Tennessee
Sell your land in Unicoi County for cash
Parcel Buyers buys vacant lots and land for cash across Unicoi County, including mountain parcels that need access, septic, floodplain or title review. 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 Unicoi County?
- Parcel Buyers is a direct land buyer that makes written, no-obligation cash offers on vacant lots and acreage in Unicoi 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 Unicoi County sell for in 2025?
- In 2025, vacant lots in Unicoi County sold for a median of $40,000 across 37 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $20,000 to $85,000.
- How many vacant lots are in Unicoi County?
- The 2026 Tennessee parcel and assessment data lists 1,523 vacant residential lots in Unicoi County; 12% are mini-estate (2-3 acres)s, and the median lot is 0.91 acre.
- How is a cash offer for land in Unicoi 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 Unicoi 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 Unicoi County?
- In 2025, companies bought 8% of the vacant lots that sold in Unicoi County, including 3% bought by homebuilders. Individuals bought the rest.
Local data
What is land in Unicoi County worth?
In 2025, vacant lots in Unicoi County sold for a median of $40,000 across 37 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $20,000 to $85,000. [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.
| Vacant residential lots | 1,523 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): 12% of vacant lots; next, oversized half-acre at 8%. Median lot: 0.91 acre (39,490 sq ft). [1] |
| Typical appraised value | $21,800 median appraised value for a vacant lot; the middle half fall between $12,800 and $34,300 [1] |
| Recent lot sale prices | $40,000 median across 37 arm's-length sales of vacant lots in Unicoi County (Jan 2025–Dec 2025); the middle half sold for $20,000–$85,000 [1] |
| Who bought lots in 2025 | Companies made 8% of those purchases, including 3% by homebuilders; individuals made the rest [1] |
| Owners who live elsewhere | 16% of vacant lots have an owner mailing address outside Tennessee (most often FL, NC, GA) [1] |
| Assessor values taxable property | The Assessor of Property discovers, lists, classifies and values taxable property. Residential land is assessed at 25 percent of its fair market value or use value. [2] |
| Trustee collects county taxes | The Trustee sends and collects county tax bills. Taxes may be paid from October 1 through the end of February before becoming delinquent on March 1. [3] |
| Delinquent tax cases go to court | The Clerk and Master handles delinquent property taxes and other real-estate matters in Chancery Court, separate from the Trustee's collection of current taxes. [4],[3] |
| Subdivision review includes flood checks | County subdivision regulations require a development permit when land is disturbed in a flood zone. The rules also address plats, streets, drainage, utilities and steep slopes. [6] |
| TDEC field office handles septic | TDEC's Johnson City Environmental Field Office serves Unicoi County and provides septic-layout records and the contact path for new septic permits. [7],[8] |
| Mountain terrain is widespread | A 2010 TDOT planning report describes mountain areas in Unicoi County and says more than 50 miles of the Appalachian Trail pass through the county. [10] |
| Lamar Alexander Rocky Fork State Park | The state places Lamar Alexander Rocky Fork State Park in Unicoi County. More than 2,000 acres of the 10,000-acre Rocky Fork tract became the park; the tract was acquired for addition to Cherokee National Forest. [12] |
Where we buy
Areas we cover in Unicoi County
- Unicoi
419vacant lots · 2025 median lot sale $33,800
These pages cover the largest lot markets in Unicoi 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 Unicoi County
What changes a vacant parcel's value
The county roll contains 1,523 vacant residential parcels with a median size of 0.91 acre. The largest size group is mini-estate (2-3 acres)s at 12%; the median appraised value is $21,800, and the middle half is $12,800–$34,300. The 2025 file contains 37 arm's-length, single-parcel lot sales, with a median recorded amount of $40,000 and a middle-half range of $20,000–$85,000. These are countywide reference points, not a promised price. Parcel review still needs the slope, drainage, road access, mapped flood zone, utility plan and septic path that county and state rules address. [1],[10],[6],[8]
Mountain access and subdivision status need proof
County records and current ground conditions must support any access claim. The subdivision rules say final plats must show streets, roads, easements, setback lines and flood-hazard areas. They also say land found unsuitable because of flooding, poor drainage, steep slopes or rock formations cannot be subdivided unless the Planning Commission approves and the developer carries out adequate solutions. The Register of Deeds preserves deeds, contracts, liens and plats, so review those records before treating road frontage or a mapped route as buildable access. [6],[11]
