Bradford County, Florida
Sell your land in Starke for cash
Parcel Buyers buys vacant lots and land in Starke for cash, including city parcels near municipal water and sewer and address-city parcels that may need a well and septic. 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 Starke?
- Parcel Buyers is a direct land buyer that makes written, no-obligation cash offers on vacant lots and acreage in Starke, 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.
- What did vacant lots in Starke sell for in 2025?
- In 2025, vacant lots in Starke sold for a median of $30,000 across 32 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $17,500 to $67,200.
- How many vacant lots are in Starke?
- The 2026 Florida property tax roll lists 1,675 vacant residential lots in Starke; 15% are mini-estate (2-3 acres)s, and the median lot is 1.00 acre.
- How is a cash offer for land in Starke 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 Starke 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 Starke?
- In 2025, companies bought 19% of the vacant lots that sold in Starke, including 6% bought by homebuilders. Individuals bought the rest.
- How much are estimated annual ad valorem taxes on a typical vacant lot in Starke?
- A typical vacant lot in Starke has estimated 2025 ad valorem taxes about $215 a year; most lots here also pay non-ad valorem charges (listed below).
- Are vacant lots in Starke in a FEMA high-risk flood zone?
- About 25.7% of vacant lots in Starke 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 Starke got a home on the tax roll in 2025?
- 62 vacant lots in Starke changed from vacant-residential use to a home with new-construction evidence on the 2026 preliminary tax roll.
Local data
Starke land at a glance
Tax-roll figures cover parcels whose property address city is Starke in Bradford County. Local rules and services are sourced below.
| Vacant residential lots | 1,675 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): 15% of vacant lots; next, one-acre homesite at 13%. Median lot: 1.00 acre (43,560 sq ft). [1] |
| Typical assessed value | $15,000 median just (market) value for a vacant lot; the middle half fall between $8,500 and $36,200 [1] |
| Recent lot sale prices | $30,000 median across 32 arm's-length sales of vacant lots in Starke (Jan 2025–Dec 2025); the middle half sold for $17,500–$67,200 [1] |
| Who bought lots in 2025 | Companies made 19% of those purchases, including 6% 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] |
| City and postal scope differ | Starke is an incorporated city with its own Building and Zoning Department. A Starke mailing address does not prove a parcel is inside city limits, so the permitting office depends on the boundary and utility service. [2],[3] |
| Municipal utilities | The City of Starke, which calls itself Florida's oldest municipal utility, provides water, sewer, electric, natural gas and garbage service. Service at a nearby property does not by itself prove that a vacant parcel has a ready connection. [4] |
| No city impact fee | The city's current FAQ says Starke has no impact fees for development. Building, zoning, utility, septic and site-work charges can still apply separately. [5] |
| 2025 zoning charges | Starke's 2025 fee schedule lists a $25 zoning verification letter, a $750 variance application and a $3,650 rezoning application, before any separate construction charges. [6] |
| One city lot standard | Within Starke's R-2A Multi-Family Residential District, the listed standards for a single-family dwelling use a 6,000-square-foot minimum lot, 60-foot minimum width, 25-foot front setback and 35% maximum lot coverage. [7] |
| Floodplain permit | City floodplain review requires a site plan showing lot dimensions, roads, water bodies and proposed development. The floodplain permit expires if work does not start within 6 months. [8] |
| Septic approval | Florida Department of Health in Bradford County permits and inspects septic systems. A new home using septic needs that approval even when its property address says Starke. [9] |
| Well approval | Suwannee River Water Management District is the well-permitting agency for every Bradford County parcel, including areas that otherwise fall inside the St. Johns water district. [10] |
| Camp Blanding | FWC places the more-than-56,000-acre Camp Blanding Wildlife Management Area east of Starke. A portion is always closed for military operations, the entire area can close for security and recreationists need an access permit beginning September 1, 2026. [11] |
| Vacant lots that got a home on the tax roll in 2025 | 62 recorded with new-construction evidence. [1] |
| Years of lot supply at the 2025 building pace | 27.0 years; simple ratio, not a forecast. [1] |
| Owner-type shares | Individuals 83.0%; companies 11.5%; trusts 4.8%; estates/heirs 0.4%; government/associations 0.2%. [1] |
| Typical annual ad valorem taxes | A typical vacant lot in Starke has estimated 2025 ad valorem taxes about $215 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 25.7% of vacant lots in Starke 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 50.2% of located vacant lots in Starke are 1 acre or less and have their center point in an adopted Florida springs BMAP. |
Pricing
What is a lot in Starke worth?
