Wilson County, Tennessee
Sell your land in Mt. Juliet for cash
Parcel Buyers buys vacant lots and land for cash in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, including acreage near the city edge and lots where sewer, stormwater or septic questions are open. 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 Mt. Juliet?
- Parcel Buyers is a direct land buyer that makes written, no-obligation cash offers on vacant lots and acreage in Mt. Juliet, Wilson 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 Mt. Juliet?
- The 2026 Tennessee parcel and assessment data lists 224 vacant residential lots in Mt. Juliet; 19% are mini-estate (2-3 acres)s, and the median lot is 2.12 acre.
- How is a cash offer for land in Mt. Juliet 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 Mt. Juliet 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
Mt. Juliet land at a glance
Tax-roll figures cover parcels on the Wilson County roll whose community code is Mt. Juliet in Wilson County. Local rules and services are sourced below.
| Vacant residential lots | 224 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): 19% of vacant lots; next, 5-acre ranchette at 13%. Median lot: 2.12 acre (92,400 sq ft). [1] |
| Typical appraised value | $159,800 median appraised value for a vacant lot; the middle half fall between $92,600 and $301,800 [1] |
| Recent lot sale prices | Too few arm's-length vacant-lot sales in 2025 to report a reliable median for Mt. Juliet [1] |
| Owners who live elsewhere | 9% of vacant lots have an owner mailing address outside Tennessee (most often CA, FL, MO) [1] |
| City size and setting | The City of Mt. Juliet reports 40,289 residents in its 2024 Special Census. Its About page says the city is a short commute from Nashville and borders Interstates 40, 24, 65 and 840. [2] |
| Planning and zoning | The City's Planning and Zoning Department handles plats, site plans, conditional use permits and planned unit developments. Zoning and subdivision rules sit in the City's Land Development Code. [3] |
| Who issues building permits | The City's Building and Codes Department issues permits through the building official, Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. Next-day inspection requests must come in before 2 PM. [4] |
| Water and sewer providers | West Wilson Utility District supplies water, and the City bills sewer from the water use the district reports. The City's sewer page, effective July 31, 2026, lists $17.21 for the first 2,000 gallons for residential use inside the city. [5] |
| Sewer outside city limits | Residential sewer outside the city is priced higher. In its July 31, 2026 rates, for service requested after June 9, 2019, the City lists a $34.42 base charge and $16.86 per 1,000 gallons beyond the first 2,000. [5] |
| Erosion control fee | The City's fee list, effective August 1, 2022, shows a $500 erosion control fee per new residence and a $250 land-disturbance fee for a residential section under 1 acre. [6] |
| Stormwater utility | The City Commission approved an ordinance in November 2022 that set up a stormwater utility and fee program. The City publishes a fee list, a credit and adjustment manual and an FAQ. [7] |
| Flood maps | The City's flood page lists a FEMA Stones River Watershed map revision and a Mt. Juliet flood zone web app. Wilson County also links a flood-zone boundary map on its mapping site. [8],[9] |
| Nashville International Airport | The City says Mt. Juliet is 10 to 15 minutes from Nashville International Airport. [2] |
Pricing
What is a lot in Mt. Juliet 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 Mt. Juliet
Water comes from the district, sewer from the city
Two providers serve a typical new home here. West Wilson Utility District supplies water, and the City bills sewer from the district's water use. The City's rate page, effective July 31, 2026, lists a residential base of $17.21 for the first 2,000 gallons inside the city and $8.43 per 1,000 gallons after that. A lot outside the city pays more. A buyer adds both utility paths to the budget, and a lot with neither is priced for a septic system and a well or tap instead. [5]
Stormwater and erosion fees add to a builder's costs
The City set up a stormwater utility in November 2022. Its fee list, effective August 1, 2022, charges $500 per residence for erosion control and $250 for land disturbance on a residential section under 1 acre. A residential subdivision pays plan review of $500 plus $75 per lot. These are builder costs, not charges on you as a seller, but they show up in what a buyer can pay. The roll shows 224 vacant residential parcels in this group, with a median size of 2.12 acres. [6],[7],[1]
Acreage tracts and the greenbelt line
