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Sell your land in Chelaque for cash

Parcel Buyers buys vacant lots and land for cash in Chelaque, including deed-restricted, gated lake-area lots that carry association dues and architectural rules. You get a written, no-obligation cash offer within 24 hours, and closings run through an independent title company, typically in about 10 days, with no fees or commissions.

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Quick answers

Who buys land for cash in Chelaque?
Parcel Buyers is a direct land buyer that makes written, no-obligation cash offers on vacant lots and acreage in Chelaque, Hawkins 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 Chelaque?
The 2026 Tennessee parcel and assessment data lists 197 vacant residential lots in Chelaque; 15% are mini-estate (2-3 acres)s, and the median lot is 0.96 acre.
How is a cash offer for land in Chelaque 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 Chelaque 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

Chelaque land at a glance

Tax-roll figures cover parcels on the Hawkins County roll whose subdivision name is Chelaque in Hawkins County. Local rules and services are sourced below.

Chelaque vacant land facts
Vacant residential lots 197 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): 15% of vacant lots; next, near-acre at 14%. Median lot: 0.96 acre (41,920 sq ft). [1]
Typical appraised value $25,500 median appraised value for a vacant lot; the middle half fall between $15,100 and $74,600 [1]
Recent lot sale prices Too few arm's-length vacant-lot sales in 2025 to report a reliable median for Chelaque [1]
Owners who live elsewhere 70% of vacant lots have an owner mailing address outside Tennessee (most often FL, OH, NC) [1]
Deed restrictions The Chelaque Estates association says its Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions and By-Laws are part of every property deed. A version amended in 2019 is posted on its prospective-owners page. [2]
Architectural approval The association says new construction, lot improvements and tree removal all need Architectural Committee approval before any work begins. That includes clearing trees on a vacant lot. [2]
Gated, with large lot range The association calls Chelaque Estates a private gated community. Home sites run from one-half acre to 59 acres, and it lists a Mooresburg, TN 37811 mailing address. [3],[4]
Dues and marina fees The association collects HOA dues and separate marina dues through its payments page. It says covered dock space is limited and reserved yearly for a fee. The amounts are not posted publicly. [5],[2]
Building permits and zoning Hawkins County's website says the county does not issue building permits, that permits come through the State of Tennessee, and that the county has no zoning restrictions or code enforcement. [6]
Septic permits TDEC's Division of Water Resources permits septic systems. A TDEC environmental scientist visits the site, and the state says processing can take up to 45 days once an application is complete. [11],[9]
Land disturbance permit Hawkins County says a TDEC stormwater permit is required for non-agricultural land disturbance of an acre or more, or smaller work that is part of a larger plan that would disturb an acre or more. [10]
Property tax dates The Hawkins County Trustee says taxes are payable without interest from October 1 through February 28. Interest of 1.5% per month is added from March 1. [7]
Cherokee Lake Chelaque describes itself as overlooking Cherokee Lake, a TVA reservoir that touches Hawkins County. Its water level varies by about 27 feet in a normal year, which matters for lakefront and dock plans. [3],[13]
Mini-estate (2-3 acres) 15% Near-acre 14% Oversized half-acre 13% Three-quarter acre 10% All other sizes 47%
Vacant residential lots in Chelaque by lot size, 2026 Tennessee parcel and assessment data [1]. Mini-estate (2-3 acres) 15%, Near-acre 14%, Oversized half-acre 13%, Three-quarter acre 10%, All other sizes 47%.

Pricing

What is a lot in Chelaque 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 Chelaque

Association rules come with the lot

A buyer of a lot here takes on the deed restrictions, and the association says they are part of every deed. Any plan to build, improve a lot or remove trees goes to the Architectural Committee first. The association also publishes policies for tree removal, open fires and marina use. A buyer who wants a house, a clearing or a dock space has to fit those rules, so the rules shape what a lot is worth to them. [2]

Dues, marina fees and the gate

Owners pay HOA dues, and boat owners can pay separate marina dues for a reserved covered dock space. The association says marina space is limited. New owners also set up gate access with a form, and once the association is told the property has closed they can get an access card ($10), a windshield sticker ($25) or a remote ($30). The dues amounts are not posted publicly, so a seller should have the current figure ready. [5],[2]

Lot size and appraised value

The scope here is 197 vacant residential parcels with the subdivision name Chelaque on the Hawkins County roll. The median lot is 0.96 acres, and the median appraised value is $25,500; the middle half is $15,100–$74,600. The association says home sites run from one-half acre to 59 acres, so size moves value more than it does in a grid of equal lots. An appraisal is the assessor's figure, not a sale price or a Parcel Buyers offer. [1],[3]

