Sell an Infill Lot in Hickman County, TN
Infill lots in Hickman County, Tennessee sit in established neighborhoods surrounded by existing development, making them valuable to builders but complicated to sell on your own. EasyOffer buys infill lots for cash with no commissions and no permitting requirements on your end.
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Market Snapshot: Hickman County, TN
Latest available data from public sources. Updated .
Median Home Value
$224,100
Census ACS 2024
Median Sale Price
$295,000
Redfin
Days on Market
73 days
Redfin
Population
25,859
+3.6% since 2020
U.S. Census
Home Price Index
+11.4% YoY
+11.4%
FHFA
Median Household Income
$68,247
Census ACS 2024
Land Area
613 sq mi
U.S. Census
Net Migration
+779 households
IRS SOI 2022
Sale-to-List Ratio
95.8%
Redfin
Unemployment Rate
2.4%
BLS
Property Tax
$1,038/yr
Census ACS 2024
Median Age
42.3 years
Census ACS 2024
Poverty Rate
10.6%
Census ACS 2024
| Metric | Value | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $224,100 | — | Census ACS 2024 |
| Median Sale Price | $295,000 | — | Redfin |
| Days on Market | 73 days | — | Redfin |
| Population | 25,859 | +3.6% since 2020 | U.S. Census |
| Home Price Index | +11.4% YoY | +11.4% | FHFA |
| Median Household Income | $68,247 | — | Census ACS 2024 |
| Land Area | 613 sq mi | — | U.S. Census |
| Net Migration | +779 households | — | IRS SOI 2022 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.8% | — | Redfin |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.4% | — | BLS |
| Property Tax | $1,038/yr | — | Census ACS 2024 |
| Median Age | 42.3 years | — | Census ACS 2024 |
| Poverty Rate | 10.6% | — | Census ACS 2024 |
Why Land Owners in Hickman County Choose EasyOffer
Hickman County spans 613 sq mi across Tennessee with a population of 25,859, growing 3.6% since 2020. The median home value is $224,100 (Census ACS 2024). properties sell in a median of 73 days on the open market. 779 more households moved into Hickman County than left in 2022 (IRS data). the county has unemployment at 2.4% (BLS) and a poverty rate of 10.6%. property taxes average $1,038/year (Census ACS).
Infill lots in Hickman County are some of the most valuable vacant parcels per square foot because they already have utility access, road frontage, and surrounding development. However, selling one is not as simple as listing it. Zoning variances, setback requirements, neighbor objections, tree ordinances, and historic district rules can complicate the process. Most individual buyers are not equipped to navigate these hurdles, so the buyer pool narrows to experienced builders and developers. Selling directly for cash connects you with a buyer who understands infill development and can close quickly.
We also serve property owners in nearby Dickson County, Maury County, Williamson County, and throughout Tennessee.
About Hickman County
Hickman County was established in 1807 and named for Edwin Hickman, a surveyor killed in 1791 at what is now Defeated Creek. The county's 19th-century economy was built on iron, with furnaces processing local high-quality iron ore. Centerville, the county seat, remains the only incorporated town in this large rural county.
Communities We Serve
Centerville
The county seat and Hickman County's only incorporated town, serving as the commercial and government center for a county spread across 613 square miles.
Nunnelly
An unincorporated community southwest of Centerville, home to The Ranch, a well-known residential addiction and behavioral-health treatment center.
Wrigley
A census-designated place that grew up around early-20th-century iron operations in the northern part of the county.
Grinder's Switch
A historic rural community made famous as the fictional home of Grand Ole Opry comedian Minnie Pearl.
Lyles
A small census-designated community in the county's wooded countryside along the rural road network.
Major Employers
- •The Ranch (Promises Behavioral Health) — a residential addiction and mental-health treatment center near Nunnelly and one of the county's largest employers
- •Life Care Centers of America — long-term care and nursing operations employing roughly 120 people
- •Accurate Energetic Systems — a military and commercial explosives manufacturer in Hickman County, established in 1980
- •Argana Fruit and Clark Container — fruit-processing and packaging-products manufacturers based in the county
School Districts
Hickman County School District
Getting Around Hickman County
Hickman County has no interstate, and its 613 square miles are tied together by state and US highways centered on Centerville, including State Route 100 and State Route 50. Interstate 40 runs just along the county's far northern edge near Bucksnort, giving that corner faster access toward Nashville and Memphis. Most rural tracts are reached by county roads, so road frontage strongly affects land value.
Land & Flood Risk
Hickman County's overall flood risk is rated Relatively Low, but the Duck River has a serious flood history — the May 2010 flood pushed the Duck River at Centerville far past record stage, destroying homes and farmland. Tracts in the river and creek bottoms remain the real floodplain exposure. The county also lies in a tornado-prone region; a violent F5 tornado struck the area in 1998.
Recent Developments
- •On October 10, 2025 an explosion at the Accurate Energetic Systems explosives plant in rural Hickman County killed 16 workers, one of the deadliest US industrial disasters in recent years
- •In April 2026 Tennessee's occupational-safety agency concluded its largest-ever investigation, citing Accurate Energetic Systems for 95 violations and assessing about $3.13 million in penalties — the highest in state history
- •Hickman County released a draft Future Land Use Plan update in August 2025 to guide rural growth and development across the county
How It Works
Selling an infill lot in Hickman County does not require a zoning attorney or builder on standby. Here is how it works:
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Tell Us About Your Property
Enter your address and contact info. Takes 30 seconds.
Get Your Cash Offer
We analyze your Hickman County property and send a fair, no-obligation offer.
Close and Get Paid
Pick your closing date. We handle paperwork and pay all closing costs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an infill lot?
An infill lot is a vacant or underutilized parcel located within an established neighborhood or developed area. It is surrounded by existing buildings and infrastructure, making it ready for construction without extending roads or utilities.
Are infill lots worth more than rural lots in Hickman County?
Generally, yes. Infill lots benefit from existing infrastructure, established neighborhoods, proximity to services, and higher-density zoning. Their per-square-foot value is typically much higher than rural land.
What if my infill lot has zoning restrictions in Hickman County?
We buy infill lots with all types of zoning designations. Whether the lot is zoned residential, mixed-use, or requires a variance for the intended use, we evaluate it based on what can be built under current or obtainable zoning.
Do I need to demolish an existing structure on the infill lot?
No. If there is a dilapidated structure, old foundation, or debris on the lot, we buy it as-is. Demolition and cleanup are our responsibility after closing.
Can I sell a narrow or oddly shaped infill lot?
Yes. Non-standard lot shapes are common in infill settings. We evaluate based on what can realistically be built given the lot dimensions, setbacks, and local building code requirements.
What if neighbors oppose development on my infill lot in Hickman County?
Neighbor objections can complicate permitting but do not prevent a cash sale. We handle community relations and the entitlement process after purchase.
What Our Sellers Say
“My mom passed and I inherited her place in Antioch. It needed a ton of work and I live out of state so I couldn't deal with contractors or showings. They came out, looked at it, and had a number for me the next day. We closed in 9 days. The whole thing was so much easier than I expected.”
Inherited Property
“Honestly I was skeptical at first because I'd heard horror stories about cash buyers lowballing people. But they explained exactly how they came up with the number and it was fair. We were behind on payments and they got everything done in a week. No last-minute changes, no surprises at closing.”
Avoided Foreclosure
“My husband got transferred to Dallas and we had about three weeks to figure out the house. A friend told us about EasyOffer. They gave us a cash offer that same afternoon and worked around our move date. We closed 11 days later without having to do a single showing or open house.”
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