Most vacant parcels here are larger than a typical city lot, and mini-estate (2-3 acres)s are the biggest size group at 19%. Tennessee's greenbelt program taxes qualifying land on use value, but farm and forest land need at least 15 acres and open space at least 3 acres. For land that has left the program, assessors calculate rollback taxes for the prior three years (farm, forest) or five years (open space). The median appraised value in this group is $159,800, with a middle range of $92,600–$301,800. [11],[1]
Floodplain maps and access to the interstates
Flood status changes what can be built and how. The City points owners to FEMA's Stones River Watershed map revision and its own flood zone web app, and Wilson County links a flood-zone boundary map. Access is the other pull on land values. The City describes itself as bordered by four interstates and 10 to 15 minutes from the airport. Neither fact sets a price for any one parcel. [8],[9],[2]
Common situations
Selling land in Mt. Juliet in these situations
You inherited acreage and do not plan to build
Yes. You can sell inherited acreage without splitting or improving it first. Platting, site plans and zoning changes are handled by the City's Planning and Zoning Department or the county, and a buyer takes on that work. We send a written, no-obligation cash offer within 24 hours, after we check utilities, access and title. Closing goes through an independent title company, and liens or back taxes can be paid from proceeds with your consent. [3]
Your parcel has no sewer line or water tap yet
Yes. We buy lots with no sewer or water service. Water comes from West Wilson Utility District and sewer from the City, so a lot with neither may need a septic permit instead. TDEC says a septic permit can take up to 45 days after a complete application, and property lines must be staked before its scientist visits. Our land inspection is the only contingency, and a failed inspection costs you nothing. [5],[10]
You own land in a flood area and have held it for years
Yes. A flood label does not stop a sale. The City lists FEMA map resources and an elevation certificate on its flood page, and a buyer uses them to decide what can be built. 9% of owners in this group mail from another state. You can sign electronically, close by mail and be paid by check or wire, with no commissions. [8],[1]
Step by step
How do I sell my land in Mt. Juliet?
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 Mt. Juliet: common questions
Who issues a building permit for a lot in Mt. Juliet?
The City's Building and Codes Department issues permits through the building official, Monday to Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM. Planning and Zoning handles plats and site plans separately. A buyer who plans to build deals with both.
Who supplies water and sewer to a Mt. Juliet lot?
West Wilson Utility District supplies water, and the City bills sewer based on the district's reported water use. The City's rates effective July 31, 2026, list a $17.21 residential base inside the city, so a lot outside the city can cost more.
What stormwater fees does a builder pay in Mt. Juliet?
The City lists $500 per residence for erosion control and $250 for land disturbance on a residential section under 1 acre, effective August 1, 2022. A stormwater utility and fee program was approved in November 2022. These are builder costs, not seller costs.
Can I sell my Mt. Juliet land if it is in a flood zone?
Yes. A flood zone does not stop a sale, but it changes what a buyer can build. The City's flood page lists FEMA map resources, and we review access and title before offering.
Do I need a septic permit before selling vacant land?
No. A septic permit is needed to build a system, not to sell. TDEC issues it and says processing can take up to 45 days after a complete application. A buyer would apply if the lot has no sewer.
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]
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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
- Lebanon
662 vacant lots
- Wilson County
3,039 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 Wilson County roll whose community code is Mt. Juliet. 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 Mt. Juliet, About Mt. Juliet (accessed 2026-11-07)
- [3] City of Mt. Juliet, Planning and Zoning Department (accessed 2026-11-07)
- [4] City of Mt. Juliet, Building and Codes Department (accessed 2026-11-07)
- [5] City of Mt. Juliet, Sewer Rates (accessed 2026-11-07)
- [6] City of Mt. Juliet, Stormwater Fee List (accessed 2026-11-07)
- [7] City of Mt. Juliet, Stormwater Utility (accessed 2026-11-07)
- [8] City of Mt. Juliet, Flood Plain Information (accessed 2026-11-07)
- [9] Wilson County, Tennessee, Flood Information (accessed 2026-11-07)
- [10] Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Septic system permits: frequently asked questions (accessed 2026-11-07)
- [11] Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury, Greenbelt (agricultural, forest and open space land) (accessed 2026-11-07)