Florida
Sell your land in Clay County for cash
Parcel Buyers buys vacant lots and land throughout Clay County for cash, including rural homesites, lake-area parcels and lots outside public utility service. 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 Clay County?
- Parcel Buyers is a direct land buyer that makes written, no-obligation cash offers on vacant lots and acreage in Clay 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 Clay County sell for in 2025?
- In 2025, vacant lots in Clay County sold for a median of $40,000 across 250 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $22,000 to $80,000.
- How many vacant lots are in Clay County?
- The 2026 Florida property tax roll lists 12,984 vacant residential lots in Clay County; 18% are patio-home lots, and the median lot is 0.34 acre.
- How is a cash offer for land in Clay 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 Clay 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 Clay County?
- In 2025, companies bought 22% of the vacant lots that sold in Clay County, including 8% bought by homebuilders. Individuals bought the rest.
- What was the median recorded 2025 sale price by lot size in Clay County?
- The median recorded 2025 sale price for a one-acre homesite in Clay County was $38,500 across 31 sales.
- Are vacant lot prices in Clay County going up or down?
- Vacant lot prices in Clay County went up 33.3%: the median moved from $30,000 across 299 recorded sales in 2024 to $40,000 across 250 recorded sales in 2025. These are recorded sales, not list prices. From January to May 2026, 92 vacant lots in Clay County sold at a recorded median of $43,000.
- Are vacant lots in Clay County in a FEMA high-risk flood zone?
- About 13.8% of vacant lots in Clay County have their center point in a FEMA high-risk flood zone (effective maps dated June 17, 2008 to December 7, 2018). This is map screening, not a determination; check FEMA's Map Service Center for your parcel.
- How many vacant lots in Clay County got a home on the tax roll in 2025?
- 1,385 vacant lots in Clay County changed from vacant-residential use to a home with new-construction evidence on the 2026 preliminary tax roll.
Local data
What is land in Clay County worth?
In 2025, vacant lots in Clay County sold for a median of $40,000 across 250 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $22,000 to $80,000. [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 Clay County
| Lot-size class | 2025 sales | 2025 median lot sale |
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| One-acre homesite40,000–45,999 sq ft | 31 | $38,500 |
| Acre-plus46,000–51,999 sq ft | 31 | $40,000 |
| Mini-estate (2-3 acres)70,000–139,999 sq ft | 29 | $45,000 |
| 1.25-acre homesite52,000–57,999 sq ft | 23 | $39,000 |
| Oversized half-acre24,000–29,999 sq ft | 20 | $27,000 |
| Third-acre lot13,000–15,999 sq ft | 20 | $8,200 |
| 5-acre ranchette210,000–279,999 sq ft | 16 | $86,500 |
| Estate parcel (3-5 acres)140,000–209,999 sq ft | 13 | $43,000 |
| Half-acre lot19,000–23,999 sq ft | 12 | $22,500 |
| Sub-half-acre lot16,000–18,999 sq ft | 11 | $45,000 |
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 | 12,984 parcels classified vacant residential on the 2026 tax roll [1] |
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| Most common lot size | Patio-home lot (5,000–7,000 sq ft): 18% of vacant lots; next, standard city lot at 10%. Median lot: 0.34 acre (14,980 sq ft). [1] |
| Typical assessed value | $50,000 median just (market) value for a vacant lot; the middle half fall between $23,000 and $65,000 [1] |
| Recent lot sale prices | $40,000 median across 250 arm's-length sales of vacant lots in Clay County (Jan 2025–Dec 2025); the middle half sold for $22,000–$80,000 [1] |
| Who bought lots in 2025 | Companies made 22% of those purchases, including 8% by homebuilders; individuals made the rest [1] |
| Owners who live elsewhere | 29% of vacant lots have an owner mailing address outside Florida (most often AZ, MA, TX); 1% outside the U.S. [1] |
| County parcel records | The Clay County Property Appraiser maintains parcel, ownership, value and exemption information used for assessment; recorded title documents remain with the Clerk. [2],[3] |
| Tax-deed timing | When taxes remain unpaid through May, a certificate is sold. A certificate holder may request a tax-deed auction after 2 years and before the 7-year expiration. [4] |
