How Many Lots Are Left in Tellico Village? What Buyers Should Know About Availability and Prices in 2026

If you are thinking about building a custom home in Tellico Village, you may have one big question before you start looking at floor plans:

Are there still good lots left—and how much do they cost?

The land surrounding Tellico Village has a history that reaches back long before the community itself was developed. For centuries, the Little Tennessee River valley was part of the Cherokee homeland, with historic Cherokee towns such as Chota, Toqua, Tommotley, Tanasi, Chatuga, Coyatee, and Kahite located throughout the region—names that remain familiar in Tellico Village today. Sequoyah, the Cherokee scholar best known for creating the Cherokee syllabary, was also born just minutes from present-day Tellico Village near what is now Vonore, Tennessee.

Today, Tellico Village sits along the shores of Tellico Lake in a landscape shaped by both that deep regional history and decades of modern residential development. Since the community began growing in the 1980s, thousands of homes have been built, and vacant homesites have naturally become a more limited part of the market.

The good news is that there are still opportunities to purchase land and build a new custom home in Tellico Village. But as the community continues to build out, the type of lot you want can make a significant difference in both availability and price.

An interior homesite may still be available for well under $100,000, while a premium lakefront property with dock potential can cost several times that amount.

For prospective homeowners, understanding the difference between the number of undeveloped lots, the number of properties actually available for purchase, and the price of those properties is important before beginning the custom home-building process.

So, how many lots are actually left in Tellico Village in 2026? And what should you expect to pay if you want to secure a homesite and build?

Here is a closer look at the Tellico Village lot market, current pricing, and what prospective custom home buyers should know before purchasing land.

How Many Buildable Lots Are Left in Tellico Village?

Tellico Village is a large planned community with thousands of residential properties spread across Loudon and Monroe counties.

The official Tellico Village website has reported more than 900 buildable lots remaining within the Village.

That sounds like a considerable amount of available land, and it is, but there is an important distinction:

A buildable lot is not necessarily a lot that is currently for sale.

Many undeveloped properties are already privately owned. The owner may be holding the property for future construction, keeping it as an investment, or simply not interested in selling.

As a result, the number of vacant lots you see listed for sale at any given time can be dramatically smaller than the total number of lots without homes.

In July 2026, for example, Zillow’s Tellico Village and Loudon-area land search showed approximately 29 active land listings. Realtor.com showed a similar inventory of approximately 30 land listings. Because listings change frequently and search boundaries can include properties that are not representative of a standard Tellico Village homesite, these numbers should be viewed as a snapshot rather than an exact count of every property available.

For someone who wants to build, the takeaway is simple:

Tellico Village still has land, but buyers looking for a very specific type of property have a much smaller pool to choose from.

How Much Does a Lot Cost in Tellico Village in 2026?

There is no single “average lot price” that accurately describes Tellico Village.

The value of a homesite can vary substantially depending on:

• Neighborhood
• Lot size
• Topography
• Lake frontage
• Dockability
• Lake views
• Mountain views
• Golf course frontage
• Privacy
• Proximity to amenities
• Ease of construction

Current asking prices provide a useful look at the range.

As of July 2026, many conventional residential lots appearing in Tellico Village-area land listings were priced between approximately $45,000 and $140,000.

Examples included lots listed around:

• $44,999 for a 0.27-acre wooded lot
• $55,000 for a mostly level 0.25-acre building lot
• $65,000 for a 0.39-acre building lot
• $80,000 for a 1.32-acre property
• $93,000 for a larger 1.86-acre property
• $105,000 for a homesite advertised with mountain and lake views
• $120,000 to $140,000 for other desirable residential building opportunities

These are asking prices and can change at any time, but they provide a reasonable picture of what buyers may encounter when searching for a standard buildable lot.

Premium properties can be considerably more expensive.

A golf-front lot appearing in current listings was offered at approximately $169,900, while a 0.45-acre lakefront property advertised with its own private dock was listed at approximately $350,000.

Larger acreage parcels can reach much higher prices, although these properties are not directly comparable to a traditional quarter-acre or half-acre Tellico Village homesite.

A General 2026 Tellico Village Lot Price Snapshot

These are not fixed market values. Every property needs to be evaluated individually, and asking prices do not necessarily represent final sale prices.

What Are Tellico Village Lots Actually Selling For?

Recent sales demonstrate just how much lot values can vary.

In July 2026, recently sold data included a 0.73-acre vacant lot that sold for $55,000 and a 0.34-acre lot that sold for $125,000.

That is a $70,000 difference despite the more expensive property being less than half the size.

Why?

Because when it comes to Tellico Village real estate, acreage alone does not determine value.

Location, views, golf frontage, Tellico lake access, topography, buildability, and demand for a particular section of the community can have a much greater influence on price than simply comparing lot sizes.

This is why prospective buyers should be cautious about evaluating a property based only on its price per acre.

A $60,000 lot may ultimately be more expensive to build on than a $100,000 lot if it requires significant excavation, retaining walls, specialized foundation work, or extensive site preparation.

The POA May Also Have Lots Available

Buyers should also be aware that not every opportunity necessarily comes through a traditional real estate listing.

The Tellico Village Property Owners Association maintains information about certain POA-owned lots offered for sale.

For example, the POA’s current lot-sales information has included golf-front properties in Kahite with minimum bid pricing of approximately $65,000 to $75,000, depending on the lot.

Availability can change, so buyers interested in POA-owned properties should check directly with the Tellico Village POA or Welcome Center for current information.

