Hamblen County, Tennessee
Sell your land in Morristown for cash
Parcel Buyers buys vacant lots and land for cash in Morristown, where city zoning, a building permit and utility availability can shape a homesite budget. 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 Morristown?
- Parcel Buyers is a direct land buyer that makes written, no-obligation cash offers on vacant lots and acreage in Morristown, Hamblen 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 Morristown sell for in 2025?
- In 2025, vacant lots in Morristown sold for a median of $68,000 across 66 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $44,800 to $135,000.
- How many vacant lots are in Morristown?
- The 2026 Tennessee parcel and assessment data lists 1,578 vacant residential lots in Morristown; 14% are quarter-acre lots, and the median lot is 0.41 acre.
- How is a cash offer for land in Morristown 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 Morristown 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 Morristown?
- In 2025, companies bought 18% of the vacant lots that sold in Morristown, including 8% bought by homebuilders. Individuals bought the rest.
Local data
Morristown land at a glance
Tax-roll figures cover parcels on the Hamblen County roll whose community code is Morristown (the Hamblen County part of the city; other counties' parts are not included) in Hamblen County. Local rules and services are sourced below.
| Vacant residential lots | 1,578 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): 14% of vacant lots; next, standard city lot at 13%. Median lot: 0.41 acre (17,800 sq ft). [1] |
| Typical appraised value | $38,200 median appraised value for a vacant lot; the middle half fall between $25,800 and $64,200 [1] |
| Recent lot sale prices | $68,000 median across 66 arm's-length sales of vacant lots in Morristown (Jan 2025–Dec 2025); the middle half sold for $44,800–$135,000 [1] |
| Who bought lots in 2025 | Companies made 18% of those purchases, including 8% by homebuilders; individuals made the rest [1] |
| Owners who live elsewhere | 19% of vacant lots have an owner mailing address outside Tennessee (most often FL, KY, NC) [1] |
| City permits and zoning | Morristown is a city. Its building-permit form covers new building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing or gas work, while the city zoning ordinance establishes 20 district types and a municipal floodplain ordinance. [2],[3] |
| Site-work permit before earthwork | City guidelines say most land-disturbing work in Morristown needs a land-disturbance permit. The definition includes clearing, grading, excavating, transporting and filling land. [2] |
| Water service and tap cost | Morristown Utilities water serves the city and surrounding utility districts. Where water service is available, its published 5/8-inch water tap fee is $750, with extra boring charges possible. [4],[5] |
| Sewer connection and low-pressure areas | Morristown Utilities lists a $1,800 inside-city sewer tap fee for a 5/8-inch meter. In some service areas, topography requires low-pressure sewer and a grinder-pump maintenance charge of $10 per month. [6] |
| Septic is handled through TDEC | Hamblen County directs septic permit inquiries to the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. TDEC says its Environmental Scientist conducts a site evaluation and may request a site plan or soils map. [7],[8] |
| Tax-roll area on this page | The roll figures cover parcels on the Hamblen County roll whose community code is Morristown, only the Hamblen County part of the city. The city zoning ordinance applies within municipal jurisdiction. [1],[3] |
| Interstate 81 | A 2006 TDOT bulletin uses the I-81 Exit 8 interchange at SR 32 (US 25E) in Hamblen and Jefferson Counties as its example project, which proposed a new ramp, realigned ramps and more right-of-way along SR 32 and I-81. [9] |
Pricing
What is a lot in Morristown worth?
In 2025, vacant lots in Morristown sold for a median of $68,000 across 66 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $44,800 to $135,000. [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.
