Tennessee
Sell your land in Lake County for cash
Parcel Buyers buys vacant lots and land for cash in Lake County, where Reelfoot Lake, wildlife refuges and Mississippi River lowlands make flood, wetland and access review important. 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 Lake County?
- Parcel Buyers is a direct land buyer that makes written, no-obligation cash offers on vacant lots and acreage in Lake County, Tennessee, 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 Lake County?
- The 2026 Tennessee parcel and assessment data lists 536 vacant residential lots in Lake County; 20% are standard city lots, and the median lot is 0.28 acre.
- How is a cash offer for land in Lake County 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 Lake County 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
What is land in Lake County 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.
| Vacant residential lots | 536 parcels classified vacant residential on the 2026 Tennessee parcel and assessment data [1] |
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| Most common lot size | Standard city lot (7,000–9,000 sq ft): 20% of vacant lots; next, quarter-acre lot at 13%. Median lot: 0.28 acre (12,370 sq ft). [1] |
| Typical appraised value | $9,200 median appraised value for a vacant lot; the middle half fall between $4,800 and $13,700 [1] |
| Recent lot sale prices | Too few arm's-length vacant-lot sales in 2025 to report a reliable median for Lake County [1] |
| Owners who live elsewhere | 6% of vacant lots have an owner mailing address outside Tennessee (most often MO, FL, TX) [1] |
| County land offices | The county and CTAS identify separate Property Assessor, Trustee and Register of Deeds offices. CTAS reports 3,921 parcels and 186.10 county road miles. [4],[5] |
| Planning and zoning board | The county says its Planning and Zoning Commission advises the City Council on plans, zoning-district boundaries, improvements and enforcement regulations. The commission may also issue permits. [2] |
| Published zoning map | The county posts a zoning map dated May 5, 2015. Buyers should confirm whether later amendments affect a parcel before relying on that map. [3] |
| State septic permit | TDEC handles onsite wastewater permits here. A conventional permit through 1,000 gallons per day is $400, the inspection is $100, and review must finish within 45 days. [8] |
| 2025 county tax rate | The Comptroller reports a 2025 county rate of $3.366 per $100 of assessed value. Residential and farm property is assessed at 25% of appraisal. [9],[10] |
| 1,850-acre Lake Isom refuge | The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says Lake Isom National Wildlife Refuge protects 1,850 acres and was established in 1938 as Tennessee's first national wildlife refuge. [6] |
| Upper Reelfoot refuge area | The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says its Reelfoot refuge protects the upper third of Reelfoot Lake. Nearby property is not automatically inside or connected to refuge land. [7] |
| Mississippi River | The Mississippi River forms Tennessee's western border beside Lake County, which lies entirely in the Mississippi Alluvial Plain. That puts land countywide within the river's former or present floodplain. [15] |
Where we buy
Areas we cover in Lake County
These pages cover the largest lot markets in Lake County. We buy land anywhere else in the county too: send the parcel details through the form below.
Selling here
How selling land works in Lake County
Floodplain, wetland and refuge boundaries need separate review
TDEC says all of Lake County lies in the Mississippi Alluvial Plain and within the Mississippi River's former or present floodplain. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says the Reelfoot refuge protects the upper third of Reelfoot Lake and Lake Isom National Wildlife Refuge covers 1,850 acres. A private parcel nearby is not automatically waterfront, dry, accessible or part of a refuge. A buyer should compare the deed and survey with the current FEMA panel, wetland evidence, refuge boundaries and recorded road access. We check utilities, access and title on every parcel before offering. The only contingency is our land inspection, and a failed inspection costs the seller nothing. [7],[6],[15]
County zoning and state septic approval are different gates
The county says its Planning and Zoning Commission advises the City Council on plans, zoning-district boundaries, improvements and enforcement regulations, and may also issue permits. The posted county zoning map is dated May 5, 2015, so a buyer should ask whether amendments or parcel-specific conditions have changed what it shows. Zoning approval does not establish wastewater capacity. TDEC handles septic permits here, charging $400 for a conventional construction permit through 1,000 gallons per day and $100 for inspection. Review generally takes about 10 days and must finish within 45 days. A buildable plan still needs legal access, adequate dry area, a workable utility route and room for the proposed structure and approved soil area. [2],[3],[8]
What the county assessment roll can and cannot show
The county assessment file identifies 536 vacant residential parcels. The median parcel is 0.28 acres, or 12,370 square feet, and the largest size group is a standard city lot at 20%. The assessor's median market appraisal is $9,200; the middle half spans $4,800–$13,700. Tennessee assesses residential property at 25% of appraisal, and the 2025 county tax rate is $3.366 per $100 of assessed value. TDEC places the entire county in the Mississippi River's former or present floodplain. The roll does not establish flood elevation, wetlands, refuge boundaries, permitted use, a septic site or physical access, so parcel-specific findings can move a tract far from the broad appraisal midpoint. [1],[10],[9],[2],[7],[6],[8],[15]
Recorded ownership and delinquent taxes affect closing
The Register of Deeds records deeds and related instruments, the Property Assessor maintains appraisal information and the Trustee collects county property tax. A tax bill becomes delinquent March 1, when 1.5% interest is added; another 1.5% is added on the first of each later month. The delinquent-tax attorney files the collection suit after February 1 and before April 1. Paying the full tax, interest, penalty and court costs dismisses the action for that parcel. After a confirmed court sale, the normal redemption period is one year, shortened for longer delinquency and potentially to 30 days when the court finds the statutory conditions for vacant or abandoned property. An independent title company verifies the deed, liens, tax payoff and legal description before recording a cash purchase. [4],[5],[11],[12],[13],[14]
Step by step
How do I sell my land in Lake County?
