Tennessee
Sell your land in Roane County for cash
Parcel Buyers buys vacant lots and land in Roane County for cash, including wooded, sloped and lake-area parcels that may need utility, septic or access work. 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 Roane County?
- Parcel Buyers is a direct land buyer that makes written, no-obligation cash offers on vacant lots and acreage in Roane 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 Roane County sell for in 2025?
- In 2025, vacant lots in Roane County sold for a median of $48,000 across 215 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $29,000 to $88,200.
- How many vacant lots are in Roane County?
- The 2026 Tennessee parcel and assessment data lists 7,722 vacant residential lots in Roane County; 12% are half-acre lots, and the median lot is 0.78 acre.
- How is a cash offer for land in Roane 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 Roane 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 Roane County?
- In 2025, companies bought 11% of the vacant lots that sold in Roane County, including 2% bought by homebuilders. Individuals bought the rest.
- What was the median recorded 2025 sale price by lot size in Roane County?
- The median recorded 2025 sale price for a mini-estate (2-3 acres) in Roane County was $57,500 across 36 sales.
Local data
What is land in Roane County worth?
In 2025, vacant lots in Roane County sold for a median of $48,000 across 215 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $29,000 to $88,200. [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 Roane County
| Lot-size class | 2025 sales | 2025 median lot sale |
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| Mini-estate (2-3 acres)70,000–139,999 sq ft | 36 | $57,500 |
| Oversized half-acre24,000–29,999 sq ft | 20 | $34,400 |
| Half-acre lot19,000–23,999 sq ft | 18 | $61,400 |
| Three-quarter acre30,000–33,999 sq ft | 15 | $29,900 |
| 5-acre ranchette210,000–279,999 sq ft | 14 | $47,600 |
| 1.5-acre homesite64,000–69,999 sq ft | 13 | $70,000 |
| One-acre homesite40,000–45,999 sq ft | 13 | $40,000 |
| 1.25-acre homesite52,000–57,999 sq ft | 13 | $60,000 |
| Estate parcel (3-5 acres)140,000–209,999 sq ft | 12 | $62,200 |
| Near-acre34,000–39,999 sq ft | 12 | $49,000 |
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 | 7,722 parcels classified vacant residential on the 2026 Tennessee parcel and assessment data [1] |
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| Most common lot size | Half-acre lot (19,000–24,000 sq ft): 12% of vacant lots; next, mini-estate (2-3 acres) at 12%. Median lot: 0.78 acre (34,000 sq ft). [1] |
| Typical appraised value | $25,600 median appraised value for a vacant lot; the middle half fall between $15,000 and $50,000 [1] |
| Recent lot sale prices | $48,000 median across 215 arm's-length sales of vacant lots in Roane County (Jan 2025–Dec 2025); the middle half sold for $29,000–$88,200 [1] |
| Who bought lots in 2025 | Companies made 11% of those purchases, including 2% by homebuilders; individuals made the rest [1] |
| Owners who live elsewhere | 17% of vacant lots have an owner mailing address outside Tennessee (most often FL, GA, CA) [1] |
| Three different land offices | The Assessor of Property appraises land, the County Trustee collects county property tax, and the Register of Deeds records deeds, liens and subdivision restrictions. [2],[3],[4] |
| Taxes become delinquent March 1 | Tax notices normally go out in late September and can be paid through the end of February. Unpaid county tax becomes delinquent March 1 and stays with the Trustee for 18 months. [3] |
| Court-run delinquent tax sales | Roane County files unpaid tax cases in Chancery Court. The Clerk and Master holds an annual sale, and the usual redemption period is one year after the court confirms the sale. [5] |
| County zoning has a boundary | Roane County Planning administers zoning in unincorporated areas. Incorporated municipalities apply their own zoning, so the parcel's jurisdiction matters before a building plan is priced. [6] |
| Current county building codes | The county Building & Codes office says it enforces the 2024 International Residential Code and 2024 International Building Code together with county zoning ordinances. [7] |
| TDEC handles septic review | A new, repaired or modified septic system needs a state permit. TDEC performs a site evaluation, may request soil mapping, and says a complete review can take up to 45 days. [8] |
| Lake and flood review matter | Watts Bar Reservoir has about 39,000 acres of water and 783 miles of shoreline. County zoning includes an F-1 flood-hazard district tied to mapped flood areas. [9],[10] |
| Paint Rock Refuge | TWRA places the 1,600-acre Paint Rock Refuge in Roane County beside Watts Bar Lake. Those managed acres create a fixed wildlife-area edge for nearby lake parcels. [11] |
| 2025 sale price by lot size | The median recorded 2025 sale price for a mini-estate (2-3 acres) in Roane County was $57,500 across 36 sales. [1] |
Where we buy
Areas we cover in Roane County
- Harriman
599vacant lots · 2025 median lot sale $25,000
- Rockwood
474vacant lots
- Oak Ridge
375vacant lots · 2025 median lot sale $100,000
- Kingston
359vacant lots
- Crystal Cove
153vacant lots
These pages cover the largest lot markets in Roane 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 Roane County
Lake frontage, slopes and access can change a land offer
