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Parcel Buyers buys vacant Lone Mountain Shores lots for cash, where the association says water comes from a drilled well or a TVA-approved lake intake and a septic system is required. You get a written, no-obligation cash offer within 24 hours, and closings run through an independent, licensed title company, typically about 10 days after the purchase agreement is signed, with no fees or commissions.

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Quick answers

Who buys land for cash in Lone Mountain Shores?
Parcel Buyers is a direct land buyer that makes written, no-obligation cash offers on vacant lots and acreage in Lone Mountain Shores, Claiborne County, usually within 24 hours. Sales close through an independent title company, typically in about 10 days, with no fees or commissions to the seller.
What did vacant lots in Lone Mountain Shores sell for in 2025?
In 2025, vacant lots in Lone Mountain Shores sold for a median of $18,200 across 18 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $11,200 to $27,000.
How many vacant lots are in Lone Mountain Shores?
The 2026 Tennessee parcel and assessment data lists 436 vacant residential lots in Lone Mountain Shores; 47% are mini-estate (2-3 acres)s, and the median lot is 2.67 acre.
How is a cash offer for land in Lone Mountain Shores set?
We start from recent sales of similar lots nearby, like the 2025 prices on this page, then adjust for water and sewer, road access, flood zone, lot size and any title issues, and for the time and cost of reselling. You get one written number, not a range.
How do I know a land buyer in Lone Mountain Shores is legitimate?
A real buyer closes through an independent, licensed title company and never asks you to pay anything up front. We never charge sellers a fee, deposit or closing-cost advance, and the title company pays you by check or wire at closing.
Who is buying lots in Lone Mountain Shores?
In 2025, companies bought 28% of the vacant lots that sold in Lone Mountain Shores. Individuals bought the rest.

Local data

Lone Mountain Shores land at a glance

Tax-roll figures cover parcels on the Claiborne County roll whose subdivision name is Lone Mountain Shores in Claiborne County. Local rules and services are sourced below.

Lone Mountain Shores vacant land facts
Vacant residential lots 436 parcels classified vacant residential on the 2026 Tennessee parcel and assessment data [1]
Most common lot size Mini-estate (2-3 acres) (70,000–140,000 sq ft): 47% of vacant lots; next, estate parcel (3-5 acres) at 20%. Median lot: 2.67 acre (116,520 sq ft). [1]
Typical appraised value $29,600 median appraised value for a vacant lot; the middle half fall between $21,800 and $39,400 [1]
Recent lot sale prices $18,200 median across 18 arm's-length sales of vacant lots in Lone Mountain Shores (Jan 2025–Dec 2025); the middle half sold for $11,200–$27,000 [1]
Who bought lots in 2025 Companies made 28% of those purchases; individuals made the rest [1]
Owners who live elsewhere 77% of vacant lots have an owner mailing address outside Tennessee (most often FL, OH, MI) [1]
County land, not a city This page covers only parcels on the Claiborne County roll whose subdivision name is Lone Mountain Shores. CTAS lists Cumberland Gap, Harrogate, New Tazewell, and Tazewell as the county's incorporated places; Lone Mountain Shores is not on that list. [6],[1]
2023 base assessment is $330 The 2023 covenants set a $330 assessment per lot, due 30 days after mailing and subject to stated raise caps. The 2024 packet calls dues $330 for each uncombined lot and says January billing. Unpaid assessments can become a lien and suspend voting rights. [4],[3]
Covenants refer to county roads Signs must be at least six feet from a county roadway, and stored boats must not block maintenance of county roads. LMSOA may maintain non-common-area roadsides. Those provisions do not identify the surface or maintenance status of each road. [4]
Well or lake water, septic required The association FAQ says water may come from a drilled well or from the lake with TVA approval, and a TDEC-approved septic system is required. It lists Powell Valley Electric for power and overhead fiber from PVEC Fiber and Scott Telephone. [2]
1996 plat in Plat Book 3 The covenants describe land in District No. 3 and a William L. Parsons survey dated September 13, 1996, recorded in Plat Book 3, Page 70, at the county register. The welcome packet says Parsons Engineering did the first survey and later closed. [4],[3]
Heated-size minimums A lakefront dwelling needs at least 1,800 sq ft of heated space, with 1,200 sq ft on the first floor. An interior dwelling needs at least 1,200 sq ft heated and 800 sq ft on the first floor. Garages and porches are excluded. One house per lot. [4]
County permit, septic first The County Mayor's Office issues the county building permit, and a septic permit is required first. Price uses Building Structure Value, which is total square feet times $200. A camper on private property needs a permit too. [7]
Norris Reservoir LMSOA places Lone Mountain Shores on Norris Lake. TVA regulations require approval before shoreline construction and allow TVA to deny an application, so frontage alone does not establish dock approval. [3],[13]
Mini-estate (2-3 acres) 47% Estate parcel (3-5 acres) 20% 5-acre ranchette 8% Small acreage tract (7-10 acres) 6% All other sizes 20%
Vacant residential lots in Lone Mountain Shores by lot size, 2026 Tennessee parcel and assessment data [1]. Mini-estate (2-3 acres) 47%, Estate parcel (3-5 acres) 20%, 5-acre ranchette 8%, Small acreage tract (7-10 acres) 6%, All other sizes 20%.

