Tennessee
Sell your land in Wilson County for cash
Parcel Buyers buys vacant lots and land for cash in Wilson County, including rural tracts where septic, flood-zone review, or a county zoning certificate can affect building plans. You get a written, no-obligation cash offer within 24 hours, and closings run through an independent, licensed title company, typically about 10 days after the purchase agreement is signed, 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 Wilson County?
- Parcel Buyers is a direct land buyer that makes written, no-obligation cash offers on vacant lots and acreage in Wilson 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 Wilson County sell for in 2025?
- In 2025, vacant lots in Wilson County sold for a median of $195,000 across 82 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $111,200 to $295,000.
- How many vacant lots are in Wilson County?
- The 2026 Tennessee parcel and assessment data lists 3,039 vacant residential lots in Wilson County; 16% are 5-acre ranchettes, and the median lot is 1.68 acre.
- How is a cash offer for land in Wilson 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 Wilson 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 Wilson County?
- In 2025, companies bought 24% of the vacant lots that sold in Wilson County, including 12% bought by homebuilders. Individuals bought the rest.
- What was the median recorded 2025 sale price by lot size in Wilson County?
- The median recorded 2025 sale price for a mini-estate (2-3 acres) in Wilson County was $200,000 across 21 sales.
Local data
What is land in Wilson County worth?
In 2025, vacant lots in Wilson County sold for a median of $195,000 across 82 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $111,200 to $295,000. [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 Wilson 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 | $200,000 |
| 5-acre ranchette210,000–279,999 sq ft | 17 | $245,000 |
| Small acreage tract (7-10 acres)280,000–435,599 sq ft | 11 | $200,000 |
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 | 3,039 parcels classified vacant residential on the 2026 Tennessee parcel and assessment data [1] |
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| Most common lot size | 5-acre ranchette (210,000–280,000 sq ft): 16% of vacant lots; next, mini-estate (2-3 acres) at 13%. Median lot: 1.68 acre (73,180 sq ft). [1] |
| Typical appraised value | $110,800 median appraised value for a vacant lot; the middle half fall between $65,000 and $196,000 [1] |
| Recent lot sale prices | $195,000 median across 82 arm's-length sales of vacant lots in Wilson County (Jan 2025–Dec 2025); the middle half sold for $111,200–$295,000 [1] |
| Who bought lots in 2025 | Companies made 24% of those purchases, including 12% by homebuilders; individuals made the rest [1] |
| Owners who live elsewhere | 12% of vacant lots have an owner mailing address outside Tennessee (most often TX, FL, CA) [1] |
| Assessor of Property | The Assessor of Property appraises and classifies land, tracks ownership and boundary changes, and prepares assessments. The office does not set the tax rate or collect the bill. [2],[3] |
| County Trustee | The County Trustee collects real-property taxes. State and county calendars make February 28 the last day to pay the prior year's bill without interest; it becomes delinquent March 1. [2],[4],[5] |
| Register of Deeds | The Register of Deeds keeps recorded real-property documents. Its current availability page lists deed images from February 1793, plats from July 1919 and lien records from March 1992. [6] |
| Zoning before building | A county Zoning Compliance Certificate must be approved before a county building-permit application. Since September 21, 2026, it costs $150; the county says to allow 3 to 5 business days. [7] |
| Review for small land splits | Outside urban-growth boundaries, a division creating tracts under 5 acres needs Planning Commission approval to become a buildable tract of record. Final plats must be recorded within 2 years of approval. [8] |
| TDEC handles septic | County Codes does not issue or inspect septic permits. TDEC evaluates the site and can take up to 45 days after a complete application; property lines and the house location must be marked before the visit. [9],[10] |
| STEP sewer is not countywide | The Water and Wastewater Authority provides decentralized STEP sewer in certain small and mid-size developments, not every parcel. Its published residential wastewater rate is a $64.69 monthly flat fee. [12],[13] |
| Flood-zone construction height | In mapped AE flood zones, new residential floors must be at least 1 foot above base flood elevation. In approximate A zones without elevation data, the floor must be at least 3 feet above highest adjacent grade. [15] |
| Cedars of Lebanon State Park | The 831-acre Cedars of Lebanon State Park is beside the 2,690-acre Cedars of Lebanon Natural Area in Wilson County, west of Highway 231. TDEC says the natural area has limited public access, no parking and no trails. [20] |
