Weakley County, Tennessee
Sell your land in Martin for cash
Parcel Buyers buys vacant lots and land for cash in Martin, including quarter-acre lots inside the city and parcels outside it that carry a Martin community code. 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 Martin?
- Parcel Buyers is a direct land buyer that makes written, no-obligation cash offers on vacant lots and acreage in Martin, Weakley 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 Martin?
- The 2026 Tennessee parcel and assessment data lists 372 vacant residential lots in Martin; 18% are quarter-acre lots, and the median lot is 0.45 acre.
- How is a cash offer for land in Martin 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 Martin 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
Martin land at a glance
Tax-roll figures cover parcels on the Weakley County roll whose community code is Martin in Weakley County. Local rules and services are sourced below.
| Vacant residential lots | 372 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): 18% of vacant lots; next, half-acre lot at 12%. Median lot: 0.45 acre (19,380 sq ft). [1] |
| Typical appraised value | $12,000 median appraised value for a vacant lot; the middle half fall between $5,600 and $25,000 [1] |
| Recent lot sale prices | Too few arm's-length vacant-lot sales in 2025 to report a reliable median for Martin [1] |
| Owners who live elsewhere | 7% of vacant lots have an owner mailing address outside Tennessee (most often FL, TX, VA) [1] |
| University of Tennessee at Martin | The City of Martin lists the University of Tennessee at 544 University Street with full-time enrollment of 7,013 students. A campus that size is a steady source of local housing demand for nearby lots. [2] |
| Local government | Martin is a city in Weakley County, incorporated in 1874. City Hall at 109 University Street handles city permits and utility sign-up. [8],[5] |
| City permits | City Hall issues residential permits for storage buildings, pools, covered decks and fencing. New construction, additions of 30 square feet or more and structural remodels are inspected by the State of Tennessee. [3] |
| Adopted building codes | Martin has adopted the 2018 International Building, Fire, Gas, Mechanical and Plumbing Codes, with local amendments. The city lists a building inspector on its codes page. [3] |
| Outside the city limits | The Weakley County Trustee sells building permits for $25, including to owners building for themselves. The county says it has no building codes or restrictions outside city limits beyond that fee. [6] |
| Water, sewer and gas | City Public Works maintains streets, water and sewer. As listed in 2026, new service starts at City Hall with a $15 service charge, a $50 residential water deposit and a $100 residential gas deposit. [4],[5] |
| Flood plain map | Weakley County offers a flood plain map at no charge from the Emergency Management and 911 office inside the Weakley County Detention Center on Highway 22. [6] |
| Property tax calendar | Weakley County taxes are due the first Monday in October and can be paid through February without interest. After that, 1.5% interest accrues monthly. The county lists a City of Martin rate of $1.7478 as of August 2025. [7] |
Pricing
What is a lot in Martin 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 Martin
Inside the city or outside it changes the permit path
The numbers here cover Weakley County parcels with a Martin community code, not only the incorporated city. Inside the city, City Hall issues residential permits, and the city has adopted the 2018 International Building Code family with local amendments. Outside the city, the county Trustee sells a $25 permit and the county says it has no building codes or restrictions beyond that fee. Two lots of equal size can face very different build paths depending on which side of the line they sit, and a buyer prices that difference in. [3],[6],[1]
City water, sewer and gas versus lots beyond the lines
Martin Public Works says it maintains the city's streets, natural resources, and water and sewer services, and City Hall takes sign-ups for water and gas service with a $50 residential water deposit and a $100 residential gas deposit. A lot next to existing city lines starts a builder's budget ahead of a lot that needs an extension. The city pages we opened do not publish a tap or extension fee, so the cost of connecting a given parcel is a question for City Hall. [4],[5]
What the roll says about lot size and value
The assessment roll lists 372 vacant residential parcels under the Martin community code. The median is 0.45 acres, and quarter-acre lots are the largest group at 18%. The median appraised value is $12,000, and the middle half runs $5,600–$25,000. Appraised value is the assessor's market appraisal, not an offer or a sale price. A lot that is bigger, flatter or better placed than the median can sit well above it, so the offer follows the parcel and not the median. [1]
Storm water, grading and flood checks
The city's building codes page lists a storm water management ordinance, a grading and development permit and erosion and sediment control rules. Those are the documents to read before moving dirt on a vacant lot. Weakley County adds a free flood plain map at the Emergency Management and 911 office, which the county's permit page names as the first step before a permit. A lot with a clear flood and drainage picture is easier for a buyer to underwrite than one with open questions. [3],[6]
Common situations
Selling land in Martin in these situations
You inherited a Martin lot you have never seen
You can sell it without visiting. 7% of vacant parcels in this Martin community-code group have an owner mailing address outside Tennessee. The independent title company confirms who owns the land and what estate papers are needed. You can sign electronically or by mail and be paid by check or wire. We check utilities, access and title on every parcel before offering. [1]
Back taxes have built up on the lot
You can still sell. Weakley County taxes are due the first Monday in October, can be paid through the end of February without interest, and then accrue 1.5% interest monthly. Tax sale dates are set by the Clerk and Master, and an owner has one year from the confirmation of the sale to redeem. Liens or back taxes can be paid from the sale proceeds at closing, with your consent. [7]
Your lot has a Martin address but sits outside the city
It can still be sold. The community code on the tax roll is not the city boundary. Outside the city limits, Weakley County sells a $25 building permit and says it has no county building codes beyond that fee, while inside the city the rules come from City Hall. The buyer and the title company work from the parcel number and legal description to see which side applies. [6],[3]
Step by step
How do I sell my land in Martin?
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 Martin: common questions
Do I need a permit to build just outside Martin city limits?
Yes. Weakley County requires a building permit for new homes, additions, moved mobile homes and in-ground pools, and owner-builders need one too. The county Trustee sells it for $25, and the county says there are no building codes beyond that fee outside city limits.
Is there a free flood map for Weakley County lots?
Yes. The county page says there is no charge for a flood plain map. It is available from the Emergency Management and 911 office inside the Weakley County Detention Center on Highway 22, and the county lists it as the first step before a permit.
When are Weakley County property taxes due?
The first Monday in October. The county says taxes can be paid through the last day of February without interest, and interest then accrues at 1.5% per month. The county's rate list shows a City of Martin rate of $1.7478 as of August 2025.
How do I start water or gas service on a Martin lot?
Go to Martin City Hall at 109 University Street with a photo ID, the service address and a deposit. The city lists a $15 service charge, a $50 residential water deposit and a $100 residential gas deposit. Commercial deposits vary.
Can I sell a Martin lot if I live in another state?
Yes. Parcel Buyers buys land nationwide, and you can sign electronically, close by mail through an independent title company and be paid by check or wire. 7% of vacant parcels in this Martin group have owners with a mailing address outside Tennessee.
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.
- 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]
- 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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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.
Nearby areas we buy
- Weakley County
2,161 vacant lots countywide
- Dresden
241 vacant lots · 2025 median lot sale $11,500
- Obion County
2,311 vacant lots countywide
- Gibson County
3,053 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 Weakley County roll whose community code is Martin. 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 Martin, Education (accessed 2026-11-07)
- [3] City of Martin, Building Codes (accessed 2026-11-07)
- [4] City of Martin, Public Works (accessed 2026-11-07)
- [5] City of Martin, Utility Billing Information (accessed 2026-11-07)
- [6] Weakley County, Tennessee, Building Permits (accessed 2026-11-07)
- [7] Weakley County, Tennessee, Frequently Asked Questions (accessed 2026-11-07)
- [8] Wikipedia, Martin, Tennessee (accessed 2026-11-07)