Pricing

What is a lot in Lone Mountain Shores worth?

In 2025, vacant lots in Lone Mountain Shores sold for a median of $18,200 across 18 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $11,200 to $27,000. [1]

These are open-market sale prices. A direct cash offer is usually lower, because a cash buyer closes in days and takes on the time and cost of reselling the lot.

What moves the price in Lone Mountain Shores

The 2023 base assessment has raise caps and lien rights

The 2023 covenants set the annual assessment at $330 per lot and make it due 30 days after mailing. The 2024 welcome packet describes dues as $330 for each uncombined lot and says the bill goes out in January. The board may raise the prior year's amount by no more than 10% a year and 25% over any five-year period unless 55% of voting owners approve a larger increase. The welcome packet says the bill supports repairs and maintenance of docks, buildings, and gates, plus taxes and insurance. Assessments, interest, costs, and reasonable attorney fees can become a continuing lien. Delinquency may also suspend voting and recreational rights. Two electronic key cards per lot provide access to the community center at 171 Bluff View Road, Dock 1, and Dock 2; the welcome packet lists community-center hours of 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. [4],[3],[2]

Water is a well or the lake, and septic comes first

The association FAQ says water may come from a drilled well or from the lake with TVA approval, and a septic system is required. Section 6.26 of the covenants refers to approval by the Claiborne County Health Department, while the association's January 2025 note and the current state page direct owners to TDEC. Claiborne is not a contract county, so TDEC issues the construction permit. TDEC asks for a soil-scientist map when required and an engineer's design for large conventional or alternative systems. A new conventional permit is $400 up to 1,000 gallons a day, plus a $100 inspection. County structure value is square feet times $200, then 0.15% under $250,000, 0.25% from $250,000 to $500,000, 0.50% from $500,000 to $1,000,000, and 1% over $1,000,000. The January 2025 association note says it knew of no lot approved for more than three bedrooms. [2],[4],[5],[8],[9],[7]

The 1044-foot line controls docks and shoreline work

Shoreline work below the 1044-foot contour needs prior approval. The covenants define a lakefront lot as touching TVA property and that contour of Norris Lake. Riprap, a dock, or steps below it require TVA and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers approval. The January 2025 note says written TVA approval is required and a Section 26a permit may be required. TVA says the reservoir extends 73 miles up the Clinch and 56 miles up the Powell, with 809 miles of shoreline and 33,840 acres of water. In a normal year the level varies about 29 feet from summer to winter, and flood storage is 1,113,000 acre-feet. The 1044 contour comes from the covenants, not the TVA page. Slips at gated Dock 1 and Dock 2 are first come, first served and cannot be reserved; the welcome packet says each slip holds two boats. Covenants bar public boat ramps on individual lots. Norris Dam was built from 1933 to 1936. [4],[5],[3],[11],[13]

Lot-sale medians are not the appraised value

A lot-sale median is not an exact cash price, and it is not the median appraised value. These figures are warranty-deed 2025 vacant lot sales, one parcel per deed, marked arm's-length by the assessor. There were 18 of those lot sales. The median was $18,200, and the middle half spanned $11,200–$27,000. That is not every 2025 sale. Median appraised value is $29,600, and the middle of those appraisals is $21,800–$39,400. The median lot is 2.67 acres (116,520 sq ft). These are large lots. 47% of the vacant lots are in the mini-estate (2-3 acres) band, the largest size group, not every lot. The roll counts 436 vacant residential lots here. A lakefront house still needs at least 1,800 sq ft of heated space, and any other house needs at least 1,200 sq ft, so build cost is separate from that price. Covenants allow only two pets. [1],[4]

