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Land bank properties in Tennessee

2,057 government-owned homes and lots listed by the Shelby County (Memphis), from $38 — off-market inventory that never reaches Zillow, updated daily on LandBankSearch.

Tennessee runs a single land bank we track, the Shelby County (Memphis). Our How to buy land bank property in Tennessee walks through how to buy from it.

properties for sale
2,057
land bank tracked
1
lowest asking price
$38
vacant lots
1,696

Inventory updated October 3, 2026

Tennessee land bank markets

By price

Cheap land bank homes and lots in Tennessee

Of the 2,081 priced Tennessee land bank listings, here’s how many fall in each budget. Most are vacant lots or homes that need renovation, and prices refresh daily.

Under $1,000
412
$1,000–$4,999
906
$5,000–$10,000
397
By county

Land for sale by county in Tennessee

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Land bank properties by city in Tennessee

Directory

All 4 Tennessee land banks

Counts are live listings we track. Browse the national land bank directory.

How it works

Buying from a Tennessee land bank

Land bank purchases are application-based, not offer-based: pick a property from the official list, read that land bank’s program rules (owner-occupant priority, investor policies, renovation requirements), and apply with proof of funds. Title is typically cleared before resale. The process runs weeks to a few months — paperwork, not bidding wars. Our step-by-step buying guide covers every stage.

Every Tennessee land bank sets its own eligibility, application, and post-purchase rules. Here are the ones we’ve read from each official program page — always confirm the current terms with the land bank before you apply.

Shelby County (Memphis)

Buyer requirements
Online offers on listed parcelsCompeting offers within ten working days trigger an advertised bid-off

Who can buy

  • Current on Shelby County property taxes, with no tax default in the past five years
  • No owned properties in building or zoning code violation
  • No default on a prior Land Bank offer, and prior purchases must be in compliance
  • County employees, elected officials, and their immediate family are barred

What you'll need to apply

  • Website account and a signed offer to purchase
  • Nonrefundable application fee

After you buy

  • Comply with the offer-to-purchase agreement — noncompliance disqualifies future purchases

Expect roughly eight to ten months from offer to deed.

Summarized from the official program page ↗ · verified July 2026 · always confirm current rules before applying

For state specifics — programs, pricing, and which land banks matter — read How to buy land bank property in Tennessee →

Tennessee land bank FAQ

How many land bank properties are for sale in Tennessee?

2,057 land bank properties are currently listed across the 1 Tennessee land bank we track, with asking prices from $38. Inventory changes monthly; this page refreshes from official sources nightly.

How do I buy a land bank property in Tennessee?

Each Tennessee land bank runs its own process, but most purchases start with an application to the land bank rather than an offer through an agent: pick a property from its list, show proof of funds (and usually a renovation plan for structures), and close directly with the land bank. Many prioritize owner-occupants.

Why aren't these Tennessee properties on Zillow?

Land banks aren't brokers and don't list on the MLS, which is where Zillow and Redfin get their data. Each land bank publishes inventory on its own website — LandBankSearch aggregates those official lists into one searchable map.

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