A lake view is not the same as usable shoreline access. TVA manages 13,425 acres around Watts Bar Reservoir and directs buyers to obtain permits or land agreements before making purchase commitments. County zoning also recognizes an F-1 flood-hazard district. On any waterfront or low parcel, a buyer must separate the deeded lot from TVA-controlled land, locate the legal road access, review the mapped flood area, and estimate grading. Those questions can matter more than acreage alone. Parcel Buyers checks access, utilities and title before offering, and the land inspection is the only contingency. [9],[10]
Who handles taxes, deeds and a delinquent-tax case
The office depends on the question. The Assessor of Property maintains appraisal and ownership-map information. The Trustee collects current county property taxes, which are payable through February and become delinquent March 1. The Register of Deeds records transfers, liens and subdivision restrictions but does not perform title searches. If a delinquent account reaches litigation, collection moves to the Clerk and Master in Chancery Court. The county says its normal redemption period after a confirmed tax sale is one year. A cash closing can pay agreed liens or back taxes from the seller's proceeds, subject to title work and the seller's consent. [2],[3],[4],[5]
Permits depend on jurisdiction and wastewater service
Unincorporated land goes through Roane County Planning and Building & Codes, while incorporated land follows its municipal zoning process. The county says its building office enforces the 2024 residential and building codes. Wastewater is a separate question. If no approved public sewer connection serves the homesite, a septic permit is required. TDEC's environmental scientist evaluates the site and may ask for a detailed plan or soil map. Before that visit, the state asks owners to mark property lines and the proposed building pad, with intermediate stakes no more than 200 feet apart on long lines. A wooded vacant parcel may therefore need survey, clearing and soil work before its buildable area is clear. [6],[7],[8]
Countywide lot data is a starting point, not a parcel verdict
Roane County contains 7,722 vacant residential parcels in this dataset. The median vacant parcel is 0.78 acre, while the most common size group is the half-acre lot, representing 12% of the county total. The median appraised value is $25,600, and the middle half runs from $15,000–$50,000. The 2025 lot-sale set contains 215 qualifying arm's-length, single-parcel transactions at a median of $48,000, with the middle half at $29,000–$88,200. Those figures describe the county roll, not a promise about one tract. Road access, zoning, flood status, septic suitability, utilities, slope and recorded restrictions still drive the cash offer. [1],[6],[8],[4]
Step by step
How do I sell my land in Roane 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 Roane County: common questions
Which Roane County office tells me what my land is appraised for?
The Assessor of Property handles the county appraisal and assessment record. The Trustee collects the resulting county property tax but does not set the appraisal, and the Register of Deeds records the deed rather than valuing the land.
What happens when Roane County land taxes are not paid?
They become delinquent March 1. The Trustee keeps the account for 18 months, after which an unpaid case can move to the Clerk and Master through Chancery Court. A court-ordered sale normally carries a one-year redemption period after confirmation, unless the court orders otherwise.
Do I need a septic test before selling vacant land?
No state septic permit is required merely to sell the land, but septic suitability can affect value when public sewer is unavailable. TDEC evaluates the site for a construction permit and may require a detailed site plan or soil mapping before approving a system.
Can I sell a Roane County parcel with back taxes or a lien?
Yes, if the title work supports a closing. With the seller's consent, liens or back taxes can be paid from sale proceeds. The independent title company confirms payoff amounts and records the new deed through the Register of Deeds.
Does lakefront land automatically include dock rights?
No. Waterfront ownership does not automatically prove a right to build a dock or use adjacent TVA land. TVA manages shoreline approvals around Watts Bar Reservoir and tells buyers to obtain permits or land agreements before making commitments.
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 Roane 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 September 30, 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] Roane County Government, Assessor of Property (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [3] Roane County Government, County Trustee (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [4] Roane County Government, Register of Deeds (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [5] Roane County Government, Delinquent Taxes and Sale (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [6] Roane County Government, Planning and Zoning (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [7] Roane County Government, Building Codes (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [8] Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Subsurface Sewage Disposal System FAQs (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [9] Tennessee Valley Authority, Watts Bar Reservoir Land Management Plan (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [10] Roane County Government, Roane County Zoning Regulations (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [11] Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, Paint Rock Refuge and Wildlife Management Area (accessed 2026-10-02)