Common situations

Selling land in Lone Mountain Shores in these situations

You live out of state and the January bill still comes

Yes. You can sell from out of state, and the association bill still comes. 77% of the vacant-lot owners here have a mailing address outside Tennessee. Florida mailing addresses are the largest out-of-state group. A sale can use electronic signing and a mail-away closing, paid by check or wire. The 2024 welcome packet says dues were $330 per uncombined lot and billed in January; the covenants say nonuse of common areas does not avoid an assessment. Liens or back taxes can be paid from the sale proceeds at closing if you agree. Distance does not pause the association's lien rights for unpaid assessments. [3],[4],[1]

The lot is empty and has never been built on

We buy empty lots that were never built on, including lots with no water, sewer, or road work. Association rules still pass to the next owner. Most owner projects need Architectural Review Committee approval before work starts. Clearing or building needs an application first, and skipping it can bring a fine. Our inspection is the only contingency. If that inspection fails, it costs the seller nothing. We cover closing costs. A local volunteer fire department covers the subdivision. A brush truck and water trailers stay at the community center. Outdoor tools can be rented there for a nominal fee. The Firewise committee follows Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry guidelines. A burn permit is required to burn brush from October 15 through May 15. [2],[3]

An heir is selling, or two lots were combined

An heir can sell, and the covenants distinguish subdivision from reversing a prior combination. Originally platted lots may not be subdivided into new boundaries. Adjacent lots with the same owner may be combined and then treated as one lot for assessments and owner rights. The covenants allow a combined lot to be divided back to its original boundaries if every resulting lot and improvement still meets ARC requirements. This is not legal advice. Closing runs through an independent, licensed title company. Where a septic approval exists, the January 2025 note says it is marked on the original survey plat at the register. A buyer should read that plat note with the deed, not assume a bedroom count from lot size alone. [4],[5]

Step by step

How do I sell my land in Lone Mountain Shores?

From your first message to money in hand, with nothing left out. Requesting an offer costs nothing and commits you to nothing.

See every detail of the process

  1. Tell us about your land

    Fill out the short form (about 60 seconds) or email us. A land specialist reaches out to confirm the details, usually the same business day.

  2. Get your cash offer within 24 hours

    We review the property and send a written, no-obligation cash offer within 24 hours. It is a real number, not a range. Take it or leave it, with no pressure either way.

  3. Sign electronically

    If you accept, everyone signs the purchase agreement electronically. There is nothing to print or mail at this stage.

  4. We inspect, the title company verifies

    Our team inspects the land and an independent title company runs a title search for liens or taxes owed. If the land does not pass inspection, you are never charged anything.

  5. Close and get paid

    The title company prepares the closing documents for notarization and issues your funds by standard check, overnight check, or wire transfer. A typical sale closes in 10 days.

Questions

Selling land in Lone Mountain Shores: common questions

How much are the yearly dues on an empty lot?

The 2023 covenants set a $330 annual assessment per lot, and the 2024 welcome packet describes $330 dues for each uncombined lot with January billing. The board may raise the prior year's amount by no more than 10% in one year and 25% over five years unless 55% of voting owners approve more. Unpaid assessments, interest, costs, and reasonable attorney fees can become a recorded lien. Nonuse or abandonment does not excuse the assessment.

Can I sell a lot here with no public water or sewer?

Yes. We buy vacant lots and land for cash, including lots with no water, sewer or road work. The association's FAQ says water may come from a drilled well or from the lake with TVA approval, and a TDEC-approved septic system is required. Power and fiber are separate: Powell Valley Electric, plus overhead fiber from PVEC Fiber and Scott Telephone. We check utilities, access, and title on every parcel before offering.

Can I build a dock or steps below the 1044-foot line?

No, not on your own. Work below the 1044-foot elevation, such as riprap, a dock, or steps, needs TVA approval and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers approval. The January 2025 association note says written TVA approval is required and a Section 26a permit may be required. The association posts a FONSI plan and says wetland areas on it cannot be disturbed. That wetland limit is the association's statement. Covenants also bar a public boat ramp on an individual lot. The two owner docks are first come, first served, with picnic tables and water pumps. Dock 2 has a covered shelter. Trailers may stay in those parking lots for up to two weeks.

Is a septic permit required before the county building permit?

