Blount County, Tennessee Tax Delinquent Properties for Sale List

Blount County, Tennessee currently has 2 tax-delinquent properties on record, along with active foreclosures, liens, and probate filings compiled from public records. If you are searching for the Blount County tax delinquent properties for sale list, this page gives you the live count, how to pull the official list from the County Trustee (delinquent tax sales through the Clerk & Master of Chancery Court), how Tennessee's tax sale and redemption process works, and the due diligence to run before you bid.

TL;DR

• 2 tax-delinquent properties are currently on record in Blount County, TN, refreshed weekly from public records.

• Plus additional distressed properties (foreclosures, liens, probate) shown in the live breakdown below.

• How to pull the official Blount County tax-delinquent list, and how Tennessee's tax-sale + redemption process works, so you act on real, current numbers, not a generic explainer.

GoliathData currently tracks 2 tax-delinquent properties in Blount County, TN, alongside the wider distressed-property picture below, data current as of July 6, 2026, refreshed weekly from public records:

Source: GoliathData real-time county records. Refreshed weekly.

What these numbers mean for buyers and investors

Blount County, Tennessee currently shows 2 tax-delinquent properties. That is a small absolute number, but context matters. The county is also tracking 40 probate cases, 10 preprobate cases, 4 general liens, 3 trustee sales, and 1 foreclosure. The presence of probate and preprobate activity alongside tax delinquency suggests that some properties are entangled in estate settlement or other title complexity. A single foreclosure and one trustee sale in recent activity indicate that traditional mortgage defaults are not dominating the distressed-property landscape right now.

For buyers and investors, a low tax-delinquent count means limited inventory but potentially less competition at auction. The broader mix of liens, judgments, and probate filings suggests that Blount County properties can face layered claims. Before bidding on any delinquent tax property, you will need to research whether mechanic liens, judgment liens, federal or state liens, or HOA liens are attached. In this county, those encumbrances exist, and they will survive your purchase if not cleared before the sale or foreclosed as part of the redemption process.

The 2 tax-delinquent properties represent an opportunity window, not a flood of bargains. Competition will be lower than in counties with dozens or hundreds of tax sales. However, the small number also means that if you miss the next sale, you may wait weeks or months for fresh inventory.

How to get the official Blount County tax-delinquent list

The authoritative source for Blount County tax-delinquent properties is the County Trustee, who manages delinquent tax collections in partnership with the Clerk and Master of Chancery Court. The Clerk and Master of Chancery Court publishes and administers the actual tax sale process.

To obtain the current tax-delinquent list, follow these steps:

• Contact the Blount County Clerk and Master of Chancery Court directly by phone, mail, or in person at the county courthouse to request the delinquent tax sale listing.

• Ask specifically for properties that are scheduled for sale or currently delinquent on ad valorem taxes.

• Request confirmation of the next advertised sale date. The list is updated regularly, but the exact schedule depends on state statute and county procedures.

• Check whether the list is available online via the county's official website or the Clerk and Master's office portal.

• Request details on any property that interests you, including the tax amount due, legal description, and any title issues on file.

The County Trustee (not the Tax Assessor, who only values property) is responsible for collecting delinquent taxes. The Clerk and Master of Chancery Court holds and conducts the actual sale. Always verify the sale date, time, and location directly with the Clerk and Master, as these details can change.

How Tennessee's tax sale and redemption process works

Tennessee's tax sale process is structured to balance the county's collection of overdue taxes with an owner's right to reclaim the property. The state statute creates a multi-step flow that every buyer must understand.

Once property tax becomes delinquent, the County Trustee issues a notice and begins collection efforts. If the owner does not pay, the property is advertised for sale by the Clerk and Master of Chancery Court. The advertisement includes the property's legal description, the amount of tax and costs due, and the sale date. Tennessee publishes these sales publicly, typically at the courthouse.

At the advertised sale, the property goes to the highest bidder. The minimum bid is usually the full amount of delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and costs. If no one bids at or above that amount, the property may be sold for a lower sum or returned to the county. A successful bidder receives a tax deed, which conveys the property subject to Tennessee's statutory redemption right.

