84-Year-Old Alabama Woman Faces Eviction from 60-Year Home Due to Family and Investor Sale

Corine Woodson, 84 (pictured), is facing a forced sale of her property on Hamilton Road in Auburn, which could be worth up to $20 millionPhoto by@dailymail

• The 40.7-acre farm, owned by Woodson's husband's family for over a century, is now a subject of forced sale.
• Initially valued at $1.2 million between 2002 and 2004, the property's worth has skyrocketed, attracting investors and developers.
• Woodson's large family, including 23 great-grandchildren of the original owner, has been embroiled in disputes over the property, leading to this unfortunate situation.

Corine Woodson, an 84-year-old woman from Auburn, Alabama, is facing eviction from her home due to a forced sale of her property, a 40-acre farm potentially worth $20 million.

Corine Woodson has lived in her Auburn home for 60 years. Her husband's family purchased the land more than 100 years ago, but due to its prime location and growth in value, it has attracted the attention of property developers and investors. The property, initially valued at a much lower price, is now surrounded by luxury housing developments and its value has increased dramatically.

The sale is complicated by the property's ownership structure. Under a scheme called 'tenants in common,' the land isn't divided into parcels but rather by percentage ownership. This means that when one owner decides to sell, all must agree to sell. This situation has led to legal disputes and family disagreements over the years.

Cleveland Brothers Construction Company LLC has gradually acquired a significant portion of the property, reaching 49 percent ownership. This acquisition puts Corine Woodson's residence at risk, as her small bungalow is now amidst rapidly developing and expensive properties.

Despite the ongoing legal and family disputes, Cleveland Brothers has stated they will allow Woodson to stay on the property for one year after the sale is completed. However, this offers little consolation to Woodson and her daughter, who feel overwhelmed and helpless in the face of these developments.