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Parcel Buyers buys vacant lots and land in Lawtey for cash, including city parcels near water and sewer and outlying tracts where service must be checked parcel by parcel. 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.

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Quick answers

Who buys land for cash in Lawtey?
Parcel Buyers is a direct land buyer that makes written, no-obligation cash offers on vacant lots and acreage in Lawtey, Bradford 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.
How many vacant lots are in Lawtey?
The 2026 Florida property tax roll lists 435 vacant residential lots in Lawtey; 26% are mini-estate (2-3 acres)s, and the median lot is 1.55 acre.
How is a cash offer for land in Lawtey 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 Lawtey 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.
How much are estimated annual ad valorem taxes on a typical vacant lot in Lawtey?
A typical vacant lot in Lawtey has estimated 2025 ad valorem taxes about $269 a year; most lots here also pay non-ad valorem charges (listed below).
Are vacant lots in Lawtey in a FEMA high-risk flood zone?
About 20.2% of vacant lots in Lawtey have their center point in a FEMA high-risk flood zone (effective maps dated February 4, 2009 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 Lawtey got a home on the tax roll in 2025?
11 vacant lots in Lawtey changed from vacant-residential use to a home with new-construction evidence on the 2026 preliminary tax roll.

Local data

Lawtey land at a glance

Tax-roll figures cover parcels whose property address city is Lawtey in Bradford County. Local rules and services are sourced below.

Lawtey vacant land facts
Vacant residential lots 435 parcels classified vacant residential on the 2026 tax roll [1]
Most common lot size Mini-estate (2-3 acres) (70,000–140,000 sq ft): 26% of vacant lots; next, one-acre homesite at 12%. Median lot: 1.55 acre (67,520 sq ft). [1]
Typical assessed value $19,000 median just (market) value for a vacant lot; the middle half fall between $9,400 and $39,700 [1]
Recent lot sale prices Too few arm's-length vacant-lot sales in 2025 to report a reliable median for Lawtey [1]
New River New River flows through the center of the 9,141-acre Raiford Wildlife Management Area, listed on Northwest County Road 125 in Lawtey. The County says much of the WMA is closed or privately owned; the rest opens for seasonal hunting. [11]
An incorporated city Lawtey is an incorporated city with a mayor-council government. Its 2024 audit traces the municipal government to a 1911 special act. [2],[3]
Address city is not jurisdiction This page counts parcels whose property-address city is Lawtey. That label does not establish city limits, zoning jurisdiction or utility service for a particular parcel. [1],[6],[2]
City zoning, county building permits Bradford County sends Lawtey zoning questions to the City's zoning office. The County Building Department page sends only land in Starke city limits or on Starke utilities to a separate city office. [6],[5],[2]
City water and sewer Lawtey owns and operates water and sewer systems. Its FY2025-26 budget assigns $1,763,380 to the water-and-sewer fund, but an address label alone does not confirm a parcel connection. [3],[4]
Septic permits stay local Where sewer is unavailable, the Florida DEP lists Bradford among counties where the local county health department still issues septic permits. The application requires a site plan and site evaluation. [7]
Vacant-land fire assessment Bradford's fire MSBU includes Lawtey. An August 2025 hearing notice proposed $46.50 per vacant undeveloped parcel; commissioners passed the fee Sept. 2, 2025. Local news reports the adopted rate was $47 per vacant parcel, unchanged for FY2026-27. [9],[10],[12],[13]
Use current flood maps Bradford County sends owners to the Suwannee River Water Management District or FEMA Map Service Center for current flood-zone information rather than relying on its general zoning map. [8]
Vacant lots that got a home on the tax roll in 2025 11 recorded with new-construction evidence. [1]
Typical annual ad valorem taxes A typical vacant lot in Lawtey has estimated 2025 ad valorem taxes about $269 a year; most lots here also pay non-ad valorem charges (listed below).
2026 so far (Jan-May) County-level for Bradford County: 24 recorded vacant-lot sales; median $31,700. [1]
FEMA high-risk flood-zone screen About 20.2% of vacant lots in Lawtey have their center point in a FEMA high-risk flood zone (effective maps dated February 4, 2009 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 38.2% of located vacant lots in Lawtey are 1 acre or less and have their center point in an adopted Florida springs BMAP.
Aerial photo of Lawtey, Florida, with the community's outline drawn on it
Lawtey, Florida aerial: 2022 aerial imagery. Outline: U.S. Census Bureau boundary of Lawtey. Imagery: USDA NAIP via USGS The National Map.
Map of where the vacant lots are in Lawtey, Florida, shaded by how many vacant lots each hexagon holds
Lawtey, Florida vacant-lot density map: Each map hexagon groups nearby lots into about 180 acres at H3 resolution 8. Darker shading means more vacant lots on the 2026 roll counted on this page; areas with fewer than 5 lots are not shown. 8 roll-counted hexagons outside this matching aerial frame are not shown. Imagery: USDA NAIP via USGS The National Map.
Mini-estate (2-3 acres) 26% One-acre homesite 12% 5-acre ranchette 9% Estate parcel (3-5 acres) 9% All other sizes 44%
Vacant residential lots in Lawtey by lot size, 2026 Florida property tax roll [1]. Mini-estate (2-3 acres) 26%, One-acre homesite 12%, 5-acre ranchette 9%, Estate parcel (3-5 acres) 9%, All other sizes 44%.

