DeKalb County, Tennessee
Sell your land in Center Hill Shores for cash
Parcel Buyers buys vacant lots for cash in Center Hill Shores, including platted lots where official parcel cards show no water or sewer and public electricity. 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, depending on title, 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 Center Hill Shores?
- Parcel Buyers is a direct land buyer that makes written, no-obligation cash offers on vacant lots and acreage in Center Hill Shores, DeKalb 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 Center Hill Shores?
- The 2026 Tennessee parcel and assessment data lists 266 vacant residential lots in Center Hill Shores; 22% are sub-half-acre lots, and the median lot is 0.49 acre.
- How is a cash offer for land in Center Hill 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 Center Hill 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
Center Hill Shores land at a glance
Tax-roll figures cover parcels on the DeKalb County roll whose subdivision name is Center Hill Shores in DeKalb County. Local rules and services are sourced below.
| Vacant residential lots | 266 parcels classified vacant residential on the 2026 Tennessee parcel and assessment data [1] |
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| Most common lot size | Sub-half-acre lot (16,000–19,000 sq ft): 22% of vacant lots; next, half-acre lot at 21%. Median lot: 0.49 acre (21,480 sq ft). [1] |
| Typical appraised value | $50,000 median appraised value for a vacant lot; the middle half fall between $41,200 and $50,000 [1] |
| Recent lot sale prices | Too few arm's-length vacant-lot sales in 2025 to report a reliable median for Center Hill Shores [1] |
| Owners who live elsewhere | 44% of vacant lots have an owner mailing address outside Tennessee (most often FL, SC, AL) [1] |
| Association-named common land | The state parcel card names Center Hill Shores/Shores as the owner of a 3.2-acre parcel on Center Hill Shores Drive. The card does not state dues or a road-maintenance charge. [2] |
| Plat Book 2, Page 1 | The common parcel, Tuko Court Lot 337, and Shoreside Drive Lot 114 all cite Plat Book 2, Page 1. The state cards do not print a recording year for that plat. [2],[3],[4] |
| Parcel cards leave city blank | The Tuko Court and Shoreside Drive cards leave the city field blank. DeKalb County says it has no countywide zoning and has used the State of Tennessee Building Codes since January 2011. [3],[4],[6] |
| Two lots show no water or sewer | The sampled vacant cards for Tuko Court Lot 337 and Shoreside Drive Lot 114 are coded 12 - NONE / NONE for water and sewer and 01 - PUBLIC for electricity. A code is not a service guarantee for another lot. [3],[4] |
| State septic permit fees | TDEC charges $400 for a new conventional septic permit up to 1,000 gallons a day and $100 for the installation inspection. Review generally takes 10 days and must finish within 45 days. [10] |
| County building fee | The county charges $0.75 per square foot for a residential permit. The application needs a site plan, potable water source, and septic approval or sewer verification before work starts. [7] |
| County-road driveway rule | A driveway connecting to a county road needs a highway-department permit. Since November 28, 2022, a lot above the road must have an entrance level with the pavement for at least 5 feet. [8] |
| Edgar Evins State Park | Edgar Evins State Park lies on Center Hill Lake in DeKalb County, 20 miles north of Smithville. The 6,000-acre park has two boat launch ramps and a marina that is open year round. [12] |
Pricing
What is a lot in Center Hill 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 Center Hill Shores
Association records and dues need a document check
Association obligations need a recorded-document check because the official parcel card names Center Hill Shores/Shores as an owner but does not publish a dues schedule. That card covers 3.2 calculated acres on Center Hill Shores Drive, cites Plat Book 2, Page 1, and shows no buildings. The card does not say who must pay, how much, or which roads the named owner maintains. The county Register of Deeds records deeds, deeds of trust, liens, releases, and plats. Those recorded documents, plus a current association statement if one exists, are the right sources for dues and restrictions. No dollar amount from a listing is used here. We review title before offering, but a seller can ask for an offer before ordering those records. [2],[5]
Plat identity matters more than the mailing name
This page covers only parcels on the DeKalb County roll whose subdivision name is Center Hill Shores. It does not cover every lot with a Smithville mailing address or every subdivision near the lake. Three official cards under this exact subdivision name cite Plat Book 2, Page 1. One is Tuko Court Lot 337, another is Shoreside Drive Lot 114, and the association-named common parcel has no lot number. The cards leave the city field blank, while DeKalb County publishes the building rules for county work. Across this roll-defined set, the median vacant lot is 0.49 acre, about 21,480 square feet. The largest size group is the sub-half-acre lot, at 22%; it is a plurality, not most of the lots. There were too few qualifying 2025 lot sales to publish a median, so this page gives no sale-price trend. [2],[3],[4],[1]
