Brevard County, Florida
Sell your land in Malabar for cash
Parcel Buyers buys vacant lots and land for cash in Malabar, including acre homesites where the RR-65 rural district allows one house per 1.5 acres and lots whose new-house site plan may show proposed well and septic locations. 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 Malabar?
- Parcel Buyers is a direct land buyer that makes written, no-obligation cash offers on vacant lots and acreage in Malabar, Brevard 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 Malabar sell for in 2025?
- In 2025, vacant lots in Malabar sold for a median of $50,000 across 19 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $21,000 to $160,000.
- How many vacant lots are in Malabar?
- The 2026 Florida property tax roll lists 742 vacant residential lots in Malabar; 52% are 1.33-acre homesites, and the median lot is 1.40 acre.
- How is a cash offer for land in Malabar 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 Malabar 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 Malabar?
- In 2025, companies bought 0% of the vacant lots that sold in Malabar. Individuals bought the rest.
- How many vacant lots in Malabar got a home on the tax roll in 2025?
- 6 vacant lots in Malabar changed from vacant-residential use to a home with new-construction evidence on the 2026 preliminary tax roll.
Local data
Malabar land at a glance
Tax-roll figures cover parcels whose property address city is Malabar, plus lots with no street address that sit in neighborhoods or survey sections where nearly all addressed parcels are Malabar in Brevard County. Local rules and services are sourced below.
| Vacant residential lots | 742 parcels classified vacant residential on the 2026 tax roll [1] |
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| Most common lot size | 1.33-acre homesite (58,000–64,000 sq ft): 52% of vacant lots; next, mini-estate (2-3 acres) at 13%. Median lot: 1.40 acre (60,980 sq ft). [1] |
| Typical assessed value | $25,400 median just (market) value for a vacant lot; the middle half fall between $7,000 and $62,600 [1] |
| Recent lot sale prices | $50,000 median across 19 arm's-length sales of vacant lots in Malabar (Jan 2025–Dec 2025); the middle half sold for $21,000–$160,000 [1] |
| Who bought lots in 2025 | Companies made 0% of those purchases; individuals made the rest [1] |
| Owners who live elsewhere | 22% of vacant lots have an owner mailing address outside Florida (most often NY, MD, CA); 1% outside the U.S. [1] |
| Incorporated in 1962 | This is an incorporated town. The comprehensive plan dates incorporation to 1962 and lists about 6,372 acres, with I-95 across the southwest portion and about 1,000 acres of state or county conservation land. The town building official issues house permits. [4],[12] |
| RR-65 minimum lot | The town's RR-65 Rural Residential district has a density of one dwelling per 1.5 acres. The May 2026 size table sets the minimum lot at 65,340 square feet, 150 feet wide and 250 feet deep. Staff counted 1,476 lots in that district. [2],[6] |
| Well, septic, or utility lines | The July 2024 site-plan form asks for a proposed well and septic drain field. Under an interlocal agreement, Palm Bay Utilities provides water and wastewater service, and the town owns and maintains transmission lines that convey flows to Palm Bay's system. [10],[5] |
| Density if lines are missing | RR-65 stays at 0.66 homes per acre with or without central water and sewer. RS-21 falls from 2.00 homes per acre to 1.00, RS-15 from 2.904 to 1.00, and RS-10 from 4.00 to 1.00 when those lines are not available. [6] |
| Stormwater charge since 2001 | The town has billed a stormwater utility since 2001. The August 3, 2026 resolution uses $64 per equivalent residential unit for the year starting October 1, 2026, collected by the county tax collector. The packet estimates $133,914.51 from 1,751 parcels. [5],[7] |
| Town millage, FY 2025-26 | The adopted town property-tax rate for fiscal year 2025-26 is 4.5000 mills. That line is only the town's share. Other charges can still appear on the county tax bill. [8] |
| Lagoon strip and flood zones | Coastal Preserve zoning covers the strip east of U.S. 1 and allows noncommercial piers, boat slips, and docks. In flood zones A, E, or AE, the house checklist calls for elevation certificates at the beginning, middle, and end of construction. [2],[11] |
| Indian River Lagoon | Malabar lies in the Indian River Lagoon watershed, and most town runoff reaches the lagoon through Turkey Creek, Goat Creek, or direct discharge. That drainage path makes stormwater control on Malabar lots a direct lagoon water-quality issue. [15] |
| Vacant lots that got a home on the tax roll in 2025 | 6 recorded with new-construction evidence. [1] |
| 2026 so far (Jan-May) | County-level for Brevard County: 358 recorded vacant-lot sales; median $40,000. [1] |
Pricing
What is a lot in Malabar worth?
