Tennessee
Sell your land in Lewis County for cash
Parcel Buyers buys vacant lots and land for cash in Lewis County, including rural acreage where county building permits are not required but state septic and electrical rules still apply. 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 Lewis County?
- Parcel Buyers is a direct land buyer that makes written, no-obligation cash offers on vacant lots and acreage in Lewis 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.
- What did vacant lots in Lewis County sell for in 2025?
- In 2025, vacant lots in Lewis County sold for a median of $65,000 across 82 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $40,000 to $89,900.
- How many vacant lots are in Lewis County?
- The 2026 Tennessee parcel and assessment data lists 1,607 vacant residential lots in Lewis County; 19% are 5-acre ranchettes, and the median lot is 3.20 acre.
- How is a cash offer for land in Lewis 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 Lewis 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.
- Who is buying lots in Lewis County?
- In 2025, companies bought 10% of the vacant lots that sold in Lewis County. Individuals bought the rest.
- What was the median recorded 2025 sale price by lot size in Lewis County?
- The median recorded 2025 sale price for a 5-acre ranchette in Lewis County was $74,900 across 29 sales.
Local data
What is land in Lewis County worth?
In 2025, vacant lots in Lewis County sold for a median of $65,000 across 82 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $40,000 to $89,900. [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.
Recorded 2025 sale prices by lot size in Lewis County
| Lot-size class | 2025 sales | 2025 median lot sale |
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| 5-acre ranchette210,000–279,999 sq ft | 29 | $74,900 |
| Acreage tract (10+ acres)435,600+ sq ft | 13 | $65,000 |
| Small acreage tract (7-10 acres)280,000–435,599 sq ft | 13 | $70,300 |
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 | 1,607 parcels classified vacant residential on the 2026 Tennessee parcel and assessment data [1] |
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| Most common lot size | 5-acre ranchette (210,000–280,000 sq ft): 19% of vacant lots; next, small acreage tract (7-10 acres) at 13%. Median lot: 3.20 acre (139,390 sq ft). [1] |
| Typical appraised value | $34,900 median appraised value for a vacant lot; the middle half fall between $24,300 and $53,300 [1] |
| Recent lot sale prices | $65,000 median across 82 arm's-length sales of vacant lots in Lewis County (Jan 2025–Dec 2025); the middle half sold for $40,000–$89,900 [1] |
| Who bought lots in 2025 | Companies made 10% of those purchases; individuals made the rest [1] |
| Owners who live elsewhere | 18% of vacant lots have an owner mailing address outside Tennessee (most often FL, CA, AL) [1] |
| County property officials | Lewis County identifies Travis Hinson as Property Assessor, Mike Webb as Trustee, and Cheryl Staggs as Register of Deeds. Their offices divide appraisal, tax, and land-record duties. [2],[3],[4],[5] |
| Unincorporated building permits | The county says it does not require a building permit or impact fee for structures outside the incorporated city and has no county building and codes department. [6] |
| State rules still apply | The county warns that state septic and electrical requirements still apply to rural construction even though no county building permit is required. [6],[7] |
| Assessor and tax roles | The assessor appraises and classifies property, while the trustee collects county property taxes. The county says these assessment and taxation functions are separate. [3],[4] |
| Land records since 1800 | The Register of Deeds says its land-transaction index dates to 1800. It records deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, leases, judgments, and other instruments affecting title. [5] |
| County tax window | The trustee accepts current property taxes from October 1 through February 28 and permits partial payments during that period. State law adds 1.5% interest beginning March 1. [4],[11] |
| Floodplain check | TEMA advises owners to locate the parcel's flood map and contact the local floodplain administrator before developing. Requirements vary by mapped zone and local ordinance. [10] |
| Meriwether Lewis National Monument | Meriwether Lewis National Monument is at milepost 385.9 of the Natchez Trace Parkway near the Highway 20 intersection in Lewis County. NPS places the site near Hohenwald. [13] |
| 2025 sale price by lot size | The median recorded 2025 sale price for a 5-acre ranchette in Lewis County was $74,900 across 29 sales. [1] |
Where we buy
Areas we cover in Lewis County
- Hohenwald
257vacant lots
These pages cover the largest lot markets in Lewis 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 Lewis County
No county building permit does not mean no development rules
Unincorporated Lewis County does not require its own building permit or impact fee, but that does not make every tract ready to build. The county says it has no building and codes department and directs owners inside the incorporated city to that municipality for its requirements. State septic and electrical rules still apply in rural areas. A buyer will also review legal access, driveway permission, deed restrictions, flood mapping, utility availability, and whether the proposed use fits any applicable state or local rule. The roll identifies 1,607 vacant residential parcels. Median size is 3.20 acres, about 139,390 square feet. The largest size group is 5-acre ranchette, accounting for 19% of the set. [6],[1]
Septic suitability remains a state decision
A rural house still needs a lawful wastewater system even without a county building permit. Lewis is not one of Tennessee's nine contract counties, so TDEC performs septic evaluations and permitting. The owner must mark property boundaries and the proposed house site before evaluation. Staff may request a site plan or a licensed soil consultant's map, and a complete review may take up to 45 days. Alternative-system applications require an extra-high-intensity soil map. TDEC says alternative systems are used when soil or site conditions do not favor a conventional system, so acreage alone does not guarantee approval. A parcel can be sold before a system is installed, but uncertainty over septic feasibility changes what a buyer can responsibly pay. Public-water availability, if present, is a separate question and does not replace wastewater approval. [6],[7],[8],[9]
Recorded title and assessor maps answer different questions
