Broward County, Florida
Sell your land in Wilton Manors for cash
Parcel Buyers buys vacant land in Wilton Manors for cash, including small infill parcels and lots near the Middle River where flood and seawall work can affect a build plan. 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 Wilton Manors?
- Parcel Buyers is a direct land buyer that makes written, no-obligation cash offers on vacant lots and acreage in Wilton Manors, Broward 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 Wilton Manors?
- The 2026 Florida property tax roll lists 94 vacant residential lots in Wilton Manors; 61% are sliver / remnants, and the median lot is 0.04 acre.
- How is a cash offer for land in Wilton Manors 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 Wilton Manors 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 many vacant lots in Wilton Manors got a home on the tax roll in 2025?
- 10 vacant lots in Wilton Manors changed from vacant-residential use to a home with new-construction evidence on the 2026 preliminary tax roll.
Local data
Wilton Manors land at a glance
Tax-roll figures cover parcels whose property address city is Wilton Manors in Broward County. Local rules and services are sourced below.
| Vacant residential lots | 94 parcels classified vacant residential on the 2026 tax roll [1] |
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| Most common lot size | Sliver / remnant (0–2,000 sq ft): 61% of vacant lots; next, quarter-acre lot at 19%. Median lot: 0.04 acre (1,590 sq ft). [1] |
| Typical assessed value | $62,800 median just (market) value for a vacant lot; the middle half fall between $53,000 and $356,400 [1] |
| Recent lot sale prices | Too few arm's-length vacant-lot sales in 2025 to report a reliable median for Wilton Manors [1] |
| Owners who live elsewhere | 26% of vacant lots have an owner mailing address outside Florida (most often AZ, TN, CA) [1] |
| Incorporated city since 1947 | Wilton Manors is an incorporated city, not an unincorporated county area. The City reports a 1947 incorporation date, 1.96 square miles of area, and a 2020 Census population of 11,426. [2] |
| City building permits | The City Construction Services Division administers the Florida Building Code, fire inspections, building permits and job-site inspections. New construction goes through the City permit process. [3] |
| Municipal water and sewer | Wilton Manors maintains its water distribution system and receives treated drinking water from Fort Lauderdale's Fiveash plant. The City also contracts with Fort Lauderdale to treat sewage. [4],[5] |
| Wilton Drive assessment district | The Wilton Drive Improvement District covers 56 parcels. Its assessment method apportions $100,000 by assessed taxable value, and the City extended the district through fiscal year 2028. [6] |
| Flood map changed in 2024 | The City says Broward's new FEMA flood maps took effect July 31, 2024. Flood designation is address-specific, so use the FEMA map for the exact parcel rather than a neighborhood label. [7] |
| Waterfront seawall rule | For new construction or substantial renovation, City Ordinance 2020-002 requires owners to raise a seawall 5 feet. Tidal flooding or erosion can also trigger work on an existing wall. [8] |
| Colohatchee Park wetlands | Colohatchee Park is 8.5 acres, including 7 acres of mangrove preserve, with a walkway through Middle River wetlands. The City lists it among five city parks along the Middle River. [10],[9] |
| Vacant lots that got a home on the tax roll in 2025 | 10 recorded with new-construction evidence. [1] |
| 2026 so far (Jan-May) | County-level for Broward County: 72 recorded vacant-lot sales; median $817,500. [1] |
Pricing
What is a lot in Wilton Manors 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 Wilton Manors
Small parcel size changes what a buyer can build
Parcel size matters here before any value conclusion. This page's tax-roll scope is parcels whose property address city is Wilton Manors, and the roll identifies 94 vacant lots. 61% are classified as sliver / remnants, so a record described as vacant may be a narrow remnant, a utility-adjacent piece, or a parcel that needs to be assembled with land next door. The median vacant-residential record is only 1,590 square feet. That does not decide buildability. A buyer still needs the legal description, lot dimensions, zoning, access and City review before treating a parcel as a homesite. [1],[3]
City services can reduce, not erase, site work
Municipal water and sewer are important local inputs, but an address in the City is not the same as a confirmed connection at the lot line. Wilton Manors maintains the water distribution system inside its boundaries while Fort Lauderdale supplies treated drinking water from the Fiveash plant. The City also sends sewage to Fort Lauderdale for treatment. That infrastructure can make an infill plan different from a rural well-and-septic project, but meter size, line location, connection work and a permit still belong in the construction budget. We check utilities, access and title on every parcel before offering. [4],[5],[3]
Middle River lots carry flood and seawall questions
Water frontage is not one simple feature in Wilton Manors. The City is surrounded by the North and South Forks of the Middle River, and its parks include wetland and mangrove habitat. The current Broward flood maps took effect on July 31, 2024, with FEMA designations available by address. For waterfront new construction or substantial renovation, the City says Ordinance 2020-002 requires owners to raise a seawall 5 feet. Those mapping, elevation and wall conditions can change a builder's timeline and budget more than a similar-sized interior parcel. [9],[7],[8]
Infill development remains an active City review topic
