McNairy County, Tennessee
Sell your land in Selmer for cash
Parcel Buyers buys vacant lots in Selmer for cash, including lots where the town's sewer-connection rule or a missing utility line complicates a build. You get a written, no-obligation cash offer within 24 hours, and closings run through an independent, licensed title company, typically in about 10 days, 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 Selmer?
- Parcel Buyers is a direct land buyer that makes written, no-obligation cash offers on vacant lots and acreage in Selmer, McNairy 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 Selmer?
- The 2026 Tennessee parcel and assessment data lists 578 vacant residential lots in Selmer; 17% are third-acre lots, and the median lot is 0.46 acre.
- How is a cash offer for land in Selmer 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 Selmer 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
Selmer land at a glance
Tax-roll figures cover parcels on the McNairy County roll whose community code is Selmer in McNairy County. Local rules and services are sourced below.
| Vacant residential lots | 578 parcels classified vacant residential on the 2026 Tennessee parcel and assessment data [1] |
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| Most common lot size | Third-acre lot (13,000–16,000 sq ft): 17% of vacant lots; next, half-acre lot at 12%. Median lot: 0.46 acre (20,030 sq ft). [1] |
| Typical appraised value | $5,000 median appraised value for a vacant lot; the middle half fall between $3,000 and $8,800 [1] |
| Recent lot sale prices | Too few arm's-length vacant-lot sales in 2025 to report a reliable median for Selmer [1] |
| Owners who live elsewhere | 13% of vacant lots have an owner mailing address outside Tennessee (most often OR, SC, WI) [1] |
| Town government | Selmer is the McNairy County seat. The state's municipal advisory service lists a mayor and five aldermen, and gas, sewer, water and garbage among the services the town provides. [2],[3] |
| Building and planning office | The Building Inspector and City Planning Office is at 144 North 2nd Street. Its application page lists a building application, a flood plain application, a sign permit and a zoning map. [4] |
| Planning commission | The town code sets a seven-member planning commission, two of whom live outside the town in its regional planning area. Land use follows Ordinance 539, dated July 11, 2006, as amended. [6] |
| Adopted building codes | Title 12 of the town code adopts the 2012 International Building Code and 2012 International Plumbing Code, and the town electrical code requires a permit before any electrical work. [5] |
| Sewer connection rule | Where a public sewer lies within 500 feet of a building drain, the owner must connect within 60 days of official notice. Elsewhere, a private disposal system is allowed. [7] |
| Sewer tap and inspection fee | The town code requires a building-sewer inspection fee and tapping fee to be paid to the Sewer Department when the application is filed. The board of mayor and aldermen sets the amounts. [7] |
| Septic permits | Where no sewer serves a lot, TDEC handles septic permits. It says processing can take up to 45 days and asks owners to stake property lines no more than 200 feet apart on long lines. [8] |
| County tax timing | McNairy County tax bills are mailed in October and become delinquent if not paid by the last day of February of the following year. The Trustee's office is at 170 West Court Avenue. [9] |
| UT Martin Selmer Center | The University of Tennessee at Martin opened its Selmer center in 1998 at 1269 Tennessee Avenue, the first of its five outreach centers. In 2018 it offered courses toward more than 80 bachelor's-level programs. [10] |
Pricing
What is a lot in Selmer 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 Selmer
Lot size runs larger than a typical town grid
The tax-roll figures cover parcels on the McNairy County roll whose community code is Selmer: 578 vacant lots, with a median size of 0.46 acre (20,030 square feet). The biggest group is the third-acre lot, at 17%. A community code is a mailing label, not a legal border, so some parcels may lie outside the town. A half-acre lot reads differently from a small infill lot, and we price each by its own shape and access. [1]
The sewer rule decides which lots are easy to build
Selmer's code says an owner must connect to a public sewer within 60 days of official notice when the sewer is within 500 feet of the building drain. If it is farther, a private disposal system is allowed, and the state's septic office reviews it. A lot at the edge of the sewer system therefore costs a builder either a tap and line or a septic design. Distance to the main, more than lot size, often sets what a buyer pays. [7],[8]
Permits and zoning start at one town office
The Building Inspector and City Planning Office takes building, flood plain and sign applications and links the zoning map. Land use follows a 2006 zoning ordinance as amended, and a seven-member planning commission oversees it. Title 12 adopts the 2012 International Building and Plumbing codes. A buyer checks the lot's zoning district before planning a house, so a lot in the wrong district can lose value. [4],[6],[5]
