Decatur County, Tennessee
Sell your land in Woodlawn Shores for cash
Parcel Buyers buys vacant lots and land for cash in Woodlawn Shores, including small subdivision lots that rely on a private water system and a septic permit instead of public sewer. You get a written, no-obligation cash offer within 24 hours, and closings run through an independent, licensed title company, typically in about 10 days after the purchase agreement is signed, with no fees or commissions.
By Parcel Buyers · · Lot figures from the 2026 Tennessee parcel and assessment data · How we made this page
Quick answers
- Who buys land for cash in Woodlawn Shores?
- Parcel Buyers is a direct land buyer that makes written, no-obligation cash offers on vacant lots and acreage in Woodlawn Shores, Decatur 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.
- How many vacant lots are in Woodlawn Shores?
- The 2026 Tennessee parcel and assessment data lists 216 vacant residential lots in Woodlawn Shores; 49% are standard city lots, and the median lot is 0.19 acre.
- How is a cash offer for land in Woodlawn 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 Woodlawn 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.
Local data
Woodlawn Shores land at a glance
Tax-roll figures cover parcels on the Decatur County roll whose subdivision name is Woodlawn Shores in Decatur County. Local rules and services are sourced below.
| Vacant residential lots | 216 parcels classified vacant residential on the 2026 Tennessee parcel and assessment data [1] |
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| Most common lot size | Standard city lot (7,000–9,000 sq ft): 49% of vacant lots; next, quarter-acre lot at 25%. Median lot: 0.19 acre (8,310 sq ft). [1] |
| Typical appraised value | $16,300 median appraised value for a vacant lot; the middle half fall between $12,000 and $20,200 [1] |
| Recent lot sale prices | Too few arm's-length vacant-lot sales in 2025 to report a reliable median for Woodlawn Shores [1] |
| Owners who live elsewhere | 9% of vacant lots have an owner mailing address outside Tennessee (most often FL, AL, CA) [1] |
| Subdivision, not a town | Woodlawn Shores is a subdivision name on the Decatur County roll. The EPA lists its water system at a Woodlawn Shores Road address in Sugar Tree, an unincorporated community in Decatur County. [2],[4] |
| Community water system | EPA's records list Woodlawn Shores Water Dept (PWSID TN0000679) as an active community water system on groundwater. It serves 450 people through 180 service connections, and the owner type is private. [2] |
| Water system in 2000 | A USGS inventory of Tennessee public water systems for 2000 lists Woodlawn Shores WaterWorks in Decatur County, supplied by 2 wells and serving 142 people. [3] |
| County utility list | Decatur County's utilities page lists water and sewer contacts by provider. It does not name Woodlawn Shores, so water and sewer service for a lot here is a question to put to the system itself. [5] |
| Septic permits | Where no sewer line reaches, a septic system needs a state permit. A TDEC environmental scientist does a site evaluation and may ask for a soils map from a licensed soil consultant. [8] |
| County property tax rate | Decatur County's FAQ lists a property tax rate of $2.58 per $100 of value. Taxes are paid at the Decatur County Trustee's office at 22 W. Main Street in Decaturville. [6] |
| Tennessee River | Decatur County's attractions page lists a marina on the Tennessee River north of Parsons with a Sugar Tree address. The page does not say how far Woodlawn Shores lies from the water. [7] |
Pricing
What is a lot in Woodlawn Shores worth?
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 Woodlawn Shores
Water comes from a small private system
Water here is listed as a small, privately owned groundwater system. EPA's records list Woodlawn Shores Water Dept as a community water system serving 450 people through 180 connections, with a private owner. A USGS inventory counted 142 people on two wells in 2000, while the EPA figure is higher. Neither record says whether a particular vacant lot can connect or what a new connection costs. A buyer has to ask the system, and that question belongs in any offer. [2],[3]
Septic permits decide what a small lot can hold
The county's utilities page does not name Woodlawn Shores among its listed sewer providers, so sewage service for a new house is a question to settle. Where no sewer line exists, a Tennessee septic permit comes from TDEC after a site evaluation, and the department may ask for a soils map from a licensed soil consultant. The median lot in this roll scope is only 0.19 acres (8,310 square feet), so the evaluation matters. [5],[8],[1]
Lot size and the assessor's appraisal
The Decatur County roll shows 216 vacant residential lots in the Woodlawn Shores subdivision. The most common size is the standard city lot, at 49% of the lots. The assessor's median market appraisal is $16,300, and the middle half fall between $12,000–$20,200. An appraisal is an estimate used for taxes. It is not a sale price and it is not a Parcel Buyers offer. [1]
What it costs to hold an empty lot
A vacant lot still carries a county tax bill. Decatur County lists its property tax rate at $2.58 per $100 of value, and the Trustee collects it. That rate is the county's published figure, so your own bill is the final word. Back taxes can be paid from the sale proceeds at closing, with the seller's consent. [6]
Common situations
Selling land in Woodlawn Shores in these situations
You inherited a lot and know little about it
You can sell an inherited lot even if you have never seen it or do not know the road or water situation. Parcel Buyers closes through an independent, licensed title company, and the title path decides what paperwork is needed. We check utilities, access and title on every parcel before offering, so you do not have to sort that out first.
