Alachua County, Florida
Sell your land in Newberry for cash
Parcel Buyers buys vacant lots and acreage in Newberry for cash, including land outside the municipal water and sewer service area and infill sites that may need a utility extension. You get a written, no-obligation cash offer within 24 hours, and closings run through an independent title company, typically in about 10 days, with no fees or commissions.
By Parcel Buyers · · Lot figures from the 2026 Florida property tax roll · How we made this page
Quick answers
- Who buys land for cash in Newberry?
- Parcel Buyers is a direct land buyer that makes written, no-obligation cash offers on vacant lots and acreage in Newberry, Alachua 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 Newberry sell for in 2025?
- In 2025, vacant lots in Newberry sold for a median of $252,500 across 26 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $119,800 to $299,000.
- How many vacant lots are in Newberry?
- The 2026 Florida property tax roll lists 977 vacant residential lots in Newberry; 18% are patio-home lots, and the median lot is 0.23 acre.
- How is a cash offer for land in Newberry 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 Newberry 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 Newberry?
- In 2025, companies bought 15% of the vacant lots that sold in Newberry, including 8% bought by homebuilders. Individuals bought the rest.
- Are vacant lots in Newberry in a FEMA high-risk flood zone?
- About 0.1% of vacant lots in Newberry have their center point in a FEMA high-risk flood zone (effective maps dated June 16, 2006 to September 24, 2021). This is map screening, not a determination; check FEMA's Map Service Center for your parcel.
- How many vacant lots in Newberry got a home on the tax roll in 2025?
- 142 vacant lots in Newberry changed from vacant-residential use to a home with new-construction evidence on the 2026 preliminary tax roll.
Local data
Newberry land at a glance
Tax-roll figures cover parcels whose property address city is Newberry in Alachua County. Local rules and services are sourced below.
| Vacant residential lots | 977 parcels classified vacant residential on the 2026 tax roll [1] |
|---|---|
| Most common lot size | Patio-home lot (5,000–7,000 sq ft): 18% of vacant lots; next, quarter-acre lot at 14%. Median lot: 0.23 acre (10,020 sq ft). [1] |
| Typical assessed value | $63,000 median just (market) value for a vacant lot; the middle half fall between $32,000 and $118,000 [1] |
| Recent lot sale prices | $252,500 median across 26 arm's-length sales of vacant lots in Newberry (Jan 2025–Dec 2025); the middle half sold for $119,800–$299,000 [1] |
| Who bought lots in 2025 | Companies made 15% of those purchases, including 8% by homebuilders; individuals made the rest [1] |
| Owners who live elsewhere | 3% of vacant lots have an owner mailing address outside Florida (most often TX, MD, NY) [1] |
| Parcel jurisdiction needs a map | The data covers parcels whose property-address city is Newberry. Alachua County tells owners to locate the municipality for a specific parcel before seeking permits there. [1],[2] |
| City Building handles city land | Within city limits, Newberry's Building Department uses SmartGov for permits and asks for inspections at least 24 hours ahead. [4] |
| Impact fees changed October 1 | The city says revised impact fees apply to projects submitted on or after October 1, 2026; its transportation impact-fee ordinance first took effect November 27, 2023. [4] |
| FY26 utility fees are listed | The FY26 schedule lists a $1,500 residential wastewater connection fee, a $4,158 wastewater development fee and a $7,328.50 water development fee. [5] |
| Water and sewer are expanding | The city reports 4 water wells serving over 3,000 customers, 30 wastewater lift stations and a treatment plant permitted for 560,000 gallons per day. [6] |
| Septic uses a separate permit | Where the municipal wastewater network is unavailable, a proposed onsite system goes through DOH-Alachua permitting and inspection rather than the city utility connection process. [6],[9] |
| CRA may help an infill extension | Inside the Community Redevelopment Area, an eligible project can receive reimbursement up to $37,500 for municipal utility extension costs. [7] |
| Flood map community 120679 | County Public Works lists Newberry's FEMA community number as 120679 and directs municipal flood questions to City Hall. [8] |
| Dudley Farm Historic State Park | Florida State Parks identifies Dudley Farm Historic State Park in Newberry. The state bought 232 additional acres in 1986 to preserve the rural landscape, bringing the park to 327 acres. [10] |
| Vacant lots that got a home on the tax roll in 2025 | 142 recorded with new-construction evidence. [1] |
| Years of lot supply at the 2025 building pace | 6.9 years; simple ratio, not a forecast. [1] |
| 2026 so far (Jan-Jun) | 12 recorded vacant-lot sales; median $275,200. [1] |
| FEMA high-risk flood-zone screen | About 0.1% of vacant lots in Newberry have their center point in a FEMA high-risk flood zone (effective maps dated June 16, 2006 to September 24, 2021). This is map screening, not a determination; check FEMA's Map Service Center for your parcel. |
| Springs BMAP small-lot screen | About 65.9% of located vacant lots in Newberry are 1 acre or less and have their center point in an adopted Florida springs BMAP. |
Pricing
What is a lot in Newberry worth?
