Tennessee: government homes for sale and tax sales

Real properties sold by federal agencies in Tennessee today, the state's tax sale rules, and local price and rent figures. Every listing links to the official page and the official seller. Open Tennessee in the Deed Atlas app.

Government-owned properties for sale in Tennessee (3)

Beautiful Ranch-Style Home in Knoxville, TN

7234 Jubilee Ct, Knoxville, TN 37918

$165,000 Minimum bid

4 bd · 4 ba · 3,227 sq ft

Public auction · 2026-11-19

Seller: Internal Revenue Service (seized property auction)
Contact: IRS Property Appraisal and Liquidation Specialists (PALS) · 805-479-2552

Official listing

Spacious Home on a Beautiful Corner Lot in West Knoxville, TN

9901 Sierra Vista Ln, Knoxville, TN 37922

$239,000 Minimum bid

4 bd · 2,830 sq ft

Public auction · 2026-11-19

Seller: Internal Revenue Service (seized property auction)
Contact: IRS Property Appraisal and Liquidation Specialists (PALS) · 805-479-2552

Official listing

Single Family (Foreclosure)

125 Janie Bird Dr, Moscow, TN 38057

$54,352 Government bid

3 bd · 1 ba · 1,117 sq ft · built 1979

Foreclosure sale

Seller: USDA Rural Development
Contact: USDA Rural Development servicing office

Official listing

Other official places to look

HUD homes (FHA foreclosures): HUD's own search. HUD's site does not allow automated reading, so Deed Atlas links to it instead of copying it.
Fannie Mae HomePath: Fannie Mae-owned homes, listed through agents.
VA-acquired homes: The VA's home loan pages list how to buy VA-acquired properties.
GSA real property: Federal buildings and land sold by the General Services Administration.
US Marshals: Forfeited real property, sold through contractors.

Tennessee tax sales: redeemable deed state

Type of sale	Redeemable deed
Interest or penalty (maximum by law)	10% a year
Redemption period	1 year (90 days to 2 years in some cases)
When sales happen	Each county chancery court
Law	Tenn. Code § 67-5-2701, § 67-5-2702 (check the statute; not re-checked today)

Tax sale dates and lists come from each county treasurer, tax collector or sheriff; they publish the list a few weeks before the sale.

Tennessee prices and rents

Median home value (ACS 2024 5-year)	$286,700
Median gross rent (monthly)	$1,189
Price-to-rent ratio	20.1
Home prices, 1 year (FHFA HPI, 2026 Q2)	2.6%
Home prices, 5 years	50.0%

Questions

Can anyone buy a government home in Tennessee?

Yes. Treasury and IRS auctions are open to the public (Treasury needs a deposit and online registration). USDA REO homes are bought through a real estate agent; USDA foreclosure sales are run by a trustee. Each listing's official page has the terms.

Is Tennessee a tax lien or a tax deed state?

Tennessee is a redeemable deed state. The maximum rate set by law is 10% a year. Rules differ by county: check the county's own page before a sale.

Information only, not investment, legal or tax advice. Listings come from the agencies' own pages and can change or be withdrawn at any time: always verify with the agency or county before you bid or buy.