You live out of state
You can sell from anywhere. 9% of vacant-lot owners in this subdivision have a mailing address outside Tennessee. Parcel Buyers uses electronic signing and mail-away closings and pays by check or wire, so you do not need to travel to Decatur County to finish. [1]
The county taxes are behind
You can still sell a lot with back taxes. Decatur County property taxes are paid at the Trustee's office in Decaturville, and the county lists its rate at $2.58 per $100 of value. Liens or back taxes can be paid from the sale proceeds at closing, with the seller's consent, so you do not need to bring the account current first. [6]
Step by step
How do I sell my land in Woodlawn 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-
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.
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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.
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Sign electronically
If you accept, everyone signs the purchase agreement electronically. There is nothing to print or mail at this stage.
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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.
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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 Woodlawn Shores: common questions
Who supplies water to lots in Woodlawn Shores?
EPA's records list Woodlawn Shores Water Dept, a privately owned community water system on groundwater that serves 450 people through 180 connections. Whether a given vacant lot can connect is a question for the system.
Can I sell my lot if there is no sewer line?
Yes. We buy lots with no water, sewer or road work. Where sewer is not available, a septic system needs a state permit after a TDEC site evaluation, and the department may ask for a soils map. We check utilities, access and title on every parcel before offering.
How much is the property tax on an empty lot in Decatur County?
Decatur County lists a property tax rate of $2.58 per $100 of value. Multiply by your lot's value for a rough annual figure, then check your bill. The Trustee in Decaturville collects the tax.
Is Woodlawn Shores a town with its own government?
No. Woodlawn Shores is a subdivision name on the Decatur County roll. The EPA lists its water system at a Sugar Tree address, and Sugar Tree is an unincorporated community in Decatur County, not a city.
Do I need to live in Tennessee to sell my lot?
No. You can sign electronically, close by mail through an independent, licensed title company, and be paid by check or wire. 9% of owners in this subdivision already have a mailing address outside Tennessee.
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.
- Water, Sewer, Septic, and Wells on Vacant Lots
A vacant lot may use public water, a private well, public sewer, or an onsite septic system, but nearby pipes and neighboring homes do not prove what the parcel can use. Ask each utility for a written availability decision, ask the permitting office whether connection is mandatory, and obtain a qualified site evaluation before saying septic will fit. Keep every response, permit, plan, test, and receipt.
- 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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Your written offer
Get your cash offer
Four short steps, about 60 seconds. We review your property and send a written, no-obligation cash offer within 24 hours. You can take it or leave it.
What happens after you send this
- A land specialist reaches out, usually the same business day, to confirm the details.
- You get a written cash offer within 24 hours: a real number, not a range.
- You decide. Requesting an offer costs nothing and commits you to nothing.
You will never be asked to pay us anything. No deposit, no processing fee, no closing-cost advance.
Nearby areas we buy
- Decatur County
4,190 vacant lots countywide
- Sugar Tree Resort
1,152 vacant lots · 2025 median lot sale $4,500
- Lexington
636 vacant lots
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 Decatur County roll whose subdivision name is Woodlawn 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 November 7, 2026.
- [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] U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Safe Drinking Water Information System record for PWSID TN0000679 (accessed 2026-11-07)
- [3] U.S. Geological Survey, Public water-supply systems and associated water use in Tennessee, 2000 (accessed 2026-11-07)
- [4] Wikipedia, Sugar Tree, Tennessee (accessed 2026-11-07)
- [5] Decatur County, Tennessee, Utilities (accessed 2026-11-07)
- [6] Decatur County, Tennessee, Frequently asked questions (accessed 2026-11-07)
- [7] Decatur County, Tennessee, Attractions and Outdoor Recreation (accessed 2026-11-07)
- [8] Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Subsurface Sewage Disposal Systems (SSDS) FAQs (accessed 2026-11-07)