuilders. Individuals bought the rest.
- What was the median recorded 2025 sale price by lot size in Grundy County?
- The median recorded 2025 sale price for a 5-acre ranchette in Grundy County was $44,500 across 32 sales.
Local data
What is land in Grundy County worth?
In 2025, vacant lots in Grundy County sold for a median of $45,000 across 103 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $25,500 to $80,000. [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 Grundy County
| Lot-size class | 2025 sales | 2025 median lot sale |
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| 5-acre ranchette210,000–279,999 sq ft | 32 | $44,500 |
| Estate parcel (3-5 acres)140,000–209,999 sq ft | 17 | $88,000 |
| Acreage tract (10+ acres)435,600+ sq ft | 10 | $68,000 |
| Small acreage tract (7-10 acres)280,000–435,599 sq ft | 10 | $61,400 |
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 | 3,120 parcels classified vacant residential on the 2026 Tennessee parcel and assessment data [1] |
|---|---|
| Most common lot size | Mini-estate (2-3 acres) (70,000–140,000 sq ft): 19% of vacant lots; next, 5-acre ranchette at 16%. Median lot: 2.07 acre (90,290 sq ft). [1] |
| Typical appraised value | $34,600 median appraised value for a vacant lot; the middle half fall between $20,000 and $55,600 [1] |
| Recent lot sale prices | $45,000 median across 103 arm's-length sales of vacant lots in Grundy County (Jan 2025–Dec 2025); the middle half sold for $25,500–$80,000 [1] |
| Who bought lots in 2025 | Companies made 15% of those purchases, including 3% by homebuilders; individuals made the rest [1] |
| Owners who live elsewhere | 17% of vacant lots have an owner mailing address outside Tennessee (most often FL, GA, AL) [1] |
| Parcel maps and appraisals | The Assessor of Property keeps the county's property maps and is responsible for discovering, listing, classifying and valuing property. The office says it appraises and assesses about 11,000 parcels. [2] |
| Taxes, deeds and delinquent suits | The County Trustee collects county property taxes. The Register of Deeds records documents affecting real-property status, while the Clerk and Master files delinquent-tax suits and may auction property for nonpayment. [2] |
| Public-water providers | County government identifies three public-water providers serving the county: two utility districts and a municipal water works. A water provider listed for the county is not proof that a particular vacant parcel has a tap available. [3] |
| State septic permits | TDEC requires a construction permit for a new septic system. Its published fee is $400 for a new conventional system up to 1,000 gallons per day, plus a $100 construction inspection. [4] |
| Plateau terrain and water | Savage Gulf, which spans Grundy and Sequatchie counties, covers 15,590 acres on the Cumberland Plateau. State staff describe sandstone cliffs, rugged canyons, streams that disappear underground and flash-flood danger after heavy rain. [5] |
| Greenbelt rollback taxes | Qualifying agricultural land must be at least 15 acres. If land leaves greenbelt, the Assessor calculates rollback taxes for the prior 3 years on agricultural or forest land and 5 years on open-space land. [7] |
| Grundy Forest State Natural Area | Grundy Forest is a 234-acre natural area owned by the State of Tennessee on the southwest side of Tracy City, which donated it to the state in 1935. TDEC says it is reached from Highway 41/56 in Tracy City. [8] |
| 2025 sale price by lot size | The median recorded 2025 sale price for a 5-acre ranchette in Grundy County was $44,500 across 32 sales. [1] |
Where we buy
Areas we cover in Grundy County
- Tracy City
305vacant lots
- Gruetli-Laager
210vacant lots
These pages cover the largest lot markets in Grundy 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 Grundy County
Start with the parcel record and the right office
Start with the Assessor of Property record. The county office keeps parcel maps and says its staff discovers, lists, classifies and values about 11,000 parcels. That record can help identify the parcel, but it does not replace a title search or establish that a lot can be built on. The County Trustee collects property taxes, the Register of Deeds records documents that affect real-property status, and the Clerk and Master handles delinquent-tax suits. Use the Trustee for an unpaid-tax balance, the Register for recorded deeds and plats, and the court office when a delinquent-tax case is involved. If taxes remain unpaid, the county says the Clerk and Master may auction the property. Liens or back taxes can be paid from the sale proceeds at closing, with the seller's consent. We check utilities, access and title on every parcel before offering. [2]
Water and septic need a parcel-level check
Public water is not a countywide yes-or-no answer. County government lists three providers: two utility districts and a municipal water works. That can start a service inquiry, but it does not prove that a line, meter capacity or tap is available at a particular lot. Where a home would use septic, TDEC requires a Subsurface Sewage Disposal System construction permit. The state asks for lot location and size plus a sketch of boundaries, house site, well, driveway and planned utilities; soils information or engineered design can be required. TDEC publishes a $400 fee for a new conventional permit up to 1,000 gallons per day and a separate $100 inspection. An alternative system has a $500 permit fee and a $200 inspection fee. Confirm access, house site, water service and septic feasibility before treating two same-size parcels as interchangeable. [3],[4]
