Washington County, Tennessee
Sell your land in Jonesborough for cash
Parcel Buyers buys vacant lots in Jonesborough for cash, including land that needs a grading permit, septic review or a utility connection. 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 Jonesborough?
- Parcel Buyers is a direct land buyer that makes written, no-obligation cash offers on vacant lots and acreage in Jonesborough, Washington 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.
- What did vacant lots in Jonesborough sell for in 2025?
- In 2025, vacant lots in Jonesborough sold for a median of $59,600 across 22 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $50,000 to $83,800.
- How many vacant lots are in Jonesborough?
- The 2026 Tennessee parcel and assessment data lists 365 vacant residential lots in Jonesborough; 21% are standard city lots, and the median lot is 0.39 acre.
- How is a cash offer for land in Jonesborough 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 Jonesborough 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 Jonesborough?
- In 2025, companies bought 50% of the vacant lots that sold in Jonesborough, including 41% bought by homebuilders. Individuals bought the rest.
Local data
Jonesborough land at a glance
Tax-roll figures cover parcels on the Washington County roll whose community code is Jonesborough in Washington County. Local rules and services are sourced below.
| Vacant residential lots | 365 parcels classified vacant residential on the 2026 Tennessee parcel and assessment data [1] |
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| Most common lot size | Standard city lot (7,000–9,000 sq ft): 21% of vacant lots; next, half-acre lot at 13%. Median lot: 0.39 acre (16,830 sq ft). [1] |
| Typical appraised value | $51,600 median appraised value for a vacant lot; the middle half fall between $36,600 and $66,200 [1] |
| Recent lot sale prices | $59,600 median across 22 arm's-length sales of vacant lots in Jonesborough (Jan 2025–Dec 2025); the middle half sold for $50,000–$83,800 [1] |
| Who bought lots in 2025 | Companies made 50% of those purchases, including 41% by homebuilders; individuals made the rest [1] |
| Owners who live elsewhere | 5% of vacant lots have an owner mailing address outside Tennessee (most often FL, AL, NC) [1] |
| Town scope on the county roll | Jonesborough is an incorporated town. This page covers parcels on the Washington County roll whose community code is Jonesborough, not every parcel in the water district. [2],[1] |
| Town issues building permits | The town Building Inspector issues building permits and inspects new construction, renovations, repairs and improvements for code compliance. [2] |
| 2018 building codes apply | The Building Department says it inspects footings, concrete, plumbing and framing and uses the 2018 ICC codes for permitted work. [2] |
| Town operates the water system | The town water plant draws from the Nolichucky River. The system reports more than 5.4 million gallons of storage and a state rating of 99 out of 100. [3] |
| Sewer rule uses 500 feet | A structure inside the corporate limits is expected to connect when it is within 500 feet of the town sewer. A working existing septic system may qualify for an exemption. [5] |
| Current sewer tap charges | The schedule effective October 14, 2025 lists inside-limit single-dwelling taps at $2,900 for 4 inches or $3,100 for 6 inches, plus a $25 inspection fee. [6] |
| Grading permit comes first | Excavation, grading, filling or complete vegetation removal needs a town grading permit. Work over one acre also needs a TDEC-approved drainage and sediment plan. [2],[7] |
| Historic zones add approval | New construction and exterior work in the H-1 or H-2 historic zones need advance approval from the Historic Zoning Commission before the building permit can issue. [8] |
| Nolichucky River | Jonesborough's water plant draws from the Nolichucky River. After Tropical Storm Helene, TEMA said river debris in Washington County increased flood risk and hampered use of water resources. [3],[12] |
Pricing
What is a lot in Jonesborough worth?
In 2025, vacant lots in Jonesborough sold for a median of $59,600 across 22 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $50,000 to $83,800. [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. Homebuilders made 41% of the 2025 lot purchases in Jonesborough, and builder demand can lift sale prices above what a single owner usually gets from a cash buyer.