Septic and no county building office

Hawkins County says it issues no building permits and has no zoning or code enforcement, so a builder deals with the State of Tennessee instead. A home without sewer needs a septic permit from TDEC, which sends a scientist to evaluate the site. The state says processing can take up to 45 days after an application is complete. Those steps, and the cost of soil work on a sloped lot, belong in a builder's budget. [6],[11],[9]

Common situations

Selling land in Chelaque in these situations

You inherited a Chelaque lot

Yes, an inherited lot can be sold. The title company will want the estate paperwork in order, and the association asks a new owner to send the treasurer their contact details, the closing date and the agent's contact after closing. Parcel Buyers closes through an independent title company, and the title path decides what is needed before closing. We check utilities, access and title on every parcel before offering. [2]

Taxes or dues have fallen behind

Yes, you can still sell. Hawkins County taxes become delinquent after the last day of February, and 1.5% interest is added each month from March 1. Liens or back taxes can be paid from sale proceeds at closing, with the seller's consent. The association bills its own dues, so ask it for a payoff figure before the closing date. [7],[5]

You own from out of state and rarely visit

Yes, you can sell without traveling. 70% of vacant-lot owners in this scope have a mailing address outside Tennessee, and 30% are in state. Parcel Buyers offers electronic signing and mail-away closings, paid by check or wire. The new owner then sets up gate access with the association's form. [1],[2]

The lot is bigger than a half acre

Larger parcels can carry tax options. Tennessee greenbelt lets qualifying land be taxed on use value, with at least 3 acres for open space and 15 for farm or forest land. When land stops qualifying, the state says rollback taxes for prior years can apply: three years for farm and forest land, five for open space. Check your tax bill for greenbelt status before you sell. [12],[8]

Step by step

How do I sell my land in Chelaque?

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

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. Sign electronically

    If you accept, everyone signs the purchase agreement electronically. There is nothing to print or mail at this stage.

  4. 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.

  5. 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 Chelaque: common questions

Do I need the association's approval to sell my lot?

The association's public pages do not say a sale needs its approval. They do ask a new owner to send the treasurer their contact details and closing date after closing. The deed restrictions travel with the lot, so the buyer takes them on.

Can I cut trees on my Chelaque lot before selling?

Not without approval. The association says tree removal, new construction and lot improvements need Architectural Committee approval before any work begins. It posts tree removal information on its prospective-owners page, so read it first.

Who issues building permits for a Chelaque lot?

The State of Tennessee does. Hawkins County's website says the county does not issue building permits and has no zoning restrictions or code enforcement. The association's architectural review is a separate private requirement.

When are Hawkins County property taxes due?

Taxes are payable without interest from October 1 through February 28. After that they are delinquent, and the Trustee adds 1.5% interest each month starting March 1. The Trustee's Rogersville office handles questions about a specific bill.

Will you buy a lot with no water or sewer hookup?

Yes. We buy vacant lots with no water or sewer hookup. Septic in Tennessee is permitted by TDEC after a site evaluation, and a lot without sewer may need one before building. 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 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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What happens after you send this

  1. A land specialist reaches out, usually the same business day, to confirm the details.
  2. You get a written cash offer within 24 hours: a real number, not a range.
  3. 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 Hawkins County roll whose subdivision name is Chelaque. 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. [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. [2] Chelaque Estates Homeowners Association, Prospective Owners (accessed 2026-11-07)
  3. [3] Chelaque Estates Homeowners Association, About Us (accessed 2026-11-07)
  4. [4] Chelaque Estates Homeowners Association, Contact (accessed 2026-11-07)
  5. [5] Chelaque Estates Homeowners Association, Payments (accessed 2026-11-07)
  6. [6] Hawkins County, Tennessee, Hawkins County, Tennessee home page (accessed 2026-11-07)
  7. [7] Hawkins County, Tennessee, Trustee (accessed 2026-11-07)
  8. [8] Hawkins County, Tennessee, Property Assessor (accessed 2026-11-07)
  9. [9] Hawkins County, Tennessee, Health Department (accessed 2026-11-07)
  10. [10] Hawkins County, Tennessee, Stormwater Management (accessed 2026-11-07)
  11. [11] Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Septic system permits FAQs (accessed 2026-11-07)
  12. [12] Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury, Greenbelt (accessed 2026-11-07)
  13. [13] Wikipedia, Cherokee Lake (accessed 2026-11-07)