Tennessee
Sell your land in Union County for cash
Parcel Buyers buys vacant lots and land in Union County for cash, including lots with no sewer or road 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 Union County?
- Parcel Buyers is a direct land buyer that makes written, no-obligation cash offers on vacant lots and acreage in Union 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 Union County sell for in 2025?
- In 2025, vacant lots in Union County sold for a median of $46,000 across 127 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $20,000 to $79,200.
- How many vacant lots are in Union County?
- The 2026 Tennessee parcel and assessment data lists 4,149 vacant residential lots in Union County; 14% are mini-estate (2-3 acres)s, and the median lot is 1.00 acre.
- How is a cash offer for land in Union 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 Union 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 Union County?
- In 2025, companies bought 6% of the vacant lots that sold in Union County, including 1% bought by homebuilders. Individuals bought the rest.
- What was the median recorded 2025 sale price by lot size in Union County?
- The median recorded 2025 sale price for a mini-estate (2-3 acres) in Union County was $29,500 across 21 sales.
Local data
What is land in Union County worth?
In 2025, vacant lots in Union County sold for a median of $46,000 across 127 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $20,000 to $79,200. [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 Union 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 | 21 | $29,500 |
| Three-quarter acre30,000–33,999 sq ft | 14 | $61,000 |
| One-acre homesite40,000–45,999 sq ft | 13 | $67,000 |
| Near-acre34,000–39,999 sq ft | 12 | $61,500 |
| Oversized half-acre24,000–29,999 sq ft | 12 | $72,800 |
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 | 4,149 parcels classified vacant residential on the 2026 Tennessee parcel and assessment data [1] |
|---|---|
| Most common lot size | Mini-estate (2-3 acres) (70,000–140,000 sq ft): 14% of vacant lots; next, one-acre homesite at 11%. Median lot: 1.00 acre (43,560 sq ft). [1] |
| Typical appraised value | $23,400 median appraised value for a vacant lot; the middle half fall between $14,000 and $40,000 [1] |
| Recent lot sale prices | $46,000 median across 127 arm's-length sales of vacant lots in Union County (Jan 2025–Dec 2025); the middle half sold for $20,000–$79,200 [1] |
| Who bought lots in 2025 | Companies made 6% of those purchases, including 1% by homebuilders; individuals made the rest [1] |
| Owners who live elsewhere | 28% of vacant lots have an owner mailing address outside Tennessee (most often FL, OH, KY) [1] |
| Assessor and building permits | The Assessor of Property maps and appraises county parcels, assigns addresses for new construction and sells all Union County building permits. The office says permits are not available online. [2] |
| County Trustee | The County Trustee collects county real and personal property taxes. The official page says the bill becomes delinquent on March 1 each year. [3] |
| Register of Deeds | The Register of Deeds records warranty deeds, quitclaim deeds, plat maps, easements, restrictions, liens and other land instruments. The office records documents but cannot give legal advice. [4] |
| Septic review | TDEC handles septic service through its Knoxville Environmental Field Office. A state scientist evaluates the site, and a complete application can take up to 45 days to process. [6],[7] |
| New subdivision roads | County subdivision rules require a new street in a flood-hazard area to sit at least 1 foot above base-flood elevation. An arterial right-of-way must be at least 80 feet wide unless the road plan requires more. [5] |
| Norris Reservoir | Norris Reservoir is managed for flood control and power production as well as recreation. Shoreline labels do not prove dock rights; TVA requires a Section 26a review for docks and other shoreline work. [9],[10] |
| Flood-zone checks | TEMA tells owners to review the parcel's flood map and contact the local floodplain administrator before building or making other improvements in a mapped hazard area. [11] |
| Chuck Swan Wildlife Management Area | Chuck Swan Wildlife Management Area shares a state-managed peninsula in Union and Campbell counties bordered by Norris Lake. Its signed approach runs about 10 miles from Highway 33 along Sharps Chapel Road, fixing the access spine for western county tracts. [12],[13] |
| 2025 sale price by lot size | The median recorded 2025 sale price for a mini-estate (2-3 acres) in Union County was $29,500 across 21 sales. [1] |
Where we buy
Areas we cover in Union County
- Sunset Bay
549vacant lots · 2025 median lot sale $66,000
- Maynardville
214vacant lots · 2025 median lot sale $50,000
- Norris Shores
201vacant lots
These pages cover the largest lot markets in Union 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 Union County
Who handles the tax bill, appraisal and deed
Three offices handle different parts of land ownership. The Assessor of Property maps and appraises the parcel; it does not collect the tax. The County Trustee collects county property taxes, and the official page says unpaid tax becomes delinquent on March 1. The Register of Deeds records the deed, plat, easements, restrictions and liens that affect title. County roll figures show 4,149 vacant residential parcels, with a median appraised value of $23,400 and a middle range of $14,000–$40,000. That appraisal is not a sale quote. The qualifying 2025 set contains 127 single-parcel lot sales at a median of $46,000, with the middle half from $20,000–$79,200. Those are filtered warranty-deed lot sales, not every deed filed during the year. A title company still has to read the recorded instruments and confirm what can be conveyed. [2],[3],[4],[1]
What happens when county taxes stay unpaid
