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Sell your land in Dixie County for cash
Parcel Buyers buys vacant lots and land for cash in Dixie County, including rural acreage that needs well, septic, flood or access review. 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 Dixie County?
- Parcel Buyers is a direct land buyer that makes written, no-obligation cash offers on vacant lots and acreage in Dixie 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 Dixie County sell for in 2025?
- In 2025, vacant lots in Dixie County sold for a median of $40,000 across 191 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $22,200 to $72,400.
- How many vacant lots are in Dixie County?
- The 2026 Florida property tax roll lists 5,693 vacant residential lots in Dixie County; 20% are mini-estate (2-3 acres)s, and the median lot is 0.59 acre.
- How is a cash offer for land in Dixie 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 Dixie 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 Dixie County?
- In 2025, companies bought 8% of the vacant lots that sold in Dixie County, including 1% bought by homebuilders. Individuals bought the rest.
- What was the median recorded 2025 sale price by lot size in Dixie County?
- The median recorded 2025 sale price for a mini-estate (2-3 acres) in Dixie County was $33,000 across 55 sales.
- Are vacant lot prices in Dixie County going up or down?
- Vacant lot prices in Dixie County went up 21.2%: the median moved from $33,000 across 177 recorded sales in 2024 to $40,000 across 191 recorded sales in 2025. These are recorded sales, not list prices. From January to June 2026, 86 vacant lots in Dixie County sold at a recorded median of $33,500.
- How much are estimated annual ad valorem taxes on a typical vacant lot in Dixie County?
- A typical vacant lot in Dixie County has estimated 2025 ad valorem taxes about $291 a year; most lots here also pay non-ad valorem charges (listed below).
- Are vacant lots in Dixie County in a FEMA high-risk flood zone?
- About 52.2% of vacant lots in Dixie County have their center point in a FEMA high-risk flood zone (effective maps dated September 29, 2006 to February 1, 2019). This is map screening, not a determination; check FEMA's Map Service Center for your parcel.
- How many vacant lots in Dixie County got a home on the tax roll in 2025?
- 128 vacant lots in Dixie 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 Dixie County worth?
In 2025, vacant lots in Dixie County sold for a median of $40,000 across 191 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $22,200 to $72,400. [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 Dixie County
| Lot-size class | 2025 sales | 2025 median lot sale |
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| Mini-estate (2-3 acres)70,000–139,999 sq ft | 55 | $33,000 |
| 5-acre ranchette210,000–279,999 sq ft | 16 | $57,000 |
| Quarter-acre lot9,000–12,999 sq ft | 15 | $25,000 |
| One-acre homesite40,000–45,999 sq ft | 14 | $17,800 |
| Standard city lot7,000–8,999 sq ft | 13 | $150,000 |
| Patio-home lot5,000–6,999 sq ft | 13 | $80,000 |
| Estate parcel (3-5 acres)140,000–209,999 sq ft | 11 | $53,000 |
| Half-acre lot19,000–23,999 sq ft | 11 | $12,000 |
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 | 5,693 parcels classified vacant residential on the 2026 tax roll [1] |
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| Most common lot size | Mini-estate (2-3 acres) (70,000–140,000 sq ft): 20% of vacant lots; next, micro lot at 14%. Median lot: 0.59 acre (25,500 sq ft). [1] |
| Typical assessed value | $17,500 median just (market) value for a vacant lot; the middle half fall between $4,100 and $35,700 [1] |
| Recent lot sale prices | $40,000 median across 191 arm's-length sales of vacant lots in Dixie County (Jan 2025–Dec 2025); the middle half sold for $22,200–$72,400 [1] |
| Who bought lots in 2025 | Companies made 8% of those purchases, including 1% by homebuilders; individuals made the rest [1] |
| Owners who live elsewhere | 23% of vacant lots have an owner mailing address outside Florida (most often GA, NY, NC) [1] |
| Parcel records start with the appraiser | The Dixie County Property Appraiser provides the county parcel search. Its value and exemption work feeds the certified tax roll used by the Tax Collector. [2],[3] |
| Taxes turn delinquent April 1 | Tax notices normally go out by November 1. The full amount is due March 31 and becomes delinquent April 1 if unpaid. [3] |
| Tax-deed sales are in person | The Clerk holds scheduled tax-deed auctions on Tuesdays at 11 a.m. A bidder must register 30 minutes early and put down a $200 deposit. [4] |
| County handles building and zoning | Community Development handles building, planning and zoning. It reviews permits, site plans and subdivision proposals under county land-use and flood rules. [6] |
| DOH-Dixie permits septic systems | Dixie was not among the 16 counties moved to DEP septic permitting on January 2, 2025, so the local health department still handles septic permits and inspections. [7] |
