Homes for Sale in Toombs County, GA
Sweet onion country, with a regional hospital, a technical college and the Altamaha River at its southern end.
Sweet onions, two towns and the Altamaha
Toombs County sits inside the protected growing region for Vidalia onions, and the harvest from mid-April into June still sets the rhythm of the year.
Its two towns sit six miles apart on US 280 and do different jobs. Vidalia is the trade center, with the hospital, a college campus and downtown. Lyons is the county seat. Around them are farms, woodland and homes on country lots.
- County seat
- Lyonswhere US 1 and US 280 cross
- Schools
- Two districtsToombs County and Vidalia City
- Known for
- Vidalia onionsharvest mid-April into June
- Getting around
- US 1 · US 280plus Vidalia Regional Airport
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Vidalia
Vidalia gave the sweet onion its name, and the Vidalia Onion Festival is the big event each spring. It is the county’s largest town and its trade center: Meadows Regional Medical Center, Southeastern Technical College and a downtown of shops, restaurants and the Pal Theatre. A small corner of the city reaches into Montgomery County.
See Vidalia homesLyons
Lyons is the county seat, a railroad town from the 1890s where US 1 and US 280 cross. The courthouse sits on Courthouse Square, Main Street runs events downtown, and Partin Park has ball fields, trails and a skate park. Terra Dolce Farms makes olive oil here from olives grown in south Georgia.
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Most homes are detached houses on established streets, many built before 1980, with manufactured homes on country lots and a real supply of apartments and duplexes in Vidalia. New construction is a modest share, so buyers who want something new often buy a lot and build. Out in the county, farms mix cropland, pasture and woodland.
What to check before you offer
Which school districtVidalia City Schools serves the city and Toombs County Schools the rest of the county. Assignment depends on the address, so confirm it with the district.
Inside or outside city limitsCity water, sewer and city taxes come with a home inside Vidalia or Lyons. Outside them, ask whether the home is on a well and septic, and have both checked.
Near the AltamahaThe river runs along the south end of the county. Check the flood zone on any property close to it.
Farm and timber landIrrigation, road frontage and standing timber all change what a tract is worth. Ask about leases and access before you make an offer.
Talk to Alicia about Toombs County
Our office is in Hazlehurst, just south of the county. Call or text Alicia and the team, and we will show you Vidalia, Lyons and the land around them side by side.
Schools, parks and getting around
Parks and the river
- Partin Park in Lyons: ball fields, trails, skate park
- Vidalia’s recreation complex and walking trail
- The Altamaha River along the south end
Around town
- Downtown Vidalia shops and restaurants
- The Pal Theatre
- Vidalia Onion Museum
- Tales from the Altamaha in Lyons
Getting around
- US 280 between Vidalia and Lyons
- US 1 north toward Interstate 16
- Vidalia Regional Airport
School information is factual and by district. Always confirm a specific address with the district.
Toombs County FAQ
What towns are in Toombs County, GA?
The two main towns are Vidalia, the largest city, and Lyons, the county seat. They sit six miles apart on US 280. Vidalia is the area's trade center, with the hospital and a technical college campus, while Lyons holds the courthouse. The rest of the county is farmland, woodland and homes on country lots, with the Altamaha River along the south end.
What is Toombs County known for?
Sweet onions, first of all. The whole county sits inside the legally protected growing region for Vidalia onions, and the Vidalia Onion Festival draws visitors each spring. The county is also known for Meadows Regional Medical Center and Southeastern Technical College in Vidalia, and for Lyons events like Tales from the Altamaha and the Real Squeal BBQ and Music Festival.
Which school districts serve Toombs County?
Two public systems. Toombs County Schools, based in Lyons, runs five schools, from Lyons Primary through Toombs County High School. Vidalia City Schools runs four, from J.D. Dickerson Primary through Vidalia High School. Southeastern Technical College has a campus in Vidalia. School assignment depends on the address, so confirm it with the district for any home you are considering.
Is there land for sale in Toombs County?
Land does come up for sale here, from homesites to farm tracts and timber. Farms cover a big share of the county, with cropland, pasture and woodland all well represented. Our home search includes lots and acreage alongside houses, and we can help you check soil, septic, access, road frontage and flood zones before you make an offer.
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