This is the critical part: the original owner (and in some cases heirs or other parties with an interest in the property) has a statutory redemption period during which they can reclaim the property by paying the sale price plus costs and interest. The length of that redemption period, and whether it applies to your specific property, depends on Tennessee law and the property's classification. You must confirm the exact redemption timeline with the Clerk and Master before you bid, because a redemption can erase your investment if the previous owner pays during that window.

After the redemption period expires, if no one has redeemed, the tax deed becomes absolute and you own the property free of the tax lien and any claims that existed before the sale (with important exceptions for senior liens and certain governmental claims). However, occupants, adverse possessors, or holders of senior liens may still have rights that affect your ownership.

Due diligence and risks

Buying a tax-delinquent property without thorough due diligence is a recipe for financial loss. Here are the key areas to investigate before bidding:

Liens and encumbrances: Blount County data shows the presence of mechanic liens, judgment liens, federal liens, state liens, and HOA liens. A tax sale typically erases the tax lien itself, but it does NOT automatically remove all other liens. Senior liens (those recorded before the tax lien) often survive the sale and attach to your new deed. Junior liens may be foreclosed as part of the tax sale process, but you must verify this with the Clerk and Master. Request a title search or lien search from a title company or the county records office.

Title issues: Check the property's chain of title. Is there a gap in ownership? Are there other claims, such as easements, covenants, or boundary disputes? The presence of probate and preprobate cases in the county suggests that some properties may have unclear title due to estate proceedings.

Occupancy and condition: Visit the property in person. Is it occupied? What is its condition? A delinquent property may be abandoned, damaged, or in poor repair. The seller (the county) provides no warranty of habitability or condition. You are buying it as-is.

Redemption liability: Confirm the exact redemption period and who has the right to redeem. If the previous owner redeems before the period expires, you lose the property but keep your money plus statutory interest or costs.

Back taxes and costs: The bidder must pay the full auction price immediately or within the timeframe set by the county. If the sale is on a courthouse steps basis, payment is often due the same day. Confirm the payment terms before bidding.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get the list of delinquent properties in Blount County?

Contact the Clerk and Master of Chancery Court in Blount County directly. Request the current delinquent tax sale list and ask when the next sale is scheduled. You can also check the county's official website to see if the list is posted online. The County Trustee manages the underlying delinquent accounts, but the Clerk and Master publishes the sales and runs the auction process.

When is the next tax sale in Blount County?

The Clerk and Master of Chancery Court sets the sale dates according to Tennessee law and county procedures. Because the current list shows only 2 tax-delinquent properties, sales may not occur every month. Contact the Clerk and Master directly to ask when the next advertised sale will be held and to request notice of future sales. You can also ask to be added to a notification list if one is available.

What is the redemption period in Tennessee, and how does it affect my purchase?

Tennessee law grants the previous owner a statutory right to reclaim the property after a tax sale by paying the sale price, costs, and interest during a specific redemption period. The length of that period depends on the property's classification and other factors set by state statute. You must confirm the exact redemption timeline for your property from the Clerk and Master before bidding. If the owner redeems during that period, you lose the property but are refunded your purchase price plus interest. This is a real risk, not a theoretical one.

Is buying a Blount County tax-delinquent property worth it?

That depends on your research, the property's condition and location, the liens attached, the redemption period, and the final bid price. A very low bid on a clear, well-located property with a short or no redemption period can be worthwhile. A high bid on a property burdened with senior liens, occupancy issues, or a long redemption period is likely a poor investment. Do your due diligence first. Talk to a local title company, review the deed, walk the property, and confirm all liens with the county records office. Then make your bid based on what the property is actually worth, not the fantasy of a courthouse auction bargain.

More Tennessee Tax Delinquent Property Lists

Browse the full Tennessee tax delinquent properties for sale list for every county, or jump straight to a nearby list:

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• Hamilton County, TN tax delinquent properties for sale list

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Sources

• County Trustee (delinquent tax sales through the Clerk & Master of Chancery Court), Blount County, the official delinquent-property list, tax-sale schedule, and redemption details for Blount County. Contact the office directly for current specifics.

• U.S. Census Bureau, QuickFacts, population, housing, and ownership context for Blount County, Tennessee.

• U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, guidance on buying foreclosed and distressed homes.

• GoliathData real-time county records, the distressed-property signal counts above, compiled from public records and refreshed weekly.