Hawkins County, Tennessee
Sell your land in Church Hill for cash
Parcel Buyers buys vacant lots and land for cash in Church Hill, including lots that sit on city sewer and lots that would need a 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 Church Hill?
- Parcel Buyers is a direct land buyer that makes written, no-obligation cash offers on vacant lots and acreage in Church Hill, 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 Church Hill?
- The 2026 Tennessee parcel and assessment data lists 483 vacant residential lots in Church Hill; 14% are half-acre lots, and the median lot is 0.58 acre.
- How is a cash offer for land in Church Hill 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 Church Hill 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
Church Hill land at a glance
Tax-roll figures cover parcels on the Hawkins County roll whose community code is Church Hill in Hawkins County. Local rules and services are sourced below.
| Vacant residential lots | 483 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): 14% of vacant lots; next, third-acre lot at 10%. Median lot: 0.58 acre (25,150 sq ft). [1] |
| Typical appraised value | $29,200 median appraised value for a vacant lot; the middle half fall between $23,000 and $38,300 [1] |
| Recent lot sale prices | Too few arm's-length vacant-lot sales in 2025 to report a reliable median for Church Hill [1] |
| Owners who live elsewhere | 5% of vacant lots have an owner mailing address outside Tennessee (most often VA, MD, NC) [1] |
| Incorporated 1958, a city since 1994 | Church Hill was incorporated in 1958, moved to a Mayor-Aldermanic form of government in 1965 and became a city in 1994. It is the largest of the five cities in Hawkins County. [2] |
| City building permits | The city's building inspector issues permits at 300 East Main Boulevard. Applicants give a contractor's license number, a workers' compensation number, the parcel and block numbers and the street address. [3] |
| Three permits for new construction | New construction needs a building permit, a drainage permit and, "if sewer is available," a sewer permit. The city bases fees on square footage, an application fee and the number of inspections. [4] |
| Building code | The city's builder FAQ says Church Hill uses the 1999 Southern Building Code. It also lists a permit for remodeling over $5,000 and allows only one accessory building per property. [4] |
| Planning commission | Anything other than a single-family dwelling must be approved by the Church Hill Planning Commission, which meets at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. Items go on the agenda when someone calls City Hall 15 days ahead. [3] |
| County has no zoning or permits | Hawkins County says it does not issue building permits and has no zoning restrictions or code enforcement. Land outside the city limits therefore follows different rules from land inside them. [5] |
| Water district published rates | First Utility District of Hawkins County lists its office and filter plant in Church Hill. Rates from July 1, 2026 are a $31.25 minimum bill for 0-2,000 gallons, then $9.43 per 1,000 gallons. [7] |
| Septic permit from TDEC | Where there is no sewer line, a state septic permit is required. A TDEC environmental scientist evaluates the site, and processing can take up to 45 days from a complete application. [6] |
| Laurel Run Park on the Holston River | Hawkins County lists Laurel Run Park at a Church Hill address: a 440-acre park with about one-half mile of Holston River frontage and a one-mile paved walking path along the river's edge. [8] |
Pricing
What is a lot in Church Hill 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 Church Hill
City sewer or a septic system
The city's builder FAQ lists a sewer permit only "if sewer is available," so a lot with a sewer line at the street follows a different path from one without. Where there is no line, a TDEC environmental scientist evaluates the site and may ask for a soils map from a private licensed soil consultant. TDEC says processing can take up to 45 days from a complete application, and the owner marks the property lines and house location and mows the site first. The city says to call City Hall for the actual sewer and drainage fees. [4],[6]
Inside the city limits or outside them
This page covers parcels whose community code is Church Hill, which is not the same as the city boundary. Hawkins County says it does not issue building permits and has no zoning or code enforcement. Inside the city, the building inspector, the drainage and sewer permits and the Planning Commission apply. A buyer who wants to build has to find out which side of the line a parcel falls on before pricing the work. [1],[5],[3]
Lot size and the roll's appraised value
