Hardeman County, Tennessee
Sell your land in Candlewood for cash
Parcel Buyers buys vacant Candlewood lots for cash, including lots in the subdivision where the water system is regulated by the Tennessee Public Utility Commission and access has to match an approved plat. 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 Candlewood?
- Parcel Buyers is a direct land buyer that makes written, no-obligation cash offers on vacant lots and acreage in Candlewood, Hardeman 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 Candlewood sell for in 2025?
- In 2025, vacant lots in Candlewood sold for a median of $3,000 across 11 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $1,300 to $4,200.
- How many vacant lots are in Candlewood?
- The 2026 Tennessee parcel and assessment data lists 1,112 vacant residential lots in Candlewood; 72% are quarter-acre lots, and the median lot is 0.26 acre.
- How is a cash offer for land in Candlewood 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 Candlewood 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 Candlewood?
- In 2025, companies bought 0% of the vacant lots that sold in Candlewood. Individuals bought the rest.
Local data
Candlewood land at a glance
Tax-roll figures cover parcels on the Hardeman County roll whose subdivision name is Candlewood in Hardeman County. Local rules and services are sourced below.
| Vacant residential lots | 1,112 parcels classified vacant residential on the 2026 Tennessee parcel and assessment data [1] |
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| Most common lot size | Quarter-acre lot (9,000–13,000 sq ft): 72% of vacant lots; next, third-acre lot at 13%. Median lot: 0.26 acre (11,420 sq ft). [1] |
| Typical appraised value | $2,600 median appraised value for a vacant lot; the middle half fall between $2,300 and $3,300 [1] |
| Recent lot sale prices | $3,000 median across 11 arm's-length sales of vacant lots in Candlewood (Apr 2025–Oct 2025); the middle half sold for $1,300–$4,200 [1] |
| Who bought lots in 2025 | Companies made 0% of those purchases; individuals made the rest [1] |
| Owners who live elsewhere | 25% of vacant lots have an owner mailing address outside Tennessee (most often MS, FL, AL) [1] |
| Recorded Candlewood Lakes plats | This page covers only Hardeman County roll parcels whose subdivision name is Candlewood. State utility records identify Candlewood Lakes Subdivision plats 1 through 6, recorded in Hardeman County Plat Book 3 at pages 71 through 76 and page 100. [7] |
| Association water fee was stopped | A state utility case involved Candlewood Lakes Property Owners Association and water works. The Commission order says the POA water-availability fee could not continue. It does not establish today’s POA dues, so get association documents before pricing a lot. [4] |
| Water rate is $70 per month | The current Tennessee utility tariff lists Candlewood Lakes for unmetered water service at a $70 monthly minimum, effective June 1, 2026. The tariff is for water customers, not proof that every vacant lot has a connection or a paid tap. [5] |
| Water system serves about 121 | State utility testimony describes Candlewood Lakes as a groundwater water system near Saulsbury with about 121 customers. It says the system has one active well, disinfection, a 65,000-gallon standpipe and distribution lines; Limestone acquired it in May 2023. [6] |
| County zoning permits apply | Hardeman County’s zoning office says a permit is required for any building or addition and for mobile homes. The office handles zoning permits, subdivision plat approval, rezoning and appeals; it also enforces flood-zone rules. [2] |
| Road status matters before building | County subdivision rules bar a zoning compliance permit unless the lot’s access street has legal status or is on an approved Planning Commission plat, or the roadbed base is applied on an approved plat and development is substantially complete. [3] |
| Septic needs a TDEC permit | If a parcel will use a septic system, TDEC requires a construction permit. A site review can require marked lot lines and house site, access for the evaluator, and possibly a soils map or site plan; a conventional permit is $400 up to 1,000 gallons per day. [8],[9] |
| Ames AgResearch Center | UT says Ames AgResearch and Education Center has an 18,400-acre land base; between 1901 and 1936, Hobart Ames amassed a 25,000-acre holding in Fayette and Hardeman counties. That research land is not residential-lot inventory. [10] |
Pricing
What is a lot in Candlewood worth?
