Tennessee
Sell your land in Perry County for cash
Parcel Buyers buys vacant lots and land for cash throughout Perry County, including Tennessee River and Buffalo River-area acreage where access, drainage, utilities, and septic suitability need parcel-level checks. 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 Perry County?
- Parcel Buyers is a direct land buyer that makes written, no-obligation cash offers on vacant lots and acreage in Perry 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 Perry County sell for in 2025?
- In 2025, vacant lots in Perry County sold for a median of $29,500 across 52 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $15,800 to $42,800.
- How many vacant lots are in Perry County?
- The 2026 Tennessee parcel and assessment data lists 2,186 vacant residential lots in Perry County; 18% are 5-acre ranchettes, and the median lot is 1.43 acre.
- How is a cash offer for land in Perry 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 Perry 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 Perry County?
- In 2025, companies bought 8% of the vacant lots that sold in Perry County. Individuals bought the rest.
Local data
What is land in Perry County worth?
In 2025, vacant lots in Perry County sold for a median of $29,500 across 52 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $15,800 to $42,800. [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 | 2,186 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): 18% of vacant lots; next, small acreage tract (7-10 acres) at 10%. Median lot: 1.43 acre (62,320 sq ft). [1] |
| Typical appraised value | $32,700 median appraised value for a vacant lot; the middle half fall between $15,200 and $52,900 [1] |
| Recent lot sale prices | $29,500 median across 52 arm's-length sales of vacant lots in Perry County (Jan 2025–Dec 2025); the middle half sold for $15,800–$42,800 [1] |
| Who bought lots in 2025 | Companies made 8% of those purchases; individuals made the rest [1] |
| Owners who live elsewhere | 22% of vacant lots have an owner mailing address outside Tennessee (most often NC, FL, TX) [1] |
| Three separate county records | The Property Assessor establishes parcel values, the County Trustee manages property-tax receipts, and the Register of Deeds records and preserves land instruments. [2] |
| Register's document scope | The county says the Register keeps deeds, deeds of trust, mortgages, liens, contracts, plats, leases, judgments, wills, court orders, and other recordable instruments. [2] |
| Buffalo River access point | TDOT and TWRA identified a Park and Float access at State Route 20 over the Buffalo River in Perry County. A public launch does not establish access from private land. [3] |
| County road responsibility | The county describes its highway superintendent as controlling location, relocation, construction, reconstruction, repair, and maintenance of the county road system. [2] |
| State septic construction permit | Before a new onsite wastewater system is installed or a failed one is repaired, TDEC approval is required. Its conventional permit is $400 and the follow-up construction inspection is $100. [4] |
| County-tax delinquency | March is the first delinquent month for a county property-tax bill. The balance gains 1.5% interest for that month and the same percentage again as each new month starts. [6],[7] |
| Greenbelt deadline | March 15 is the normal filing deadline for a new Greenbelt application. The agricultural category generally starts at 15 acres; acceptance becomes a recorded land document. [8] |
| Mousetail Landing State Park | Tennessee Tourism describes Mousetail Landing State Park as 1,247 acres on the Tennessee River. A 2025 State Building Commission document identifies two park acquisition tracts in Perry County near Linden. [9],[10] |
Where we buy
Areas we cover in Perry County
These pages cover the largest lot markets in Perry 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 Perry County
The county roll sets a baseline for vacant land
Within the stated data scope, 2,186 parcels are classified as vacant. A midpoint parcel measures 1.43 acres (62,320 square feet), while 5-acre ranchette is the most frequent size band at 18%. The appraised-value midpoint is $32,700; half of the records fall within $15,200–$52,900. Among the qualifying 2025 lot sales, 52 transactions produce a $29,500 median and a $15,800–$42,800 middle-half band. County summaries cannot price an individual tract. River exposure, a maintained route from the public road, drainage, utility distance, soil capacity, recorded limitations, and ownership defects all require their own evidence. [1]
River access and private-property access are different
TDOT and TWRA identified an official Park and Float access at State Route 20 over the Buffalo River in Perry County. The agencies created such sites to improve safe entry to waterways and reduce illegal highway parking and trespass on private property. That distinction matters for vacant land: a public launch nearby does not create an easement from a private parcel to the river, and visible water does not prove ownership to the bank. Confirm the recorded legal description, public-road frontage or easement, survey evidence, and current FEMA flood map for the exact tract. If a county road is involved, the county says its highway superintendent controls county-road location, construction, repair, and maintenance, so road status should be verified there. [3],[2]
TDEC decides septic construction approval