In 2025, vacant lots in Malabar sold for a median of $50,000 across 19 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $21,000 to $160,000. [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.
See what similar lots sold for
What moves the price in Malabar
Why so many lots are about an acre and a third
Most vacant residential lots are 1.33-acre homesites, 52% of them, and the median lot is 1.40 acres (60,980 square feet). The housing element says the town kept "large lots with density typically restricted to 1 dwelling unit per 1.5 acres." RR-65, the district staff counted at 1,476 lots in May 2026, requires 65,340 square feet, 150 feet of width, and 250 feet of depth. The comprehensive plan directs higher-density housing east of U.S. 1 and north of State Road 514. The town FAQ directs owners to the official zoning map to identify a parcel's district. [1],[3],[2],[6],[12]
Utility availability and density rules
The town's July 2024 site-plan form asks for proposed well and septic-drain-field locations, and the house checklist requires septic and well permits from the Florida Department of Health in Brevard County. Under an interlocal agreement, Palm Bay Utilities provides water and wastewater service, while the town owns and maintains transmission lines that convey flows to Palm Bay's system. The zoning table shows RR-65 at 0.66 homes per acre with or without central utilities. Without central water and wastewater, RS-21 drops from 2.00 homes per acre to 1.00, RS-15 from 2.904 to 1.00, and RS-10 from 4.00 to 1.00. [10],[11],[14],[5],[6]
2025 sale prices versus the tax value
Vacant lots that sold in 2025 had a median price of $50,000, while the median tax-roll value was $25,400. The roll shows 19 arm's-length, single-lot sales of land that was vacant when sold and still vacant afterward. The middle half of those sales ran $21,000–$160,000. The middle half of tax values sits at $7,000–$62,600. These are separate measures reported on the tax roll: sale consideration for qualifying 2025 transfers and the just value assigned to vacant parcels. [1]
Yearly tax and stormwater cost on an empty lot
The adopted town property-tax rate for fiscal year 2025-26 is 4.5000 mills, which is the town portion of the bill. The stormwater utility has operated since 2001. Resolution 10-2026 uses $64 per equivalent residential unit for the year starting October 1, 2026 and sends the assessment roll to the county tax collector for collection in the same manner as ad valorem taxes. The hearing packet estimates $133,914.51 from 1,751 parcels. That is the whole roll, not the charge for one vacant acre; check the parcel's tax bill for the applicable lines. [8],[5],[7]
Common situations
Selling land in Malabar in these situations
The lot has no water or sewer line
Yes. You can sell a lot that has no water or sewer line. We buy vacant lots and land for cash, including lots with no water, sewer or road work. The town's site-plan form asks for proposed well and septic-drain-field locations. The health department's fee sheet, revised August 2026, charges $510 for a new septic system without a site evaluation or $395 when one is submitted. We check utilities, access and title on every parcel before offering. [10],[13]
The road out front is not an accepted town road
You can sell even when the road is not on the town's accepted list. As a condition of a building permit for a new house, section 13-38 requires the applicant to improve an unaccepted road from the nearest accepted road through the far side of the lot. The town council can waive parts of that rule, but the ordinance says financial or economic circumstances are not grounds for a waiver. The only contingency is our land inspection, and a failed inspection costs the seller nothing. [9]
You inherited the lot and live out of state
Yes. An heir can sell, and you do not have to live in Florida to do it. 22% of vacant-lot owners have a mailing address outside Florida, and 1% have an address outside the United States. Owners with Florida addresses make up 78%. Electronic signing and a mail-away closing are available, and payment is by check or wire. Distance does not by itself block the sale. [1]
The tax bill or the stormwater charge is behind
Yes. You can sell if the town taxes or the stormwater charge have fallen behind. Liens or back taxes can be paid from sale proceeds at closing, with the seller's consent. The stormwater resolution sends the assessment roll to the county tax collector and calls for collection in the same manner as ad valorem taxes. You do not pay Parcel Buyers a separate fee to start the sale. [7]
Step by step
How do I sell my land in Malabar?
