Tennessee
Sell your land in Obion County for cash
Parcel Buyers buys vacant lots and land for cash throughout Obion County, including low-lying and lake-area tracts where access, drainage, utilities and septic suitability need parcel-level review. You get a written, no-obligation cash offer within 24 hours, and closings run through an independent 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 Obion County?
- Parcel Buyers is a direct land buyer that makes written, no-obligation cash offers on vacant lots and acreage in Obion 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 Obion County sell for in 2025?
- In 2025, vacant lots in Obion County sold for a median of $20,000 across 35 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $10,000 to $29,600.
- How many vacant lots are in Obion County?
- The 2026 Tennessee parcel and assessment data lists 2,311 vacant residential lots in Obion County; 10% are quarter-acre lots, and the median lot is 0.53 acre.
- How is a cash offer for land in Obion 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 Obion 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 Obion County?
- In 2025, companies bought 0% of the vacant lots that sold in Obion County. Individuals bought the rest.
Local data
What is land in Obion County worth?
In 2025, vacant lots in Obion County sold for a median of $20,000 across 35 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $10,000 to $29,600. [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.
| Vacant residential lots | 2,311 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): 10% of vacant lots; next, mini-estate (2-3 acres) at 10%. Median lot: 0.53 acre (22,920 sq ft). [1] |
| Typical appraised value | $8,600 median appraised value for a vacant lot; the middle half fall between $4,800 and $16,100 [1] |
| Recent lot sale prices | $20,000 median across 35 arm's-length sales of vacant lots in Obion County (Jan 2025–Dec 2025); the middle half sold for $10,000–$29,600 [1] |
| Who bought lots in 2025 | Companies made 0% of those purchases; individuals made the rest [1] |
| Owners who live elsewhere | 8% of vacant lots have an owner mailing address outside Tennessee (most often KY, IL, MO) [1] |
| Assessor's role | The Assessor of Property appraises and classifies property but does not set the tax rate or collect the bill. The county says 25% of parcels are inspected each year in its 5-year reappraisal cycle. [2] |
| Deed recording sequence | The county directs deeds to the Assessor for transfer stamping before the Register of Deeds records them. The Register usually records documents the day received and returns them the next day. [2],[4] |
| Tax payment window | County taxes are due the first Monday in October and may be paid through the last day of February without interest. A 1.5% monthly charge begins after that point. [3] |
| Reelfoot Lake setting | TWRA describes Reelfoot as Tennessee's largest natural lake at 10,427 acres. About 68% of its water is 3 feet deep or less, with submerged stumps common. [5] |
| County permit information | The Assessor's office says it provides county building and demolition permit information. A permit inquiry is separate from checking city jurisdiction, septic approval, or utility service. [2] |
| State septic construction permit | TDEC issues septic construction permits here. A conventional system up to 1,000 gallons per day costs $400 for the permit and $100 for the construction inspection. [6] |
| Greenbelt record | New Greenbelt applications are due to the Assessor by March 15. Approved applications are recorded with the Register, and agricultural land generally needs at least 15 acres. [7] |
| Reelfoot National Wildlife Refuge | A federal plan describes Reelfoot National Wildlife Refuge across Lake and Obion counties in Tennessee and Fulton County, Kentucky. In 2004, it covered 10,428 acres: 2,581 federal acres and 7,847 leased acres. [8] |
Where we buy
Areas we cover in Obion County
These pages cover the largest lot markets in Obion 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 Obion County
Countywide roll numbers are a starting point
The defined county roll contains 2,311 vacant parcels. The median lot is 0.53 acres, or 22,920 square feet, and the largest size group is quarter-acre lot at 10% of the inventory. Median appraised value is $8,600, with a middle-half range of $4,800–$16,100. The 2025 lot-sales subset has a median of $20,000 across 35 sales and a middle-half range of $10,000–$29,600. Those figures describe the roll's scope, not every private transaction and not the market value of one parcel. Road frontage, drainage, flood-map status, utilities, septic approval, deed restrictions, and title require separate review. [1]
Reelfoot conditions require more than an aerial photo
TWRA calls Reelfoot Tennessee's largest natural lake and measures it at 10,427 acres. The agency says earthquakes in 1811 and 1812 formed the lake, about 68% of the water is 3 feet deep or less, and submerged stumps are widespread. Those facts make a lake-area label too broad for a land decision. Confirm the surveyed parcel, recorded access, road elevation, drainage path and current FEMA flood map before representing a tract as buildable. Visible water or a nearby public ramp does not establish access from a private parcel. [5]
The county separates appraisal, taxes, and recording
