Citrus County, Florida
Sell your land in Crystal Manor for cash
Parcel Buyers buys vacant lots in Crystal Manor for cash, including acre-plus homesites east of the city with no public sewer line and no scheduled sewer-extension project in the county's current springs 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 Crystal Manor?
- Parcel Buyers is a direct land buyer that makes written, no-obligation cash offers on vacant lots and acreage in Crystal Manor, Citrus 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 Crystal Manor sell for in 2025?
- In 2025, vacant lots in Crystal Manor sold for a median of $30,000 across 113 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $25,000 to $36,000.
- How many vacant lots are in Crystal Manor?
- The 2026 Florida property tax roll lists 1,657 vacant residential lots in Crystal Manor; 60% are acre-pluss, and the median lot is 1.16 acre.
- How is a cash offer for land in Crystal Manor 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 Crystal Manor 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 Crystal Manor?
- In 2025, companies bought 19% of the vacant lots that sold in Crystal Manor, including 6% bought by homebuilders. Individuals bought the rest.
- What was the median recorded 2025 sale price by lot size in Crystal Manor?
- The median recorded 2025 sale price for a acre-plus in Crystal Manor was $28,000 across 56 sales.
- Are vacant lot prices in Crystal Manor going up or down?
- Vacant lot prices in Crystal Manor were roughly flat (0.0%): the median moved from $30,000 across 102 recorded sales in 2024 to $30,000 across 113 recorded sales in 2025. These are recorded sales, not list prices. From January to September 2026, 62 vacant lots in Crystal Manor sold at a recorded median of $30,000, unchanged from the same months in 2025.
- How much are estimated annual ad valorem taxes on a typical vacant lot in Crystal Manor?
- A typical vacant lot in Crystal Manor has estimated 2025 ad valorem taxes about $241 a year; most lots here also pay non-ad valorem charges (listed below).
- Are vacant lots in Crystal Manor in a FEMA high-risk flood zone?
- About 26.7% of vacant lots in Crystal Manor have their center point in a FEMA high-risk flood zone (effective maps dated September 26, 2014 to January 15, 2021). This is map screening, not a determination; check FEMA's Map Service Center for your parcel.
- How many vacant lots in Crystal Manor got a home on the tax roll in 2025?
- 38 vacant lots in Crystal Manor changed from vacant-residential use to a home with new-construction evidence on the 2026 final tax roll.
Local data
Crystal Manor land at a glance
Tax-roll figures cover parcels platted in the Crystal Manor subdivision units east of Crystal River (legal descriptions beginning 'Crystal Manor'), all addressed Crystal River ZIP 34428 in Citrus County. Local rules and services are sourced below.
Property addresses here read Crystal River (100%).
| Vacant residential lots | 1,657 parcels classified vacant residential on the 2026 tax roll [1] |
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| Most common lot size | Acre-plus (46,000–52,000 sq ft): 60% of vacant lots; next, 1.25-acre homesite at 19%. Median lot: 1.16 acre (50,320 sq ft). [1] |
| Typical assessed value | $25,800 median just (market) value for a vacant lot; the middle half fall between $24,000 and $26,500 [1] |
| Recent lot sale prices | $30,000 median across 113 arm's-length sales of vacant lots in Crystal Manor (Jan 2025–Dec 2025); the middle half sold for $25,000–$36,000 [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 | 37% of vacant lots have an owner mailing address outside Florida (most often NC, NY, CA); 1% outside the U.S. [1] |
| A Crystal River address, not city jurisdiction | Crystal Manor parcels share the Crystal River ZIP code, but a mailing address doesn't settle jurisdiction. Citrus County's GIS address-lookup tool, not the postal city, confirms whether a lot sits inside the city or in unincorporated Citrus County. [2] |
| Mostly clears the state's one-acre septic line | The Crystal River/Kings Bay BMAP bars a new conventional septic system on a lot of one acre or less without central sewer. Most lots here run over an acre and avoid that nitrogen-reducing mandate; a smaller lot in the plat would not. [3] |
| No sewer extension funded here yet | The 2025 Crystal River/Kings Bay plan lists the county's funded septic-to-sewer conversions by name, including Fort Island Trail and the Pelican Bay area. Crystal Manor isn't among them, so a county septic permit remains the path for a new or replaced system. [3] |
| County, not a city utility, issues the permit | The Florida Department of Health in Citrus County permits and inspects septic systems here. The Onsite Sewage Program moved to permanent county permitting and inspection duties under Florida law effective July 1, 2021. [4] |
| Crystal River Airport | Crystal River Airport sits about three miles southeast of downtown, on the same east side of the city as this subdivision. Citrus County owns the field, and a 2022 FDOT study credited it with $54.7 million in regional economic output. [5],[6] |