The largest single size group on this roll is the half-acre lot, at 14% of the 483 vacant lots, and the median lot is 0.58 acres. The median appraised value is $29,200, with the middle half between $23,000–$38,300. Appraised value is the county assessor's estimate for tax purposes. It is not what a lot would sell for and not a Parcel Buyers offer. [1]
Water bills and the rest of the carrying cost
The water district's July 2026 rates show a $31.25 minimum bill and $9.43 per 1,000 gallons over 2,000, which matters to a buyer planning a home, not to a lot that stays empty. For an empty lot the yearly cost is the county property tax, payable from October 1 through February 28 without interest. From March 1 the Trustee adds 1.5% interest each month. [7],[9]
Common situations
Selling land in Church Hill in these situations
You inherited a lot and live somewhere else
You can sell an inherited lot from another state. 5% of the vacant lots on this roll belong to owners with a mailing address outside Tennessee, so remote owners are common here. Deeds are recorded by the Hawkins County Register of Deeds in Rogersville, which lists $12 for a deed of up to two pages and $5 for each extra page. Parcel Buyers closes with electronic signing and mail-away closings, and pays by check or wire. [1],[10]
The property taxes are behind
Yes, you can sell a lot with unpaid county taxes. The Hawkins County Trustee adds 1.5% interest each month starting March 1 on bills not paid by the end of February. Liens or back taxes can be paid from the sale proceeds at closing, with the seller's consent, so the balance does not have to be paid first. [9]
Your lot is in a subdivision with deed rules
The city's builder FAQ says subdivision restrictions are "a private civil matter between property owners," which means the city does not enforce them. A lot may still carry recorded restrictions on size, fences or buildings. We check title on every parcel before offering, and the independent title company reports what is recorded against the lot. [4]
Step by step
How do I sell my land in Church Hill?
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 Church Hill: common questions
Do I need a septic permit to sell my Church Hill lot?
No. A septic permit is needed to build, modify or repair a septic system, not to sell land. A buyer who wants to build where no sewer line exists would apply to TDEC, which sends an environmental scientist to evaluate the site. Processing can take up to 45 days from a complete application.
Who issues building permits for land near Church Hill?
It depends on where the parcel sits. Inside the city, the building inspector at 300 East Main Boulevard issues them. Hawkins County says it does not issue building permits and has no zoning restrictions or code enforcement, so a parcel outside the city follows other rules.
What does water cost on a lot in Church Hill?
First Utility District of Hawkins County lists a $31.25 minimum bill for the first 2,000 gallons and $9.43 per 1,000 gallons after that, effective July 1, 2026. Those are usage rates for a built home. Ask the district whether a specific tract can connect.
What does it cost to record a deed in Hawkins County?
The Register of Deeds lists $12 for a deed of up to two pages, $5 for each additional page, and a deed transfer tax of $0.37 per $100. Confirm the final charges with the recording office, since totals depend on the deed and its length.
When do Hawkins County property taxes become late?
Taxes can be paid without interest from October 1 through February 28. Starting March 1, the County Trustee adds interest of 1.5% each month. Back taxes can be paid from sale proceeds at closing, with the seller's consent.
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
- Hawkins County
8,205 vacant lots countywide
- Mount Carmel
361 vacant lots
- Kingsport
2,830 vacant lots · 2025 median lot sale $38,500
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 community code is Church Hill. 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] City of Church Hill, History of Church Hill (accessed 2026-11-07)
- [3] City of Church Hill, Permits (accessed 2026-11-07)
- [4] City of Church Hill, FAQs for Builders (accessed 2026-11-07)
- [5] Hawkins County Government, Hawkins County, TN home page (accessed 2026-11-07)
- [6] Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Subsurface Sewage Disposal Systems (SSDS) Frequently Asked Questions (accessed 2026-11-07)
- [7] First Utility District of Hawkins County, First Utility District of Hawkins County home page and rates (accessed 2026-11-07)
- [8] Hawkins County Government, Parks: Laurel Run Park (accessed 2026-11-07)
- [9] Hawkins County Government, County Trustee (accessed 2026-11-07)
- [10] Hawkins County Government, Register of Deeds (accessed 2026-11-07)