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Sell your land in Bradford County for cash
Parcel Buyers buys vacant lots and land for cash in Bradford County, including mini-estate (2-3 acres)s and rural parcels that need a well, septic system or road work. 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 Bradford County?
- Parcel Buyers is a direct land buyer that makes written, no-obligation cash offers on vacant lots and acreage in Bradford County, Florida, 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 Bradford County sell for in 2025?
- In 2025, vacant lots in Bradford County sold for a median of $44,500 across 58 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $19,100 to $64,400.
- How many vacant lots are in Bradford County?
- The 2026 Florida property tax roll lists 2,929 vacant residential lots in Bradford County; 17% are mini-estate (2-3 acres)s, and the median lot is 1.00 acre.
- How is a cash offer for land in Bradford County 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 Bradford County 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 Bradford County?
- In 2025, companies bought 24% of the vacant lots that sold in Bradford County, including 10% bought by homebuilders. Individuals bought the rest.
- Are vacant lot prices in Bradford County going up or down?
- Vacant lot prices in Bradford County went up 27.1%: the median moved from $35,000 across 75 recorded sales in 2024 to $44,500 across 58 recorded sales in 2025. These are recorded sales, not list prices. From January to May 2026, 24 vacant lots in Bradford County sold at a recorded median of $31,700.
- How much are estimated annual ad valorem taxes on a typical vacant lot in Bradford County?
- A typical vacant lot in Bradford County has estimated 2025 ad valorem taxes about $254 a year; most lots here also pay non-ad valorem charges (listed below).
- Are vacant lots in Bradford County in a FEMA high-risk flood zone?
- About 24.9% of vacant lots in Bradford County have their center point in a FEMA high-risk flood zone (effective maps dated June 16, 2006 to November 2, 2018). This is map screening, not a determination; check FEMA's Map Service Center for your parcel.
- How many vacant lots in Bradford County got a home on the tax roll in 2025?
- 132 vacant lots in Bradford County changed from vacant-residential use to a home with new-construction evidence on the 2026 preliminary tax roll.
Local data
What is land in Bradford County worth?
In 2025, vacant lots in Bradford County sold for a median of $44,500 across 58 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $19,100 to $64,400. [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.
| Vacant residential lots | 2,929 parcels classified vacant residential on the 2026 tax roll [1] |
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| Most common lot size | Mini-estate (2-3 acres) (70,000–140,000 sq ft): 17% of vacant lots; next, one-acre homesite at 13%. Median lot: 1.00 acre (43,560 sq ft). [1] |
| Typical assessed value | $18,000 median just (market) value for a vacant lot; the middle half fall between $10,000 and $37,500 [1] |
| Recent lot sale prices | $44,500 median across 58 arm's-length sales of vacant lots in Bradford County (Jan 2025–Dec 2025); the middle half sold for $19,100–$64,400 [1] |
| Who bought lots in 2025 | Companies made 24% of those purchases, including 10% by homebuilders; individuals made the rest [1] |
| Owners who live elsewhere | 9% of vacant lots have an owner mailing address outside Florida (most often GA, TX, NY) [1] |
| County parcel records | The Bradford County Property Appraiser values land for tax purposes and provides parcel records, GIS maps and subdivision plat maps. Taxing authorities such as the County Commission and School Board set the tax rates. [2] |
| Building and zoning review | The county Building Department accepts construction-permit applications. Planning and Zoning enforces zoning and land-use rules outside Starke, Lawtey, Brooker and Hampton. [3],[5] |
| Septic permits | Florida Department of Health in Bradford County still permits and inspects septic systems. County building staff require a septic number before accepting plans for a new home or mobile home using septic. [8],[4] |
| Well permits | Suwannee River Water Management District permits water wells throughout Bradford County, including the part that lies inside the St. Johns district. [9] |
| Residential Estate standards | In the county Residential Estate district, a single-family home or mobile home needs at least 1 acre and 100 feet of lot width. Listed setbacks are 30 feet front, 10 feet side and 15 feet rear. [7] |
| Santa Fe River buffers | County maps point owners to current FEMA flood data. In the agricultural, rural residential and conservation districts, the land code requires undisturbed buffers of 75 feet from the Santa Fe River, 50 feet at other perennial rivers and 25 feet from wetlands. [6],[7] |
| Tax certificate clock | The Tax Collector holds the certificate sale on or before June 1 for the prior year's unpaid taxes. If a certificate is not redeemed within 22 months, the land can go to a tax-deed sale. Certificates expire after 7 years. [11] |