Water and sewage must be checked separately
Utility status can change the cost of building because two sampled vacant cards show no water or sewer even though electricity is coded public. Tuko Court Lot 337 and Shoreside Drive Lot 114 both carry the state code 12 - NONE / NONE for water and sewer and 01 - PUBLIC for electricity. Those entries are assessor codes, not proof that a power line is ready to connect, and they do not decide service for every lot. DeKalb Utility District says it serves parts of DeKalb and three other counties, not the whole county. The county building packet requires potable water from a well or utility and septic approval or sewer verification. When septic is the path, TDEC requires a construction permit. A conventional permit costs $400 up to 1,000 gallons a day, and the installation inspection costs $100. TDEC says review generally takes 10 days and no more than 45 days after submission. [3],[4],[9],[7],[10]
Road access can add permit and grading work
Road access can change a lot's usable value even when a street name appears on the tax card. The county's November 28, 2022 resolution requires a permit before a new driveway connects to a county road. If the land is higher than the road, the finished entrance must stay level with the pavement for a minimum of 5 feet from the road edge. The highway department issues that permit before construction. The official parcel cards identify Tuko Court, Shoreside Drive, and Center Hill Shores Drive, but they do not state who maintains those roads. A named road is not proof of county maintenance or legal access across a private parcel. That maintenance question and any easement belong in the deed, plat, and title review. Parcel Buyers checks access and title before offering. The seller does not have to build a driveway or grade a homesite first. [8],[2],[3],[4],[5]
Common situations
Selling land in Center Hill Shores in these situations
You never received an association bill
You can ask for an offer even if you never received an association bill or do not know the current dues. The state parcel card confirms association-named land in the subdivision, but it does not show a dues amount or road charge. The county Register of Deeds is where recorded plats, liens, deeds, and releases are kept. A title search can match your legal description to Plat Book 2, Page 1 and identify recorded obligations that affect the lot. Liens or back taxes can be paid from the sale proceeds at closing with your consent. No fees or commissions are charged to the seller, and closing costs are covered. A missing online dues schedule is not a promise that no private restriction exists. [2],[5]
The lot has no water or sewer connection
Yes. A vacant lot with no water or sewer connection can be sold for cash. Two sampled vacant cards in this exact subdivision are coded no water and no sewer, while their electricity field is public. Parcel Buyers buys vacant lots with no water, sewer, or road work. A later house permit needs a potable water source and septic approval or sewer verification. TDEC issues the septic construction permit for this county through the Cookeville field office. The conventional permit is $400 up to 1,000 gallons a day, and the construction inspection adds $100. A seller does not have to install a well, septic system, or utility tap before the sale. Utilities, access, and title are checked before an offer is written. [3],[4],[7],[10],[11]
The road or driveway was never finished
Yes. An unfinished driveway does not prevent a cash sale of vacant land. If a future driveway connects to a county road, the owner must get a highway-department permit. Since November 28, 2022, the county requires at least 5 feet of level entrance from the pavement when the lot sits above the road. The tax cards show road names, not maintenance rights, pavement condition, or a legal access opinion. We inspect the land and check access before offering. That inspection is the only contingency, and a failed inspection costs the seller nothing. You do not have to grade the lot, add gravel, or prove that every subdivision road is county maintained before asking for an offer. [8],[3],[4]
You own the lot from another state
Yes. An out-of-state owner can sell without traveling to Tennessee for closing. About 44% of owners in this subdivision-defined set use a mailing address outside Tennessee, and Florida is the largest out-of-state group. Those figures describe mailing addresses, not who visits or uses the land. Documents can be signed electronically or handled by mail, and proceeds can be sent by check or wire. An independent licensed title company handles the closing, typically about 10 days after the purchase agreement is signed, depending on title. The buyer covers closing costs. The recorded deed is still filed in DeKalb County after closing. [1],[5]
Step by step
How do I sell my land in Center Hill 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 Center Hill Shores: common questions
Is there a property owners association for these lots?