| 2025 sale price by lot size | The median recorded 2025 sale price for a acre-plus in Crystal Manor was $28,000 across 56 sales. [1] |
| Lot sales, 2025 vs 2024 | 2025: 113 recorded sales, $30,000 median; 2024: 102 recorded sales, $30,000 median. Median 0.0%; count +10.8%. [1] |
| Vacant lots that got a home on the tax roll in 2025 | 38 recorded with new-construction evidence. [1] |
| Years of lot supply at the 2025 building pace | 43.6 years; simple ratio, not a forecast. [1] |
| Owner-type shares | Individuals 89.3%; companies 8.8%; trusts 1.6%; estates/heirs 0.2%; government/associations 0.0%. [1] |
| Typical annual ad valorem taxes | A typical vacant lot in Crystal Manor has estimated 2025 ad valorem taxes about $241 a year; most lots here also pay non-ad valorem charges (listed below). |
| 2026 so far (Jan-Sep) | 62 recorded vacant-lot sales; median $30,000. [1] |
| FEMA high-risk flood-zone screen | About 26.7% of vacant lots in Crystal Manor have their center point in a FEMA high-risk flood zone (effective maps dated September 26, 2014 to January 15, 2021). This is map screening, not a determination; check FEMA's Map Service Center for your parcel. |
| Springs BMAP small-lot screen | About 6.5% of located vacant lots in Crystal Manor are 1 acre or less and have their center point in an adopted Florida springs BMAP. |
Pricing
What is a lot in Crystal Manor worth?
In 2025, vacant lots in Crystal Manor sold for a median of $30,000 across 113 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $25,000 to $36,000. [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 Crystal Manor
| Lot-size class | 2025 sales | 2025 median lot sale | Middle half |
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| Acre-plus46,000–51,999 sq ft | 56 | $28,000 | $25,000–$35,000 |
| 1.25-acre homesite52,000–57,999 sq ft | 27 | $32,000 | $25,500–$36,000 |
| 1.33-acre homesite58,000–63,999 sq ft | 10 | $32,500 | $29,600–$35,800 |
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 Crystal Manor
Acre-plus homesites instead of small platted lots
Most vacant lots in this tax-roll scope run bigger than a typical Florida platted lot: a median of 1.16 acres, and acre-pluss make up 60% of the 1,657 counted lots. A bigger homesite can carry a different septic design, a longer driveway and more clearing cost than a quarter-acre lot, which a buyer weighs against the extra land. [1]
The one-acre septic line usually works in the lot's favor
Florida's springs law and the Crystal River/Kings Bay Basin Management Action Plan bar a new conventional septic system on a lot of one acre or less without central sewer, forcing a costlier nitrogen-reducing design instead. Because most lots in this subdivision run over an acre, the typical lot here clears that line; a buyer checks the specific parcel rather than assuming every lot in the plat is the same size. [3]
What lots actually sold for in 2025
113 lots in this scope traded hands as straightforward, single-parcel sales during 2025, at a $30,000 midpoint; the middle half closed somewhere between $25,000–$36,000. Every sale counted here was vacant at closing and remained vacant into 2026. Compare that with the appraiser's $25,800 assessed value, a figure set for tax billing that doesn't reflect what a lot actually sells for or what we'd pay. [1]
No sewer line is coming, so septic stays the standard
The county's current springs plan funds named septic-to-sewer conversions elsewhere in the Crystal River area, but this subdivision isn't on that list. A buyer plans around a county-permitted septic system rather than a future sewer hookup, and an existing septic system that's working fine doesn't need to be replaced to close a sale. [3],[4]
Common situations
Selling land in Crystal Manor in these situations
You're not sure if the lot is inside Crystal River's city limits
That's common here. A Crystal River mailing address doesn't mean a lot is inside the city; Citrus County's GIS address-lookup tool settles jurisdiction by parcel, not by ZIP code. We confirm that as part of checking the lot before making an offer, so you don't need to sort it out yourself first. [2]
You inherited a larger lot you've never seen
Yes. You can sell it without ever visiting. 37% of vacant lots in this scope belong to owners whose mailing address is outside Florida. Parcel Buyers checks utilities, access and title on every parcel before offering, whether it's a quarter acre or a multi-acre homesite like the ones typical here. [1]
Your lot has a septic system that's never been used, or none at all
That's fine either way. A county-issued septic permit, not a sewer connection, is the normal path for land in this subdivision, and we buy lots whether or not a system has ever been installed. The only contingency on our side is our own land inspection, and a failed inspection costs you nothing. [4]
The taxes or fees on the lot have fallen behind
Yes, you can still sell. Liens or back taxes can be paid out of the sale proceeds at closing, with your consent, so a lot with an overdue tax bill doesn't need to be resolved before you sign. We check title on every parcel as part of our review.