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 Lake County: common questions
Does land near Reelfoot Lake include waterfront or refuge access?
Not automatically. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service manages the upper third of Reelfoot Lake as a national wildlife refuge, and nearby private land can have a different boundary and no legal water access. The deed, survey, refuge boundary, easements and current ground conditions must be reviewed for the parcel.
Who reviews zoning for a vacant parcel?
The county says its Planning and Zoning Commission advises the City Council on plans, zoning-district boundaries, improvements and enforcement regulations, and may also issue permits. The county publishes a zoning map dated May 5, 2015. Confirm the current district and later amendments directly with the county before planning construction.
Can I sell land without completing a septic permit?
Yes. You do not need to install a system before requesting our offer. TDEC handles the construction permit here. Its conventional permit through 1,000 gallons per day costs $400 and the inspection is $100. Septic feasibility and usable dry area can affect value. We check utilities, access and title on every parcel before offering.
Can delinquent county taxes be paid from closing proceeds?
Yes, with your consent and enough proceeds. The title company obtains the payoff and can disburse it at closing. Taxes become delinquent March 1 and add 1.5% interest then and each later month. If a tax suit has started, the payoff also includes the penalty and accrued court costs.
Which office has the recorded deed for my land?
The Register of Deeds records the deed and related instruments. The Property Assessor maintains the parcel appraisal, while the Trustee handles county tax collection. The title company searches the recorded chain, liens and legal description before closing. Parcel Buyers covers the closing costs and charges no commission.
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.
- How to Sell Landlocked Land With No Road Access
Yes, landlocked land can still be sold. The buyer takes the parcel with its existing access rights and limits, so the price usually depends on whether access is legally documented, physically usable, and practical for the buyer's plans. Start with a title report and recorded documents. Do not assume a trail, gate, map line, or a neighbor's permission is a permanent easement.[1][2]
- Selling Land With Boundary or Survey Problems
Land with a boundary or survey problem can still be offered for sale, but closing may depend on how the buyer, lender, and title insurer handle it. The contract and closing requirements determine whether a survey is needed. A fence does not by itself establish the record boundary. A survey can identify gaps, overlaps, occupation lines, and encroachments; a competing Florida title claim may require a quiet-title action.[1][6][7]
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.
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 all parcels in Lake County. 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] Lake County Government, Planning and Zoning Commission (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [3] Lake County Government, Lake County zoning map (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [4] Lake County Government, Register of Deeds (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [5] University of Tennessee County Technical Assistance Service, Lake County government profile (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [6] U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Lake Isom National Wildlife Refuge (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [7] U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Reelfoot National Wildlife Refuge (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [8] Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Septic System Construction Permit (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [9] Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury, 2025 Tax Aggregate Report (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [10] Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury, Assessment vs Taxation (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [11] University of Tennessee County Technical Assistance Service, Delinquency Date (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [12] University of Tennessee County Technical Assistance Service, Interest on Delinquent Taxes (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [13] University of Tennessee County Technical Assistance Service, Delinquent Tax Suit (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [14] University of Tennessee County Technical Assistance Service, Redemption After a Tax Sale (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [15] Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Mississippi Floodplain physiographic province (accessed 2026-10-02)