| Springs-area septic rule | Where a parcel falls inside a BMAP or other impacted restoration area, a new septic system on a lot of 1 acre or less must use approved nitrogen-reducing treatment when sewer is unavailable. [10] |
| Lot sales, 2025 vs 2024 | 2025: 58 recorded sales, $44,500 median; 2024: 75 recorded sales, $35,000 median. Median +27.1%; count -22.7%. [1] |
| Vacant lots that got a home on the tax roll in 2025 | 132 recorded with new-construction evidence. [1] |
| Years of lot supply at the 2025 building pace | 22.2 years; simple ratio, not a forecast. [1] |
| Owner-type shares | Individuals 83.0%; companies 10.4%; trusts 5.8%; estates/heirs 0.6%; government/associations 0.2%. [1] |
| Typical annual ad valorem taxes | A typical vacant lot in Bradford County has estimated 2025 ad valorem taxes about $254 a year; most lots here also pay non-ad valorem charges (listed below). |
| 2026 so far (Jan-May) | 24 recorded vacant-lot sales; median $31,700. [1] |
| FEMA high-risk flood-zone screen | About 24.9% of vacant lots in Bradford County have their center point in a FEMA high-risk flood zone (effective maps dated June 16, 2006 to November 2, 2018). This is map screening, not a determination; check FEMA's Map Service Center for your parcel. |
| Springs BMAP small-lot screen | About 46% of located vacant lots in Bradford County are 1 acre or less and have their center point in an adopted Florida springs BMAP. |
Land by town in Bradford County
| Town | Vacant lots | 2025 lot sales | Median 2025 lot sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starke | 1,675 | 32 | $30,000 |
| Lawtey | 435 | 5 | — |
| Keystone Heights | 253 | 10 | $36,500 |
| Hampton | 224 | 10 | $48,000 |
| Melrose | 168 | 1 | — |
| Brooker | 141 | 0 | — |
| Lake Butler | 31 | 0 | — |
Florida Department of Revenue-backed rows use the 2026 preliminary tax roll or the 2026 final tax roll, as each town page states. Supplemental rows retain their separately prepared source edition. Most towns are counted by property-address city, a few by ZIP code (each town page states its scope), so areas can overlap. Lots we cannot place in a town count only in the county total.
Where we buy
Areas we cover in Bradford County
- Starke
1,675vacant lots · 2025 median lot sale $30,000
- Lawtey
435vacant lots
- Hampton
224vacant lots · 2025 median lot sale $48,000
- Brooker
141vacant lots
These pages cover the largest lot markets in Bradford County. We buy land anywhere else in the county too: send the parcel details through the form below.
Selling here
How selling land works in Bradford County
What makes one Bradford County parcel worth more than another?
Road access, zoning, usable uplands, utilities and the cost of a legal homesite separate one parcel from another. The county roll shows 2,929 vacant residential parcels, with a median lot size of 1.00 acres. The leading size group is mini-estate (2-3 acres)s, at 17% of measured lots. That roll-wide pattern does not prove a specific parcel can hold a house. In the Residential Estate district, the published baseline is 1 acre and 100 feet of width. The same rule lists a 30-foot front setback, 10-foot side setbacks and a 15-foot rear setback. Wetland and river buffers can take away additional usable space. We check access, utilities and title before putting a number in writing. [1],[7]
Who checks zoning, septic, wells and flood risk?
Different agencies answer different buildability questions. Bradford County Planning and Zoning handles county land-use rules and directs owners to FEMA flood mapping; its page sends zoning questions for Starke, Lawtey, Brooker and Hampton to those municipalities. The county Building Department accepts permit applications, but parcels inside Starke or using Starke utilities go to the city. A home using septic needs its approval number before the county accepts building plans; Florida Department of Health in Bradford County is the local permitting office. Suwannee River Water Management District issues well permits countywide, including the part of the county inside the St. Johns district. In an impacted BMAP area, a new septic system for a lot of 1 acre or less must use nitrogen-reducing treatment when sewer is unavailable. [5],[6],[3],[4],[8],[9],[10]
How recent sales and tax values fit together
The tax roll provides two different reference points. Vacant residential land carries a median just value of $18,000, with the middle half between $10,000–$37,500. That is an appraisal for taxation, not a promised selling price. The qualifying 2025 sale set contains 58 arm's-length, single-parcel sales of land that was vacant when sold and still vacant on January 1, 2026. Its median is $44,500, and its middle half runs from $19,100–$64,400. A parcel with confirmed road frontage, a workable septic area and no costly flood or wetland issue may draw different interest from land with the same acreage but no clear homesite. Our offer starts with the parcel record and recent sales, then accounts for those site costs and title findings. [1],[2],[6]
What happens when taxes or title work are behind?
