Selling landlocked land in Virginia
Yes, you can sell landlocked land in Virginia. Liberty Acres buys land without road access, as-is. If you would rather create access first, Virginia law gives landowners a path, but it takes time and money.
Request an offerHow Virginia law handles land with no road access
Virginia has no statute that lets a landlocked owner condemn a private road. An easement by necessity arises only if the parcel was split from commonly owned land and access was necessary at that time.
Common-law route: Easement by necessity recognized when land was divided from common ownership and access was necessary at severance (clear and convincing proof).
Court routes take time and cost money. Ask a local attorney.
Your options as a landlocked owner
- Ask a neighbor to sell or grant an access easement, in writing and recorded.
- Offer the land to the neighbor who borders it. They are often the most natural buyer.
- Use the Virginia legal route above to create access, then sell.
- Sell as-is to a cash buyer who accepts land without access.
Virginia land at a glance
- Average farm real estate value: $6,300 per acre (2026, USDA).
- Average property tax on farmland: about $17.40 per acre per year (2022 Census of Agriculture).
- Transfer tax: State recordation tax of 25 cents per $100 (0.25%) plus a grantor tax of 50 cents per $500 (0.10%), about 0.35% at state level. A local recordation tax equal to one-third of the state recordation tax may add about 0.083%. In the nine Northern Virginia Transportation Authority localities, two regional fees add 0.10% each, and Hampton Roads Transportation District localities add 0.06%.
- Seller disclosure: Virginia's Residential Property Disclosure Act applies to residential real property of one to four dwelling units, so vacant land is outside it. A lot in a property owners' association still needs the association's resale certificate (Va. Code 55.1-2308). The buyer can cancel within a set period after receiving it, or any time before settlement if it never arrives (Va. Code 55.1-2312).
These are statewide averages, not an appraisal. See selling land in Virginia for county values, or try the land value estimator.
How a cash sale handles this
Liberty Acres is a family-owned cash land buyer. We buy land anywhere in the US, in any condition, including land with back taxes, inherited land and land with no road access. We pay back taxes and all closing costs, use no agents and charge no commissions, and close through a title company, escrow company or real estate attorney who pays you by wire or check.
Common questions
Can you sell landlocked land in Virginia?
Yes. Buyers who need a loan or want to build will usually pass, but a cash buyer can buy it as-is. Liberty Acres buys landlocked land.
How do you get access to landlocked land in Virginia?
Virginia has no statute that lets a landlocked owner condemn a private road. An easement by necessity arises only if the parcel was split from commonly owned land and access was necessary at that time.
Should I fix access before selling?
Only if the time and cost make sense. A court or neighbor deal can take months. Compare that with a cash offer for the land as it is.
Sources
State rules last checked 2026-10-10. This is general information, not legal or tax advice. Rules vary by state, so talk to a local attorney or CPA about your situation.