In 2025, vacant lots in Newberry sold for a median of $252,500 across 26 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $119,800 to $299,000. [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.
See what similar lots sold for
What moves the price in Newberry
Service territory and city limits are different tests
Service territory and city limits are different tests. This page uses a property-address-city scope, while Newberry's electric service area covers about 5 square miles within the municipal boundary. Alachua County tells owners to identify the municipality for a specific parcel before seeking permits. City Building uses SmartGov and asks for inspections 24 hours in advance. A buyer still needs the parcel boundary and utility response before treating the land as a city-served homesite. [1],[3],[4],[2]
Water and wastewater fees can change the offer
Water and wastewater fees can materially change the build budget. Newberry operates 4 wells, serves more than 3,000 water customers, maintains 30 lift stations and runs a wastewater plant permitted for 560,000 gallons per day. Its FY26 fee schedule lists $7,328.50 for water development, $4,158 for wastewater development and $1,500 for a residential wastewater connection. The CRA's separate extension program confirms that an extension project can also involve engineering, permits, materials and labor. Published charges do not prove service at the lot. [6],[5],[7]
Septic status and road access matter outside the core
Septic status and road access matter outside the developed core. Newberry operates central water and wastewater systems, but the property-address-city scope does not identify the parcel's municipality or prove that a main serves it. Alachua County tells owners to locate the municipality for the specific parcel, and DOH-Alachua handles permitting and inspections for a proposed onsite system. We check those jurisdiction, service and access questions before offering. [6],[2],[9]
Infrastructure and recent sales give separate context
Infrastructure and sale records give separate parcel context. The city's electric service area covers about 5 square miles and serves more than 3,042 homes and businesses, while the water system serves more than 3,000 customers. The Community Redevelopment Area offers up to $37,500 for eligible utility-extension work on infill sites. In the 2025 roll, 26 qualifying single-parcel vacant sales had a median of $252,500, with the middle half from $119,800–$299,000. That range covers different parcel sizes and service levels, so an acreage sale should not set the price of a small platted lot. [3],[6],[7],[1]
Common situations
Selling land in Newberry in these situations
Your lot is near utilities but not connected
Yes. You can sell a lot that is near municipal utilities but not connected. Published city fees cover development and connection charges, while an actual project may also require line work, engineering and inspections. The CRA assistance program can reimburse eligible extension expenses up to $37,500, but only for qualifying projects in its district. We verify utility status and price the land as it sits; the seller does not have to install water or sewer first. [5],[7]
The parcel uses septic outside the sewer network
Yes. A parcel using septic can be sold. Newberry operates a central wastewater network, while DOH-Alachua remains the permitting and inspection office where a new or modified onsite system is proposed. A future builder still needs an approved system for the site. Parcel Buyers buys land with no sewer connection and checks those site constraints during inspection. [6],[9]
You own acreage under a postal-city address
Yes. Acreage with a Newberry mailing address can be sold even if it lies outside the incorporated city. This page's data follows the property-address city, so jurisdiction must be resolved separately. 3% of owners in the scope receive mail outside Florida. We check whether city or county zoning controls, then review access, utilities and title. Signing can be electronic and closing can be handled by mail. [1],[2]
Step by step
How do I sell my land in Newberry?
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.
-
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.