| 2025 sale price by lot size | The median recorded 2025 sale price for a mini-estate (2-3 acres) in Wilson County was $200,000 across 21 sales. [1] |
Where we buy
Areas we cover in Wilson County
- Lebanon
662vacant lots
- Mt. Juliet
224vacant lots
These pages cover the largest lot markets in Wilson 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 Wilson County
What the county parcel figures say about vacant land
The parcel file counts 3,039 vacant residential parcels across the full county. The median parcel is 1.68 acres, or 73,180 square feet, and the largest size group is the 5-acre ranchette category at 16%. Appraised value is not the same as a sale price: the median county appraisal is $110,800, with a middle range of $65,000–$196,000. The accepted 2025 lot-sales set contains 82 one-parcel warranty-deed sales of land that was vacant when sold. Its median is $195,000, and its middle range is $111,200–$295,000. Those figures exclude bulk deeds and do not represent every transfer. They are a starting point, not an exact price for a particular tract. Access, zoning, utilities, soil, flood status, and the legal description still matter. [1]
Which county office handles each part of the property
The Assessor of Property handles the appraisal, classification, ownership record, and parcel-boundary record. The County Trustee collects the tax bill. The Register of Deeds records the deed and other real-property documents. These jobs are separate; a change at one office may not finish the whole task. The state's calendar says the prior year's property tax can be paid without interest through February 28 and becomes delinquent March 1. Wilson County's Clerk and Master keeps Chancery Court records and collects delinquent back taxes. The county posts court auctions and delinquent-tax sales through that office. For orders confirming a tax sale on or after July 1, 2026, Tennessee's delinquency-based redemption schedule is one year when the delinquency is 3 years or less and 90 days when it is longer. Back taxes or liens can be paid from sale proceeds at closing with the seller's consent. [2],[3],[6],[5],[17],[18],[19]
County zoning and a new land split are different reviews
A buyer planning to build first needs to know which jurisdiction controls the parcel. For work under Wilson County, the Zoning Division requires an approved Zoning Compliance Certificate before the building-permit application. The certificate fee became $150 on September 21, 2026, and the office asks applicants to allow 3 to 5 business days. Dividing land is a separate Planning Commission process. Outside urban-growth boundaries, any division that creates a tract under 5 acres must be approved to count as a buildable tract of record. A minor final plat of 5 lots or fewer starts at $50 plus $10 per lot. Preliminary and major final plats start at $50 plus $25 per lot. The county asks for 9 copies, and approved final plats must be signed and recorded within 2 years. A sale of one existing parcel is not the same as creating new lots. [7],[8]
Septic, STEP sewer, and water must be checked parcel by parcel
Wilson County Codes does not permit or inspect septic systems. The county directs owners to the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. A TDEC scientist evaluates the site, and processing can take up to 45 days after the application is complete. Before the visit, property lines and the planned house location must be marked and the site mowed. Dividing land into 2 or more lots for future buildings using septic needs a TDEC subdivision evaluation, a survey, and a licensed soil consultant's map; the state excludes a division where every new tract is at least 5 acres. Some developments instead use the Water and Wastewater Authority's decentralized STEP sewer. Service is not countywide. Published rates are $64.69 monthly for residential wastewater and a $38.54 water minimum for up to 2,000 gallons, so service and charges need a parcel review. [9],[10],[11],[12],[13]
Flood rules and greenbelt status can change the build budget
The county's flood page links its mapped flood-zone boundaries and the FEMA Map Service Center. A map result is only the first check. Under the county flood resolution, a new residential floor in an AE zone with base-flood data must sit at least 1 foot above that elevation. In an approximate A zone without elevation data, it must be at least 3 feet above the highest adjacent grade. On larger rural tracts, greenbelt can also affect the numbers. Tennessee's program values qualifying land by present use. Forest land requires at least 15 acres. When agricultural or forest land leaves the program, rollback tax recaptures the prior 3 years of savings; open-space rollback covers 5 years. The Assessor of Property calculates it. We check access, utilities, flood status, and title before offering. A land inspection is the only contingency, and a failed inspection costs the seller nothing. [14],[15],[16]
Step by step
How do I sell my land in Wilson 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 Wilson County: common questions
Can I sell a lot with no public water or sewer?
