Sell My Land Fast in Smith County, Tennessee
Smith County is a fast-growing metro area where land values are rising and development is competitive. If you own vacant land here and need to sell quickly, we can make a fair cash offer within 24 hours — no listing required.
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Market Snapshot: Smith County, TN
Latest available data from public sources. Updated .
Median Home Value
$243,800
Census ACS 2024
Median Sale Price
$292,000
Redfin
Days on Market
143 days
Redfin
Population
20,783
+4.1% since 2020
U.S. Census
Home Price Index
+1.8% YoY
+1.8%
FHFA
Median Household Income
$66,293
Census ACS 2024
Land Area
314 sq mi
U.S. Census
Net Migration
+395 households
IRS SOI 2022
Sale-to-List Ratio
93.2%
Redfin
Unemployment Rate
2.7%
BLS
Property Tax
$1,136/yr
Census ACS 2024
Median Age
40.6 years
Census ACS 2024
Poverty Rate
10.0%
Census ACS 2024
| Metric | Value | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $243,800 | — | Census ACS 2024 |
| Median Sale Price | $292,000 | — | Redfin |
| Days on Market | 143 days | — | Redfin |
| Population | 20,783 | +4.1% since 2020 | U.S. Census |
| Home Price Index | +1.8% YoY | +1.8% | FHFA |
| Median Household Income | $66,293 | — | Census ACS 2024 |
| Land Area | 314 sq mi | — | U.S. Census |
| Net Migration | +395 households | — | IRS SOI 2022 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 93.2% | — | Redfin |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.7% | — | BLS |
| Property Tax | $1,136/yr | — | Census ACS 2024 |
| Median Age | 40.6 years | — | Census ACS 2024 |
| Poverty Rate | 10.0% | — | Census ACS 2024 |
Why Land Owners in Smith County Choose EasyOffer
Smith County spans 314 sq mi across Tennessee with a population of 20,783, growing +4.1% since 2020 (U.S. Census). The median property value is $243,800 (Census ACS 2024), with prices up 1.8% year-over-year (FHFA). properties sell in a median of 143 days on the open market at 93.2% of list price (Redfin). 395 more households moved into Smith County than left in 2022 (IRS SOI). The county has an unemployment rate of 2.7% (BLS), median property taxes of $1,136/year (Census ACS), a poverty rate of 10.0%. With a median age of 40.6 years, Smith County skews near the national average. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county with flood risk rated Very Low and wildfire risk rated Very Low. Whether you own a vacant lot, inherited parcel, or acreage you no longer need, selling through traditional channels in Smith County can take months or years. A cash offer from EasyOffer gives you a guaranteed close with no listing required.
Smith County's land market moves slowly and rewards patience. The provided figures show a median home value near $244K against a median sale around $292K, with vacant tracts and acreage sitting roughly 143 days on market — one of the longest holding periods in the Nashville region. Riverfront and ridge-top parcels along the Cumberland and Caney Fork draw buyers, but the thin buyer pool means sellers carrying inherited farmland, raw lots, or hard-to-finance acreage often wait months. Population grew about 4.09% with Very Low flood risk, so demand is real but unhurried — a market where a fast cash close has clear value.
Land here is split between working agriculture and rural-residential acreage. Tobacco was historically the county's main cash crop on the fertile Cumberland and Caney Fork bottomlands; today cattle pasture, hay ground, and row crops dominate the rural economy. Cordell Hull Lake's shoreline drives demand for recreational and hunting tracts, while wooded ridge land off I-40 increasingly sells as homesites for buyers commuting toward Lebanon and Nashville.
When you need to sell your land fast in Smith County, the traditional process — hiring an agent, ordering a survey, waiting months for the right buyer — simply doesn't work. EasyOffer buys land directly for cash. No listing, no showings, no waiting. We handle title work and closing costs so you walk away with cash in hand.
We also buy land from owners in nearby Trousdale County, Macon County, Wilson County, and throughout Tennessee.
About Smith County
Smith County was created in 1799 from Sumner County and named for General Daniel Smith, a Revolutionary War veteran who drew Tennessee's first map. Carthage was laid out as the county seat around 1804 and grew into a Cumberland River steamboat town. Carthage is also the hometown of former Vice President Al Gore.