Official parcel data shows association-named ownership inside the subdivision. A 3.2-acre parcel on Center Hill Shores Drive lists Center Hill Shores/Shores as the January 1 owner and cites Plat Book 2, Page 1. The card does not publish dues, maintenance terms, or a member list. Review the recorded restrictions and a current association statement before relying on any dollar amount from a listing.
How much are the association dues each year?
No official dues amount was verified for this page. The state parcel card confirms association-named land but has no dues field, and the county pages do not publish a schedule. The recorded plat and restrictions are kept by the Register of Deeds. A current statement from the association is needed for the amount, what it covers, and whether anything is past due. No listing-derived fee is treated as fact here.
Can I sell a lot that has no water or sewer?
Yes. We buy vacant lots with no water or sewer connection. The Tuko Court and Shoreside Drive sample cards are both coded no water and no sewer. A future house still needs potable water and either septic approval or sewer verification. TDEC charges $400 for a conventional septic permit up to 1,000 gallons a day, plus a $100 construction inspection. The seller does not have to complete that work before selling.
Who issues the building and septic permits?
DeKalb County publishes the building-permit requirements for county work, and TDEC issues the septic construction permit. The sampled parcel cards leave the city field blank, while the county says it has no countywide zoning and adopted state building codes in January 2011. A residential permit costs $0.75 per square foot. TDEC's Cookeville field office serves DeKalb for water-resource and septic questions.
Do I need to build a driveway before I sell?
No. You do not need to build a driveway before asking for an offer. A later driveway that connects to a county road requires a highway-department permit. If the lot is higher than the road, the county's November 28, 2022 rule requires a level entrance for at least 5 feet from the pavement edge. The official parcel cards do not establish road maintenance, so access and title are checked before offering.
Owner resources
Guides for your situation
- How Cash Land Buyers Price Offers
A cash-land offer may start with verified sales of land with similar use, then adjust those sales for meaningful differences.[1] Buyers may also account for access, utilities, legal use, size, shape, flood and soil questions, title issues, demand, and costs and risk they will carry. No universal assessed-value percentage applies. Compare each written offer by expected net proceeds, contingencies, seller work, and timing—not one asking price or headline number.
- 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.
- How Long Does It Take to Sell Vacant Land?
There is no single national timeline for selling vacant land. A sale has two stages: time to reach a signed agreement, then time to complete the contract's title, inspection, funding, signing, and recording work. A direct cash sale can remove open-market marketing and lender review when a buyer is already identified, but it cannot remove title or signing problems. Those issues can delay any sale path.
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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.
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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 DeKalb County roll whose subdivision name is Center Hill 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] 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] Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury, Center Hill Shores Drive association-named parcel card (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [3] Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury, Tuko Court Lot 337 parcel card, Plat Book 2, Page 1 (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [4] Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury, Shoreside Drive Lot 114 parcel card, Plat Book 2, Page 1 (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [5] DeKalb County, Tennessee, DeKalb County Register of Deeds duties (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [6] DeKalb County, Tennessee, DeKalb County zoning and building codes notice (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [7] DeKalb County, Tennessee, DeKalb County building permit requirements and fees (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [8] DeKalb County, Tennessee, DeKalb County Commission minutes and driveway resolution, November 28, 2022 (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [9] DeKalb Utility District, DeKalb Utility District service area (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [10] Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Septic system construction permit fees and review (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [11] Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Cookeville Environmental Field Office counties served (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [12] DeKalb County, Tennessee, Edgar Evins State Park location and size (accessed 2026-10-01)