-
Sign electronically
If you accept, everyone signs the purchase agreement electronically. There is nothing to print or mail at this stage.
-
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.
-
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 Newberry: common questions
Is my Newberry-address parcel inside city limits?
Not necessarily. The data scope uses the property-address city, while Alachua County tells owners to locate the municipality for the specific parcel before seeking permits. Newberry's electric service area is another separate boundary and covers about 5 square miles within the city.
What city water and sewer fees can affect a new home?
The FY26 schedule lists $7,328.50 for water development, $4,158 for wastewater development and $1,500 for a residential wastewater connection. Other plan review, inspection, meter, construction or extension costs may also apply, and the schedule does not prove service availability.
Can I sell if my lot still needs septic approval?
Yes. You do not need to install a septic system before selling. Newberry operates a central wastewater network, but a parcel without available service may need onsite treatment. A new system still needs DOH-Alachua review and must meet soil, setback and any applicable nutrient-reduction rules.
Does city utility service cover every postal-area lot?
No. The postal-city scope extends beyond the municipal boundary, and even city land needs parcel-level confirmation of mains, taps and capacity. Newberry reports more than 3,000 water customers, while its electric territory covers about 5 square miles inside city limits.
Can I sell without ordering a survey first?
Yes. A survey is helpful but is not required for you to request a cash offer. We begin with the recorded parcel and title records, then determine what the inspection or title company needs. There are no seller fees or commissions, and we cover closing costs.
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.
- Selling Old Pre-Platted Subdivision Lots in Florida
Old pre-platted lots can be sold, but a recorded lot does not guarantee a paved road, water, sewer, electricity, or permission to build. Florida's Lehigh Acres, Cape Coral, Port Charlotte, and Palm Bay grew under different developers and infrastructure plans.[2][4][6][8] Value depends on the exact parcel: usable access, utility options, zoning, lot size, site conditions, title, and nearby demand.
- How to Sell Land During a Divorce
Florida land can be sold during a divorce when the people with authority to convey title sign and the sale follows every applicable agreement and court order. Divorce law may treat land as marital even when only one spouse appears on the deed.[1][2] If ownership, signing authority, or the division of proceeds is unsettled, have a Florida attorney and the closing title company resolve those issues before closing.
More places in Alachua County
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
- Archer
451 vacant lots · 2025 median lot sale $104,500
- High Springs
781 vacant lots · 2025 median lot sale $100,000
- Alachua County
9,321 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
Tax-roll figures cover parcels whose property address city is Newberry. Source [1] is our own count of the Florida Department of Revenue's 2026 preliminary property tax roll: "vacant residential" means land-use code 000; lot sizes use the land square footage on the roll; values are the county property appraiser's just (market) value as of January 1, 2026; sale prices count only arm's-length sales of a single lot that was vacant when it sold and was still vacant on January 1, 2026 (bulk and multi-parcel deeds removed). Page updated October 2, 2026. Exact cross-roll matching found that 15.1% of current vacant lots lacked a unique prior-roll match; parcel splits, combinations, renumbering, and missing IDs are not guessed. The reviewed 2026 recorded-sale window runs from January through June 2026; unreviewed recent sales are excluded. Flood and springs-BMAP figures screen tax-roll parcel center points, not parcel boundaries. They are aggregate map screens, not flood-zone, insurance, buildability, elevation, septic, or permitting determinations.
- [1] Florida Department of Revenue (data); Parcel Buyers (analysis), Parcel Buyers analysis of the 2026 preliminary Name-Address-Legal (NAL) property tax roll (accessed 2026-10-03)
- [2] Alachua County, Municipal permitting jurisdictions (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [3] City of Newberry, Electric Utility Service Area (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [4] City of Newberry, Building Department (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [5] City of Newberry, FY2026 Schedule of Fees, Rates and Charges (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [6] City of Newberry, Water and Wastewater Department (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [7] City of Newberry Community Redevelopment Agency, Utility Extension Assistance Program (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [8] Alachua County Public Works, Development Review and Flood Zone Information (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [9] Florida Department of Health in Alachua County, Onsite Sewage Disposal (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [10] Florida State Parks, History of Dudley Farm (accessed 2026-10-01)