The assessor and register answer different property questions. The assessor appraises and classifies real estate, tracks ownership and boundary changes for the assessment roll, and provides public property information. The Register of Deeds preserves the legal instruments behind ownership and says its land-transaction index reaches back to 1800. Deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, leases, judgments, wills and court orders can all affect a title review. A tax map identifies the assessment parcel, while the recorded instruments provide the ownership record that a title company or attorney examines. That review identifies unreleased liens or estate issues and determines what must be resolved before a deed records. [3],[5]
Lot sales and appraisals require parcel-level adjustments
Market statistics need parcel-level adjustments for access and buildability. Median appraised value among these vacant residential parcels is $34,900, with the middle half in $24,300–$53,300. Appraised value is the assessor's estimate; it is not assessed value and not a completed sale. In 2025, 82 warranty-deed lot sales had a median price of $65,000 and a middle-half range of $40,000–$89,900. Those are lot sales, not every recorded transfer. Larger acreage, steep or wet ground, landlocked access, septic uncertainty, unconfirmed utilities, deed restrictions and title problems can move an offer away from the median. 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. [1],[3],[5]
Tax delinquency grows monthly and can reach a court sale
A delinquent bill grows monthly but can often be paid through a voluntary closing. The trustee accepts current taxes from October 1 through February 28, including partial payments during that window. On March 1, Tennessee adds 1.5% interest, and the same charge repeats monthly; the trustee cannot waive it. If a court later confirms a tax sale on or after July 1, 2026, Public Chapter 971 generally allows one year to redeem when delinquency was three years or less and 90 days when it exceeded three years. Those deadlines concern an already confirmed sale, not an ordinary late bill. A title company can obtain the current payoff, search recorded liens, and, with seller authorization, use proceeds to clear valid amounts before recording the buyer's deed. [4],[11],[12],[5]
Step by step
How do I sell my land in Lewis 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 Lewis County: common questions
Do I need a county building permit on rural Lewis County land?
No county building permit is required for a structure in unincorporated Lewis County, according to the county's zoning page, and the county says it charges no impact fee there. State requirements still apply, including septic and electrical rules, and land inside the incorporated city follows that municipality's process. A sale can occur before construction, but a buyer will still check access, utilities, flood mapping, deed restrictions, and whether the proposed use is lawful.
Who approves a septic system in Lewis County?
TDEC approves it. Lewis is outside the nine counties that use a local contract program for septic services. The state evaluates marked property lines and a proposed house site, may ask for a site plan or soil map, and can take up to 45 days after receiving a complete application. Alternative systems need more detailed soil mapping. The absence of a county building permit does not waive this state requirement, and a large parcel is not automatically septic-suitable.
Can I sell land with an old deed or unclear family ownership?
Yes, if the title can be established for closing. The Register of Deeds maintains an index of county land transactions dating to 1800 and records deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, judgments, wills and court orders. An independent title company reviews those instruments and tells the seller which additional title documents are needed. Closing documents can be signed electronically or by mail, and payment can be made by check or wire.
How do I know whether a Lewis County parcel can flood?
Use the parcel's correct flood map and ask the local floodplain administrator. TEMA says requirements vary by mapped zone and community ordinance, so a countywide description cannot decide one tract. Confirm the map panel, road access, drainage, and any elevation or fill requirements before planning construction. A mapped flood area can still be sold, but the development cost and usable acreage may differ from dry ground.
Can delinquent Lewis County taxes be paid at closing?
Yes, when the trustee provides a payoff and the seller authorizes payment. Current taxes are accepted from October 1 through February 28; 1.5% interest starts March 1 and repeats monthly. If a court has already confirmed a tax sale, the owner must instead act within the statutory redemption period. For confirmations on or after July 1, 2026, the usual period is one year for delinquency of three years or less and 90 days when it was longer than three years.
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]
- Water, Sewer, Septic, and Wells on Vacant Lots
A vacant lot may use public water, a private well, public sewer, or an onsite septic system, but nearby pipes and neighboring homes do not prove what the parcel can use. Ask each utility for a written availability decision, ask the permitting office whether connection is mandatory, and obtain a qualified site evaluation before saying septic will fit. Keep every response, permit, plan, test, and receipt.
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 Lewis 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. Lot-size sale rows use the same qualified 2025 sale cohort and canonical square-foot classes; classes with fewer than 10 sales are omitted.
- [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] Lewis County, Tennessee, Lewis County officials (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [3] Lewis County, Tennessee, Property Assessor (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [4] Lewis County, Tennessee, County Trustee (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [5] Lewis County, Tennessee, Register of Deeds (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [6] Lewis County, Tennessee, Rural building and zoning questions (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [7] Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Subsurface sewage disposal system frequently asked questions (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [8] Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Online application for septic-related services (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [9] Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Septic System Construction Permit (accessed 2026-10-08)
- [10] Tennessee Emergency Management Agency, Floodplain management (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [11] University of Tennessee County Technical Assistance Service, Interest on delinquent property taxes (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [12] Tennessee General Assembly, Public Chapter 971: tax-sale redemption periods (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [13] National Park Service, Exploring the Meriwether Lewis Death and Burial Site (accessed 2026-10-02)