Rutherford County, Tennessee
Sell your land in La Vergne for cash
Parcel Buyers buys vacant lots and land in La Vergne for cash, including infill lots where the city's permit, stormwater and utility rules need review. You get a written, no-obligation cash offer within 24 hours, and closings run through an independent, licensed title company, typically about 10 days after the purchase agreement is signed, 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 La Vergne?
- Parcel Buyers is a direct land buyer that makes written, no-obligation cash offers on vacant lots and acreage in La Vergne, Rutherford 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 La Vergne?
- The 2026 Tennessee parcel and assessment data lists 511 vacant residential lots in La Vergne; 19% are quarter-acre lots, and the median lot is 0.26 acre.
- How is a cash offer for land in La Vergne 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 La Vergne 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
La Vergne land at a glance
Tax-roll figures cover parcels on the Rutherford County roll whose property-address city is La Vergne in Rutherford County. Local rules and services are sourced below.
| Vacant residential lots | 511 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): 19% of vacant lots; next, patio-home lot at 16%. Median lot: 0.26 acre (11,400 sq ft). [1] |
| Typical appraised value | $110,000 median appraised value for a vacant lot; the middle half fall between $110,000 and $120,000 [1] |
| Recent lot sale prices | Too few arm's-length vacant-lot sales in 2025 to report a reliable median for La Vergne [1] |
| Owners who live elsewhere | 23% of vacant lots have an owner mailing address outside Tennessee (most often NY, AZ, NC) [1] |
| A city with its own codes office | La Vergne is an incorporated city. Its Codes Department issues building permits, runs inspections and enforces city codes, and it has adopted the 2024 International Residential Code with amendments. [2] |
| City water and sewer rates | The city bills water and sewer itself. Residential minimums cover the first 2,000 gallons: $23.16 for water and $23.81 for sewer, then $5.97 and $6.17 per extra 1,000 gallons. [5] |
| Two property tax bills | The city tax rate is $0.5363 per $100 of assessed value, and residential land is assessed at 25% of appraised value. County tax is billed and collected separately by the Rutherford County Trustee. [6],[11] |
| Tax calendar and interest | County property taxes are payable October 1 through February 28. After the delinquency date, unpaid balances accrue 1.5% interest per month, and the city uses the same monthly rate. [11],[6] |
| Land disturbance permit at one acre | The City Engineer requires a land disturbance permit when work disturbs one acre or more, or less than one acre if it is part of a larger common plan of development. [7] |
| Stormwater fee on the water bill | The Board of Mayor and Aldermen adopted a Stormwater Utility Fee on June 7, 2005. It appears on the monthly water bill and pays for drainage maintenance inside city limits. [8] |
| Neighborhood minimums vary widely | The city says its neighborhoods range from one-acre minimums to high-density residential, and each neighborhood has its own zoning, shown on a city map. [9] |
| Percy Priest Lake | The city's economic development page places La Vergne next to the 14,000-acre Percy Priest Lake. Land near a large reservoir can need a closer look at drainage and floodplain maps. [10] |
Pricing
What is a lot in La Vergne 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 La Vergne
The city, not the county, writes the building rules
A lot inside the city limits follows La Vergne's own process. The Codes Department issues the permits, the City Planner reviews zoning, subdivision plans and variances, and the Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals hear the requests that need a vote. The city highly recommends a pre-conference before a Planning Commission or Board of Zoning Appeals submittal. That makes the zoning district a first price question for a vacant lot: the city's neighborhoods run from one-acre minimums to dense residential, so two lots with the same acreage can allow very different homes. [2],[3],[9]
City water and sewer lower the cost of a build
Most buyers of a small lot ask first what hookups will cost. La Vergne runs its own water and sewer utility, and sewer is billed from the water meter reading, so there is no separate sewer meter. Published residential rates start at a $23.16 water minimum and a $23.81 sewer minimum for the first 2,000 gallons. The city's planning page says developers consult the Codes Department for building permit, impact and tap fees, so a buyer would confirm those for the lot. [5],[2],[4]
Yearly carrying cost is small but has two parts
An owner of a vacant lot pays city and county property tax. The city sets $0.5363 per $100 of assessed value and assesses residential property at 25% of the county assessor's appraisal. By that arithmetic, a lot appraised at $20,000 carries about $26.82 of city tax a year; the county bill is separate. The roll shows a median appraised value of $110,000 for vacant parcels here, with a middle half from $110,000–$120,000. Unpaid balances accrue 1.5% interest each month after the end of February. The bill keeps running whether or not anyone opens the mail. [6],[11],[1]
Small lots, a lake edge and floodplain screens
