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Land value?
I have 1.9 acres I want to sell in rural Yazoo County. MS. How do I find a reasonable asking price? The property is located on Highway 16.
Asked By Patricia Strong | Yazoo City, MS | 822 views | Selling | Updated 6 months ago
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Roger Pettingell
Coldwell Banker Realty
Hi Patricia,
Let me start by saying that I’m not licensed in Mississippi. However, I’ve been licensed in Florida for nearly 40 years, and one thing I’ve learned is that land works pretty much the same everywhere.
Unlike residential sales (where value is largely based on comparable sales, pending contracts, and active competition), land value depends on the possibilities it offers. Key questions include: Can it be developed? What’s its current use—and could that use be changed? Are there rights attached (air rights, mineral rights)? Is there timber, utilities, or legal access? Was there ever contamination? The list goes on, and each factor can dramatically affect value.
That’s why my best recommendation is to connect with a land expert in your area who can navigate all these considerations for you. And just a word of caution: if someone tells you selling land is “easy,” that’s usually a red flag—it shows they may not understand the complexities involved. In truth, land is one of the most challenging property types to sell because it requires so much research and due diligence.
Wishing you the very best of luck, and I hope you find the right agent—or better yet, a team of professionals—to guide you through the process.
Let me start by saying that I’m not licensed in Mississippi. However, I’ve been licensed in Florida for nearly 40 years, and one thing I’ve learned is that land works pretty much the same everywhere.
Unlike residential sales (where value is largely based on comparable sales, pending contracts, and active competition), land value depends on the possibilities it offers. Key questions include: Can it be developed? What’s its current use—and could that use be changed? Are there rights attached (air rights, mineral rights)? Is there timber, utilities, or legal access? Was there ever contamination? The list goes on, and each factor can dramatically affect value.
That’s why my best recommendation is to connect with a land expert in your area who can navigate all these considerations for you. And just a word of caution: if someone tells you selling land is “easy,” that’s usually a red flag—it shows they may not understand the complexities involved. In truth, land is one of the most challenging property types to sell because it requires so much research and due diligence.
Wishing you the very best of luck, and I hope you find the right agent—or better yet, a team of professionals—to guide you through the process.
- 6 months ago
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Julianne Clark
Charter One Realty
You didn’t mention if you plan to sell it yourself or hire an agent to assist with the sale. Either way, you can reach out to a local agent and ask about the sale value—most are happy to help if there’s a chance to assist in the sale. Alternatively, you can do your own research by checking your county property site for recent sales in the area or browsing various real estate websites to get an idea of the value. Land often has a wide range of potential values, depending on who’s interested when it’s listed and the state of the vacant land market at the time. If you decide to work with an agent, look for someone experienced in land sales in the area, as selling land is quite different from selling houses.
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Josephine & Raj Sharma
Legacy Homes Realty
Hi Patricia,
I recommend reaching out to a local agent who specializes in land sales near your property. They’ll be able to share recent comparable sales to help you understand what your land may be worth. It will also help if you can provide them with as much information as possible about your land, such as any improvements, available utilities, or nearby attractions.
I recommend reaching out to a local agent who specializes in land sales near your property. They’ll be able to share recent comparable sales to help you understand what your land may be worth. It will also help if you can provide them with as much information as possible about your land, such as any improvements, available utilities, or nearby attractions.
- 6 months ago
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Alexandria Aymelek
Real Estate Diplomats
The easiest way to see what your land is worth is to reach out to a local real estate agent who is experienced with land sales in your area. They can prepare a market analysis for you by comparing your property to similar parcels that have recently sold nearby. This gives you a clearer picture of current market value, and most agents will provide this report free of charge. From there, you can decide if now is the right time to sell or just keep the information for future planning.
- 6 months ago
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Jason Craig
Coldwell Banker
Hi Patricia,
Pricing land can feel tricky since there aren’t always as many sales to compare as with houses. The best place to start is by looking at recent sales of similar land in Yazoo County—especially along Highway 16 or nearby roads. The county property appraiser’s website and public records can give you a sense of what other parcels around your size have sold for.
From there, I’d recommend reaching out to a local real estate agent who’s familiar with land sales in the area. They’ll be able to pull up comparable sales (we call them “comps”) and help you understand the market value, including things like road access, utilities, and zoning—all of which can affect your price.