Pricing

What is a lot in Lawtey worth?

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 Lawtey

City limits decide which rules and services apply

A Lawtey property address does not answer the municipal-boundary question. The tax-roll scope uses the property-address city, while Bradford County tells owners to contact Lawtey's zoning office for land inside the City and uses its own zoning office elsewhere. Building applications route through the County system outside Starke. That split matters because city water and sewer, setbacks, allowed uses and review contacts can differ from an outlying tract. Before comparing two lots, a buyer must match the parcel number to the city boundary and the correct zoning map. [1],[6],[5],[2]

Water and sewer service cannot be assumed from the address

Lawtey owns water and sewer systems, and its FY2025-26 budget places $1,763,380 in that enterprise fund. That proves a municipal utility exists, not that every parcel carrying a Lawtey address can connect. Where sewer is unavailable, the Florida DEP says Bradford's local county health department issues septic permits. The application requires a site plan, building floor plan and site evaluation. We check the parcel's utility status before setting an offer. [3],[4],[7],[1]

Acreage, access and protected land shape the buyer pool

The measured vacant residential parcel here has a median size of 1.55 acres, while the leading size group is mini-estate (2-3 acres)s at 26% of measured lots. That is a mixed acreage market, not a uniform grid of small lots. In northwest Bradford County, the 9,141-acre Raiford Wildlife Management Area lies along New River. Much of the WMA is closed or in private ownership, and only the remaining portion opens for seasonal hunting. Bradford County directs owners to current district or FEMA flood maps. [1],[11],[8]

The tax bill can carry a fire charge on vacant land

Bradford County's fire MSBU is a non-ad valorem district charge collected with the property-tax bill. An August 2025 hearing notice included Lawtey plus the unincorporated county and proposed $46.50 for each vacant undeveloped parcel for FY2025-26. Agricultural property without a dwelling would be exempt under that notice. Brooker council minutes report that County commissioners passed the fire assessment on September 2, 2025, and local news reports the adopted rate came to $47 per vacant parcel, unchanged when the FY2026-27 rates were adopted on September 1, 2026. Check the current bill for the parcel's classification and actual charge. [9],[10],[12],[13]

Common situations

Selling land in Lawtey in these situations

You inherited acreage outside the city boundary

You can sell inherited acreage even when the tax record says Lawtey but the land lies outside the incorporated City. The parcel number, deed and legal description establish what is being sold; the address city does not choose the zoning office. We check jurisdiction, access, utilities and title before offering. An independent title company handles the closing and identifies any estate documents needed. Electronic signing and a mail-away closing let heirs finish the sale without first opening a building or septic permit. [1],[6],[5]

The lot has no confirmed utility connection

That does not prevent a sale. Lawtey operates water and sewer, but service must be confirmed for the parcel rather than inferred from the postal address. Where sewer is unavailable, a future home may depend on a septic approval from Florida Health in Bradford County. Parcel Buyers buys vacant land with no water, sewer or road work. We account for the unresolved utility path during inspection, and a failed inspection costs the seller nothing. [3],[7],[1]

You own the land from another state

You can sell without traveling to Bradford County. We can review the parcel record, municipal boundary, utility status, flood map and title remotely. That review matters because a Lawtey mailing label does not by itself establish city jurisdiction, utility availability or a parcel's flood designation. Documents may be signed electronically, the independent title company can arrange a mail-away closing, and payment can be made by check or wire after closing. [6],[8]

Step by step

How do I sell my land in Lawtey?

