Florida
Sell your land in Brevard County for cash
Parcel Buyers buys vacant lots and other acreage in Brevard County for cash, including land where, since July 1, 2023, a new septic system on a lot of one acre or less in a basin management action plan or an alternative restoration plan must be nitrogen-reducing when sewer is unavailable. 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 Brevard County?
- Parcel Buyers is a direct land buyer that makes written, no-obligation cash offers on vacant lots and acreage in Brevard 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 Brevard County sell for in 2025?
- In 2025, vacant lots in Brevard County sold for a median of $42,000 across 1,195 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $30,000 to $60,000.
- How many vacant lots are in Brevard County?
- The 2026 Florida property tax roll lists 48,261 vacant residential lots in Brevard County; 45% are quarter-acre lots, and the median lot is 0.24 acre.
- How is a cash offer for land in Brevard 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 Brevard 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 Brevard County?
- In 2025, companies bought 45% of the vacant lots that sold in Brevard County, including 25% bought by homebuilders. Individuals bought the rest.
- What was the median recorded 2025 sale price by lot size in Brevard County?
- The median recorded 2025 sale price for a quarter-acre lot in Brevard County was $40,000 across 762 sales.
Local data
What is land in Brevard County worth?
In 2025, vacant lots in Brevard County sold for a median of $42,000 across 1,195 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $30,000 to $60,000. [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.
Recorded 2025 sale prices by lot size in Brevard County
| Lot-size class | 2025 sales | 2025 median lot sale |
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| Quarter-acre lot9,000–12,999 sq ft | 762 | $40,000 |
| Third-acre lot13,000–15,999 sq ft | 65 | $45,000 |
| Mini-estate (2-3 acres)70,000–139,999 sq ft | 58 | $127,000 |
| Sub-half-acre lot16,000–18,999 sq ft | 40 | $62,900 |
| One-acre homesite40,000–45,999 sq ft | 38 | $75,000 |
| Half-acre lot19,000–23,999 sq ft | 36 | $73,500 |
| Standard city lot7,000–8,999 sq ft | 33 | $55,000 |
| 1.33-acre homesite58,000–63,999 sq ft | 31 | $20,000 |
| Patio-home lot5,000–6,999 sq ft | 24 | $37,500 |
| 1.25-acre homesite52,000–57,999 sq ft | 20 | $9,900 |
| Acre-plus46,000–51,999 sq ft | 20 | $22,800 |
| Oversized half-acre24,000–29,999 sq ft | 14 | $171,000 |
| Near-acre34,000–39,999 sq ft | 14 | $46,800 |
| Micro lot2,000–4,999 sq ft | 14 | $41,200 |
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 | 48,261 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): 45% of vacant lots; next, patio-home lot at 7%. Median lot: 0.24 acre (10,450 sq ft). [1] |
| Typical assessed value | $28,000 median just (market) value for a vacant lot; the middle half fall between $10,500 and $40,000 [1] |
| Recent lot sale prices | $42,000 median across 1,195 arm's-length sales of vacant lots in Brevard County (Jan 2025–Dec 2025); the middle half sold for $30,000–$60,000 [1] |
| Who bought lots in 2025 | Companies made 45% of those purchases, including 25% by homebuilders; individuals made the rest [1] |
| Owners who live elsewhere | 29% of vacant lots have an owner mailing address outside Florida (most often NY, CA, NJ); 3% outside the U.S. [1] |
| Kennedy Space Center | NASA's FY2021 report says Kennedy Space Center had 12,312 employees and generated 27,004 Florida jobs. That workforce makes Kennedy a Brevard County employment anchor rather than a generic visitor site. [2] |
| Property appraiser search | Dana Blickley, CFA, is the Brevard County Property Appraiser. The office site offers a property search and a map search, plus exemption pages and value charts. It also says non-ad valorem assessments are charges that are not based on a property's value. [3] |
| Tax certificates, then a tax deed | Unpaid taxes draw a 3% charge on April 1, and the Tax Collector sells certificates by June 1. A certificate is a lien, not title. State law bars a tax-deed filing until two years pass after the April 1 in the issuance year. [4],[6],[7] |
| Where the deed gets recorded | The Clerk of the Circuit Court records deeds, mortgages, liens, subdivision plats, and surveys in one Official Records series. The online search is not the official copy. The official books are at the Clerk's branch offices. [5] |
| Who permits a new septic system | Since July 1, 2021, the Department of Environmental Protection has enforced septic rules, but the health department in Brevard County still permits and inspects systems. A new-system application is $510, or $395 if a site evaluation is attached. [10],[11] |
| Lagoon nitrogen rule for septic | Since January 1, 2024, a new septic in the Indian River Lagoon Protection Program area needs a nitrogen-reducing design on any lot size if central sewer is unavailable. By July 1, 2030, an existing system must connect if sewer is available or use that design. [13],[12] |
| Scrub-jay and county review | The scrub-jay is federally threatened and is the only bird found only in Florida. Natural Resources reviews permits, and a property review can note protected wildlife. The lands program buys scrub from willing sellers and does not regulate private lots. [17],[16],[18] |
| Flood maps since 1972 | Brevard joined the National Flood Insurance Program in 1972. Public Works keeps the FEMA panels. The county names the Atlantic Ocean, the St. Johns River, and the Indian River Lagoon as flood sources. [15] |
| 2025 sale price by lot size | The median recorded 2025 sale price for a quarter-acre lot in Brevard County was $40,000 across 762 sales. [1] |