Step by step
How do I sell my land in Crystal Manor?
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 Crystal Manor: common questions
Is Crystal Manor inside the City of Crystal River?
Not necessarily. Parcels here carry a Crystal River mailing address, but that doesn't determine jurisdiction. Citrus County's GIS address-lookup tool confirms whether a specific lot sits inside the city or in unincorporated Citrus County, and we check that on every parcel we review.
Does my lot need a nitrogen-reducing septic system?
It depends on the lot's size. The Crystal River/Kings Bay springs plan requires a nitrogen-reducing system instead of a standard one for a new septic system on a lot of one acre or less without central sewer. Most lots in this subdivision run over an acre and clear that line, but a smaller lot in the same plat might not.
Is a public sewer line coming to Crystal Manor?
Not under the county's current plan. The 2025 Crystal River/Kings Bay Basin Management Action Plan funds named septic-to-sewer conversions in other nearby neighborhoods, but this subdivision isn't on that list, so a county-permitted septic system remains the standard here.
Can I sell my Crystal Manor lot if I live out of state?
Yes. 37% of vacant-lot owners in this scope have a mailing address outside Florida. You can sign electronically, close by mail through an independent title company, and be paid by check or wire without visiting the lot.
Will you buy my lot if the property taxes are behind?
Yes. Liens or back taxes can be paid from the sale proceeds at closing, with your consent, so an overdue tax bill doesn't have to be settled before you sell.
Owner resources
Guides for your situation
- 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.
- Florida Amendment 3 and Vacant Land in 2026
Florida Amendment 3 would reduce the annual assessed-value cap for covered non-homestead property from 10% to 5% for non-school levies beginning January 1, 2027, if voters approve it. Some vacant lots fall under that cap, but it does not apply to school-district levies, tax rates can change, and a sale generally resets assessed value to just value under current law.[1][2][3][4]
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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.
Nearby areas we buy
- Crystal River
6,975 vacant lots · 2025 median lot sale $27,000
- Homosassa
6,511 vacant lots · 2025 median lot sale $28,400
- Citrus County
54,647 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 platted in the Crystal Manor subdivision units east of Crystal River (legal descriptions beginning 'Crystal Manor'), all addressed Crystal River ZIP 34428. Source [1] is our own count of the Florida Department of Revenue's 2026 final 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 30, 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. 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 September 2026; unreviewed recent sales are excluded. 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 final Name-Address-Legal (NAL) property tax roll (accessed 2026-10-03)
- [2] Citrus County GIS, Address Lookup (accessed 2026-10-30)
- [3] Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Final Crystal River/Kings Bay Basin Management Action Plan, June 2025 (accessed 2026-10-30)
- [4] Florida Department of Health in Citrus County, Onsite Sewage Disposal (accessed 2026-10-30)
- [5] Wikipedia, Crystal River Airport (accessed 2026-10-30)
- [6] Citrus County Government, Aviation (accessed 2026-10-30)