Henry County, Tennessee
Sell your land in Paris for cash
Parcel Buyers buys vacant lots and land for cash in Paris, including city lots where a buyer still needs to sort out water, sewer, driveway and permit details. 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 Paris?
- Parcel Buyers is a direct land buyer that makes written, no-obligation cash offers on vacant lots and acreage in Paris, Henry 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 Paris sell for in 2025?
- In 2025, vacant lots in Paris sold for a median of $12,000 across 19 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $7,500 to $28,800.
- How many vacant lots are in Paris?
- The 2026 Tennessee parcel and assessment data lists 891 vacant residential lots in Paris; 14% are quarter-acre lots, and the median lot is 0.34 acre.
- How is a cash offer for land in Paris 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 Paris 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 Paris?
- In 2025, companies bought 11% of the vacant lots that sold in Paris, including 5% bought by homebuilders. Individuals bought the rest.
Local data
Paris land at a glance
Tax-roll figures cover parcels on the Henry County roll whose community code is Paris in Henry County. Local rules and services are sourced below.
| Vacant residential lots | 891 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 12%. Median lot: 0.34 acre (14,880 sq ft). [1] |
| Typical appraised value | $8,100 median appraised value for a vacant lot; the middle half fall between $4,200 and $17,400 [1] |
| Recent lot sale prices | $12,000 median across 19 arm's-length sales of vacant lots in Paris (Jan 2025–Dec 2025); the middle half sold for $7,500–$28,800 [1] |
| Who bought lots in 2025 | Companies made 11% of those purchases, including 5% by homebuilders; individuals made the rest [1] |
| Owners who live elsewhere | 10% of vacant lots have an owner mailing address outside Tennessee (most often GA, SC, FL) [1] |
| City government and permits | Paris uses a council-manager government with a five-member City Commission. The City publishes building, floodplain, curb-cut, driveway, land-disturbance, planning and zoning applications. [2],[3] |
| City water source | Paris BPU says it is the sole water source for the City of Paris. Its water-treatment plant, completed in 2020, has 4 million gallons per day of capacity. [4] |
| Public wastewater service | Paris BPU treats wastewater collected from city residences, businesses and industries. Its site describes screening, digestion, clarification, settling and UV disinfection in that process. [5] |
| Septic starts with TDEC review | A new, repaired or modified septic system needs a TDEC permit. A TDEC environmental scientist performs a site evaluation and may request a site plan or soil map. [6] |
| Published septic timing and fee | TDEC says review generally takes 10 days and must finish within 45 days. Its listed fee for a new conventional system up to 1,000 gallons per day is $400, plus a $100 inspection. [6],[7] |
| 2026 city street work | The City says it is investing $1.6 million in street improvements through its 2026 Annual Street Paving Program. [8] |
| Kentucky Lake drainage | Paris stormwater reaches local creeks, rivers and Kentucky Lake, according to the city. TVA lists Henry County among the Kentucky Reservoir counties, and its land plan guides land-use approvals and private-water-use permits on TVA land. [9],[10] |
Pricing
What is a lot in Paris worth?
In 2025, vacant lots in Paris sold for a median of $12,000 across 19 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $7,500 to $28,800. [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 Paris
The roll scope is a community code, not a service map
The lot data on this page covers only parcels on the Henry County roll whose community code is Paris. It is not a city-boundary map, a zoning map or proof that a particular lot has water, sewer or a paved driveway. That distinction matters when comparing two vacant lots with the same community code. Start with the lot's recorded location and access, then use the City permit pages and Paris BPU information to identify the questions that apply to that site. A buyer's construction budget can change when a curb cut, floodplain review, utility extension or septic system is needed. [1],[3],[4],[6]
Water, sewer and septic are different checks
Public water and public wastewater are separate site questions. Paris BPU says it is the City's sole water source, and its wastewater team treats sewage collected from city residences, businesses and industries. That makes BPU the starting point for a lot in the City, but the community code alone does not establish that a service line or connection is available at a particular parcel. If a future home needs septic instead, TDEC requires a construction permit and a site evaluation. The evaluator may need a site plan or soil map before deciding what system is required. Those steps can change a builder's cost and therefore the offer for an otherwise similar lot. [4],[5],[6]
Driveway and site-work approvals affect use
Access and ground work affect whether a vacant lot is ready for a home. For work inside City jurisdiction, the Paris permit page lists separate applications for a building permit, floodplain assessment, curb cut and driveway connection, land disturbance, planning and zoning. A septic site review also needs usable access: TDEC asks owners to mark property lines and the desired house location, and to make the proposed evaluation area accessible. For long boundaries, its guidance calls for intermediate stakes no more than 200 feet apart. These are practical pre-build items, not promises that a lot is buildable. They help explain why two nearby quarter-acre lots can receive different offers. [3],[6],[1]
Recent lot sales are a starting point
Recent lot sales give a starting point, not an exact value or a cash offer. In this Henry County community-code scope, the 2025 roll includes 19 arm's-length vacant-lot sales with a median of $12,000; the middle half ran from $7,500–$28,800. The assessor's median appraised value is $8,100, which is not the same thing as a negotiated sale price. Tennessee deed consideration can reflect the greater of the price paid or the property's value, so a recorded amount is not always the exact agreement between buyer and seller. Utility location, driveway work, site conditions and title all still matter when a buyer reviews a lot. [1]
