Baker County, Florida
Sell your land in Macclenny for cash
Parcel Buyers buys vacant lots and land in Macclenny for cash, including city lots near municipal water and sewer and postal-address parcels outside city limits that may need a well and septic system. 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 Macclenny?
- Parcel Buyers is a direct land buyer that makes written, no-obligation cash offers on vacant lots and acreage in Macclenny, Baker 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 Macclenny sell for in 2025?
- In 2025, vacant lots in Macclenny sold for a median of $121,800 across 12 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $60,000 to $169,500.
- How many vacant lots are in Macclenny?
- The 2026 Florida property tax roll lists 663 vacant residential lots in Macclenny; 18% are quarter-acre lots, and the median lot is 0.57 acre.
- How is a cash offer for land in Macclenny 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 Macclenny 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 Macclenny?
- In 2025, companies bought 25% of the vacant lots that sold in Macclenny, including 25% bought by homebuilders. Individuals bought the rest.
- How much are estimated annual ad valorem taxes on a typical vacant lot in Macclenny?
- A typical vacant lot in Macclenny has estimated 2025 ad valorem taxes about $347 a year; most lots here also pay non-ad valorem charges (listed below).
- How many vacant lots in Macclenny got a home on the tax roll in 2025?
- 34 vacant lots in Macclenny changed from vacant-residential use to a home with new-construction evidence on the 2026 preliminary tax roll.
Local data
Macclenny land at a glance
Tax-roll figures cover parcels whose property address city is Macclenny in Baker County. Local rules and services are sourced below.
| Vacant residential lots | 663 parcels classified vacant residential on the 2026 tax roll [1] |
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| Most common lot size | Quarter-acre lot (9,000–13,000 sq ft): 18% of vacant lots; next, mini-estate (2-3 acres) at 10%. Median lot: 0.57 acre (24,830 sq ft). [1] |
| Typical assessed value | $25,000 median just (market) value for a vacant lot; the middle half fall between $8,500 and $52,900 [1] |
| Recent lot sale prices | $121,800 median across 12 arm's-length sales of vacant lots in Macclenny (Jan 2025–Dec 2025); the middle half sold for $60,000–$169,500 [1] |
| Who bought lots in 2025 | Companies made 25% of those purchases, including 25% by homebuilders; individuals made the rest [1] |
| Owners who live elsewhere | 13% of vacant lots have an owner mailing address outside Florida (most often NJ, GA, PA); 5% outside the U.S. [1] |
| Permit office depends on the line | Inside city limits, the City Building Department handles permits, plan review, inspections and code enforcement. Outside the boundary, Baker County Community Development is the permit office. [2],[6] |
| Municipal utility network | The city reports about 73 miles of water main, 42 miles of gravity sewer and 18 miles of sewer force main, plus wells, tanks, lift stations and treatment facilities. [4] |
| Building-site details matter | The city lists 15 construction inspection stages and requires permits for driveways and culverts; its published minimum culvert diameter is 18 inches. [2] |
| Rural-address lots differ | A Macclenny mailing address does not prove the parcel is inside city limits or on city utilities. County-area lots may need health-department permits for both a drinking well and septic system. [3],[6],[7],[8] |
| Flood layer is parcel-based | Baker County links FEMA flood zones, zoning and future land use through the Property Appraiser map. The city code also incorporates its FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map as amended. [6],[5] |
| Permit activity stayed active | The Baker County Press reported that the city issued 503 building permits in 2023 and 397 in 2024; those totals cover building permits, not only new houses. [12] |
| Large growth plan is preliminary | A January 2025 workshop discussed a proposed 2,000-acre, 2,500-home mixed-use plan. Reporting stressed that it was an early proposal and that major utility-capacity work would be needed. [14],[13] |
| Interstate 10 | Baker County's official map places Macclenny beside I-10 exits 335 and 336; FDOT identifies them as SR 121 and SR 228. Those two ramps give city land direct east-west access through separate state-road corridors. [15],[16] |
| Vacant lots that got a home on the tax roll in 2025 | 34 recorded with new-construction evidence. [1] |
| Years of lot supply at the 2025 building pace | 19.5 years; simple ratio, not a forecast. [1] |
| Typical annual ad valorem taxes | A typical vacant lot in Macclenny has estimated 2025 ad valorem taxes about $347 a year; most lots here also pay non-ad valorem charges (listed below). |
Pricing
What is a lot in Macclenny worth?
In 2025, vacant lots in Macclenny sold for a median of $121,800 across 12 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $60,000 to $169,500. [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. Homebuilders made 25% of the 2025 lot purchases in Macclenny, and builder demand can lift sale prices above what a single owner usually gets from a cash buyer.