Plateau conditions can change the work behind a lot
Terrain is a practical part of land value here. Savage Gulf spans 15,590 acres in Grundy and Sequatchie counties on the Cumberland Plateau. TDEC describes sandstone cliffs, rugged canyons and streams that can disappear underground. Several streams there drop more than 800 feet over five miles through narrow gorges, and the agency warns that sudden heavy rain can create flash floods. Those conditions do not describe every parcel, and the natural-area page is not a flood determination or geotechnical report for private land. They show why a buyer should not price a tract from acreage alone. A driveway route, slope, drainage, rock, legal access and a proposed septic field can all matter. A survey, easement review and site-specific flood information answer those questions for one parcel. We buy vacant lots and land for cash, including lots with no water, sewer or road work. [5]
Use countywide lot data as context, not a promise
The state assessment extract contains 3,120 vacant residential lots across Grundy County. The most common group is a mini-estate (2-3 acres), 19% of those lots; the median measured lot is 2.07 acres. In qualifying 2025 arm's-length, single-parcel lot sales, 103 lots had a median recorded consideration of $45,000; the middle half ranged from $25,500–$80,000. Tennessee deeds can state the greater of price paid or value, so these figures are context, not an exact price. The countywide median appraised value is $34,600; it is an appraisal, not taxable or assessed value. Larger acreage may have Greenbelt status. Qualifying agricultural land must be at least 15 acres. Property leaving the program can receive rollback taxes: 3 prior years for agricultural or forest land, or 5 years for open-space land. The Assessor calculates that amount. [1],[6],[7]
Step by step
How do I sell my land in Grundy 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 Grundy County: common questions
Which office values my Grundy County land for taxes?
The Assessor of Property values and classifies property and maintains county parcel maps. The County Trustee collects the property tax. The appraised value is a tax record, not a guaranteed sale amount; access, utilities, septic feasibility and title can change what a vacant parcel is worth to a buyer.
Where can I look for a deed or recorded land document?
Use the Grundy County Register of Deeds. Its office records documents that affect the legal status of real property. A title company still performs the insured title search before closing and identifies recorded items that must be cleared, released or paid.
Can I sell land if Grundy County taxes are behind?
Yes. The County Trustee collects property taxes, while the Clerk and Master files delinquent-tax suits and may auction property when taxes remain unpaid. Before that happens, confirmed back taxes or liens can be paid from sale proceeds at closing with the seller's consent.
Can I sell a lot that has no public sewer connection?
Yes. We buy vacant lots and land for cash, including lots with no water, sewer or road work. A buyer will still need to confirm a workable septic permit, site layout, water source or service, access and title. TDEC requires a construction permit for a new septic system and may require soils information or an engineered design.
What if my acreage is enrolled in Tennessee Greenbelt?
Check the classification before you sell. Greenbelt values qualifying land on its present use instead of highest and best use. If the land is disqualified, rollback taxes can cover 3 prior years for agricultural or forest land and 5 years for open-space land; the Assessor calculates them.
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.
- Water, Sewer, Septic, and Wells on Vacant Lots
A vacant lot may use public water, a private well, public sewer, or an onsite septic system, but nearby pipes and neighboring homes do not prove what the parcel can use. Ask each utility for a written availability decision, ask the permitting office whether connection is mandatory, and obtain a qualified site evaluation before saying septic will fit. Keep every response, permit, plan, test, and receipt.
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 Grundy 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] Grundy County, Tennessee, County Officials and Office Responsibilities (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [3] Grundy County, Tennessee, Utility Providers Serving Grundy County (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [4] Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Construction Permit (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [5] Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Savage Gulf State Natural Area (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [6] University of Tennessee County Technical Assistance Service, Transfer Tax (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [7] Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury, Greenbelt: Agricultural, Forest and Open Space Land (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [8] Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Grundy Forest State Natural Area (accessed 2026-10-02)