Land by town in Brevard County
| Town | Vacant lots | 2025 lot sales | Median 2025 lot sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Bay | 24,388 | 817 | $40,000 |
| Cocoa | 6,840 | 103 | $30,000 |
| Melbourne | 3,426 | 45 | $150,000 |
| Grant Valkaria | 3,203 | 37 | $25,000 |
| Mims | 2,867 | 46 | $35,000 |
| Titusville | 2,520 | 39 | $80,000 |
| Rockledge | 1,411 | 12 | $214,100 |
| Merritt Island | 1,049 | 26 | $97,000 |
| Malabar | 742 | 19 | $50,000 |
| Melbourne Beach | 443 | 10 | $435,000 |
| West Melbourne | 236 | 2 | — |
| Malabar | 113 | 7 | — |
| Micco | 106 | 9 | — |
| Cape Canaveral | 102 | 2 | — |
| Satellite Beach | 90 | 5 | — |
| Cocoa Beach | 84 | 2 | — |
| Indialantic | 70 | 4 | — |
| Barefoot Bay | 61 | 7 | — |
| Indian Harbour Beach | 3 | 1 | — |
Florida Department of Revenue-backed rows use the 2026 preliminary tax roll. 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 Brevard County
- Palm Bay
24,388vacant lots · 2025 median lot sale $40,000
These pages cover the largest lot markets in Brevard 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 Brevard County
What the roll and the recorded deed show
The 2026 tax roll for Brevard County lists 48,261 vacant residential lots, and the recorded deed is official only in the Clerk's branch-office books, not the web index. A quarter-acre lot accounts for 45% of them. The median lot is 0.24 acres, or 10,450 square feet. Tax mail stays in Florida for 71% of owners and is mailed out of state for 29%. In 2025, 1,195 arm's-length sales of still-vacant single lots had a median of $42,000, and the middle half sold for $30,000–$60,000. The median value on the roll is $28,000, and it is an assessment, not a cash price. Dana Blickley's site opens a property search, a map search, and value charts. The Clerk records deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and surveys. Before an offer, we look at utilities, access, and title. [1],[3],[5]
From an unpaid bill to a tax deed
An unpaid bill can become a tax certificate and then a tax deed. County real-estate taxes are due November 1 and payable through March 31, with an early discount. A 3% charge hits any balance open on April 1. The unpaid list is advertised once a week for three weeks, and the Clerk's page says the Tax Collector runs that ad for three weeks in May, with a sale no later than June 1. A certificate is a first-priority tax lien, not title. If nobody bids, the county takes it at 18% interest, and bids run from 0% to 18%. Redemption has a 5% interest floor unless the bid was zero, plus a $6.25 fee. A tax-deed filing waits until two years pass after April 1 of the issuance year, and the collector may charge $75. Seven years after issuance, which is the sale's first day, the certificate is void if no tax deed was applied for and no other proceeding, including a bankruptcy, has existed of record. [4],[6],[7],[8],[9]
Septic permits and the published fees
A lot with no sewer needs a septic permit before a house can be built, and the published fee is $510, or $395 if a site evaluation is attached. On July 1, 2021, enforcement of onsite rules moved to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. The health department in Brevard County still accepts applications and inspects systems. Its new-system packet, marked Rev 08/26, lists $510 when staff do the site evaluation and $395 when an evaluation is attached. The sheet also lists a $90 county density-ordinance review fee. If staff do the site evaluation, the file waits at least 48 hours so utilities can be marked. Aerobic units and performance-based systems also need an operating permit. [10],[11]
Nitrogen rules around the lagoon
Since July 1, 2023, a new septic on a lot of one acre or less in a basin management action plan or an alternative restoration plan must be nitrogen-reducing when sewer is unavailable. Section 373.469 covers the Banana River, Central and North Indian River lagoon basin plans, plus the Mosquito Lagoon reasonable assurance plan. From January 1, 2024, if central sewer is unavailable, a new system there must be nitrogen-reducing or cut nitrogen by at least 65%, on any lot size. By July 1, 2030, an existing system must connect if sewer is available, or upgrade to a nitrogen-reducing system or one that cuts nitrogen by at least 65%. On October 9, 2018, the county required at least 65% nitrogen removal on the barrier islands and on the mainland within 197 feet of the lagoon or an open-water tributary. A court order now pauses new septic permits in the North Indian River Lagoon. [12],[13],[14]
Scrub-jay review and floodplain rules
Natural Resources reviews building permits, and floodplain development needs a Chapter 22 permit. The scrub-jay lives only in Florida and is federally threatened. A property review can note protected wildlife. A lot over 1.25 acres needs a tree survey if it has a canopy or a tree over 10 inches in diameter at breast height. The lands program, approved in 1990 and 2004, may issue up to $115 million in bonds for two 20-year periods. It buys from willing sellers and does not regulate private land. A 1992 plan of 9,600 acres later identified more than 26,000 acres, and over 10,000 acres were bought. The county joined the National Flood Insurance Program in 1972. Public Works keeps FEMA panels. At 50% of building market value, Chapter 62 treats it as a substantial improvement, and living space typically must be one foot above base flood elevation. [17],[16],[18],[15]
Step by step
How do I sell my land in Brevard 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 Brevard County: common questions
Is the Clerk's online search the official copy of a recorded deed?