| County permit limits | A Clay County building permit does not include electrical, plumbing, mechanical, gas, septic-system or well approval. The county warns that separate agency approvals may be required. [5] |
| Local septic permitting | Florida Department of Health in Clay County handles local septic applications, permits and inspections. Clay is outside the 17 counties whose permitting moved to DEP since 2025. [6],[7] |
| Regional utility provider | The county's 2025 water-supply plan says Clay County Utility Authority serves nearly all unincorporated Clay County, with three exceptions, and provides service within Keystone Heights. [8] |
| Utility capacity charges | CCUA's schedule effective October 1, 2026 lists a $492.67 water capacity charge per ERC, plus a $423.99 alternative-water charge and a $103.22 Black Creek charge; meter and other work are additional. [9] |
| Lake Brooklyn recovery | SJRWMD reports Lake Brooklyn 1.6 feet below its adopted minimum level and Lake Geneva 0.3 feet below; a recovery strategy has been in place since 2021. [10] |
| Camp Blanding | Clay County says Camp Blanding Training Center covers 73,000 acres. County policy limits uses in its Land Use Planning Zone and requires a special permit and notice to the base for structures over 35 feet in the CARS area. [12],[13] |
| 2025 sale price by lot size | The median recorded 2025 sale price for a one-acre homesite in Clay County was $38,500 across 31 sales. [1] |
| Lot sales, 2025 vs 2024 | 2025: 250 recorded sales, $40,000 median; 2024: 299 recorded sales, $30,000 median. Median +33.3%; count -16.4%. [1] |
| Vacant lots that got a home on the tax roll in 2025 | 1,385 recorded with new-construction evidence. [1] |
| Years of lot supply at the 2025 building pace | 9.4 years; simple ratio, not a forecast. [1] |
| Owner-type shares | Individuals 49.8%; companies 46.3%; trusts 1.5%; estates/heirs 1.7%; government/associations 0.7%. [1] |
| 2026 so far (Jan-May) | 92 recorded vacant-lot sales; median $43,000. [1] |
| FEMA high-risk flood-zone screen | About 13.8% of vacant lots in Clay County have their center point in a FEMA high-risk flood zone (effective maps dated June 17, 2008 to December 7, 2018). This is map screening, not a determination; check FEMA's Map Service Center for your parcel. |
| Springs BMAP small-lot screen | About 0.1% of located vacant lots in Clay County are 1 acre or less and have their center point in an adopted Florida springs BMAP. |
Land by town in Clay County
| Town | Vacant lots | 2025 lot sales | Median 2025 lot sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Cove Springs | 4,692 | 28 | $88,800 |
| Keystone Heights | 3,506 | 117 | $25,000 |
| Middleburg | 3,154 | 73 | $65,000 |
| Orange Park | 733 | 13 | $86,300 |
| Fleming Island | 277 | 2 | — |
| Melrose | 261 | 4 | — |
| Clay Hill | 130 | 5 | — |
| Maxville | 32 | 0 | — |
Florida Department of Revenue-backed rows use the 2026 preliminary tax roll or the 2026 final tax roll, as each town page states. 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 Clay County
- Green Cove Springs
4,692vacant lots · 2025 median lot sale $88,800
- Keystone Heights
3,506vacant lots · 2025 median lot sale $25,000
- Middleburg
3,154vacant lots · 2025 median lot sale $65,000
- Orange Park
733vacant lots · 2025 median lot sale $86,300
- Fleming Island
277vacant lots
- Clay Hill
130vacant lots
These pages cover the largest lot markets in Clay 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 Clay County
What makes one Clay County lot worth more than another?
Buildability and service costs matter more than a single countywide price per acre. The 2026 roll contains 12,984 vacant residential parcels, with a measured median lot size of 0.34 acres and a median just value of $50,000. Those figures summarize assessed parcels; they do not prove legal access, zoning, flood conditions, septic suitability or utility availability. Clay County's permit notice states that a building permit does not include electrical, plumbing, mechanical, gas, septic-system or well approval. In the urban service area, CCUA may provide water and wastewater, while rural or lake-area parcels may depend on a private well and septic. A parcel near Keystone Heights can also be affected by lake conditions and whether it lies inside a municipal boundary. We price the parcel's actual path to use, not its mailing city alone. [1],[5],[8],[6],[10]
How do public utilities and septic change development cost?