TDEC decides whether a proposed onsite wastewater system can receive a construction permit. The state tells an applicant not to move dirt or build a pad before that permit is issued. Its conventional permit costs $400 for design flow no greater than 1,000 gallons per day, followed by a $100 construction inspection. The agency normally reviews an application in roughly 10 days but allows as many as 45 days. Mark the land boundaries and planned home location, and show the driveway, utilities, wells, and springs on the sketch. A soils map by a soil scientist may also be required. A proposed land split for septic-served homes uses the state's subdivision evaluation instead. [4],[5]
Value, taxes, roads, and deeds have different custodians
Perry County identifies separate offices for the records a land seller needs. The Property Assessor establishes parcel values. The Trustee manages property-tax receipts. The Register records and preserves deeds, deeds of trust, mortgages, liens, contracts, plats, leases, judgments, wills, and court orders. The highway superintendent controls the county road system. County taxes become delinquent March 1 and accrue 1.5% interest for March plus 1.5% on the first of each later month. No single office's screen proves marketable title or a maintained entrance. Parcel Buyers uses an independent licensed title company for the search, documents, payoff coordination, and recording, and covers ordinary closing costs. [2],[6],[7]
Greenbelt status can follow the land record
Greenbelt treatment depends on qualifying use, so unused acreage does not receive it automatically. The usual agricultural threshold is 15 acres. A first-time application must reach the Property Assessor by March 15, and an approval is placed in the Register of Deeds records. Ending the qualified use or completing a disqualifying conveyance may create rollback tax. For agricultural and forest classifications, the state generally looks back 3 years. Request the current classification and a rollback estimate before calculating what remains after closing. A sale may still resolve an old tax bill or other agreed lien when the title company can secure releases and the owner authorizes payment from the proceeds. [8],[2]
Step by step
How do I sell my land in Perry 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 Perry County: common questions
Does a nearby Buffalo River access point benefit my title?
Not by itself. The state access at State Route 20 is a public entry point, but it does not create a private easement from another tract. Check the deed, survey, road frontage, recorded easements, bank ownership, and flood-map status for the exact parcel.
Who should confirm whether a road is county maintained?
The county highway office. Perry County says the highway superintendent controls location, relocation, construction, reconstruction, repair, and maintenance of the county road system. A road name on a map or tracks on an aerial do not prove public maintenance or legal access.
Who issues a septic construction permit?
TDEC's Division of Water Resources does. Its conventional permit costs $400 for design flow no greater than 1,000 gallons per day, and construction inspection adds $100. Do not grade the homesite first. The submittal may need detailed soil mapping plus a sketch of the boundaries, home, driveway, utilities, wells, and springs.
Which office records the land deed?
The Register of Deeds. The county says that office preserves deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, leases, judgments, and other recordable instruments. The Property Assessor handles parcel values, and the Trustee handles tax receipts. A title company should examine the complete chain before closing.
Can a sale close when property taxes are behind?
Often, yes. March starts the delinquency period, and the unpaid balance gains 1.5% for that month and each month afterward. The closing agent should request a fresh Trustee payoff, confirm releases, and—when the owner approves—deduct taxes and other agreed liens from the money due at closing.
What fees does Parcel Buyers charge a land seller?
None. There is no commission or seller fee, and Parcel Buyers covers ordinary closing costs. The only contingency is the land inspection; if it fails, the seller pays nothing. Signing may be electronic or mail-away, and payment may be made 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.
- 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]
- 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.
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 Perry 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] Perry County, Tennessee, Perry County offices and constitutional officers (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [3] Tennessee Department of Transportation, TDOT and TWRA Park and Float program (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [4] Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Septic system construction permit (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [5] Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Subsurface sewage disposal system online services (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [6] University of Tennessee County Technical Assistance Service, County property-tax delinquency date (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [7] University of Tennessee County Technical Assistance Service, Interest on delinquent county property taxes (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [8] Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury, Tennessee Greenbelt program guidance (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [9] Tennessee Department of Tourist Development, TN Top 10: How to Have Your Best Ever Labor Day Weekend in TN This Year (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [10] State of Tennessee, State Building Commission Executive Subcommittee Meeting (accessed 2026-10-08)