No. The online search is not the official copy. The Clerk of the Circuit Court records deeds, mortgages, liens, subdivision plats, and surveys in one Official Records series. The official books are at the Clerk's branch offices.
Can I sell a Brevard lot that already has a tax certificate?
Often, yes. The certificate is a lien sold because the tax went unpaid. It is not a deed to the lot. The holder cannot request a tax deed until the two-year statutory wait ends. After seven years, the certificate is void if no tax deed was applied for and no other legal proceeding, including a bankruptcy, has existed of record. Deferred-payment certificates are outside that rule. If you sell before then, the payoff can be taken from closing funds if you agree.
What does a new septic permit cost in Brevard County?
A new septic permit costs $510 if the department does the site evaluation and $395 if an evaluation is attached. The health department in Brevard County still issues the permit and inspects the work, although the Department of Environmental Protection has enforced the rules since July 1, 2021. A $90 county density-ordinance review fee is on the same sheet. Aerobic units also need an operating permit.
Which Brevard lots need a nitrogen-reducing septic system?
Since July 1, 2023, a system on a lot of one acre or less in a basin or restoration plan must be nitrogen-reducing when sewer is unavailable. From January 1, 2024, section 373.469 requires that design on any lot in the lagoon areas if central sewer is unavailable. By July 1, 2030, an existing system there must connect if sewer is available, or use a nitrogen-reducing system or a 65% cut. The October 9, 2018 county rule requires 65% removal on the barrier islands and within 197 feet of the lagoon. A court order pauses new permits in the North Indian River Lagoon. Plan-area grants run up to $20,000, with a $6,000 minimum set in December 2025.
Do a flood zone and scrub habitat stop a cash sale?
No. We still buy vacant land that sits in a flood zone or in scrub. Brevard has been in the federal flood-insurance program since 1972, and Public Works keeps the FEMA panels. The scrub-jay is federally threatened. County Natural Resources reviews permits and can note protected wildlife, while the lands program buys scrub and does not regulate private owners. A wetland survey used in that permit review should be no older than five years. Our only contingency is a land inspection, and a failed inspection costs the seller nothing.
Official county tools
Look up your lot in Brevard 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 |
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| Property appraiser search | Open bcpao.us |
| Property tax bill lookup | Open brevardtaxcollector.com |
| Clerk official records | Open brevardclerk.us |
| Building permit lookup | Open brevardfl.gov Browser check may be required. |
| Code enforcement lookup | Open brevardfl.gov Browser check may be required. |
| Flood map lookup | Open brevardfl.gov Browser check may be required. |
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 Brevard 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 2, 2026. Lot-size sale rows use the same qualified 2025 sale cohort and canonical square-foot classes; classes with fewer than 10 sales are omitted.
- [1] Florida Department of Revenue (data); Parcel Buyers (analysis), Parcel Buyers analysis of the 2026 preliminary Name-Address-Legal (NAL) property tax roll (accessed 2026-10-01)
- [2] NASA, NASA Generates Billions in Economic Impact for Florida, Space Coast (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [3] Brevard County Property Appraiser, Brevard County Property Appraiser (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [4] Brevard County Tax Collector, Brochure for tax certificate sales (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [5] Brevard County Clerk of the Court, Official Records and recording (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [6] Brevard County Clerk of the Court, Tax deeds and auctions (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [7] Florida Senate, Florida Statutes section 197.502 (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [8] Florida Senate, Florida Statutes section 197.472 (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [9] Florida Senate, Florida Statutes section 197.482 (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [10] Florida Department of Health in Brevard County, Onsite sewage disposal in Brevard County (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [11] Florida Department of Health in Brevard County, New onsite system application packet (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [12] Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Permitting nitrogen-reducing septic systems (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [13] Florida Senate, Florida Statutes section 373.469 (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [14] Brevard County Natural Resources, Septic system upgrades, Save Our Lagoon (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [15] Brevard County Public Works, Floodplain administration (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [16] Brevard County Natural Resources, Environmental permitting review process (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [17] Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Florida scrub-jay species profile (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [18] Brevard County Environmentally Endangered Lands Program, Imperiled scrub ecosystem (accessed 2026-10-02)