Sell Recreational Land in Davidson County, TN
Recreational land in Davidson County, Tennessee is a lifestyle property that most realtors and lenders do not know how to handle. EasyOffer buys recreational parcels used for camping, ATVs, fishing, hunting, and more, all for cash with no commissions.
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Market Snapshot: Davidson County, TN
Latest available data from public sources. Updated .
Median Home Value
$417,400
Census ACS 2024
Median Sale Price
$450,000
Redfin
Days on Market
89 days
Redfin
Population
729,505
+1.9% since 2020
U.S. Census
Home Price Index
+3.3% YoY
+3.3%
FHFA
Median Household Income
$77,853
Census ACS 2024
Land Area
504 sq mi
U.S. Census
Net Migration
+671 households
IRS SOI 2022
Sale-to-List Ratio
96.9%
Redfin
Unemployment Rate
4.5%
BLS
Property Tax
$2,506/yr
Census ACS 2024
Median Age
34.6 years
Census ACS 2024
Poverty Rate
13.9%
Census ACS 2024
| Metric | Value | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $417,400 | — | Census ACS 2024 |
| Median Sale Price | $450,000 | — | Redfin |
| Days on Market | 89 days | — | Redfin |
| Population | 729,505 | +1.9% since 2020 | U.S. Census |
| Home Price Index | +3.3% YoY | +3.3% | FHFA |
| Median Household Income | $77,853 | — | Census ACS 2024 |
| Land Area | 504 sq mi | — | U.S. Census |
| Net Migration | +671 households | — | IRS SOI 2022 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.9% | — | Redfin |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.5% | — | BLS |
| Property Tax | $2,506/yr | — | Census ACS 2024 |
| Median Age | 34.6 years | — | Census ACS 2024 |
| Poverty Rate | 13.9% | — | Census ACS 2024 |
Why Land Owners in Davidson County Choose EasyOffer
Davidson County spans 504 sq mi across Tennessee with a population of 729,505, growing 1.9% since 2020. The median home value is $417,400 (Census ACS 2024). properties sell in a median of 89 days on the open market. 671 more households moved into Davidson County than left in 2022 (IRS data). the county has unemployment at 4.5% (BLS) and a poverty rate of 13.9%. property taxes average $2,506/year (Census ACS).
Recreational land in Davidson County serves a purpose that does not translate easily to a traditional appraisal. The value lies in the experience: trail systems, water access, campsite clearings, wildlife habitat, and privacy. Banks do not lend on these lifestyle features, so most buyers need cash. Listing recreational land with a residential realtor means competing against homes and buildable lots that attract far more attention. Selling directly for cash means your property is valued for what it is, not compared to what it is not.
We also serve property owners in nearby Cheatham County, Williamson County, Robertson County, and throughout Tennessee.
About Davidson County
Davidson County was created in 1783 by the North Carolina legislature, named for Revolutionary War General William Lee Davidson, with Nashville as its seat. In 1963, Nashville and Davidson County consolidated into one of the first metropolitan city-county governments in the United States.
Communities We Serve
Nashville
The county seat and Tennessee's capital, a consolidated city-county of about 729,000 with land use that is fully urbanized across most of its core.
Antioch
A large unincorporated southeast Nashville community where most of the county's remaining developable residential land and newer subdivisions are concentrated.
Bordeaux
A North Nashville area along the Cumberland River with hilly, partly wooded terrain and some of the county's last sizable undeveloped residential parcels.
Madison
A northeast Nashville community along Gallatin Pike seeing teardown and infill redevelopment as values rise.
Bellevue
A southwest Nashville community along the Harpeth River and I-40 with hillside lots and Harpeth floodplain limiting buildable land.
County Seat
Nashville
Major Employers
- •Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt University Medical Center — the region's largest employer, with tens of thousands of jobs in Nashville
- •HCA Healthcare — Fortune 500 hospital operator headquartered in Nashville
- •Nissan North America — North American headquarters located in Franklin but anchoring metro-wide auto employment
- •Metro Nashville government and Metro Nashville Public Schools — major public-sector employers
- •Asurion — technology and device-protection company headquartered in downtown Nashville
- •Nashville International Airport (BNA) — a major economic engine after a multibillion-dollar expansion
Getting Around Davidson County
Davidson County is the hub of Middle Tennessee's highway network, where I-24, I-40, and I-65 converge, joined by loop route I-440 and SR 155 (Briley Parkway). It is served by Nashville International Airport, CSX rail yards, the WeGo Star commuter rail to Lebanon, and barge traffic on the Cumberland River.
Land & Flood Risk
FEMA rates Davidson County's flood risk Relatively High. The May 2010 flood put much of Nashville's Cumberland River floodplain underwater, and the EF3 March 2020 tornado tracked across the county from downtown through Germantown and Donelson. Floodplain along the Cumberland, Harpeth, Mill Creek, and Browns Creek limits where vacant land can be built.
Recent Developments
- •Oracle began active demolition of 515,000 sq ft of buildings on the East Bank in January 2026 for its $4.5 billion campus that is projected to employ 8,500 workers by 2031.
- •The Tennessee Titans' new enclosed Nissan Stadium on the East Bank, a roughly $2.1 billion project, is under construction with a planned 2027 opening, anchoring a large East Bank redevelopment district.
- •Metro Nashville continues building out the East Bank Vision Plan, redeveloping former industrial riverfront land east of the Cumberland into a new mixed-use neighborhood.
- •Nashville International Airport completed its $1.5 billion-plus 'New Horizon' expansion, adding terminal capacity, a new concourse, and a hotel.
How It Works
Selling recreational land in Davidson County takes just a few simple steps with EasyOffer. Here is how it works:
Tell Us About Your Property
Enter your address and contact info. Takes 30 seconds.
Get Your Cash Offer
We analyze your Davidson 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.
Tell Us About Your Property
Enter your address and contact info. Takes 30 seconds.
Get Your Cash Offer
We analyze your Davidson 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 counts as recreational land in Davidson County?
Recreational land includes any parcel used primarily for leisure activities such as camping, hiking, ATV riding, fishing, hunting, horseback riding, or nature retreats. It does not need to be zoned for recreational use.
Do recreational improvements add value to my land?
Yes. Established trails, fire pits, cleared campsites, stocked ponds, boat ramps, shooting ranges, and cabins all add value. We account for these improvements in our offer.
Can I sell recreational land with no permanent structures?
Absolutely. Most recreational land has minimal or no permanent structures. We buy the land for its recreational potential, not its building inventory.
How is recreational land valued differently than residential lots?
Recreational land is valued based on access quality, water features, privacy, terrain variety, wildlife habitat, and proximity to public recreation areas rather than school districts, neighborhoods, and subdivision infrastructure.
Do you buy recreational land with limited road access?
Yes. Many recreational properties are accessed by dirt roads, ATV trails, or seasonal paths. Limited access is expected for this property type and does not prevent a sale.
What if I share recreational land with family or a group?
If multiple parties own the land, all owners need to agree to the sale. We coordinate with all parties and handle the paperwork. We deal with shared ownership situations regularly.
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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