Top 5 - Affordable Counties - To Buy Land in the South

For land buyers and listing agents working in Tennessee, Texas & Virginia

If you’re looking to list land or help a client buy a property in the Southern U.S., one of the smartest angles is promoting value + opportunity — places where land is still affordable, but potential remains. Here are five counties worth consideration — and why they matter.

1. Hancock County, Tennessee (East Tennessee)

• According to recent data, land in rural Tennessee counties like Hancock can be found at median prices as low as around $6,000–$10,000 per acre.

• This makes Hancock County an attractive listing area for sellers who own raw land (wooded lots, hunting tracts, recreation parcels) and for buyers seeking low entry cost.

• Key selling points: rural setting, natural beauty, low land cost. Listing agents can highlight “affordable acreage in scenic East Tennessee” as a tagline.

2. Wayne County, Tennessee (South-Central Tennessee)

• Wayne County is cited as a “value” county in Tennessee for land, combining natural wooded parcels, streams/creeks, and competitive pricing.

• For listing agents: landowners in Wayne County can be pitched as opportunities to sell to buyers interested in “affordable Tennessee land for recreation/hunting/homestead.”

• For buyers: marketing copy can say “invest in rural Tennessee acreage where price per acre remains well below the metro/commuter markets.”

3. Hudspeth County, Texas (Far West Texas)

• This county is among the most affordable in Texas for land, with listings showing ~$800–$1,200 per acre in some 10–20 acre tracts.

• For brokers: landowners with large tracts in West Texas (Hudspeth, Presidio, Culberson) can attract out-of-state buyers looking for affordable “ranch/remote land” deals.

• For buyers: emphasize “West Texas large-acre opportunity” and lower competition compared to near-metro or hill-country Texas.

4. Buchanan County, Virginia (Southwest Virginia)

• Data shows Buchanan County among the lowest-priced in Virginia at about $8,400 per acre median in some cases.

• For listing agents: promoting land in Buchanan County as “affordable Virginia acreage” is a strong hook for buyers wanting value plus scenic/hilly terrain.

• For buyers: use messaging like “own Virginia land without paying Northern-Virginia premium” and highlight the untouched/peaceful setting.

5. Lee County, Virginia (Southwest Virginia)

• Lee County is another “value land” county in Virginia, with median per‐acre pricing around $10,000 or less for smaller tracts in some segments.

• Listing potential: Landowners here can be encouraged to list for buyers interested in budget-friendly Virginia land for hunting, homesteading, off-grid lifestyle.

• Buyer message: “Explore Southwest Virginia for land where your dollar goes farther—wooded, scenic, and with lower pricing than commuter-corridor Virginia.”

Why These Choices Matter for Listing Agents & Buyers

• For listing agents & brokers: These counties offer strong marketing angles—“affordable acreage,” “investment land,” “rural retreat.” Use the data above to support pricing and value.

• For buyers: These markets signal opportunity. Lower cost per acre means more flexibility (larger tract, less cost), and often less competition vs. hot metro-adjacent markets.

• Regional appeal: Tennessee, Texas, Virginia each bring unique selling points (no/state/low taxes, lifestyle, climate, rural space) but common thread is value in land.

• Search engine value: Using keywords like “Tennessee affordable land,” “Texas cheap acreage,” “Virginia rural land for sale” will attract both buyers and listing-interested property owners.

Tips for Listing Land & Marketing in These Counties: There’s something special about owning land in the South — the space, the freedom, and the possibilities.

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