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 Malabar: common questions
Can I sell my lot in Malabar if it has no water or sewer?
Yes. A missing water or sewer line does not block a cash sale of vacant land. The town's July 2024 site plan asks where a proposed well and septic drain field would go, and the Florida Department of Health in Brevard County handles septic construction permits. Its August 2026 fee sheet lists $510 for a new system without a site evaluation or $395 when one is submitted.
How much does it cost to keep an empty lot here each year?
The town's property-tax rate is 4.5000 mills for fiscal year 2025-26. Resolution 10-2026 uses $64 per equivalent residential unit for the stormwater year starting October 1, 2026 and sends the roll to the county tax collector. The packet estimates $133,914.51 across 1,751 parcels; it does not state a universal charge for every empty lot. Check the parcel's tax bill for the lines that apply.
What surveys does the town require when building a house?
The cited town checklist addresses construction, not a land-sale survey requirement. For a new single-family residence, it calls for an environmental survey, a form-board survey, and an as-built or final survey. The form-board and final surveys are listed among the certificate-of-occupancy requirements, and the environmental survey is valid for two years.
Is this a city, and who permits a house?
It is an incorporated town, not an unincorporated part of the county. Incorporation was in 1962, and the town building official reviews the house permit. The town FAQ says state law requires a complete, paid application to be distributed to reviewers within 30 days and says a complete file may be approved in 7 to 10 days. New septic systems and wells are permitted by the Florida Department of Health in Brevard County.
What acre size does the town want for a new house?
In the RR-65 rural zone, the minimum lot is 1.5 acres, written in the size table as 65,340 square feet, at least 150 feet wide and 250 feet deep. That district held 1,476 lots on the May 2026 planning worksheet. Most vacant residential lots on the tax roll are 1.33-acre homesites, a bit under that 1.5-acre line, and the median lot is 1.40 acres. The zoning map for the parcel is what a builder has to match.
Do I have to pave the road before I can sell?
No. You can sell with the road as it is. The cited rule is a condition of the building permit, not a deed-transfer rule. Section 13-38 requires the permit applicant to improve an unaccepted road from the nearest accepted road through the far edge of the lot unless the council grants a waiver. The ordinance says financial or economic circumstances are not grounds for that waiver.
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.
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- A land specialist reaches out, usually the same business day, to confirm the details.
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Nearby areas we buy
- Palm Bay
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3,203 vacant lots · 2025 median lot sale $25,000
- Melbourne
3,426 vacant lots · 2025 median lot sale $150,000
- Brevard County
48,261 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 Malabar, plus lots with no street address that sit in neighborhoods or survey sections where nearly all addressed parcels are Malabar. 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 5, 2026. 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.
- [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] Town of Malabar, Malabar zoning codes (accessed 2026-10-05)
- [3] Town of Malabar, Comprehensive plan chapter 3, housing element (accessed 2026-10-05)
- [4] Town of Malabar, Comprehensive plan chapter 2, transportation element (accessed 2026-10-05)
- [5] Town of Malabar, Comprehensive plan chapter 8, intergovernmental coordination (accessed 2026-10-05)
- [6] Town of Malabar, Planning and Zoning agenda, May 27, 2026, size and density table (accessed 2026-10-05)
- [7] Town of Malabar, August 3, 2026 agenda, Resolution 10-2026 stormwater roll (accessed 2026-10-05)
- [8] Florida Department of Revenue, 2025 maximum millage levy compliance (accessed 2026-10-05)
- [9] Town of Malabar, Ordinance 2021-04, road improvement before a building permit (accessed 2026-10-05)
- [10] Town of Malabar, Site plan review application, July 2024 update (accessed 2026-10-05)
- [11] Town of Malabar, Single-family residence checklist (accessed 2026-10-05)
- [12] Town of Malabar, Malabar FAQs, building permits (accessed 2026-10-05)
- [13] Florida Department of Health in Brevard County, New onsite sewage system application packet and fees (accessed 2026-10-05)
- [14] Florida Department of Health in Brevard County, Onsite sewage construction permits (accessed 2026-10-05)
- [15] Town of Malabar, Stormwater (accessed 2026-10-05)