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

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. Sign electronically

    If you accept, everyone signs the purchase agreement electronically. There is nothing to print or mail at this stage.

  4. 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.

  5. 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 Lawtey: common questions

Is every Lawtey-address parcel inside the City of Lawtey?

No. This page uses the property-address city from the tax roll, and that field does not establish municipal boundaries. Lawtey handles zoning inside its jurisdiction; Bradford County handles zoning elsewhere, so the parcel map and legal description decide which rules apply.

Who issues a building permit for land in Lawtey?

Bradford County's Building Department handles the building-permit process for this area, while Lawtey handles city zoning questions. The County page sends only land inside Starke city limits or on Starke utilities to a separate city building department. Confirm the boundary before filing.

Can I sell a Lawtey lot without water or sewer service?

Yes. We buy vacant lots with no water, sewer or road work. The City owns utility systems, but a Lawtey address does not confirm a connection. Where sewer is unavailable, Florida Health in Bradford County handles the septic permit for future construction.

Does an empty Lawtey lot have a fire assessment?

Check the current tax bill. An August 2025 hearing notice included Lawtey and proposed $46.50 per vacant undeveloped parcel, with agricultural land without a dwelling exempt. Commissioners passed the fee on September 2, 2025, and local news reports the adopted rate was $47 per vacant parcel, unchanged for FY2026-27.

How do I check whether my Lawtey land is in a flood zone?

Use a current parcel-specific map. Bradford County directs owners to the Suwannee River Water Management District flood report or FEMA Map Service Center instead of its general zoning map.

Owner resources

Guides for your situation

  • Water, Sewer, Septic, and Wells on Vacant Lots

    A vacant lot may use public water, a private well, public sewer, or an onsite septic system, but nearby pipes and neighboring homes do not prove what the parcel can use. Ask each utility for a written availability decision, ask the permitting office whether connection is mandatory, and obtain a qualified site evaluation before saying septic will fit. Keep every response, permit, plan, test, and receipt.

  • 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]

  • Cape Coral North 1 East UEP Assessment for Lot Owners

    North 1 East's first amortized UEP installment is scheduled for the November 2026 tax bill. For the City's sample 10,000-square-foot parcel receiving all three utilities, maximum annual installments total $3,385 over 30 years, $3,616 over 25 years, or $3,961 over 20 years. The sample's three initial-prepayment amounts totaled $32,288, but each parcel's mailed notice controls.[1][2][3][4]

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Nearby areas we buy

  • Starke

    1,675 vacant lots · 2025 median lot sale $30,000

  • Hampton

    224 vacant lots · 2025 median lot sale $48,000

  • Bradford County

    2,929 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 Lawtey. 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 31, 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. County-level figures are used on this place page. 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. [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. [2] City of Lawtey, City of Lawtey official website (accessed 2026-10-08)
  3. [3] Florida Auditor General filing via City of Lawtey, City of Lawtey audited financial statements for 2024 (accessed 2026-10-08)
  4. [4] City of Lawtey, City of Lawtey fiscal year 2025-26 budget summary (accessed 2026-10-08)
  5. [5] Bradford County, Florida, Building Department (accessed 2026-10-08)
  6. [6] Bradford County, Florida, Planning and Zoning (accessed 2026-10-08)
  7. [7] Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Onsite Sewage FAQ - Permitting (accessed 2026-10-08)
  8. [8] Bradford County, Florida, Planning and Zoning Maps (accessed 2026-10-08)
  9. [9] Bradford County, Florida, FY2025-26 fire protection assessment hearing notice (accessed 2026-10-08)
  10. [10] Town of Brooker, September 9, 2025 Town Council minutes (accessed 2026-10-08)
  11. [11] Bradford County, Florida, Parks and Recreation Department wildlife management areas (accessed 2026-10-08)
  12. [12] BC Telegraph, Bradford setting fire assessment rates flat for 2026-27 (accessed 2026-10-08)
  13. [13] BC Telegraph, Fire assessment rates unchanged for 2027 (accessed 2026-10-08)