Start with recent sales of land like yours, then compare the details. A small lot near town and a large wooded tract can appeal to different buyers. Davidson County has a public sales search that helps you find vacant-land sales. Here's how to use it without getting lost in the numbers.
Find your land record first
Get the parcel number from your tax bill. A parcel is one piece of land in the county's records. If you own several lots, write down each number. Your price needs to cover the same land you plan to sell.
Open the county's Real Estate Search. You can search by owner name, parcel number or address. For an address search, the site asks you to use short street names such as RD for Road and ST for Street. Use the parcel number or owner name if an empty lot has no address.
Save the record and check the location, size and any buildings listed. Compare those details with your deed. The county's Mapping page links to its map tools. Those maps help you locate the land, but they are tax maps, not a survey of your boundaries.
If a lot number or size doesn't match your papers, ask the Tax Office for help before using it in a price comparison.
Use the county's vacant-land sales search
The Davidson County Sales Search has many boxes. You don't need to fill them all in.
- Set a Date Range. Choose a starting month and year. The site notes that you must select the start year to limit the results.
- Choose Vacant in the Improved box. This looks for land that was vacant when it sold, rather than a sale with a building.
- Start near your land. Pick a township or county neighborhood you know. If you're unsure, begin more broadly and narrow the results later.
- Try Qualified. This finds sales the county has marked as ordinary buyer-and-seller deals. You still need to check whether each one is a good match.
- Click Submit, then open a result. The site lets you select a row to see the parcel details.
If nothing comes back, remove a filter or use a wider date range. The county's Sales Search Help recommends starting broad, then adding limits.
If you use Land Size, pay attention to Land Type. Choose AC for acres when comparing acreage. The search also has lots, square feet and other units. A number entered in the wrong unit can hide the sales you want.
Pick sales that really fit your land
Look for a few close matches. Start with the same part of the county and a similar size. Then ask:
- Does it have similar road access?
- Is it a small home lot, open field or wooded tract?
- Are water, sewer or septic details similar?
- Is the ground mostly level, steep or mixed?
- Did the price include a building or several lots?
A lot with a confirmed building plan may be a weak match for land whose use hasn't been checked. Share any existing plans you have, but don't promise a buyer can build just because a nearby lot has a house.
Use the property record and deed reference to keep track of each sale. Two entries with slightly different addresses may describe the same deal. Count that deal once. If one price covers several lots, don't give every lot the full sale price.
Leave a sale out of your main group if you can't tell what was included. A clear comparison with fewer good matches is more useful than a long list of uncertain ones.
Keep tax value and asking price in their place
The value on your county record can help you understand the property. It isn't a promise of what a buyer will pay today. Check the year and whether the value includes buildings. Don't compare a whole-property value with bare land alone.
Asking prices show what other sellers hope to get. They can help you see the competition, but they don't show the final sale price. A listing that stays unsold doesn't prove buyers will pay that amount.
Use completed sales for your main comparison. Use asking prices and tax values as extra context. If the numbers point in very different directions, check the details before choosing a price.
Make a simple price comparison
Write one line for each useful sale. Include the parcel number, sale date, price, land size, road access and a note about what was included. Mark any detail you still need to check.
For acreage, divide the sale price by the acres to find the price per acre. For example, a made-up sale of 10 acres for $80,000 works out to $8,000 per acre. This is an example of the math, not a Davidson County sale or estimate.
That calculation helps compare sizes, but it doesn't make unlike land equal. A small lot with services can cost more per acre than a large tract. You shouldn't multiply one small lot's rate by the size of a much larger property and expect the same result.
Use your closest matches to choose a range you can explain. If the sales are too different, ask an agent who sells vacant land or an appraiser for help. Share your notes so they can see where your questions are.
Compare the money you'll keep
Once you have a price range, decide how you want to sell. An agent can help price and market the land. Selling it yourself puts the calls and buyer questions in your hands. A direct buyer gives you another offer to compare.
For each offer, ask for the price, costs you pay, planned checks and closing date in writing. Then allow for any loan payoff, unpaid taxes and agreed fees. The highest offer isn't always the one that leaves you with the most money.
You don't need to buy a new survey or clear the land just to ask about a price. Start with your deed, tax bill and photos. Ask whether further work would help before spending money.
If you'd like a Reelvest offer to compare, tell us about your land. You can decide whether it fits alongside your other choices. For more preparation help, see our Davidson County selling guide.
Questions About Davidson County, North Carolina Land Value
Is there one price per acre for Davidson County land?
No single rate fits every lot. Size, road access, current use, services and what a sale includes can change the comparison. Start with completed sales that share your land's main features.
How do I avoid house sales in the county search?
On Sales Search, choose Vacant in the Improved box. Then read each result to check what was included. A filter helps narrow the list, but you still need to match the actual land and sale.
What if the search doesn't find any useful sales?
Try fewer filters, a wider date range or nearby areas. Keep track of the changes you make. If good matches are still scarce, ask an agent who sells land or an appraiser to help with a price range.
Does the tax value tell me what my land will sell for?
No. Treat it as part of the property record. Check its date and whether it includes buildings, then compare recent sales of similar land. A buyer's offer may differ from the tax value.
Local source links reviewed October 4, 2026.