Infill demand is tied to what can be approved, not to a citywide sale-price prediction. The City's active development list includes townhome, mixed-use and commercial proposals at several local addresses. Its Fall 2025 City publication also described a 50-unit townhome approval, an 18-home townhome project under way, and a proposed 83-condominium and eight-retail-space project on Wilton Drive. Those projects show continuing attention to redevelopment and higher-density infill. They do not establish that any particular vacant parcel can receive the same approval or sell for a particular amount. [11],[12]
Common situations
Selling land in Wilton Manors in these situations
You own a small leftover parcel
A small leftover parcel can still be sold, but it needs a realistic description. The local tax-roll set has a high share of sliver / remnants, which means a vacant record is not automatically a standard building lot. A buyer will look at the recorded legal description, width, access, adjoining ownership, utility layout and what the City will permit. Parcel Buyers buys vacant lots and land for cash, including lots with no water, sewer or road work. Our land inspection is the only contingency; if it does not work, it costs the seller nothing. [1],[3]
Your lot is near the river or a canal
A river-adjacent lot can be sold, but waterfront work needs more review than an interior lot. The City identifies the Middle River as part of the setting that surrounds Wilton Manors, while Colohatchee Park includes protected mangroves and wetlands along that river. Current flood designation must be checked by address. If a project involves new construction or substantial renovation with a seawall, the City rule calls for raising the wall 5 feet. We review access, utilities and title before making an offer, so the offer reflects the parcel rather than a generic waterfront label. [9],[10],[7],[8]
You live outside Florida
You can sell a Wilton Manors parcel from outside Florida. 26% of vacant-lot owners in this address-city scope have mailing addresses outside Florida. A remote sale can use electronic signing and a mail-away closing through an independent, licensed title company. Closing is typically about 10 days after the purchase agreement is signed, depending on title. Liens or back taxes can be paid from sale proceeds at closing with the seller's consent. [1]
Step by step
How do I sell my land in Wilton Manors?
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 Wilton Manors: common questions
Who issues building permits in Wilton Manors?
The City of Wilton Manors issues building permits. Its Construction Services Division administers the Florida Building Code, conducts fire inspections and job-site inspections, and handles the City permit process. A buyer planning a home, townhome or other improvement should use the City's process and project-specific review instead of assuming a vacant parcel is ready to build.
Does a vacant lot have water and sewer service?
Municipal water and sewer systems serve the City, but service at a particular vacant lot must be confirmed. Wilton Manors maintains the local water distribution system and receives treated water from Fort Lauderdale; it also contracts with Fort Lauderdale to treat sewage. A parcel can still need line, meter, connection or site work before construction.
Do empty lots have special assessments here?
Some parcels can have a special assessment, but the verified district is not citywide. The Wilton Drive Improvement District contains 56 parcels and uses assessed taxable value to apportion its assessment. The City says the district was extended through fiscal year 2028. Review the parcel's tax bill and the district boundary before treating that charge as applicable.
How do flood zones affect a vacant parcel?
Flood zones affect a vacant parcel through the specific FEMA designation, not through a general city label. Wilton Manors directs owners to search the FEMA map by address, and notes that Broward's new maps became effective July 31, 2024. Flood mapping, finished-floor requirements and any waterfront wall work can affect a future build plan.
Can I sell a small Wilton Manors land parcel?
Yes. You can sell a small parcel even if it is not a standard homesite. 61% of vacant lots in this address-city scope are classified as sliver / remnants, so dimensions and access can matter as much as acreage. We buy vacant land for cash and review utilities, access and title before offering. There are no fees or commissions, and we cover closing costs.
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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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
- Oakland Park
169 vacant lots
- Fort Lauderdale
1,930 vacant lots · 2025 median lot sale $1,055,000
- Broward County
7,527 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 Wilton Manors. 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. Exact cross-roll matching found that 53.2% of current vacant lots lacked a unique prior-roll match; parcel splits, combinations, renumbering, and missing IDs are not guessed. 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] City of Wilton Manors, Island City Profile (accessed 2026-10-04)
- [3] City of Wilton Manors, Construction Services (accessed 2026-10-04)
- [4] City of Wilton Manors, Water (accessed 2026-10-04)
- [5] City of Wilton Manors, Sewer (accessed 2026-10-04)
- [6] City of Wilton Manors, Wilton Drive Improvement District (accessed 2026-10-04)
- [7] City of Wilton Manors, Flood Preparedness (accessed 2026-10-04)
- [8] City of Wilton Manors, Seawalls (accessed 2026-10-04)
- [9] City of Wilton Manors, Waterways (accessed 2026-10-04)
- [10] City of Wilton Manors, Colohatchee Park (accessed 2026-10-04)
- [11] City of Wilton Manors, Development Applications (accessed 2026-10-04)
- [12] City of Wilton Manors, Town Crier, Fall 2025 (accessed 2026-10-04)