The bill becomes delinquent on March 1. It can then move from Trustee collection into a court case and delinquent-tax sale. CTAS explains that the court sets redemption by years delinquent: one year at five years or less, 180 days at more than five but less than eight years, and 90 days at eight years or more. The period can be 30 days when the court finds the required basis to believe vacant land is abandoned. Waiting until a sale date is risky. A normal closing can instead use sale proceeds to pay liens or back taxes, with the seller's consent. The title company obtains the payoff and records the transfer. Ask the Trustee or court for the parcel's current amount and deadline. [3],[8]
Building, septic and new-lot review
The Assessor of Property says every Union County building permit is purchased through that office and none are sold online. Septic is separate. TDEC's Knoxville Environmental Field Office handles local septic questions, and a TDEC scientist evaluates the site after an application. The scientist may ask for a detailed site plan or a soil map from a licensed soil consultant. A complete septic application can take up to 45 days. A new land split is another process: county subdivision rules govern plats, street layout, drainage and access. They require a new street in a flood-hazard area to be at least 1 foot above base-flood elevation and an arterial right-of-way to be at least 80 feet wide unless the adopted road plan calls for more. Selling an existing parcel does not itself create a new subdivision, but a seller promising a future split should not treat the tax map as an approved plat. [2],[6],[7],[5]
Lake frontage, slopes and flood risk change the offer
Norris Reservoir frontage can add value, but it also adds a federal land-rights check. TVA says not every waterfront parcel is eligible for a dock. A proposed dock, ramp, stabilization project or vegetation removal on TVA property needs Section 26a review, and application review can extend to 120 days. The state describes Norris Reservoir as serving flood control and power production, so shore rights cannot be inferred from a view. TEMA advises owners to review the flood map and contact the local administrator before building or making improvements in a mapped hazard area. The median vacant parcel is 1.00 acres and the largest size group is mini-estate (2-3 acres)s. Those roll labels do not answer slope, road maintenance or dock eligibility. We check access, utilities and title before offering. [9],[10],[11],[1]
Step by step
How do I sell my land in Union 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 Union County: common questions
Can I sell land if the Union County taxes are late?
Yes. A late tax bill does not by itself stop a sale. County tax becomes delinquent on March 1, and a long-unpaid bill can move into a court-ordered tax sale. With your consent, liens or back taxes can be paid from sale proceeds at closing. The title company obtains the current payoff before it records the deed.
Who issues a building permit outside a city?
The Union County Assessor of Property sells county building permits and says all county permits must be purchased in that office. They are not offered online. A parcel inside an incorporated city may also have municipal zoning or code steps, so the boundary and permit jurisdiction must be confirmed before construction starts.
Who decides whether a lot can use septic?
TDEC does. Its Knoxville Environmental Field Office handles septic questions for the area, and a state environmental scientist performs the site evaluation. The reviewer can request a site plan or soil map. A complete application can take up to 45 days, so a tax-record acreage alone does not prove septic approval.
Does Norris Lake frontage guarantee a private dock?
No. TVA says not every waterfront property has the land rights needed to apply for a dock. New docks and other shoreline work require Section 26a review, and even an existing dock needs permit attention when ownership changes. A water view, recorded lot line and dock right are three different facts.
Do I need to improve the road before selling?
No. We buy vacant land with no road work, water or sewer. New subdivision streets must meet county rules, but an existing parcel can be sold without the seller building a new road. We still verify legal access and road responsibility because a private drive, county-maintained road and platted right-of-way are not the same thing.
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 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]
- 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]
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 Union 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. 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] Union County, Tennessee, Union County Assessor of Property (accessed 2026-10-08)
- [3] Union County, Tennessee, Union County Trustee (accessed 2026-10-08)
- [4] Union County, Tennessee, Union County Register of Deeds (accessed 2026-10-08)
- [5] Union County Planning Commission, Union County Subdivision Regulations 2023 (accessed 2026-10-08)
- [6] Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Subsurface Sewage Disposal System FAQs (accessed 2026-10-08)
- [7] Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Knoxville Environmental Field Office (accessed 2026-10-08)
- [8] University of Tennessee County Technical Assistance Service, Redemption After a Delinquent Tax Sale (accessed 2026-10-08)
- [9] Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, Norris Reservoir (accessed 2026-10-08)
- [10] Tennessee Valley Authority, Shoreline Permits FAQ (accessed 2026-10-08)
- [11] Tennessee Emergency Management Agency, Floodplain Management (accessed 2026-10-08)
- [12] Tennessee Division of Forestry, Chuck Swan State Forest (accessed 2026-10-08)
- [13] Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, Chuck Swan Wildlife Management Area (accessed 2026-10-08)
- [14] City of Maynardville, Maynardville City Departments (accessed 2026-10-08)