Tennessee
Sell your land in Overton County for cash
Parcel Buyers buys vacant lots and land for cash throughout Overton County, including rural and Dale Hollow-area acreage where road access, terrain, utility reach, and septic suitability need separate review. You can receive a written, no-obligation offer within 24 hours, and an independent, licensed title company can typically close about 10 days after the purchase agreement is signed, depending on title.
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 Overton County?
- Parcel Buyers is a direct land buyer that makes written, no-obligation cash offers on vacant lots and acreage in Overton 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 Overton County sell for in 2025?
- In 2025, vacant lots in Overton County sold for a median of $45,000 across 89 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $20,000 to $89,900.
- How many vacant lots are in Overton County?
- The 2026 Tennessee parcel and assessment data lists 2,585 vacant residential lots in Overton County; 17% are 5-acre ranchettes, and the median lot is 1.92 acre.
- How is a cash offer for land in Overton 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 Overton 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 Overton County?
- In 2025, companies bought 3% of the vacant lots that sold in Overton County. Individuals bought the rest.
- What was the median recorded 2025 sale price by lot size in Overton County?
- The median recorded 2025 sale price for a 5-acre ranchette in Overton County was $60,000 across 29 sales.
Local data
What is land in Overton County worth?
In 2025, vacant lots in Overton County sold for a median of $45,000 across 89 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $20,000 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 Overton County
| Lot-size class | 2025 sales | 2025 median lot sale |
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| 5-acre ranchette210,000–279,999 sq ft | 29 | $60,000 |
| Mini-estate (2-3 acres)70,000–139,999 sq ft | 11 | $20,000 |
| Small acreage tract (7-10 acres)280,000–435,599 sq ft | 11 | $65,000 |
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 | 2,585 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): 17% of vacant lots; next, mini-estate (2-3 acres) at 14%. Median lot: 1.92 acre (83,640 sq ft). [1] |
| Typical appraised value | $27,400 median appraised value for a vacant lot; the middle half fall between $16,200 and $47,400 [1] |
| Recent lot sale prices | $45,000 median across 89 arm's-length sales of vacant lots in Overton County (Jan 2025–Dec 2025); the middle half sold for $20,000–$89,900 [1] |
| Who bought lots in 2025 | Companies made 3% of those purchases; individuals made the rest [1] |
| Owners who live elsewhere | 15% of vacant lots have an owner mailing address outside Tennessee (most often FL, OH, IN) [1] |
| Assessor's parcel work | The Assessor discovers, classifies, and values property, updates ownership transfers and maps, tracks permits and zoning changes, and reviews 25% of the county each year under the state reappraisal schedule. [2] |
| County tax calendar | The Trustee bills county property tax on October 1. Payment can be made through February 28 without penalty; March 1 begins 1.5% monthly interest. [3] |
| Recorded instruments | The county lists its Register of Deeds office in Livingston. UT's County Technical Assistance Service says a register records legal instruments and transactions, especially those conveying title to land. [4],[5] |
| Dale Hollow spans the county | TWRA says Dale Hollow was completed in 1943, covers 27,700 acres of water in Tennessee and Kentucky, and lies in three Tennessee counties including Overton. [6] |
| State-managed mountain land | TWRA's Alpine Mountain Wildlife Management Area contains 1,642 acres in Overton County. Nearby protected land does not establish access or development rights for a private parcel. [7] |
| State septic construction permit | TDEC issues septic construction permits here. A conventional design up to 1,000 gallons per day costs $400 for the permit plus a $100 construction inspection. [8] |
| Greenbelt and rollback | Agricultural Greenbelt land generally needs at least 15 acres. If qualifying use ends, agricultural and forest rollback calculations generally cover the prior 3 years. [10] |
| Standing Stone State Park | Standing Stone State Park covers nearly 11,000 acres in Overton County between Livingston, Gainesboro and Celina. TWRA's directions use Highway 52 West to reach the park entrance, and Highway 136 is the main park road. [11] |
| 2025 sale price by lot size | The median recorded 2025 sale price for a 5-acre ranchette in Overton County was $60,000 across 29 sales. [1] |
Where we buy
Areas we cover in Overton County
- Livingston
491vacant lots
These pages cover the largest lot markets in Overton 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 Overton County
The county roll gives context, not a parcel price
The defined roll contains 2,585 vacant parcels. The median parcel is 1.92 acres, equal to 83,640 square feet, and the leading size group is 5-acre ranchette at 17%. Median appraised value is $27,400; the middle half runs from $16,200–$47,400. The 2025 lot-sales subset shows a median of $45,000 across 89 sales, with a middle-half range of $20,000–$89,900. Those countywide figures do not answer whether one tract has legal road access, a usable building area, water service, septic approval, restrictions, or clean title. They are a baseline for investigation rather than an offer formula. [1]
Lake and mountain context does not establish buildability
Dale Hollow is a large regional reservoir. TWRA reports 27,700 acres of water in Tennessee and Kentucky, completion in 1943, and a footprint that includes three Tennessee counties, one of them Overton. The county also contains the 1,642-acre Alpine Mountain Wildlife Management Area. These official facts explain why rural listings often emphasize water or mountain proximity, but proximity is not a property right. Confirm the deeded route to the public road, parcel boundary, slope and drainage, utility reach, and any adjoining public boundary. A water view does not prove shoreline ownership or lake access, and an aerial opening does not prove that a driveway or homesite can be permitted. [6],[7]