The first question is whether service reaches the parcel and whether capacity is available. Clay County's 2025 water-supply plan says CCUA serves nearly all unincorporated areas, with three exceptions, and provides service within Keystone Heights, but that broad service role is not a promise of a nearby main or affordable tap. CCUA's schedule effective October 1, 2026 lists a $492.67 water capacity charge per equivalent residential connection, a $423.99 alternative-water-supply charge, a $103.22 Black Creek charge and a $522.06 water meter with backflow device. Other line, tap and wastewater costs may apply. Outside service, the Department of Health in Clay County handles septic permits and inspections. A buyer therefore confirms both the utility map and the likely onsite-wastewater route before assigning value. [8],[9],[6],[7],[5]
Why do lake conditions matter in southwest Clay County?
Lake frontage and lake-system conditions can affect desirability, but water level is not fixed. SJRWMD describes Lakes Brooklyn and Geneva as sandhill lakes in the upper Etonia Creek chain. The district reports current deficits of 1.6 feet at Lake Brooklyn and 0.3 feet at Lake Geneva relative to their adopted minimum levels, and it approved a recovery strategy in July 2021. The Black Creek Water Resource Development Project is designed primarily to recharge the Upper Floridan aquifer and may provide some benefit to the lakes. It can divert up to 10 million gallons per day during average and wet flows, but no diversion occurs during low-flow conditions, about 25% of the time. Buyers should treat water views, shore access and future levels as parcel-specific rather than guaranteed. [10],[11]
What happens when taxes remain unpaid?
A tax certificate is a lien, not an immediate transfer of the land. The Clay County Clerk explains that certificates are sold after taxes remain unpaid through the end of May. The certificate holder generally may request a tax-deed auction after two years, and the certificate expires after seven years if no deed application is made. The Clerk runs tax-deed sales online and provides the official-record search used to review deeds, mortgages and other recorded documents. An owner may still sell before a deed is issued if the title company can resolve the amounts and other title requirements. With the seller's consent, confirmed back taxes or liens can be paid from sale proceeds at closing. [4],[3]
Step by step
How do I sell my land in Clay 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 Clay County: common questions
Who permits septic systems in Clay County?
The Florida Department of Health in Clay County handles septic applications, permits and inspections. Clay is outside the 17 counties whose permitting moved to DEP since 2025. A county building permit does not substitute for that approval.
Does CCUA service every vacant parcel in Clay County?
No. The county plan says CCUA serves nearly all unincorporated areas, with three exceptions, and provides service within Keystone Heights. That service role does not prove that a main reaches a specific lot or that capacity is available. Verify the parcel and all connection costs before relying on public utilities.
Can I sell Clay County land with unpaid property taxes?
Yes, if the title company can resolve the payoff and other title requirements before a tax deed is issued. A certificate holder may seek a tax-deed auction after the statutory waiting period, so acting before that process advances preserves more options.
Where should I check ownership and recorded liens?
Use the Clay County Property Appraiser for parcel, owner and assessed-value information, then search the Clerk's Official Records for deeds, mortgages, liens and other recorded instruments. A title company performs the fuller closing search and confirms what must be cleared.
Will you buy rural or lake-area land without utilities?
Yes. We consider rural homesites and lake-area parcels without existing public connections. Utility availability, septic feasibility, legal access, flood conditions and lake-system facts can affect the offer. We check those items before offering, and our only contingency is the land inspection.
Owner resources
Guides for your situation
- Can You Sell Land With Back Taxes in Florida?
Yes. Florida land with back property taxes can often be sold if closing can redeem the tax lien before the tax-deed cutoff. With the seller's consent, the title company can use sale proceeds for the approved payoff. Move quickly: taxes generally become delinquent April 1,[1][2] and redemption ends once a tax-deed buyer makes full payment to the clerk.[4][7]
- 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.
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 Clay 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. Exact cross-roll matching found that 20.3% 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. 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] Clay County Property Appraiser, Clay County Property Appraiser (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [3] Clay County Clerk of Court and Comptroller, Search official and court records (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [4] Clay County Clerk of Court and Comptroller, Tax Deeds (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [5] Clay County, Clay County permit search and permit conditions (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [6] Florida Department of Health in Clay County, Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [7] Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Onsite Sewage FAQ: permitting (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [8] Clay County, Clay County Water Supply Facilities Work Plan 2025-2035 (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [9] Clay County Utility Authority, Service charges and miscellaneous fees (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [10] St. Johns River Water Management District, Minimum flows and levels for Lakes Brooklyn and Geneva (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [11] St. Johns River Water Management District, Black Creek Water Resource Development Project (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [12] Clay County, Welcome to Clay County (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [13] Clay County, 2040 Comprehensive Plan, Future Land Use Element (accessed 2026-10-02)