Communities We Serve
Carthage
The county seat on the Cumberland River, laid out around 1804 and known for its 1879 courthouse on the town square; the longtime home of the Gore family.
Gordonsville
An incorporated town on the Caney Fork that anchors much of the county's industrial base, including the Gordonsville zinc mine now owned by Korea Zinc.
South Carthage
An incorporated town directly across the Cumberland River from Carthage, holding part of the county's manufacturing and commercial activity.
Defeated
An unincorporated community whose name traces to the 1786 defeat of a frontier party at nearby Defeated Creek; surrounded by farmland and the Defeated Creek recreation area on Cordell Hull Lake.
Pleasant Shade
A small rural community in the northern part of the county, characteristic of Smith County's quiet agricultural backroads.
Major Employers
- •Bonnell Aluminum — custom aluminum extrusion plant in Carthage, one of the county's largest manufacturers
- •Nyrstar / Korea Zinc Middle Tennessee Mines — long-running zinc mining operations at Gordonsville, Carthage, and Elmwood
- •Harris Products Group — metals and welding-products manufacturer based in Carthage
- •Smith County Interstate Industrial Park — multi-tenant industrial site near I-40 with rail access and a roughly 200-acre expansion
School Districts
Smith County School District
Getting Around Smith County
Interstate 40 crosses the southern part of Smith County, putting Carthage and Gordonsville roughly an hour east of Nashville and connecting the county to Lebanon and Cookeville. US 70N follows the Cumberland River corridor, while State Routes 25, 53, and 80 link the rural communities. The Cumberland River itself remains a navigable waterway with locks at nearby Cordell Hull Dam.
Land & Flood Risk
Overall flood risk in Smith County is rated Very Low, but that is a countywide average — low-lying parcels directly along the Cumberland River, Caney Fork, and feeder creeks still sit in FEMA floodplain and can flood in heavy rain. The county lies in Middle Tennessee's tornado-prone belt, so severe spring storms and straight-line wind are the more widespread hazard for land buyers.
Recent Developments
- •Korea Zinc agreed to acquire Nyrstar's Middle Tennessee Mines (Gordonsville, Carthage, and Elmwood), announced December 15, 2025 as part of a $6.6 billion Tennessee investment — the largest single private corporate investment in state history
- •Korea Zinc closed its purchase of the Nyrstar Middle Tennessee mining assets on April 1, 2026 and plans to reopen the Gordonsville zinc mine, projected to add more than 320 jobs in Smith County over five years
How It Works
Selling your Smith County land fast is simple with EasyOffer. Here's how it works:
Tell Us About Your Property
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Get Your Cash Offer
We analyze your Smith County property and send a fair, no-obligation offer.
Close and Get Paid
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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 Smith 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
How long does it take to sell vacant land in Smith County, TN?
On the open market, vacant land in Smith County can sit for months or even years — properties here take a median of 143 days to sell (Redfin). With EasyOffer, you can receive a cash offer within 24 hours and close in as few as 7 days. No buyer financing delays, no waiting.
Can I sell land with back taxes in Tennessee?
Yes. We regularly purchase properties with delinquent taxes in Tennessee. In most cases, we work with the title company to resolve outstanding taxes at closing so you don't have to pay them out of pocket beforehand.
How much is my land worth in Smith County, TN?
The median property value in Smith County is $243,800 (Census ACS 2024), with prices up 1.8% year-over-year (FHFA). Vacant land values depend on acreage, access, utilities, and zoning. Submit your parcel details above for a no-obligation cash offer.
Can I sell inherited land without going through probate?
In many cases, yes. We buy inherited land throughout Tennessee, even when the property is still in the deceased owner's name. We work with probate attorneys and title companies to handle the transfer so you don't have to navigate the legal process alone.
Do I need a survey to sell my land?
No. While a survey can be helpful, it's not required to sell your land to us. We work with existing legal descriptions and plat maps. If a survey is needed for closing, we cover the cost.
What types of land do you buy in TN?
We buy virtually every type — raw acreage, vacant residential lots, farmland, commercial parcels, wooded tracts, landlocked parcels, and undeveloped land. Whether it's a quarter-acre lot or a 100-acre parcel, we can make an offer.
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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