Lewis County, Tennessee
Sell your land in Hohenwald for cash
Parcel Buyers buys vacant lots and land for cash in Hohenwald, Tennessee, including quarter-acre lots inside a county seat where the city sets its own permit and utility fees. 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 Hohenwald?
- Parcel Buyers is a direct land buyer that makes written, no-obligation cash offers on vacant lots and acreage in Hohenwald, Lewis 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 Hohenwald?
- The 2026 Tennessee parcel and assessment data lists 257 vacant residential lots in Hohenwald; 23% are quarter-acre lots, and the median lot is 0.41 acre.
- How is a cash offer for land in Hohenwald 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 Hohenwald 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
Hohenwald land at a glance
Tax-roll figures cover parcels on the Lewis County roll whose community code is Hohenwald in Lewis County. Local rules and services are sourced below.
| Vacant residential lots | 257 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): 23% of vacant lots; next, half-acre lot at 11%. Median lot: 0.41 acre (17,710 sq ft). [1] |
| Typical appraised value | $25,000 median appraised value for a vacant lot; the middle half fall between $25,000 and $27,200 [1] |
| Recent lot sale prices | Too few arm's-length vacant-lot sales in 2025 to report a reliable median for Hohenwald [1] |
| Owners who live elsewhere | 2% of vacant lots have an owner mailing address outside Tennessee (most often CA, GA, TX) [1] |
| Natchez Trace Parkway | The Meriwether Lewis monument sits at milepost 385.9 of the Natchez Trace Parkway near Hohenwald. The Parkway is a 444-mile National Park Service road through three states. [9],[10] |
| County seat and city offices | Hohenwald is the Lewis County seat. City Hall lists a City Council, Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, and Building and Codes, Utilities and Finance departments at 118 West Linden Avenue. [2],[6] |
| No county building permit | Outside the city limits, Lewis County says no building permit is required for any structure, residential or commercial, and it charges no development or impact fees. The county has no building and codes department. [5] |
| City building permit fees | A residential building permit inside the city has a $25 base fee plus $1 per $1,000 of value above the city's posted cutoff. Commercial permits start at $50, plus $5 per $1,000 above their cutoff. [3] |
| Utility connection fees | The city utilities department lists a $25 water connection, a 3/4-inch water meter at $1,500, and a new residential sewer connection at $1,400. Gas connections are $25. [4] |
| Septic outside the sewer | Tennessee law requires a proper septic system for residences and buildings, and Lewis County says it has no local septic or electrical rules beyond the state's. [5] |
| Property tax payment | Lewis County property taxes are paid at the County Trustee's Office on the first floor of the courthouse. The city also takes property tax and utility payments through its online portal. [6],[2] |
| Greenbelt rules | Tennessee greenbelt needs at least 15 acres of farm or forest land, or 3 acres of open space. Rollback taxes cover the prior 3 years for farm and forest land and 5 years for open space. [8] |
Pricing
What is a lot in Hohenwald 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 Hohenwald
City permits versus a county with no permit
Where a lot sits changes the building process. Lewis County says no building permit is required for any structure outside the city limits and that it charges no development or impact fees. Inside Hohenwald, the Building and Codes Department issues permits, and a residential permit has a $25 base fee plus $1 per $1,000 of value above the city's posted cutoff. The roll numbers here cover parcels with the Hohenwald community code, which is not a surveyed boundary, so a buyer checks whether a parcel is inside or outside the city. [5],[3],[1]
What it costs to connect city utilities
Connection costs are posted, which makes budgeting easier. The city lists a $25 water connection, a $1,500 charge for a 3/4-inch water meter, a $1,400 residential sewer connection and a $25 gas connection with a $700 smallest meter. Gas service lines past 100 feet cost $3.50 a foot. A lot with city lines at the frontage avoids most of that sum compared with a long extension. The utilities page does not map the service area, so a buyer confirms it with the office. [4]
Lot size and appraised value on the roll
Roll numbers show how small many of these lots are. The scope holds 257 vacant residential parcels with a median of 0.41 acres, and 23% are in the most common group, the quarter-acre lot class. The median appraised value is $25,000, with the middle half between $25,000–$27,200. That appraisal is the assessor's market estimate for tax purposes, not a sale price or a Parcel Buyers offer. [1]
Septic and rural lots outside the sewer
Lots outside the sewer need a private system. Tennessee requires a proper system for residences and buildings, and Lewis County adds no local septic rules of its own. A buyer will weigh soil and slope before pricing land away from a sewer line. [5]
Common situations
Selling land in Hohenwald in these situations
You inherited a lot from a relative
Yes, you can sell an inherited lot even if you live far away. A title company works from the recorded deeds to find who must sign. Parcel Buyers closes through an independent, licensed title company, with electronic signing and mail-away closings.
You owe taxes on the lot
Yes, you can sell a lot with taxes owed. Delinquent county taxes pick up 1.5% interest in March after the due date and on the first day of each month after, and the trustee cannot waive accrued interest. Liens or back taxes can be paid from the sale proceeds at closing, with the seller's consent. [7]
You never built because of permit or utility costs
Yes, you can sell a lot you never built on. Inside the city, building and utility fees add up, while outside it Lewis County asks for no building permit. We buy lots with no water, sewer or road work, and we check utilities, access and title on every parcel before offering. [3],[4],[5]
Step by step
How do I sell my land in Hohenwald?
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 Hohenwald: common questions
Do I need a permit to build on a lot outside Hohenwald?
Not from the county. Lewis County says no building permit is required for any structure outside city limits and charges no development or impact fees. State septic and electrical rules still apply, so a buyer checks those before building.
How much does a city sewer connection cost in Hohenwald?
A new residential sewer connection costs $1,400, according to the city utilities page. Commercial connections cost $2,800 and industrial ones $5,200. The water connection is $25, and meters are priced by size.
Can I sell a lot that is outside the city and has no sewer?
Yes. We buy lots with no water, sewer or road work. Tennessee requires a proper septic system for residences, and Lewis County adds no local septic rules. We check utilities, access and title on every parcel before offering.
Where do I pay Lewis County property tax?
At the County Trustee's office on the first floor of the Lewis County Courthouse. The City of Hohenwald also takes property tax and utility payments online through its portal.
Do I owe rollback taxes if my land leaves greenbelt?
Possibly. Greenbelt needs 15 acres of farm or forest land or 3 acres of open space. Rollback taxes cover the prior 3 years for farm and forest land and 5 years for open space. The assessor calculates the amount.
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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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
- Lewis County
1,607 vacant lots countywide
- Lawrenceburg
584 vacant lots · 2025 median lot sale $24,000
- Columbia
2,143 vacant lots · 2025 median lot sale $52,500
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 Lewis County roll whose community code is Hohenwald. 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 Hohenwald, City of Hohenwald, TN (accessed 2026-11-07)
- [3] City of Hohenwald, Building and Codes Department (accessed 2026-11-07)
- [4] City of Hohenwald, Utilities Department (accessed 2026-11-07)
- [5] Lewis County, Tennessee, Building and zoning (accessed 2026-11-07)
- [6] Lewis County, Tennessee, County information (accessed 2026-11-07)
- [7] University of Tennessee County Technical Assistance Service, Interest on delinquent taxes (accessed 2026-11-07)
- [8] Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury, Greenbelt (Agricultural, Forest and Open Space Land Act) (accessed 2026-11-07)
- [9] National Park Service, Meriwether Lewis burial monument (accessed 2026-11-07)
- [10] National Park Service, Natchez Trace Parkway (accessed 2026-11-07)