Tennessee
Sell your land in Sevier County for cash
Parcel Buyers buys vacant lots and land across Sevier County for cash, including mountain parcels where slope, access, water or septic work affects buildability. 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 Sevier County?
- Parcel Buyers is a direct land buyer that makes written, no-obligation cash offers on vacant lots and acreage in Sevier 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 Sevier County sell for in 2025?
- In 2025, vacant lots in Sevier County sold for a median of $75,000 across 473 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $35,000 to $135,000.
- How many vacant lots are in Sevier County?
- The 2026 Tennessee parcel and assessment data lists 18,792 vacant residential lots in Sevier County; 11% are mini-estate (2-3 acres)s, and the median lot is 0.66 acre.
- How is a cash offer for land in Sevier 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 Sevier 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 Sevier County?
- In 2025, companies bought 26% of the vacant lots that sold in Sevier County, including 5% bought by homebuilders. Individuals bought the rest.
- What was the median recorded 2025 sale price by lot size in Sevier County?
- The median recorded 2025 sale price for a mini-estate (2-3 acres) in Sevier County was $95,500 across 69 sales.
Local data
What is land in Sevier County worth?
In 2025, vacant lots in Sevier County sold for a median of $75,000 across 473 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $35,000 to $135,000. [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 Sevier 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 | 69 | $95,500 |
| Third-acre lot13,000–15,999 sq ft | 46 | $31,000 |
| Half-acre lot19,000–23,999 sq ft | 38 | $57,400 |
| Near-acre34,000–39,999 sq ft | 37 | $95,000 |
| Oversized half-acre24,000–29,999 sq ft | 37 | $75,000 |
| One-acre homesite40,000–45,999 sq ft | 30 | $112,500 |
| Sub-half-acre lot16,000–18,999 sq ft | 29 | $40,000 |
| Quarter-acre lot9,000–12,999 sq ft | 28 | $33,500 |
| Three-quarter acre30,000–33,999 sq ft | 25 | $60,000 |
| Acre-plus46,000–51,999 sq ft | 24 | $67,000 |
| 5-acre ranchette210,000–279,999 sq ft | 22 | $123,800 |
| Small acreage tract (7-10 acres)280,000–435,599 sq ft | 18 | $147,500 |
| Estate parcel (3-5 acres)140,000–209,999 sq ft | 17 | $127,500 |
| 1.25-acre homesite52,000–57,999 sq ft | 11 | $100,000 |
| 1.33-acre homesite58,000–63,999 sq ft | 10 | $97,500 |
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 | 18,792 parcels classified vacant residential on the 2026 Tennessee parcel and assessment data [1] |
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| Most common lot size | Mini-estate (2-3 acres) (70,000–140,000 sq ft): 11% of vacant lots; next, third-acre lot at 10%. Median lot: 0.66 acre (28,750 sq ft). [1] |
| Typical appraised value | $67,500 median appraised value for a vacant lot; the middle half fall between $35,000 and $100,000 [1] |
| Recent lot sale prices | $75,000 median across 473 arm's-length sales of vacant lots in Sevier County (Jan 2025–Dec 2025); the middle half sold for $35,000–$135,000 [1] |
| Who bought lots in 2025 | Companies made 26% of those purchases, including 5% by homebuilders; individuals made the rest [1] |
| Owners who live elsewhere | 34% of vacant lots have an owner mailing address outside Tennessee (most often FL, OH, GA) [1] |
| Property records and appraisal | The Sevier County Assessor of Property appraises, classifies and assesses taxable property, then updates ownership and tax maps from recorded deeds. The assessment date is January 1. [2] |
| Tax bills and due date | The County Trustee calculates and collects county property tax. Bills are mailed in the first week of October and become delinquent after the last day of February in the following year. [3] |
| Deeds and recording fees | The Register of Deeds keeps real-estate records. Its published basic charge is $12 for a deed up to two pages, plus $5 for each added page; transfer tax is listed separately. [5] |
| County septic program | Sevier County Environmental Health handles septic permits. Its posted fee is $300, and it also offers site evaluations, repair permits and inspection letters for existing systems. [6] |
| Building and zoning offices | County Building Inspections handles construction-code permits, while Planning and Zoning administers county subdivision rules and the zoning resolution in the county planning region. [7],[8] |