Septic feasibility should come before house plans
Where sewer is unavailable, TDEC requires a subsurface sewage disposal construction permit for a new system and for repair of a failed one. A conventional design up to 1,000 gallons per day carries a $400 permit fee plus a $100 construction inspection. TDEC says review is generally about 10 days and must be completed within 45 days after submission. Its application asks for property lines, the proposed house and bedroom count, wells or springs, driveways, and utilities; a soil map may also be required. For a land division into 2 or more construction lots using septic, the state requires a separate subdivision evaluation, with a survey and a soils map from a licensed soils consultant. [8],[9]
Parcel value, tax balance, and title come from different records
The Assessor of Property discovers, classifies, and values parcels, updates maps and ownership transfers, and says state-mandated reappraisal reviews 25% of the county every year. The Trustee bills county property tax on October 1; owners may pay through February 28 without penalty, and 1.5% monthly interest begins March 1. The Register of Deeds holds recorded instruments. Those systems can disagree in timing after a transfer, so compare the tax parcel, current deed, and legal description rather than relying on one screen. An independent licensed title company searches the record for closing. With seller consent, back taxes or other agreed liens can be paid from proceeds, and Parcel Buyers covers ordinary closing costs. [2],[3],[4],[5]
Greenbelt status can change the seller's payoff
Greenbelt values qualifying property according to its use, but vacant land does not qualify merely because it is rural. Tennessee generally requires at least 15 acres for agricultural land and sets March 15 as the deadline for a new application to the Assessor. Approved applications are recorded with the Register of Deeds. A disqualifying transfer or change in use may create rollback taxes; the state says the agricultural and forest calculation generally covers the preceding 3 years. Confirm the current classification, continued eligibility, and estimated rollback with the Assessor before settling on net proceeds. [10],[2],[4]
Step by step
How do I sell my land in Overton 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 Overton County: common questions
Does a Dale Hollow view mean the parcel has lake access?
No. The reservoir extends through Overton County, but a view or nearby shoreline does not create an access easement or prove shoreline ownership. Review the deed, survey, recorded easements, public-land boundary, road route, terrain, and the exact parcel before assigning lake-access value.
Who issues the septic construction permit?
TDEC's Division of Water Resources. A conventional design up to 1,000 gallons per day has a $400 permit fee and a $100 inspection. The state may require a soil map and needs a sketch showing the proposed house, property lines, water sources, driveway, and utilities.
When do county property taxes become delinquent?
March 1. The Trustee says bills go out October 1 and may be paid through February 28 without penalty. Beginning March 1, interest accrues at 1.5% per month. Ask the Trustee for a current payoff if you plan to close after the delinquency date.
Which office holds the recorded deed?
The Register of Deeds. The Assessor maintains parcel appraisal and mapping records, while the Trustee handles tax collection. A title company should still examine the full recorded chain, identify liens or exceptions, prepare closing documents, and record the new deed.
Can I sell land that is still in Greenbelt?
Yes, but confirm continued qualification and possible rollback taxes before closing. Approved Greenbelt applications are recorded, and a disqualifying transfer or use change may create a rollback bill. The Assessor can explain the parcel's current status and estimate the effect.
Does Parcel Buyers require an in-person closing?
No. After title review and the land inspection, closing documents can be signed electronically or through a mail-away package when the title company permits it. Payment may be made by check or wire. There is no seller commission or fee, and ordinary closing costs are covered.
Owner resources
Guides for your situation
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 Overton 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] Overton County, Tennessee, Property Assessor (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [3] Overton County, Tennessee, County Trustee (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [4] Overton County, Tennessee, Register of Deeds (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [5] University of Tennessee County Technical Assistance Service, Register of Deeds (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [6] Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, Dale Hollow lake profile (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [7] Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, Alpine Mountain Wildlife Management Area (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [8] Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Septic system construction permit (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [9] Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Subsurface sewage disposal system online services (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [10] Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury, Tennessee Greenbelt program guidance (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [11] Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, Standing Stone State Forest (accessed 2026-10-01)