What moves the price in Morristown
City rules and site work set the starting point
City rules are a first pricing question for a vacant lot here. Morristown's ordinance divides land into 20 zoning district types, incorporates a municipal floodplain ordinance, and keeps the zoning map with the Community Development and Planning Department. Its permit application covers new building work and asks whether a land-disturbance permit is required. Guidelines attached to that application say most land-disturbing work in city limits needs a permit and define the work to include clearing, grading, excavating, transporting and filling land. A buyer therefore needs to match the lot's zoning, floodplain position, access and grading plan to the intended use before treating it as a routine building lot. [3],[2]
Water and sewer availability can change the budget
Water and sewer availability can change a homesite budget. Morristown Utilities serves water in the city and surrounding utility districts, but a utility provider's regional service area is not a connection promise for every parcel. The published 5/8-inch water tap is $750 where water service is available. For sewer, the inside-city 5/8-inch tap is $1,800. Some parts of the sewer system use a grinder-pump, low-pressure setup because topography and other conditions prevent a standard gravity system; those customers have a $10 monthly pump-maintenance charge. Confirm the actual utility route and connection terms for the parcel before comparing offers. [4],[5],[6]
A lot without public sewer may need septic review
A lot without public sewer may still be sellable, but it needs a workable wastewater plan. Hamblen County sends septic-system permit inquiries to TDEC. TDEC requires a permit for construction, modification or repair of a septic system, and its Environmental Scientist conducts a site evaluation to identify the needed system type. The evaluator may ask for a detailed site plan or soils map. That review is why a lot's acreage alone does not establish that a future home can use septic. We buy vacant lots with no water, sewer or road work and check utilities, access and title before offering. [7],[8]
Recent lot sales are a reference, not a promise
Recent lot sales are a reference, not a cash-offer promise. The 2025 roll set contains 66 accepted, arm's-length, single-parcel vacant-lot sales in this scope, with a median of $68,000 and a middle half from $44,800–$135,000. The median appraised value is $38,200; in Tennessee, that is the assessor's market appraisal, not the taxable assessment. These figures apply only to parcels on the Hamblen County roll with the Morristown community code. Utility status, zoning, floodplain conditions, access and site work can make one quarter-acre lot different from another. [1],[3],[5],[6]
Common situations
Selling land in Morristown in these situations
You own a lot with no water or sewer connection
Yes. You can sell land that has no water or sewer connection. A utility connection is not assumed from the street address or a nearby development. Morristown Utilities applies its water tap fees only where water service is available, and some sewer areas use a low-pressure grinder-pump system because gravity sewer is not practical. If public sewer will not serve a future home, Hamblen County directs the owner to TDEC for septic permitting and a site evaluation. We buy land as it is, including lots with no water, sewer or road work; the inspection is our only contingency, and a failed inspection costs the seller nothing. [5],[6],[7],[8]
You inherited a city lot and do not plan to build
Yes. An inherited city lot can be sold even when you never intend to build on it. The practical questions are the same ones a buyer will face: zoning, the city permit path, floodplain rules, utilities, access and the cost of grading or drainage work. City guidelines say most land-disturbing work needs a permit, so a parcel is not automatically construction-ready because it is inside city limits. We check utilities, access and title on every parcel before offering. Liens or back taxes can be paid from sale proceeds at closing with the seller's consent. [3],[2]
You live outside Tennessee
Yes. You can sell from outside Tennessee. 19% of vacant-lot owners in this roll scope have mailing addresses outside Tennessee. The scope is narrow: it includes only parcels on the Hamblen County roll with a Morristown community code and excludes the city's parcels in other counties. Electronic signing and a mail-away closing are available through an independent, licensed title company. Closing is typically about 10 days after the purchase agreement is signed, depending on title, and payment can be by check or wire. [1]
Step by step
How do I sell my land in Morristown?
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 Morristown: common questions
Do I need a building permit to build on my lot?
Yes. Morristown's permit application covers new building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing and gas work. The city zoning ordinance also controls land use through its district map and includes a municipal floodplain ordinance. Before buying or building, match the planned use to the zoning map and ask the city whether the work also needs land-disturbance approval.
Can I sell land if it has no public sewer?
Yes. We buy vacant land with no public sewer, water or road work. Morristown Utilities lists sewer tap fees by water meter size, but some areas use low-pressure sewer because standard gravity lines are not practical. Where a future home needs septic, Hamblen County directs permit questions to TDEC, which performs a site evaluation before deciding what system can be permitted.
Will a septic permit be automatic for an empty lot?
No. TDEC determines the required septic-system type after its Environmental Scientist evaluates the site. It may request a detailed site plan or soils map, and a permit is required to construct, modify or repair the system. Hamblen County directs local septic permit requests to TDEC, so verify the lot's own evaluation rather than assuming a neighbor's system proves yours will qualify.
What are the published water and sewer tap fees?
Where service is available, Morristown Utilities lists $750 for a 5/8-inch water tap, with extra boring charges possible. It lists $1,800 for an inside-city sewer tap tied to a 5/8-inch meter. Low-pressure sewer customers also pay $10 per month for grinder-pump maintenance.
What does this page's Morristown lot data cover?
It covers only parcels on the Hamblen County roll whose community code is Morristown. It does not cover the city's parcels in another county. The page reports 1,578 vacant residential lots in that defined roll scope, so it is useful for a local starting point but does not replace a parcel-specific title, utility or zoning review.
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.
- 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.
- 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]
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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.
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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 Hamblen County roll whose community code is Morristown (the Hamblen County part of the city; other counties' parts are not included). 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] City of Morristown, Tennessee, Building permit application (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [3] City of Morristown Planning Department, Zoning ordinance, revised June 27, 2025 (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [4] Morristown Utilities Commission, Water service (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [5] Morristown Utilities Commission, Water rates and tap fees (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [6] Morristown Utilities Commission, Wastewater rates and sewer tap fees (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [7] Hamblen County Government, Septic (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [8] Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Subsurface sewage disposal system FAQs (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [9] Tennessee Department of Transportation, I-81 Exit 8 at SR 32 and US 25E in Hamblen County (accessed 2026-10-02)