| Steep and flood-prone sites | County Planning and Zoning publishes Critical Slope and Hillside overlay maps. FEMA's county flood study maps Zones A, AE and X, so both terrain and flood status require parcel-level review. [8],[9] |
| County water costs | For FY 2026/2027, the county Water Department lists a $100 residential application fee and tap charges of $1,000 for a 3/4-inch connection or $4,000 for a 1-inch connection. [10] |
| Douglas Reservoir | TVA says Douglas Reservoir extends into Sevier County. Its land plan guides land-use approvals and private-water-use permits on TVA-managed public land. A shore-adjacent parcel therefore needs a TVA-boundary check before a dock or water access is assumed. [11] |
| 2025 sale price by lot size | The median recorded 2025 sale price for a mini-estate (2-3 acres) in Sevier County was $95,500 across 69 sales. [1] |
Where we buy
Areas we cover in Sevier County
- English Mountain
1,877vacant lots · 2025 median lot sale $5,000
- Gatlinburg
1,531vacant lots · 2025 median lot sale $117,500
- Sevierville
1,374vacant lots · 2025 median lot sale $91,200
- Pigeon Forge
667vacant lots
- Shagbark
489vacant lots · 2025 median lot sale $62,000
- Sky Harbor
414vacant lots · 2025 median lot sale $30,000
- Chalet Village North
242vacant lots · 2025 median lot sale $190,000
- Tyrolea
208vacant lots · 2025 median lot sale $42,500
These pages cover the largest lot markets in Sevier 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 Sevier County
Which county offices handle property records and taxes
Three county offices answer different questions about the same parcel. The Assessor of Property maintains the appraisal, classification, ownership and tax-map record. The County Trustee uses the assessment and the County Commission's rate to calculate and collect the tax bill. The Register of Deeds records the deed and makes real-estate records available. A seller should compare the assessor record with the latest recorded deed before signing. The Register lists a $12 basic recording fee for a deed up to two pages, $5 for each added page and a deed transfer tax of $0.37 per $100. Closing through an independent title company lets that company check ownership, liens and the legal description before money and the deed change hands. [2],[3],[5]
Buildability starts with slope, access and wastewater
A mountain lot needs more than acreage to support a house. County Building Inspections says all new construction, additions and accessory structures need a building permit, and environmental-health and zoning documents must come first. Planning and Zoning publishes Critical Slope and Hillside overlay maps, making the parcel's mapped terrain an early review item. FEMA's county flood study also distinguishes Zones A, AE and X instead of assigning one flood condition to the whole county. A lot outside public sewer service needs county septic review. Environmental Health lists a $300 septic permit and warns that new applications may take three weeks when the file is complete. These site costs can separate two parcels with similar appraised values. [7],[8],[6],[9]
Water service must be confirmed for the parcel
County water service is a parcel-level question, not a promise attached to a mailing address or subdivision name. The Sevier County Water Department publishes FY 2026/2027 residential charges, including a $100 application fee, a $31.35 minimum bill for 1,500 gallons and a $1,000 tap fee for a 3/4-inch connection. A 1-inch tap is listed at $4,000. Those figures establish the department's charges, but they do not prove that a main has enough capacity or reaches a particular lot. Where public sewer is unavailable, the build plan shifts to the county septic program and an approved disposal area. Parcel Buyers checks utilities, access and title before making an offer. [10],[6]
What happens when county property tax goes unpaid
Unpaid county tax follows Tennessee's delinquent-tax process rather than a tax-certificate sale. The Trustee says the current bill becomes payable October 1 and delinquent after the last day of February in the next year. Sevier County's Chancery Court then collects delinquent property taxes, and the Clerk and Master handles public auctions used to recover them. The county says a tax-sale list is published 20 to 30 days before the sale. For orders confirming a tax sale on or after July 1, 2026, Tennessee law gives a one-year redemption period when the delinquency is three years or less and a 90-day period when it is more than three years. Sevier County says the purchaser earns 1% per month during the applicable redemption period. With the seller's consent, liens or back taxes can be paid from sale proceeds at closing. [3],[4],[12]