Common situations
Selling land in Paris in these situations
You own a lot but do not know the sewer status
Yes. You can sell a lot before you know whether a future house would use public sewer or septic. Paris BPU handles public water for the City and treats wastewater collected from city properties, while TDEC manages septic permits and site reviews. We buy vacant land as it is, including lots with no water, sewer or road work. Before making an offer, we check utilities, access and title. That lets the offer reflect the actual parcel rather than assuming the community code guarantees a connection or a buildable septic area. [4],[5],[6]
You do not want to pay for site work first
No. You do not need to complete driveway, land-disturbance or septic work before selling. For a property in City jurisdiction, Paris publishes separate routes for curb cuts, driveway connections, floodplain assessments and land-disturbance permits. For septic, TDEC's listed conventional-system fee can be $400 up to 1,000 gallons per day, plus a $100 construction inspection, and its review can take up to 45 days after a complete application. A seller can choose to sell before spending on that work. The only contingency is our land inspection, and a failed inspection costs the seller nothing. [3],[6],[7]
You live outside Tennessee
Yes. You can sell from outside Tennessee. 10% of vacant-lot owners in this Henry County community-code scope have mailing addresses outside Tennessee. A remote sale can use electronic signing and a mail-away closing through an independent, licensed title company. Closing is typically about 10 days after the purchase agreement is signed, depending on title. There are no fees or commissions, and we cover closing costs. The title company can explain the documents needed if an owner has died or a signature is needed from more than one person. [1]
Step by step
How do I sell my land in Paris?
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 Paris: common questions
Can I sell a Paris lot if it has no water or sewer hookup?
Yes. We buy vacant lots with no water or sewer hookup. Paris BPU is the City's public-water provider and treats wastewater collected from city properties, but a community code does not establish a connection at a particular lot. If septic is needed, TDEC requires a permit and site evaluation. We check utilities, access and title before offering.
Who issues building and driveway permits in Paris?
For property in City jurisdiction, the City of Paris publishes applications for building permits, floodplain assessments, curb cuts and driveway connections, land-disturbance permits, planning submittals and zoning amendments. The City portal is the practical place to start before treating a vacant lot as ready for a particular plan.
Does a septic lot need a soil or site review?
Yes. TDEC says its environmental scientist conducts a site evaluation for a septic permit and may request a detailed site plan or soil map. The owner needs to mark the property lines and proposed house location and make the site accessible for the visit. A permit is required for a new, repaired or modified septic system.
Does the Paris community code prove my lot is in City limits?
No. The figures on this page are limited to parcels on the Henry County roll whose community code is Paris. That data scope is not a City-limits, zoning, water-service or sewer-service determination. Confirm the lot's actual jurisdiction and utility status before relying on city permits or a public-service assumption.
Will street work change what a buyer offers for my lot?
It can. The City says it is investing $1.6 million in street improvements through its 2026 paving program, but that announcement does not establish access, paving status or a driveway approval for an individual lot. Buyers still need the parcel's road access and permit facts before setting a price.
Owner resources
Guides for your situation
- 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.
- How to Sell Land in a Flood Zone
Flood-zone land can be sellable and sometimes buildable. A FEMA flood zone describes mapped risk; it is not a building permit. The buyer must verify the current effective Flood Insurance Rate Map and any map changes, then ask the local floodplain administrator what elevation, floodway, coastal, permit, and design rules apply.[1][2][4] Vacant land itself is not covered by an NFIP policy; flood insurance covers qualifying buildings and contents, not land value.[5][6]
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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
- Henry County
5,918 vacant lots countywide
- McKenzie
318 vacant lots · 2025 median lot sale $16,800
- Dresden
241 vacant lots · 2025 median lot sale $11,500
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 Henry County roll whose community code is Paris. 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 September 30, 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 Paris, Tennessee, Government structure (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [3] City of Paris, Tennessee, Building and zoning related permits (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [4] Paris Board of Public Utilities, Water service and system capacity (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [5] Paris Board of Public Utilities, Wastewater service (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [6] Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Subsurface sewage disposal system FAQs (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [7] Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Septic system construction permit (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [8] City of Paris, Tennessee, Paris street improvements: 2026 paving program (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [9] City of Paris, Tennessee, Stormwater Management (accessed 2026-10-01)
- [10] Tennessee Valley Authority, Kentucky Reservoir Land Management Plan (accessed 2026-10-01)