Hardin County, Tennessee
Sell your land in Big River Plantation Resort for cash
Parcel Buyers buys vacant lots for cash in Big River Plantation Resort, a Hardin County subdivision of small lots where recorded covenants, septic permits and TVA river rules can all 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, 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 Big River Plantation Resort?
- Parcel Buyers is a direct land buyer that makes written, no-obligation cash offers on vacant lots and acreage in Big River Plantation Resort, Hardin 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.
- How many vacant lots are in Big River Plantation Resort?
- The 2026 Tennessee parcel and assessment data lists 205 vacant residential lots in Big River Plantation Resort; 51% are micro lots, and the median lot is 0.11 acre.
- How is a cash offer for land in Big River Plantation Resort 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 Big River Plantation Resort 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.
Local data
Big River Plantation Resort land at a glance
Tax-roll figures cover parcels on the Hardin County roll whose subdivision name is Big River Plantation Resor in Hardin County. Local rules and services are sourced below.
| Vacant residential lots | 205 parcels classified vacant residential on the 2026 Tennessee parcel and assessment data [1] |
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| Most common lot size | Micro lot (2,000–5,000 sq ft): 51% of vacant lots; next, patio-home lot at 16%. Median lot: 0.11 acre (4,920 sq ft). [1] |
| Typical appraised value | $6,000 median appraised value for a vacant lot; the middle half fall between $4,000 and $10,500 [1] |
| Recent lot sale prices | Too few arm's-length vacant-lot sales in 2025 to report a reliable median for Big River Plantation Resort [1] |
| Owners who live elsewhere | 9% of vacant lots have an owner mailing address outside Tennessee (most often MS, AL, FL) [1] |
| Roll scope | These figures cover Hardin County roll parcels whose subdivision name is Big River Plantation Resor, the roll's shortened spelling. They do not cover the rest of the county. [1],[4] |
| Where the plat is recorded | The Hardin County Register of Deeds is the custodian of plats, amendments, liens and warranty deeds. Any recorded plat or restrictions for the subdivision would be filed there. [2] |
| County opted out of house codes | As of 10/28/2026 the state lists Hardin County as OPT OUT. An owner in an opt-out county may ask the State Fire Marshal's Office to inspect a building against state standards. [5],[6] |
| City of Savannah is exempt | The same state list marks the city of Savannah EXEMPT, meaning the city has its own exemption. The county opt-out and the city exemption are separate, so the location of a lot matters. [5] |
| State septic permit | A new conventional septic system is $400 up to 1,000 gallons a day plus a $100 inspection. TDEC lists nine contract counties that may require an extra permit, and Hardin is not one of them. [7] |
| Pickwick Reservoir | TVA says Pickwick Reservoir is formed by Pickwick Landing Dam at river mile 206.7 and lies partly in Hardin County. Its land plan covers 19,238 acres of TVA land in 161 parcels. [8] |
| TVA dock and shoreline approval | TVA says its approval is required before building a dam or obstruction such as a boat dock along or in the Tennessee River or any of its tributaries. [9] |
| Tax assessment and collection | Tennessee assesses residential property at 25% of its appraised value. Taxes are collected by the county Trustee, who also takes online property-tax payments. [10],[3] |
Pricing
What is a lot in Big River Plantation Resort worth?