Greenbelt and recorded restrictions need separate review
Greenbelt status and private restrictions answer different questions. The Tennessee Comptroller says rollback tax recaptures the preceding three years of savings for agricultural or forest land and the preceding five years for open-space land. That can matter when acreage stops qualifying. Separately, the Register of Deeds holds recorded deeds, restrictions and related real-estate documents, while Planning and Zoning administers public development and land-use rules. Before pricing a parcel, identify any greenbelt status, read the recorded legal description and confirm whether a private road, covenant or association obligation follows the land. Those items can be handled in title review, but they should not be guessed from the tax map alone. [2],[13],[5],[8]
Step by step
How do I sell my land in Sevier 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 Sevier County: common questions
Who keeps the official property record in Sevier County?
The Assessor of Property keeps the appraisal, classification, ownership and tax-map record, while the Register of Deeds records the deed and other real-estate documents. A title company checks both sets of records before closing.
When do Sevier County property taxes become delinquent?
They become delinquent after the last day of February following the tax year. The Trustee says bills are mailed in the first week of October and are due and payable beginning October 1.
Can I sell land with delinquent county taxes?
Yes. A parcel can be sold with delinquent taxes if the title and payoff can be resolved. With the seller's consent, liens or back taxes can be paid from the sale proceeds at closing. Waiting carries risk because Chancery Court handles auctions of tax-delinquent property.
Who permits a septic system in Sevier County?
Sevier County Environmental Health runs the local septic program. Its page lists septic permits, repair permits, site evaluations and inspection letters, with a posted $300 fee for a new septic permit.
Does every county lot have public water?
Do not assume it. The county Water Department publishes rates and tap fees, but its page does not provide a countywide parcel-service map. Confirm service for the exact lot; land without public sewer may need county septic review.
Do steep lots need extra plans before building?
They can. County Planning and Zoning publishes Critical Slope and Hillside overlay maps and administers land-development rules in the county planning region. Confirm the parcel's overlay status and required plans with that office before designing a driveway or building pad.
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.
- Water, Sewer, Septic, and Wells on Vacant Lots
A vacant lot may use public water, a private well, public sewer, or an onsite septic system, but nearby pipes and neighboring homes do not prove what the parcel can use. Ask each utility for a written availability decision, ask the permitting office whether connection is mandatory, and obtain a qualified site evaluation before saying septic will fit. Keep every response, permit, plan, test, and receipt.
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 Sevier 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] Sevier County, Tennessee, Property Assessor (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [3] Sevier County, Tennessee, County Trustee property tax (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [4] Sevier County, Tennessee, Tax sale information (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [5] Sevier County, Tennessee, Register of Deeds (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [6] Sevier County, Tennessee, Environmental Health septic services and fees (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [7] Sevier County, Tennessee, Building Inspections (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [8] Sevier County, Tennessee, Planning and Zoning (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [9] Federal Emergency Management Agency, Flood Insurance Study for Sevier County, Tennessee (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [10] Sevier County, Tennessee, Water Department rates and tap fees (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [11] Tennessee Valley Authority, Douglas Reservoir Land Management Plan (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [12] Tennessee General Assembly, SB 1983 / Public Chapter 971 (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [13] Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury, Greenbelt (accessed 2026-10-02)