This is another reason the number of Zillow listings should not be interpreted as the total amount of land potentially available within Tellico Village.

How Built Out Is Tellico Village?

Tellico Village has steadily moved toward full build-out.

At the end of 2022, community data reported:

• 6,850 buildable lots
• 5,617 residences
• 1,233 lots without homes
• Approximately 83% build-out

More recent planning projections have indicated continued residential growth, with the number of completed homes expected to move above 6,100.

The important thing for prospective homeowners is not necessarily determining the exact percentage built out on a particular day.

The larger trend is clear:

Tellico Village is a mature and increasingly built-out community.

There are still opportunities to build, but the selection of undeveloped properties—particularly premium properties—is not unlimited.

Are the Best Tellico Village Lots Becoming Harder to Find?

In many cases, yes.

There may still be hundreds of undeveloped properties throughout Tellico Village, but buyers searching for specific characteristics face a much narrower market.

This is particularly true for properties offering:

Tellico Lake Frontage

There is only a finite amount of shoreline. True lakefront properties naturally represent a smaller percentage of the overall lot inventory.

Private Dock Potential

A property being located near or even directly on the water does not automatically guarantee that a private dock can be constructed. Buyers should thoroughly investigate shoreline and permitting considerations before purchasing a property based on dock expectations.

Golf Course Frontage

Properties directly bordering Tellico Village golf courses can provide expansive views without another home immediately behind the property, making them attractive to certain buyers.

Lake and Mountain Views

An elevated property may command a premium when it provides long-range views, particularly when the home’s orientation can be designed to take advantage of them.

Easier Building Conditions

A relatively flat or gently sloping lot can sometimes command a higher price simply because it may be easier and less costly to develop.

This brings us to one of the most important considerations for anyone planning to build.

The Cheapest Lot May Not Be the Cheapest Place to Build

When shopping for land, it is easy to focus on the purchase price.

But the cost of the dirt is only one part of the equation.

Imagine comparing two lots.

One costs $60,000.

The other costs $100,000.

At first glance, the $60,000 property appears to save you $40,000.

But what if that property requires significant grading, additional excavation, retaining walls, a more complicated foundation, difficult driveway construction, and additional drainage work?

Depending on the circumstances, the more expensive lot could ultimately be the more economical property to build on.

Before purchasing a homesite, consider:

• Slope and topography
• Soil and site conditions
• Drainage
• Excavation requirements
• Foundation design
• Retaining walls
• Driveway placement
• Utility access
• Tree clearing
• Building setbacks
• Easements
• Home orientation

This is one reason we recommend involving a builder before purchasing a lot whenever possible.

The goal is not simply to find a property you love.

It is to find a property that works for the home you want to build.

What Does the Overall Tellico Village Housing Market Look Like?

The value of finished homes also provides context for buyers considering new construction.

Recent market data has placed the median Tellico Village home sale price at approximately $650,000, with a median sale price per square foot in the range of approximately $270.

Those numbers include existing homes across different ages, sizes, locations, and levels of finish, so they should not be interpreted as the cost to build a new custom home.

However, they do illustrate the overall value of residential real estate within the community.

Premium properties can sell for considerably more.

Recent market activity has included lakefront homes with private docks selling well into the seven figures, illustrating the premium buyers may place on waterfront location, views, dock access, and high-end construction.

For someone considering purchasing a premium lot and building a higher-end custom home, understanding both the land market and the finished-home market can help provide a clearer picture of the overall investment.

Should You Buy a Lot in Tellico Village Now?

There is no single answer that applies to every buyer.

If your only goal is to build somewhere within Tellico Village, there are still opportunities.

If your requirements are more specific, timing may matter more.

Perhaps you want:

• A dockable lakefront lot
• A property on a particular golf course
• A homesite in a specific Tellico Village neighborhood
• A panoramic lake and mountain view
• A lot suitable for a walkout basement
• A relatively flat property for primarily one-level living

The more requirements you add, the fewer properties are likely to meet every criterion.

That does not mean buyers should rush into purchasing the wrong property.

It does mean that when the right property becomes available, it is worth understanding exactly what you can build on it.

Before You Buy a Lot, Talk to a Custom Home Builder

One of the best times to speak with a builder is before you purchase your property.

At East Tennessee Builder, we understand that the home and the homesite need to work together.

A beautiful view is important.

So is understanding what it will take to actually put a home there.

If you are considering purchasing land in Tellico Village, we can help you think through how the property’s slope, orientation, site conditions, and other characteristics may affect your custom home plans.

Already own your lot?

Then the next step is determining how to design a home that makes the most of it.

Learn more about building a custom home in Tellico Village, TN.

Planning to Build a Custom Home in Tellico Village?

Tellico Village still offers opportunities for homeowners who want something different from purchasing an existing house.

You can select your property.

Design the floor plan around your lifestyle.

Position your home around the views.

Choose your architectural style.

Create the indoor and outdoor spaces you have always wanted.

But as Tellico Village continues to grow, finding the right lot becomes an increasingly important part of the custom home-building process.

Whether you are looking at a $60,000 interior homesite, a premium golf-front property, or a lakefront lot overlooking Tellico Lake, the true cost of your property is about more than its listing price.

It is about what you can build there.

East Tennessee Builder creates thoughtfully designed custom homes throughout Knoxville and the surrounding East Tennessee region, including Tellico Village and the Tellico Lake area.

If you are considering buying a lot or already own property in Tellico Village, let’s talk about what you want to build.

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