Appraised value and the February deadline
The median appraised value in the roll group is $5,000, with a middle range of $3,000–$8,800. In Tennessee, that figure is the assessor's market appraisal, not the taxable value and not an offer. County bills go out in October and become delinquent after the last day of February, so an unsold lot keeps costing its owner every year. Our offer follows the parcel review, not the appraisal alone. [1],[9]
Common situations
Selling land in Selmer in these situations
Your lot is near a sewer line but not connected
Yes. You can sell without connecting. The town code requires connection within 60 days of official notice when a public sewer lies within 500 feet of the building drain, and the rule is written around buildings. How it applies to a bare lot is a question for the town's Sewer Department. We check the utility path and title on every parcel, then make an offer that reflects the work still to do. [7]
The lot has no sewer and you do not know if it will perk
Yes. You do not need a septic permit to sell. TDEC says a site evaluation by an environmental scientist decides the type of septic system, and a complete application can take up to 45 days. Parcel Buyers buys vacant land with no water, sewer or road work done, and our inspection looks at what the ground can support. [8]
You hold the lot from another state
Yes. Distance is not a barrier. 13% of owners in this roll group get their tax mail outside Tennessee. Parcel Buyers buys land nationwide, so we work with owners wherever they live. You can sign by e-signature, and the title company can mail documents for a mail-away closing. Payment comes by check or wire. [1]
Step by step
How do I sell my land in Selmer?
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 Selmer: common questions
Who issues building permits for a lot in Selmer?
The town's Building Inspector and City Planning Office does, for lots inside the town. It is at 144 North 2nd Street and posts building, flood plain and sign applications. Confirm that your parcel is inside the town limits first, because the roll group is wider than the legal map.
Can I sell my Selmer lot if it has no sewer?
Yes. We buy vacant lots with no water, sewer or road work. The town code allows a private disposal system where no public sewer is within 500 feet of the building drain, and TDEC reviews septic permits, which can take up to 45 days.
How much does it cost to keep an empty lot in Selmer each year?
Property tax is the main yearly bill we could confirm. The roll group's median appraised value is $5,000. County bills are mailed in October and become delinquent after the last day of February. We found no yearly district assessment on an official page.
Do I need a survey to sell land in Selmer?
The pages we read do not require one to sell. It becomes useful at build time, because TDEC expects the lines and corners marked, and the town code ties permits to the zoning map. Larger lots have long lines to stake. The title company can say if it needs more.
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 Land From Another State
You usually do not have to travel to sell land in another state. A title company, escrow company, or closing attorney can coordinate title review, approved signing and notarization, recording, and payment by check or wire. The main limits are state-specific deed rules and title: every owner and signer must have authority. Independently verify the parcel, closing company, and payment instructions before signing.
- 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.
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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
- McNairy County
3,601 vacant lots countywide
- Savannah
592 vacant lots
- Hardin County
6,728 vacant lots countywide
- Hardeman County
6,467 vacant lots countywide
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 McNairy County roll whose community code is Selmer. 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] University of Tennessee Municipal Technical Advisory Service, Selmer city directory listing (accessed 2026-11-07)
- [3] Town of Selmer, About Us and services (accessed 2026-11-07)
- [4] Town of Selmer, Building Inspector and permit applications (accessed 2026-11-07)
- [5] University of Tennessee Municipal Technical Advisory Service, Selmer municipal code, Title 12 building, utility and other codes (accessed 2026-11-07)
- [6] University of Tennessee Municipal Technical Advisory Service, Selmer municipal code, Title 14 zoning and land use control (accessed 2026-11-07)
- [7] University of Tennessee Municipal Technical Advisory Service, Selmer municipal code, Title 18 water and sewers (accessed 2026-11-07)
- [8] Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Septic System Permit Frequently Asked Questions (accessed 2026-11-07)
- [9] McNairy County Government, McNairy County Trustee's Office (accessed 2026-11-07)
- [10] University of Tennessee at Martin, UT Martin celebrates 20 years in McNairy County (accessed 2026-11-07)