What moves the price in Jonesborough
Water, sewer and septic are separate parcel questions
The town runs both water and wastewater systems, but a community code does not prove that a vacant lot has a tap at the property line. The water system may extend lines into approved service areas only after water-volume and pressure analysis, town approval and TDEC approval. Inside the corporate limits, a structure within 500 feet of the sewer system is expected to connect. The current inside-limit single-dwelling sewer schedule lists $2,900 for a 4-inch tap or $3,100 for a 6-inch tap, plus a $25 inspection fee. If sewer cannot serve the lot, TDEC requires a septic permit and site evaluation and may request a soil map or detailed site plan. [4],[5],[6],[10]
Grading, drainage and zoning limit the usable ground
A buildable area must fit more than the house. The town requires a grading permit for excavation, filling, grading or complete vegetation removal, and development over one acre needs a TDEC-approved drainage and sedimentation control plan. The building application asks for the zoning district, flood-zone status, foundation and distances to every lot line. In H-1 and H-2, new construction or exterior work needs Historic Zoning Commission approval before the building permit. These reviews can affect driveway position, drainage work, clearing and the amount of land left for a septic field or yard. [2],[7],[9],[8]
2025 lot sales are a guide, not a promise
This page's county-roll scope contains 365 vacant residential parcels. The most common group is standard city lots at 21%, and the median lot is 0.39 acre. The 2025 data contains 22 arm's-length, single-parcel lot sales with a median recorded amount of $59,600; the middle half runs from $50,000–$83,800. These figures are useful reference points, but they are not an exact market price or a promised cash offer. Town zoning, road access, sewer distance, grading, flood status and septic capacity can separate two lots that look similar in the tax record. [1],[2],[5],[10]
Road rights, easements and private restrictions come from the record
The town permit application asks for setbacks and lot details, but recorded documents answer ownership and access questions. Washington County's Register of Deeds preserves deeds, plats, liens, mortgages and leases. Those records may show a shared drive, utility easement, private restriction or lien. A subdivision name by itself does not establish property-owner dues or private-road maintenance. The recorded deed, plat and any association documents must be read for the parcel. Parcel Buyers reviews access and title before offering, and an independent title company confirms what must be cleared for closing. [9],[11]
Common situations
Selling land in Jonesborough in these situations
Your lot has no confirmed sewer connection
Yes. You can sell land without a confirmed sewer connection. A future builder must learn whether the property can connect under the town's 500-foot rule or needs another wastewater plan. Where septic is used, TDEC evaluates the site and may require more soil or layout information before issuing a permit. Parcel Buyers buys land with no water, sewer or road work. Utility and inspection findings affect the offer, but a failed inspection costs the seller nothing. [5],[10]
You own the land from another state
Yes. A remote owner can sell without traveling to Tennessee. 5% of the vacant parcels in this scope have an owner mailing address outside the state. Electronic signatures and a mail-away closing allow the documents to move through an independent, licensed title company. Closing is typically about 10 days after the purchase agreement is signed, depending on title, and payment can be by check or wire. [1]
You inherited a parcel with no recent survey
Yes. An inherited parcel can be sold even when the family does not have a current survey. The town's building application requires lot-line distances for construction, while the Register of Deeds keeps recorded deeds and plats that help start the title review. The independent title company identifies the ownership and title items that must be resolved for closing. We can make a no-obligation offer after reviewing the parcel; liens or back taxes may be paid from proceeds with the seller's consent. [9],[11]
Step by step
How do I sell my land in Jonesborough?
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 Jonesborough: common questions
Who issues a building permit inside Jonesborough?
The Town of Jonesborough Building Inspector issues the permit and inspects the work. The department says permitted projects are reviewed under the 2018 ICC codes, with separate zoning and grading requirements where applicable.
Can I sell a lot that needs septic instead of sewer?
Yes. Parcel Buyers buys vacant land without sewer. TDEC requires a permit for a new, repaired or modified septic system, and a state environmental scientist evaluates the site and may request a soil map or detailed plan.
Does every vacant lot have town water and sewer?
No. The community code does not confirm a tap or capacity at the lot. The water system reviews pressure and volume for extensions, and the wastewater department applies its connection rules based on the location of the sewer system.
Do I need approval before clearing or grading the land?
Yes. The town says excavation, grading, filling and complete vegetation removal require a grading permit, except gardening or farming. Development over one acre also needs a TDEC-approved drainage and sedimentation control plan.
Do historic-district rules affect a vacant lot?
They can. New buildings in the H-1 or H-2 historic zones need advance exterior-design approval from the Historic Zoning Commission before the Building Inspector can issue the related permit.
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.
- 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]
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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
- Johnson City
1,921 vacant lots · 2025 median lot sale $105,000
- Washington County
6,699 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 Washington County roll whose community code is Jonesborough. 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.
- [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] Town of Jonesborough, Building Inspector and permit requirements (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [3] Town of Jonesborough, Water treatment system (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [4] Town of Jonesborough, Water distribution and line extensions (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [5] Town of Jonesborough, Wastewater collection and treatment (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [6] Town of Jonesborough, Sewer tap fees and services effective October 14, 2025 (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [7] Town of Jonesborough, Stormwater information for construction and development (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [8] Town of Jonesborough, Historic Zoning Commission requirements (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [9] Town of Jonesborough, Building permit application (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [10] Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Subsurface Sewage Disposal System frequently asked questions (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [11] Washington County, Tennessee, Register of Deeds (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [12] Tennessee Emergency Management Agency, Efforts to Remove Debris from Tennessee Waterways Underway (accessed 2026-10-02)