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 Big River Plantation Resort
Recorded plat and any association rules
For a subdivision, the recorded documents come first. Dues, road upkeep and building rules are set by a recorded declaration or plat note, not by a county web page. In Hardin County those documents are filed with the Register of Deeds, the custodian of plats, amendments, liens and deeds. Pull the plat and any restrictions and read what they say about dues, roads and what may be built. A lot with a clear plat and no unpaid dues is simpler to sell and to build on. The roll groups these lots under the shortened name Big River Plantation Resor. [2],[1]
Septic, water and who inspects the house
Where no sewer line is available, a house needs a septic system, and TDEC issues that permit. A new conventional system is $400 up to 1,000 gallons a day, plus a $100 construction inspection. Review generally takes 10 days and must finish in 45. The state lists Hardin County as an opt-out jurisdiction for one- and two-family home codes, while the city of Savannah is exempt. That means the county does not enforce state home standards, though an owner may ask for a State Fire Marshal inspection. The Savannah Utility Department says it supplies water connections outside city limits, but a utility's general reach does not show that a given lot has a tap. [7],[5],[6],[11]
River lots and TVA rules
Pickwick Reservoir lies partly in Hardin County, and the Tennessee River's tributaries are covered by TVA's Section 26a rule. TVA says its approval is required before a boat dock or similar obstruction is built along or in the river or its tributaries. TVA also says it completes a site-specific environmental review before development on TVA public land. Whether a lot touches water, a creek or TVA land changes what an owner can add. A dock right never comes with a lot automatically. [8],[9]
Small lots and what the roll shows
These are small lots. The median vacant residential lot is 0.11 acres, or 4,920 square feet, across 205 lots, and the most common size is the micro lot, at 51% of lots. Median appraised value is $6,000, with the middle half at $4,000–$10,500. Appraisal is the assessor's estimate of market value, and residential property is assessed at 25% of it for tax. It is not a sale price or an offer. Lots this small may not fit a septic field, which a buyer will check. [1],[10]
Common situations
Selling land in Big River Plantation Resort in these situations
You inherited a lot in a resort subdivision
Yes, you can sell an inherited lot even if you have never seen it. Start with the recorded plat at the Register of Deeds to see what rules came with it. The county Trustee shows what property tax is owed. Parcel Buyers closes through an independent title company, and the title path decides what paperwork is needed before closing. [2],[3]
You bought for the river and never built
Yes, you can sell a lot you bought for river access and never used. Owners often assume a river-area lot comes with a dock right. TVA says approval is required before a dock or similar obstruction goes in along the Tennessee River or its tributaries, so that right is separate. A buyer will weigh the same issue, along with septic and access. [9],[8]
You live out of state
Yes, you can sell without traveling here. 9% of vacant-lot owners in this subdivision have a mailing address outside Tennessee, and Mississippi and Alabama lead that group. You can sign electronically and close by mail through an independent title company, paid by check or wire. [1],[2]
Step by step
How do I sell my land in Big River Plantation Resort?
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 Big River Plantation Resort: common questions
Where do I find the plat and recorded restrictions?
The Hardin County Register of Deeds, which records plats, amendments, liens and deeds. Its office is on the first floor of the courthouse at 465 Main Street in Savannah. Ask for the plat and any declaration of restrictions for the subdivision.
Do I need a septic permit before I build?
Yes, if no sewer line serves the lot. TDEC issues the permit, and a new conventional system costs $400 up to 1,000 gallons a day plus a $100 inspection. Review generally takes 10 days and must finish within 45 days of the application.
Does the county inspect a new house here?
Not under the state program. The state lists Hardin County as OPT OUT as of 10/28/2026, so the county does not apply state home standards. An owner may ask the State Fire Marshal's Office for an inspection. The city of Savannah is listed separately as EXEMPT.
Does a lot here include a dock right?
No, not automatically. TVA says its approval is required before a boat dock or similar obstruction is built along or in the Tennessee River or any of its tributaries. A lot's deed and plat show what it includes, so confirm whether water touches the lot.
Can I sell a lot with no water or sewer hookup?
Yes. We buy vacant lots and land for cash, including lots with no water, sewer or road work. A later owner needs a water source and either sewer or a TDEC septic permit. We check utilities, access and title on every parcel before offering.
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 to Avoid Vacant-Land Seller Scams and Deed Fraud
Verify a land buyer and closing company through records and contact details you find independently, not links or phone numbers sent in an email. Never sign a blank or unexplained deed, pay an unexpected fee, or accept changed wire instructions without calling a trusted closing contact. Fake-owner scams use stolen identities and forged documents to sell land without the real owner's knowledge.[1] If money moved, contact the bank or transfer provider immediately and report the fraud.[2][3]
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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.
Nearby areas we buy
- Savannah
592 vacant lots
- Hardin County
6,728 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 Hardin County roll whose subdivision name is Big River Plantation Resor. 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 November 7, 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] Hardin County Government, Register of Deeds Office (accessed 2026-11-07)
- [3] Hardin County Government, Hardin County Trustee (accessed 2026-11-07)
- [4] Hardin County Government, Hardin County government directory (accessed 2026-11-07)
- [5] Tennessee State Fire Marshal's Office, Residential jurisdictions and inspectors (accessed 2026-11-07)
- [6] Tennessee State Fire Marshal's Office, Building-code inspections in opt-out jurisdictions (accessed 2026-11-07)
- [7] Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Septic System Construction Permit (accessed 2026-11-07)
- [8] Tennessee Valley Authority, Pickwick Reservoir Land Management Plan (archived copy) (accessed 2026-11-07)
- [9] Tennessee Valley Authority, Section 26a regulations (archived copy) (accessed 2026-11-07)
- [10] Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury, Assessment vs Taxation (accessed 2026-11-07)
- [11] City of Savannah, Tennessee, Utility Department (accessed 2026-11-07)