That way you’ll have a realistic asking price and a smoother selling process.
Hope this points you in the right direction, Patricia!
Pricing land can feel tricky since there aren’t always as many sales to compare as with houses. The best place to start is by looking at recent sales of similar land in Yazoo County—especially along Highway 16 or nearby roads. The county property appraiser’s website and public records can give you a sense of what other parcels around your size have sold for.
From there, I’d recommend reaching out to a local real estate agent who’s familiar with land sales in the area. They’ll be able to pull up comparable sales (we call them “comps”) and help you understand the market value, including things like road access, utilities, and zoning—all of which can affect your price.
That way you’ll have a realistic asking price and a smoother selling process.
Hope this points you in the right direction, Patricia!
- 6 months ago
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Jason Craig
Coldwell Banker
Determining a fair price for rural acreage is less straightforward than pricing a subdivision lot, because there are fewer recent sales and each parcel is unique. Start by looking at what similar parcels in Yazoo County have sold for recently. A local real estate agent who specializes in land and farm/ranch property can pull comparable sales from the MLS and land listing services and adjust for differences in size, road frontage, topography, timber, and utility access. You can also look at public records through the county tax assessor or online sites like LandWatch, LandFlip and the Mississippi GIS portal to see asking prices and recent sales per acre.
Other factors that influence value include zoning and allowable uses, whether the land has utilities or a septic system, any improvements (driveway, fencing), and whether it fronts a paved highway or a secondary road. A parcel on Highway 16 with potential for commercial or residential development may command more than purely agricultural land. For the most accurate opinion, consider hiring a licensed appraiser experienced in land valuation. They will analyse comparable sales and highest‑and‑best use to arrive at a reasonable market value, which you can then use to set your asking price.
Other factors that influence value include zoning and allowable uses, whether the land has utilities or a septic system, any improvements (driveway, fencing), and whether it fronts a paved highway or a secondary road. A parcel on Highway 16 with potential for commercial or residential development may command more than purely agricultural land. For the most accurate opinion, consider hiring a licensed appraiser experienced in land valuation. They will analyse comparable sales and highest‑and‑best use to arrive at a reasonable market value, which you can then use to set your asking price.
- 5 months ago
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Jason Craig
Coldwell Banker
Pricing rural land is a bit different from pricing a house because there aren’t as many true comparables. The market value of your 1.9‑acre parcel will be influenced by factors such as frontage on Highway 16, access to utilities, zoning, topography and soils, whether it can be subdivided or built on, and any timber or mineral rights. A reasonable asking price is typically based on what similar properties in the area have recently sold for on a per‑acre basis, adjusted for those attributes.
To get a sense of the market:
* Search recent sales records for Yazoo County through sites like your local Multiple Listing Service (MLS), county tax assessor or land sales websites (LandWatch, Lands of America). Look for parcels of similar size within a few miles that have sold in the past 6–12 months and note the per‑acre price.
* Consult a local broker who specializes in rural land. Agents who list farms and recreational tracts will know current demand and what buyers are paying in your area; many will prepare a comparative market analysis (CMA) at no cost if you’re considering listing with them.
* Consider ordering a professional appraisal. An appraiser licensed in Mississippi can analyze sales data and the specific characteristics of your property to arrive at a supportable value.
Remember that asking price is just a starting point. Rural land can sit on the market longer, so pricing it competitively based on solid data will help attract buyers. A local land specialist can guide you through marketing and negotiation.
To get a sense of the market:
* Search recent sales records for Yazoo County through sites like your local Multiple Listing Service (MLS), county tax assessor or land sales websites (LandWatch, Lands of America). Look for parcels of similar size within a few miles that have sold in the past 6–12 months and note the per‑acre price.
* Consult a local broker who specializes in rural land. Agents who list farms and recreational tracts will know current demand and what buyers are paying in your area; many will prepare a comparative market analysis (CMA) at no cost if you’re considering listing with them.
* Consider ordering a professional appraisal. An appraiser licensed in Mississippi can analyze sales data and the specific characteristics of your property to arrive at a supportable value.
Remember that asking price is just a starting point. Rural land can sit on the market longer, so pricing it competitively based on solid data will help attract buyers. A local land specialist can guide you through marketing and negotiation.
- 5 months ago
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Glenn Mcdonald
Integrated Assets
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