The county roll counts 511 vacant residential parcels with a La Vergne address. The median is 0.26 acres, and quarter-acre lots are the largest single size group at 19%. On lots this small, setbacks, easements and drainage take up much of the buildable area. The city's stormwater department says it does not handle flooding caused by proximity to a floodplain, sinkholes on private property or runoff from one private lot to another, so those risks stay with the owner. [1],[8]
Common situations
Selling land in La Vergne in these situations
You inherited a lot you have never seen
You can sell an inherited La Vergne lot without visiting it. A lot inside the city carries two tax accounts, city and county, and the 1.5% monthly interest after February is the main reason to act early. Back taxes or liens can be paid from the sale proceeds at closing, with your consent. If the owner has died, the independent title company tells you which estate or heir papers it needs. We check utilities, access and title on every parcel before offering. [6],[11]
You own from out of state and rarely think about it
Yes, you can sell without traveling. Owners with mailing addresses outside Tennessee hold 23% of the vacant parcels in this La Vergne scope, so remote sellers are common. Electronic signing and mail-away closings are available, and payment comes by check or wire. Parcel Buyers buys land nationwide, and your distance does not change the process. The city takes permit applications and inspection requests online, so a builder can work with the city from anywhere. [1],[2]
You are tired of the stormwater and tax bills
The city's stormwater fee is billed on the monthly water bill, and every lot owes property tax each year. If you are weighing whether to keep paying for a lot you will not build on, a cash sale ends your carrying costs. The only contingency is our land inspection, and a failed inspection costs you nothing. Closing costs are on us, and there are no fees or commissions. [8],[6]
Step by step
How do I sell my land in La Vergne?
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 La Vergne: common questions
Is La Vergne a city, and who issues building permits there?
Yes, La Vergne is a city, and its own Codes Department issues building permits and conducts inspections. Applications and inspection requests go through the city's online Community Development portal. Electrical permits are the exception: they are issued through the Tennessee State Fire Marshal's office, not the city.
Can I sell a La Vergne lot that has no water or sewer hookup?
Yes. A hookup is not required to ask for an offer. The city runs its own water and sewer utility, and its published residential minimums are $23.16 for water and $23.81 for sewer per month. A lot without a tap is worth less to a builder, so we check utility access before we offer.
How much does it cost to keep an empty lot in La Vergne each year?
City tax is $0.5363 per $100 of assessed value, and residential property is assessed at 25% of appraised value, so a lot appraised at $20,000 owes about $26.82 to the city. County tax is billed separately by the Trustee. After February, interest runs at 1.5% per month.
Do I need a land disturbance permit to clear my lot?
Not always. The City Engineer requires one when work disturbs one acre or more, or less than an acre if it is part of a larger plan of development, or if the engineer finds a threat to water or public safety. Check with the city before clearing.
Does the stormwater fee mean the city fixes drainage on my lot?
Not on private property. The fee pays for city drainage work and the state stormwater (MS4) permit program, but the city says it does not handle floodplain flooding, sinkholes on private property or runoff between two private lots. Those remain the owner's problem.
Owner resources
Guides for your situation
- Can You Build on a Vacant Lot?
Maybe. A vacant lot is buildable only if the proposed use fits the rules that apply to that parcel and the site can satisfy access, utility, environmental, and permit requirements. Start with the local planning or zoning office, confirm that the parcel is a legal lot, and get a written parcel-specific answer. A zoning label or tax parcel number alone is not approval to build.[1][2]
- 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.
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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
- Murfreesboro
2,501 vacant lots · 2025 median lot sale $214,200
- Smyrna
777 vacant lots · 2025 median lot sale $125,000
- Rutherford County
5,193 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 Rutherford County roll whose property-address city is La Vergne. 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] City of La Vergne, Codes Department (accessed 2026-11-07)
- [3] City of La Vergne, Planning (accessed 2026-11-07)
- [4] City of La Vergne, Public Utilities (accessed 2026-11-07)
- [5] City of La Vergne, Water and Sewer Rates (accessed 2026-11-07)
- [6] City of La Vergne, Tax Department (accessed 2026-11-07)
- [7] City of La Vergne, Contractors and Developers: land disturbance permit (accessed 2026-11-07)
- [8] City of La Vergne, Stormwater (accessed 2026-11-07)
- [9] City of La Vergne, Our Neighborhoods (accessed 2026-11-07)
- [10] City of La Vergne, Economic Development (accessed 2026-11-07)
- [11] Rutherford County Trustee, Property tax and payment information (accessed 2026-11-07)