Yes. Parcel Buyers buys vacant lots and land with no water, sewer, or road work. Public service must still be checked for the exact parcel because the Water and Wastewater Authority's STEP sewer serves certain developments rather than the whole county. If public sewer is unavailable, a future home may need a TDEC-approved septic system. We check utilities, access, and title before offering.
Do I need a new plat or survey before I sell?
The county's subdivision-plat process applies when land is divided, not simply because one existing parcel is sold. If you want to create a tract under 5 acres outside an urban-growth boundary, the Planning Commission must approve it as a buildable tract of record. Final plats need the required signatures and must be recorded by the Register of Deeds within 2 years of approval. Our closings run through an independent, licensed title company, and we cover closing costs.
What happens if my county property tax is late?
The bill becomes delinquent March 1. February 28 is the last day to pay the prior year's tax without interest under the state schedule. The Clerk and Master collects delinquent back taxes, and the county directs court-auction and delinquent-tax-sale information through that office. For orders confirming a tax sale on or after July 1, 2026, Tennessee's delinquency-based redemption schedule is one year when the delinquency is 3 years or less and 90 days when it is longer. With your consent, back taxes can be paid from sale proceeds at closing.
Can a flood-zone lot still be sold?
Yes. A mapped flood zone does not prevent a sale, but it can change a future building plan and cost. Wilson County links its own flood-boundary map and FEMA's map center. In an AE zone, a new residential floor must be at least 1 foot above base flood elevation. Where an approximate A zone lacks elevation data, the county rule calls for at least 3 feet above the highest adjacent grade.
Can greenbelt rollback tax affect a land sale?
Yes, if the land leaves greenbelt. Rollback is the difference between use-value and market-value taxes over an earlier period, not a penalty. Tennessee uses the prior 3 years for agricultural and forest land and 5 years for open space. The Assessor of Property calculates the amount. Because classification depends on the land's status and use, the title and tax review should identify any rollback issue before closing.
How long does county zoning approval take?
The county says to allow 3 to 5 business days for a Zoning Compliance Certificate when the request includes all checklist items. That certificate must be approved before a county building-permit application, and the fee has been $150 since September 21, 2026. A subdivision, septic review, flood review, or utility approval is a separate step and can take longer.
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.
- 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]
- 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 Wilson 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] Wilson County, Tennessee, Wilson County departments (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [3] Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury, Assessment vs. taxation: separation of duties (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [4] Wilson County, Tennessee, Wilson County assessment calendar (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [5] Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury, Tennessee property assessment schedule (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [6] Wilson County Register of Deeds, Wilson County Register of Deeds document availability (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [7] Wilson County, Tennessee, Wilson County Zoning Division (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [8] Wilson County, Tennessee, Wilson County planning review process (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [9] Wilson County, Tennessee, Electrical, septic, STEP, and stormwater offices (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [10] Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Subsurface sewage disposal system questions (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [11] Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Online application for septic-related services (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [12] Water and Wastewater Authority of Wilson County, Information on wastewater service (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [13] Water and Wastewater Authority of Wilson County, Water and wastewater rates and fees (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [14] Wilson County, Tennessee, Wilson County flood information and maps (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [15] Wilson County Planning Division, Wilson County flood damage prevention resolution (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [16] Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury, Greenbelt: Agricultural, Forest and Open Space Land Act (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [17] Wilson County, Tennessee, Wilson County Clerk and Master duties (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [18] Wilson County, Tennessee, Court public auctions and delinquent tax sales (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [19] Tennessee General Assembly, SB 1983: 2026 tax-sale redemption periods (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [20] Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Cedars of Lebanon State Natural Area (accessed 2026-10-02)