In 2025, vacant lots in Candlewood sold for a median of $3,000 across 11 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $1,300 to $4,200. [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 Candlewood
Association records and the water bill come first
The first question for a Candlewood lot is not simply its square footage. It is what the recorded association documents, utility account and lot records require today. The Tennessee Public Utility Commission docket identifies Candlewood Lakes Property Owners Association and says its former water-availability fee could not continue after the system transfer. The current Commission tariff then lists Candlewood Lakes unmetered water at a $70 monthly minimum, effective June 1, 2026. That rate applies to water customers; it does not prove a vacant lot has service, a meter, a paid connection, or no separate association charge. Ask for the current POA statement, utility account status, restrictions and recorded plat before comparing one lot with another. Those records can change an owner’s carrying cost and a buyer’s construction budget. [4],[5]
Recorded access is part of buildability
A lot can look usable on a map and still need a careful access check. Hardeman County’s subdivision rules tie a zoning compliance permit to a street with legal status or a street shown on an approved Planning Commission plat. The rule also says that a permit may issue on an approved subdivision plat when the roadbed base has been applied and development is substantially complete. That is why a buyer should compare the legal description, recorded plat, road location and actual route to the lot. Do not assume a private-looking drive is a public road, or that a gate, gravel lane or map label settles the question. Access that matches the recorded plat can make a future build plan simpler; an unanswered access question can limit what a buyer will pay. [3],[2]
Water service and septic are separate checks
Water and wastewater should be checked separately. The state tariff identifies Candlewood Lakes in the water-service section, but it does not list Candlewood Lakes in its sewer-service schedule. That is not proof of a specific lot’s wastewater setup. If a future home needs a septic system, TDEC requires a construction permit and may need details on the lot, proposed house, driveway, utilities, soils and site layout. The current conventional-system permit fee is $400 for a design flow up to 1,000 gallons per day, with a separate $100 construction inspection. A soils map or engineered design may be required in some cases. A serviced homesite, an unconnected lot and a lot needing septic review are not interchangeable, even when each is a quarter-acre lot. [5],[8],[9]
Recent lot sales are a starting point
Recent Candlewood lot sales are a starting point, not a guaranteed cash price. The 2025 roll set has 11 accepted arm’s-length, single-parcel vacant-lot sales with a median of $3,000; the middle half ranged from $1,300–$4,200. The roll’s median appraised value is $2,600, with a middle range of $2,300–$3,300; it is not the taxable assessment and it is not a replacement for a buyer’s site review. Water-account status, association records, road access, flood-zone review, septic feasibility and title can all make one lot differ from the median lot sale. [1],[5],[2],[8]
Common situations
Selling land in Candlewood in these situations
You inherited a lot and do not know the rules
Yes. You can sell an inherited Candlewood lot even if you do not have the old association packet or utility paperwork. Start with the deed or tax parcel record, then locate the current POA contact, utility account status and recorded plat. The public utility docket confirms that Candlewood Lakes had both a property owners association and a water system, but it does not publish a current dues schedule for each lot. That missing paper trail is common with older lots and is a reason to avoid guessing. We check utilities, access and title on every parcel before offering. If the title company needs probate or heir documents, it explains what is needed to close; liens or back taxes can be paid from sale proceeds at closing with the seller’s consent. [4],[6]
Your lot has water questions but no house
A vacant lot can still be sold when the water status is unclear. The public tariff sets a $70 monthly minimum for Candlewood Lakes water customers, but it does not say that every tax-roll parcel is connected, active or paid up. A buyer needs the specific account and connection facts, not a neighborhood assumption. If the planned home would use a septic system, TDEC requires a permit before installation and may conduct a site evaluation. We buy vacant lots and land for cash, including lots with no water, sewer or road work. Our only contingency is the land inspection; a failed inspection costs the seller nothing. [5],[8],[9]
You have a lot with a road or gate concern
You can sell a lot with an access question, but disclose what you know. County subdivision rules make road legal status important before a zoning compliance permit can issue. The question is whether the street was accepted, had legal status before the rules, or corresponds to an approved plat; a gate or a visible road alone does not answer it. The county zoning office also enforces flood-zone rules, so a buyer will need to look beyond roadside appearance. 25% of owners in this Candlewood scope have an out-of-state mailing address, and a remote sale can use electronic signing and a mail-away closing through an independent, licensed title company. [3],[2],[1]
Step by step
How do I sell my land in Candlewood?
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 Candlewood: common questions
Do Candlewood lots have POA dues or a water fee?
The public state record confirms a Candlewood Lakes Property Owners Association, but it does not publish a current dues amount for every lot. It does say the POA’s water-availability fee could not continue after the utility case. Get the current association statement, covenants and utility account history before assuming a vacant lot has no recurring charges.
Is water available to every empty Candlewood lot?
No public tariff proves service to every lot. The Tennessee utility tariff lists Candlewood Lakes unmetered water customers at a $70 monthly minimum, but a tariff does not show whether a particular parcel has a meter, connection, paid tap or active account. Verify service with the utility for the parcel you own.
Can I build on a Candlewood lot with a private road?
Only after the county’s access rule is satisfied. Hardeman County says a zoning compliance permit cannot issue unless the access street has legal status or is shown on an approved Planning Commission plat. The county zoning office handles the local permit and plat review, so compare the recorded plat with the road actually serving the lot.
Can I sell my lot if it needs a septic system?
Yes. You can sell a vacant lot that may need septic planning. TDEC requires a construction permit before a septic system is installed, and its site review can require marked property lines and house site, access, and sometimes soils or plan information. We buy vacant lots and land for cash, including lots with no water, sewer or road work. We check utilities, access and title on every parcel before offering.
What should I prepare before a septic site review?
Prepare the lot location, planned house site and access. TDEC says its evaluator may need property lines and the house site clearly marked, with the site accessible; it may request a site plan or soils map. Do not start dirt work for a septic system before confirming the permit path.
Owner resources
Guides for your situation
- 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]
- 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.
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Nearby areas we buy
- Hardeman County
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- Fayette County
3,254 vacant lots countywide
- McNairy County
3,601 vacant lots countywide
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 Hardeman County roll whose subdivision name is Candlewood. 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 September 30, 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] Hardeman County, Tennessee, Zoning & Permits (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [3] Hardeman County, Tennessee, Hardeman County Subdivision Regulations (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [4] Tennessee Public Utility Commission, Docket 21-00059: Candlewood Lakes utility-system transfer (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [5] Tennessee Public Utility Commission, Limestone Water Utility Operating Company tariff, effective June 1, 2026 (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [6] Tennessee Public Utility Commission, Candlewood Lakes drinking-water system testimony (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [7] Tennessee Public Utility Commission, Candlewood Lakes recorded water-system property description (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [8] Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Septic System Construction Permit (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [9] Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Subsurface Sewage Disposal System FAQs (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [10] University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture, Ames AgResearch and Education Center (accessed 2026-10-02)