Selmer, TN land: flood and parcels
2,843 parcels
On the county tax roll
- Acres on the roll5,447
- In a FEMA flood zone9.6%special flood hazard area
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Our map has no zoning layer for Selmer yet. Ask the town's or McNairy County's planning office which zoning applies to a parcel.
Around Selmer
Parcels to start with
Flood zones and wetlands
Recorded flood claims in Selmer
Fewer than 10 insured flood claims were recorded in and around Selmer from 1978 to Sep 2026. FEMA counts claims on buildings with NFIP flood insurance, so land without an insured building never shows here.
Counted in the 1 census block group that lies mostly inside Selmer, so the edges may reach past the town line. This product uses the Federal Emergency Management Agency's OpenFEMA API, but is not endorsed by FEMA. The Federal Government or FEMA cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data.
People and new homes in Selmer
- Population4,575July 2025 estimate, +2.3% since 2020
- Median household income$51,5912020–2024 average, ±$11,212
- New homes permitted232025, 23 single-family; 3 in 2021
U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2025 (May 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year (B19013) (Jan 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (Sep 2026).
Land in Selmer by useLand use on the county roll
| Land class | Parcels | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Building on record | 1,963 | 69% |
| Other or not coded | 678 | 24% |
| Institutional | 163 | 5.7% |
| Farm and timber | 39 | 1.4% |
39 farm and timber parcels cover 1,670 acres. County tax roll 2026 (pulled Oct 2026); land class read from the roll's land-use and building fields.
Typical lot sizeThe typical lot, from the roll
The median parcel in Selmer is 0.54 acre (2,843 parcels with a size).
Acres from the county roll, or from the parcel's own outline where the roll's figure is off by more than three times. Condominium units that share one point (each carrying the whole complex's acres) are left out of the lot sizes.
Land parcels in SelmerFarm and timber parcels to start with
- 480 Dowty Rd 18.2 acres
- 17.3 acres of farm and timber land
- 1152 Cherry Ave W 17.2 acres
- 270 Fire Tower Rd 17.1 acres
- 1502 Peach St 16.0 acres
- 1156 Cherry Ave W 16.0 acres
- 155 Eagle Ln 15.6 acres
- 11.4 acres of farm and timber land
- 1403 Peach St 10.0 acres
Farm and timber parcels of an acre or more, each with its own page of public roll facts.
Nearby townsTowns around it
Questions about Selmer landAnswers from the public records
How many parcels are in Selmer, TN?
2,843 parcels on the 2026 McNairy County tax roll (pulled Oct 2026), covering 5,447 acres.
How much vacant land is in Selmer, TN?
McNairy County's vacant-land class has not been through our aerial check yet, so we don't call any parcel here vacant land.
What is the typical lot size in Selmer?
The median parcel is 0.54 acre, from 2,843 parcels with a recorded size.
How much of Selmer is in a flood zone?
9.6% of parcels are in a FEMA special flood hazard area (National Flood Hazard Layer, as of Sep 2026). Check each parcel's own flood line before you buy.
Are there wetlands in Selmer?
1.9% of parcels are a quarter or more wetland on the USFWS National Wetlands Inventory, a mapping guide, not a legal delineation.
What is Selmer zoned?
Our map has no zoning layer for Selmer yet. Ask the town's or McNairy County's planning office which zoning applies to a parcel.
Are there land prices for Selmer?
No land prices for Selmer yet. Area prices print only where Tennessee's own price test passed for the county, and it has not for McNairy County.
How many people live in Selmer?
About 4,575 (Census estimate for July 1, 2025), +2.3% since 2020.
How many new homes are being built in Selmer?
Building permits authorized 23 new housing units in 2025 (Census Building Permits Survey).
Where does this data come from?
Parcels: County assessor and GIS parcel files (Davidson, Hamilton, Williamson, Wilson, Robertson). Flood: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer. Wetlands: USFWS National Wetlands Inventory. Towns: U.S. Census places. Every figure is counted from those files on our map.
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What Groundwork can price in Selmer
Facts only: no price estimate on any parcel here.
Sources
Parcels: County assessor and GIS parcel files (Davidson, Hamilton, Williamson, Wilson, Robertson) (2026 roll, pulled Oct 2026); flood: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (as of Sep 2026); wetlands: USFWS National Wetlands Inventory (as of Oct 2026); town limits: U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line places; sales: the county's own file, through Sep 2026; counted on our map built Oct 2026.