See what similar lots sold for
What moves the price in Macclenny
City water and sewer versus onsite systems
Utility status is the first major split in value. The municipal network includes about 73 miles of water main, 42 miles of gravity sewer and 18 miles of force main, but a mailing address does not prove that a vacant parcel is within the city or ready to connect. Outside city limits, DEP sends septic applications to the local health department, and SJRWMD says that office also issues Baker County drinking-well permits. A builder pays differently for confirmed taps than for a full well, site evaluation and septic installation, so we verify the boundary and service route before offering. [4],[3],[6],[7],[8]
Road frontage, drainage and flood position
Road and drainage facts can turn a mapped lot into an expensive building site. The city requires permits for driveways and culverts and publishes an 18-inch minimum culvert diameter. Baker County's parcel map adds FEMA flood, zoning and future-land-use layers for land outside municipal review. These records help show whether access, fill, drainage or a different homesite layout may be needed. We inspect legal access and the physical land because a street address alone does not establish a usable driveway or dry building area. [2],[6],[5]
Growth interest and utility capacity
Growth interest is real, but proposed development is not completed demand. At a January 2025 workshop, a developer presented a 2,000-acre plan with 2,500 homes, commercial space and industrial land. City officials and reporting both treated it as an early step, and the city manager said the existing water and wastewater plants lacked enough capacity for a project that large without expansion. That contrast makes confirmed service, zoning and a realistic development path more valuable than proximity to a concept plan. [14],[13],[4]
What vacant lots sold for in 2025
The 2025 vacant-land sales provide a starting point. This postal-city scope contains 12 arm's-length, single-parcel sales of land that remained vacant at the start of 2026. The median sale was $121,800, and the middle half ran from $60,000–$169,500. The median just value is $25,000, which is an assessment rather than a sale promise. City-limit status, utility availability, road work, flood position, lot size and onsite wastewater costs can explain why two nearby parcels attract different offers. [1],[4],[6],[7]
Common situations
Selling land in Macclenny in these situations
Your lot has no confirmed water or sewer
You can sell without a confirmed utility connection. We buy vacant land with no water, sewer or road work. First we determine whether the lot is within the municipal utility area or in the broader postal area where a well and septic system may be needed. The local health department handles septic applications and drinking-well construction permits for county parcels. Those future costs affect the offer, but the seller does not need to install either system before closing. [4],[6],[7],[8]
You inherited land and do not know the boundary
You can sell inherited land even when you are unsure whether it sits inside city limits. That boundary changes the permit office and may change the utility route. We compare the parcel map, title and physical access before offering. The independent title company then reviews the ownership chain and tells the heirs what documents are needed. Electronic signing and a mail-away closing let owners finish the sale without traveling. [3],[6],[9]
Taxes have fallen behind
You can still sell before a tax deed is issued if the title company can resolve the payoff and other title requirements. Baker County real-estate taxes become delinquent April 1 with a 3% penalty, and certificates are sold by June 1. A later deed application can lead to an online Clerk auction. With the seller's consent, confirmed taxes or liens can be paid from the sale proceeds at closing. [10],[11]
Step by step
How do I sell my land in Macclenny?
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 Macclenny: common questions
Does the city issue the permit for every Macclenny-address lot?
No. The City Building Department handles permitting within city limits, while Baker County Community Development handles county-area parcels. Because the tax-roll scope uses the property-address city, confirm the jurisdiction before relying on either permit office or utility system.
Can I sell a Macclenny lot that needs a well and septic system?
Yes. We buy vacant lots that need well and septic work. DEP directs Baker County septic applications to the local health department, and SJRWMD says that office also permits drinking-well construction. The future site and installation cost can affect the offer.
What city permit applies to a new driveway or culvert?
The City Building Department requires driveway and culvert permits and lists an 18-inch minimum culvert diameter. Confirm the permit and site details before starting work.
Where do I check the flood zone for my land?
Use the FEMA flood layer linked by Baker County Community Development through the Property Appraiser map. The same map shows zoning and future land use. For city parcels, the municipal code also incorporates the applicable FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map as amended.
How fast can I sell vacant land in Macclenny?
A written, no-obligation cash offer is ready within 24 hours. After a purchase agreement is signed, closing through an independent, licensed title company is typically about 10 days, depending on title. There are no fees or commissions, and we cover closing costs.
Owner resources
Guides for your situation
- 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.
- Selling Land When the Owner Died Without a Will
Florida land can be sold after an owner dies without a will, but no relative automatically has authority to convey the estate's whole interest. Intestacy law identifies the heirs and their shares.[1] Probate may be needed for land held only in the deceased owner's name.[3] For a sale by the personal representative of an intestate estate, no title passes until the court authorizes or confirms the sale.[9]
- 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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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
- Baker County
1,583 vacant lots countywide
- Clay County
12,984 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 Macclenny. 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 3, 2026. Exact cross-roll matching found that 5.9% of current vacant lots lacked a unique prior-roll match; parcel splits, combinations, renumbering, and missing IDs are not guessed. Holding-cost estimates use 2025 taxable values and 2025 millage for FDOR vacant-residential code 000 parcels. They cover ad valorem taxes only, not a parcel-specific bill or non-ad valorem assessments.
- [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] City of Macclenny, Building Department (accessed 2026-10-03)
- [3] City of Macclenny, Zoning and planning (accessed 2026-10-03)
- [4] City of Macclenny, Water and wastewater system (accessed 2026-10-03)
- [5] City of Macclenny via Municode, Unified Land Development Code: general provisions and FEMA map (accessed 2026-10-03)
- [6] Baker County, Community Development Department (accessed 2026-10-03)
- [7] Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Onsite sewage FAQ: permitting (accessed 2026-10-03)
- [8] St. Johns River Water Management District, Water well construction permitting (accessed 2026-10-03)
- [9] Baker County Clerk of Circuit Court and Comptroller, Baker County Official Records search (accessed 2026-10-03)
- [10] Baker County Tax Collector, Property tax services and tax certificates (accessed 2026-10-03)
- [11] Baker County Clerk of Circuit Court and Comptroller, Tax deed sales (accessed 2026-10-03)
- [12] The Baker County Press, Drainage work ahead and regional permit activity (accessed 2026-10-03)
- [13] The Baker County Press, Preliminary plans for 2,000-acre development (accessed 2026-10-03)
- [14] News4JAX, Macclenny residents weigh 2,000-acre development plan (accessed 2026-10-03)
- [15] Baker County, Baker County roadway map and level-of-service analysis (accessed 2026-10-03)
- [16] Florida Department of Transportation, Interstate exit numbers for I-10 (accessed 2026-10-03)