In 2025, vacant lots in Starke sold for a median of $30,000 across 32 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $17,500 to $67,200. [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 Starke
City-limit utilities versus a rural service plan
Utility service is one of the first differences a buyer checks. Starke operates municipal water and sewer, but the address-city tax-roll scope extends beyond the legal city boundary. A parcel inside city limits or on city utilities goes through Starke's Building and Zoning Department. Other parcels generally use Bradford County building review and may need a private well and septic system. Florida Department of Health in Bradford County handles septic approval, while Suwannee River Water Management District handles well permits. The cost and timing of those systems can change what a builder pays for otherwise similar acreage. [2],[4],[3],[9],[10]
Zoning dimensions and usable building area
Lot acreage alone does not answer whether a house fits. Starke labels R-2A as a Multi-Family Residential District, but its table includes a single-family dwelling standard of 6,000 square feet and 60 feet of width, with a 25-foot front setback, 20-foot rear setback and 35% maximum lot coverage. Another district or use can have different numbers. A parcel needing relief faces separate 2025 fees: $25 for a zoning verification letter, $750 for a variance application and $3,650 for rezoning. That is why the zoning map, parcel shape, easements and planned driveway matter alongside the headline acreage. [7],[6]
Floodplain, fill and site-plan requirements
Flood status can affect the foundation, fill work and survey cost. Starke's floodplain application requires an accurate site plan showing existing structures, water bodies, roads, lot dimensions and the proposed work. Installing fill on land wholly or partly in a flood hazard area needs a separate site-work permit. The floodplain approval is only zoning and flood review, not permission to begin construction, and it expires if work does not start within 6 months. Buyers therefore price the mapped zone and the buildable part of the lot, not only its total size. [8]
What vacant land sold for in 2025
The qualifying 2025 sale set contains 32 arm's-length, single-parcel sales in the Starke address-city scope. The median is $30,000, and the middle half sold for $17,500–$67,200. These parcels were vacant when sold and remained vacant on January 1, 2026. The roll's median just value is $15,000, which is for taxation and is not a sale-price promise. Municipal utility access, buildable area, road frontage, zoning and the cost of well or septic work explain why two mini-estate (2-3 acres)s can trade at different prices. [1],[4],[7],[9]
Common situations
Selling land in Starke in these situations
Your tax notice says Starke, but the lot feels rural
That can happen because this page's numbers cover parcels whose property-address city is Starke, not only parcels inside the incorporated boundary. The county Building Department says land inside city limits or using city utilities goes to Starke Building and Zoning; other land generally stays with county review. We check the actual jurisdiction, road access, utilities and title before offering. That prevents a mailing label from being mistaken for a confirmed city water or sewer connection. [3],[2],[4]
The lot has no utility taps or improvement work
You can sell it as vacant land without installing taps, a well, septic, a driveway or a house first. Parcel Buyers buys land with no water, sewer or road work. If municipal service is not available, a future owner may need septic approval from the local health department and a well permit from Suwannee River Water Management District. Our written offer accounts for that work. The only contingency is our land inspection; a failed inspection costs the seller nothing. [4],[9],[10]
You inherited land and live somewhere else
You can sell inherited land without moving to Florida. 9% of the vacant-lot owners in this address-city scope receive tax mail outside Florida. An independent title company checks the deed, estate documents, liens and taxes, then explains what signatures it needs. Electronic signing and mail-away closing are available. Payment can be made by check or wire, and closing is typically about 10 days after the purchase agreement is signed, depending on title. [1]
Step by step
How do I sell my land in Starke?
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 Starke: common questions
Does a Starke address mean my lot has city water and sewer?
No. A Starke property-address city does not confirm city limits or a utility connection. The city operates water and sewer, but availability must be tied to the parcel. Land outside the system may need a well and septic system, even when the mailing label says Starke.
Who issues a building permit for land with a Starke address?
It depends on the parcel. The City of Starke handles land inside city limits and land using city utilities. Bradford County handles construction permitting for the remaining unincorporated area. The tax-roll address city is not enough to choose the office.
Can I sell a Starke lot that failed a septic review?
Yes. A failed or difficult septic review does not prevent you from requesting an offer. It can reduce buildability and value because the future owner still needs an approved wastewater plan. We inspect utilities, access and title before offering, and a failed land inspection costs the seller nothing.
Will I pay a City of Starke impact fee to sell vacant land?
No. The city FAQ says Starke has no development impact fees, and selling land does not create a building permit. A future construction project can still face zoning, permit, utility and site-work charges, including a $25 zoning verification letter under the 2025 schedule.
Do I need to clear or fill my Starke lot before selling?
No. You do not need to clear or fill the lot before selling it to us. Fill in a city flood hazard area requires separate site-work approval, and floodplain review needs a site plan. Leaving that work undone avoids spending money before a buyer has confirmed the intended use.
Owner resources
Guides for your situation
- 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.
- 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]
- Selling a Vacant Lot With Code Enforcement Liens
Yes, a Florida vacant lot with a code enforcement lien can often be sold, but first confirm the violation, daily fine, compliance status, and written payoff with the city or county that issued the order. A fine can accrue until the violator complies or judgment is entered in an enforcement suit.[1] A reduction is not automatic. A clear-title closing normally needs a current payoff and a documented satisfaction or release path.
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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
- Hampton
224 vacant lots · 2025 median lot sale $48,000
- Keystone Heights
3,506 vacant lots · 2025 median lot sale $25,000
- 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 Starke. 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. 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] 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 Starke, Building and Zoning (accessed 2026-10-03)
- [3] Bradford County, Building Department (accessed 2026-10-03)
- [4] City of Starke, Utility Services (accessed 2026-10-03)
- [5] City of Starke, Building, zoning and utility frequently asked questions (accessed 2026-10-03)
- [6] City of Starke, Resolution 2025-14 planning, zoning and building fee schedule (accessed 2026-10-03)
- [7] City of Starke, Land Development Regulations (accessed 2026-10-03)
- [8] City of Starke, Floodplain development permit application (accessed 2026-10-03)
- [9] Florida Department of Health in Bradford County, Onsite sewage disposal (accessed 2026-10-03)
- [10] St. Johns River Water Management District, Water well construction permits (accessed 2026-10-03)
- [11] Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Camp Blanding Wildlife Management Area (accessed 2026-10-03)