Septic review must fit slope, water and the house site
TDEC's Johnson City Environmental Field Office serves the county for septic records and new applications. A new, repaired or modified system needs a permit. The application asks for a sketch showing property lines, the house site, wells, springs, the planned driveway and utilities. TDEC may request a soils map; its construction-permit page calls for a licensed engineer's design for large conventional or alternative systems. Those requirements make the proposed house and wastewater layout important on a mountain parcel before anyone assumes it is ready to build. [7],[8],[9],[10]
Taxes and title follow different county offices
Different offices handle value, current taxes, delinquent cases and land records. The Assessor establishes taxable value, while the Trustee sends and collects the county bill. Taxes are payable from October 1 through the end of February and become delinquent March 1. The Clerk and Master handles delinquent property taxes and other real-estate matters in Chancery Court. The Register of Deeds preserves deeds, contracts, mortgages, liens and plats that provide public notice of ownership and other recorded interests. An independent title company determines what must be cleared for closing. [2],[3],[4],[5],[11]
Step by step
How do I sell my land in Unicoi 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 Unicoi County: common questions
Who approves septic systems in Unicoi County?
TDEC's Johnson City Environmental Field Office serves the county. New, repaired or modified systems need a permit. TDEC may request a site plan or soils map, and large conventional or alternative systems need a licensed engineer's design.
Does road frontage prove a mountain lot is buildable?
No. County subdivision rules require final plats to show streets, roads, easements, setback lines and flood-hazard areas. TDEC separately evaluates septic suitability, so frontage alone does not establish every approval needed to build.
Where do I check a deed, plat or lien in Unicoi County?
Check the Unicoi County Register of Deeds. Tennessee registers preserve deeds, mortgages, liens, contracts and plats, and those records provide public notice of property ownership and other recorded interests.
When do county property taxes become delinquent?
The Trustee says current taxes can be paid from October 1 through the end of February and become delinquent on March 1. Delinquent property-tax litigation is handled through the Clerk and Master's office.
Can I sell an inherited or out-of-state-owned parcel?
Yes. 16% of vacant parcels in this county-roll scope have an owner mailing address outside Tennessee. An independent title company can identify heirship or deed documents and support electronic or mail-away closing.
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.
- 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.
- How to Sell Land in a Flood Zone
Flood-zone land can be sellable and sometimes buildable. A FEMA flood zone describes mapped risk; it is not a building permit. The buyer must verify the current effective Flood Insurance Rate Map and any map changes, then ask the local floodplain administrator what elevation, floodway, coastal, permit, and design rules apply.[1][2][4] Vacant land itself is not covered by an NFIP policy; flood insurance covers qualifying buildings and contents, not land value.[5][6]
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 Unicoi 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 8, 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] Unicoi County, Tennessee, Assessor of Property (accessed 2026-10-08)
- [3] Unicoi County, Tennessee, County Trustee and tax collection (accessed 2026-10-08)
- [4] Unicoi County, Tennessee, Clerk and Master duties (accessed 2026-10-08)
- [5] University of Tennessee County Technical Assistance Service, Unicoi County government profile (accessed 2026-10-08)
- [6] Unicoi County Regional Planning Commission, Unicoi County subdivision regulations (accessed 2026-10-08)
- [7] Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Johnson City Environmental Field Office (accessed 2026-10-08)
- [8] Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Septic system construction permit (accessed 2026-10-08)
- [9] Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Subsurface sewage disposal system frequently asked questions (accessed 2026-10-08)
- [10] Tennessee Department of Transportation, Transportation Planning Report: State Route 81 from Interstate 26 to State Route 107 (accessed 2026-10-08)
- [11] University of Tennessee County Technical Assistance Service, Duties of the Register of Deeds (accessed 2026-10-08)
- [12] State of Tennessee, Rocky Fork State Park Renamed for Lamar Alexander (accessed 2026-10-08)