The Assessor of Property determines classifications and appraised values but does not set tax rates or collect taxes. The county says its 5-year reappraisal program inspects 25% of parcels annually. The Trustee collects the tax bill: taxes are due the first Monday in October, may be paid through the last day of February without interest, and then accrue 1.5% per month. The Register of Deeds records land instruments. The county instructs owners to have deeds stamped by the Assessor before recording, and the Register says documents are usually recorded the day received and returned the next day. Those office records are inputs to, not replacements for, an independent title search. [2],[3],[4]
Septic approval belongs in the buildability check
A rural tract without available sewer needs a TDEC subsurface sewage disposal answer. Installing a new system or repairing a failed one requires a construction permit. The posted fee for a conventional design up to 1,000 gallons per day is $400, plus a $100 construction inspection. TDEC says review is generally about 10 days and must be completed within 45 days of submission. The application asks for the lot, proposed bedroom count, and a sketch showing property lines, the house, wells or springs, driveways, and utilities. A soil map can be required. Separately, the county Assessor's office provides building and demolition permit information; ask which local jurisdiction applies before assuming the county process covers the proposed work. [6],[2]
Greenbelt and title issues affect net proceeds
A Greenbelt classification can reduce assessed value while qualifying use continues, but it is not automatic for vacant acreage. Tennessee sets March 15 as the new-application deadline and generally requires at least 15 acres for agricultural classification. An approved application is recorded with the Register of Deeds. A disqualifying change can create rollback taxes, generally covering the preceding 3 years for agricultural and forest land. Before calculating a sale payoff, ask the Assessor about the current classification and potential rollback, then let the title company check recorded interests. Parcel Buyers charges no commission or seller fee, covers ordinary closing costs, and can pay agreed liens or back taxes from proceeds with the seller's consent. [7],[2],[4]
Step by step
How do I sell my land in Obion 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 Obion County: common questions
Who sets the appraised value in Obion County?
The Assessor of Property. The county says that office appraises and classifies property but neither sets the tax rate nor collects the bill. The Trustee collects county property taxes, while the Register of Deeds records deeds and other land instruments.
When does interest begin on county property taxes?
After the last day of February. The Trustee says county taxes are due the first Monday in October and may be paid through February's final day without interest. After that, 1.5% is added each month. Get a current payoff from the Trustee rather than calculating from an old bill.
Why does lake-area land need a parcel-specific review?
TWRA describes Reelfoot as a shallow, 10,427-acre lake with submerged stumps. A lake-area description does not establish a parcel's boundary, road access, drainage or flood-map status, so those items need separate review for the exact tract.
Who issues a septic construction permit?
TDEC's Division of Water Resources. A conventional system up to 1,000 gallons per day has a $400 construction-permit fee and a $100 inspection fee. The state may require a soil map and needs a site sketch before approving installation.
Can I sell land before resolving back taxes?
Often, yes. The independent title company can obtain the tax payoff and identify other recorded liens. With the seller's consent, agreed balances can be paid from proceeds at closing. Parcel Buyers charges no commission or seller fee and covers ordinary closing costs.
How does a Parcel Buyers closing work?
After a written, no-obligation cash offer and land inspection, an independent licensed title company searches title and prepares the documents. A typical closing is about 10 days after agreement when title permits. Signing may be electronic or mail-away, and proceeds may be sent by check or wire.
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 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]
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 Obion 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] Obion County, Tennessee, Property Assessor (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [3] Obion County, Tennessee, County Trustee (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [4] Obion County, Tennessee, Register of Deeds (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [5] Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, Reelfoot Lake fishing and access information (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [6] Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Septic system construction permit (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [7] Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury, Tennessee Greenbelt program guidance (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [8] U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Reelfoot and Lake Isom National Wildlife Refuge Comprehensive Conservation Plan (accessed 2026-10-02)