A sale can still close when property taxes are delinquent, but the balance and title stage matter. The Bradford County Tax Collector says the annual certificate sale begins on or before June 1. The certificate is a lien, not a deed. If it remains unredeemed for 22 months, the property can move toward a tax-deed sale; certificates expire after 7 years. The Clerk oversees tax-deed sales and records deeds, liens, mortgages and plats in Official Records. Liens or back taxes can be paid from sale proceeds at closing with the seller's consent. An independent title company confirms the payoff, ownership and signing documents. Electronic signing and a mail-away closing can keep an out-of-area owner from traveling. [11],[12],[13]
Step by step
How do I sell my land in Bradford County?
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 Bradford County: common questions
Can I sell Bradford County land that has no well or septic system?
Yes. We buy vacant land with no well or septic system. Florida Department of Health in Bradford County handles septic permits, while Suwannee River Water Management District handles well permits countywide. Those future installation and permit costs affect what a builder can pay.
How can I tell whether my Bradford County lot is buildable?
Start with the parcel's zoning, legal access, flood mapping, wetlands and utility plans. The Residential Estate district lists at least 1 acre and 100 feet of width, but other districts differ and setbacks or environmental buffers still apply. A zoning answer is not septic, well or building approval.
Will a tax certificate stop me from selling my land?
No, not by itself. A tax certificate is a lien for unpaid taxes, not an immediate transfer of ownership. The title company must confirm the current redemption amount and whether a tax-deed case has started. With the seller's consent, back taxes or liens can be paid from sale proceeds at closing.
Where are deeds and old plats recorded in Bradford County?
The Bradford County Clerk records deeds, mortgages, liens, affidavits and subdivision plats in the Official Records. That record search helps a title company confirm ownership, legal descriptions and recorded claims before a vacant-land closing.
Can I close without traveling to Bradford County?
Yes. You can sign electronically or use a mail-away closing through an independent, licensed title company. Payment can be made by check or wire. Closing is typically about 10 days after the purchase agreement is signed, depending on what the title search finds.
Owner resources
Guides for your situation
- 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]
- 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.
- 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.
Official county tools
Look up your lot in Bradford County
Check the county’s own records before making a decision. Each link opens the office or map responsible for that lookup.
| What to check | Official county tool |
|---|---|
| Property appraiser search | Open bradfordappraiser.com |
| Property tax bill lookup | Open bradfordtaxcollector.com |
| Clerk official records | Open bradfordclerk.com |
| Building permit lookup | Open bradfordcountyfl.gov |
| Code enforcement lookup | Open bradfordsheriff.org |
| Flood map lookup | Open bradfordcountyfl.gov |
Links checked 2026-10-03.
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.
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 all parcels in Bradford County. 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 7, 2026. 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. The reviewed 2026 recorded-sale window runs from January through May 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] Bradford County Property Appraiser, Bradford County Property Appraiser (accessed 2026-10-04)
- [3] Bradford County, Building Department (accessed 2026-10-04)
- [4] Bradford County, Building Department frequently asked questions (accessed 2026-10-04)
- [5] Bradford County, Planning and Zoning (accessed 2026-10-04)
- [6] Bradford County, Planning, zoning and flood maps (accessed 2026-10-04)
- [7] Municode for Bradford County, Bradford County land development regulations, Article 4 (accessed 2026-10-04)
- [8] Florida Department of Health in Bradford County, Onsite sewage disposal (accessed 2026-10-04)
- [9] St. Johns River Water Management District, Water well construction permits (accessed 2026-10-04)
- [10] Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Permitting enhanced nutrient-reducing septic systems (accessed 2026-10-04)
- [11] Bradford County Tax Collector, Tax certificates (accessed 2026-10-04)
- [12] Bradford County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller, Foreclosures and tax deeds (accessed 2026-10-04)
- [13] Bradford County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller, Official Records (accessed 2026-10-04)