Yes. The county building-permit page says a septic permit is required before the building permit. The County Mayor's Office issues the county permit for a home, garage, deck, outbuilding, electrical work, and a camper on private property. The association's January 2025 note says those county permits are good for one year and must be renewed, and that drawings are not required now. Those two timing points come from the association note, not from the county fee page. TDEC must inspect the septic system before it is covered. The same note says a TDEC stormwater permit is not required if disturbance stays under one acre, which is 43,560 sq ft.

Do I need a survey, and what is the sheet-of-glass setback?

Not every lot has a recorded survey, and the setback is measured from the right of way. The register taxes a warranty deed at $3.70 per $1,000 of the greater of value or consideration. It records originals only. The January 2025 note says the right of way starts at the centerline of the as-built road. It says the deed and the 2021 county subdivision regulations take precedence over the covenants. The note says the planning commission can grant a variance and, with TVA, treats the setback line as a "sheet of glass": overhangs, eaves, and decks cannot cross it. The planning page requires Category 1 survey plats and bars electronic filing.

Owner resources

Guides for your situation

  • Can You Sell Land With a Lien?

    Yes. Land with a lien can often be sold, but signing a deed does not by itself erase a valid claim. The lien may need to be paid, released, discharged, or otherwise resolved under the law that applies. With the seller's consent, an approved payoff can come from sale proceeds at closing. If the balance or lien is wrong, dispute it before closing and require proof of the cure.

  • Selling Land With Boundary or Survey Problems

    Land with a boundary or survey problem can still be offered for sale, but closing may depend on how the buyer, lender, and title insurer handle it. The contract and closing requirements determine whether a survey is needed. A fence does not by itself establish the record boundary. A survey can identify gaps, overlaps, occupation lines, and encroachments; a competing Florida title claim may require a quiet-title action.[1][6][7]

  • Can You Build on a Vacant Lot?

    Maybe. A vacant lot is buildable only if the proposed use fits the rules that apply to that parcel and the site can satisfy access, utility, environmental, and permit requirements. Start with the local planning or zoning office, confirm that the parcel is a legal lot, and get a written parcel-specific answer. A zoning label or tax parcel number alone is not approval to build.[1][2]

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How we made this page

Parcel Buyers is a land-buying company based in Florida. We buy vacant land directly from owners and publish these local pages so owners can see what land in their area is doing before they sell, to us or anyone else. We count the tax-roll figures ourselves from state data, take local rules and fees from the official sources listed below, and use AI tools to help research and draft the text. Every number links to its source, and we update the page when the data changes.

Method and sources

Parcel and assessment figures cover parcels on the Claiborne County roll whose subdivision name is Lone Mountain Shores. Source [1] is our own count of the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury's county parcel and assessment files (assessment data dated August 28, 2026): a vacant lot is a residential parcel with no buildings, mobile home or improvement value; values are the county assessor's appraised (market) value; sale prices count only 2025 warranty-deed sales of a single lot that was vacant when it sold, at $1,000 or more, with bulk deeds and development-land deals removed. Treat medians as a guide to recent recorded amounts, not as an offer or an appraisal. Page updated October 2, 2026.

  1. [1] Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury (data); Parcel Buyers (analysis), Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury, Office of Local Government parcel and assessment data (accessed 2026-10-01)
  2. [2] LMSOA, Association FAQ: utilities, septic, house size, and ARC (accessed 2026-10-02)
  3. [3] LMSOA, Welcome packet for new owners, 2024 (accessed 2026-10-02)
  4. [4] LMSOA, Recorded covenants, 2023 (accessed 2026-10-02)
  5. [5] LMSOA, January 2025 note on permits, septic, and setbacks (accessed 2026-10-02)
  6. [6] County Technical Assistance Service, Claiborne County profile (accessed 2026-10-02)
  7. [7] Claiborne County, Building permits and fee schedule (accessed 2026-10-02)
  8. [8] Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Septic system construction permit (accessed 2026-10-02)
  9. [9] Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Licensed septic installers and contract counties (accessed 2026-10-02)
  10. [10] Claiborne County, Planning Commission and subdivision regulations (accessed 2026-10-02)
  11. [11] Tennessee Valley Authority, Norris Dam and Reservoir facts and figures (accessed 2026-10-02)
  12. [12] Claiborne County, Register of Deeds recording fees and surveys (accessed 2026-10-02)
  13. [13] Tennessee Valley Authority, Section 26a shoreline regulations (accessed 2026-10-02)