| Wells need district permits | The Suwannee River Water Management District requires a construction permit for every water well and issues it to licensed well contractors. [8] |
| Suwannee has its own water and sewer district | Suwannee Water & Sewer District, set up by the county commission in 1994 as a dependent special district, provides water and sewer service to the town of Suwannee. Confirm service for the exact property elsewhere. [9] |
| Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge | The Dixie County side of Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge is reached by the Dixie Mainline, CR 357 and refuge roads off CR 349. Refuge roads are lime rock, so road surface is a local check for lower-coast land. [12] |
| 2025 sale price by lot size | The median recorded 2025 sale price for a mini-estate (2-3 acres) in Dixie County was $33,000 across 55 sales. [1] |
| Lot sales, 2025 vs 2024 | 2025: 191 recorded sales, $40,000 median; 2024: 177 recorded sales, $33,000 median. Median +21.2%; count +7.9%. [1] |
| Vacant lots that got a home on the tax roll in 2025 | 128 recorded with new-construction evidence. [1] |
| Years of lot supply at the 2025 building pace | 44.5 years; simple ratio, not a forecast. [1] |
| Owner-type shares | Individuals 90.0%; companies 8.3%; trusts 1.1%; estates/heirs 0.1%; government/associations 0.5%. [1] |
| Typical annual ad valorem taxes | A typical vacant lot in Dixie County has estimated 2025 ad valorem taxes about $291 a year; most lots here also pay non-ad valorem charges (listed below). |
| 2026 so far (Jan-Jun) | 86 recorded vacant-lot sales; median $33,500. [1] |
| FEMA high-risk flood-zone screen | About 52.2% of vacant lots in Dixie County have their center point in a FEMA high-risk flood zone (effective maps dated September 29, 2006 to February 1, 2019). This is map screening, not a determination; check FEMA's Map Service Center for your parcel. |
| Springs BMAP small-lot screen | About 41.2% of located vacant lots in Dixie County are 1 acre or less and have their center point in an adopted Florida springs BMAP. |
Land by town in Dixie County
| Town | Vacant lots | 2025 lot sales | Median 2025 lot sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horseshoe Beach | 744 | 23 | $120,000 |
| Cross City | 425 | 4 | — |
Florida Department of Revenue-backed rows use the 2026 preliminary tax roll. 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 Dixie County
- Old Town
4,031vacant lots · 2025 median lot sale $38,000
- Horseshoe Beach
744vacant lots · 2025 median lot sale $120,000
- Cross City
425vacant lots
These pages cover the largest lot markets in Dixie 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 Dixie County
Use three public records before you price land
Use three public records before you price land: the Property Appraiser for the parcel and tax-roll details, the Tax Collector for the current bill and payment status, and the Clerk for the tax-deed process. The appraiser determines value and exemptions on the certified roll; the collector mails and collects the bill. The Clerk's tax-deed page also warns that a tax-deed purchase is buyer beware and does not guarantee clear, marketable title. A title company still needs to check the legal description, deeds, liens, easements and probate issues before a normal closing. That division of work matters when a property looks cheap because it has a delinquent-tax history. [2],[3],[4]
Delinquent taxes have a staged path to a tax deed
The tax path starts on April 1, not at an auction. Dixie County says the full property-tax amount is due March 31 and becomes delinquent April 1. The Tax Collector sells tax certificates to collect unpaid taxes. Under Florida law, a certificate holder may apply for a tax deed after two years have elapsed since April 1 of the year the certificate was issued. The holder applies through the Tax Collector; the Clerk says the applicant then has 30 days to pay the required Clerk fees before an auction date and public notices are set. A scheduled auction is held in person on Tuesday at 11 a.m.; the winning bidder must pay in full within 24 hours. A tax-deed sale is not a substitute for a title search. [3],[5],[4]
Start buildability with county zoning review
Start buildability with county zoning review. Dixie County Community Development administers building, planning and zoning for unincorporated property. Its staff reviews building permits, site plans and subdivision proposals, and it processes rezonings, variances, special exceptions, vested-rights requests and appeals. The department says its Building Department enforces building-code, contractor-licensing and National Flood Insurance Program requirements. It also links the Comprehensive Plan, existing and future land-use maps, land-development regulations and zoning atlas. That means a large tract or a recorded lot is not automatically a ready homesite: intended use, zoning, dimensions, access, flood rules and any subdivision requirements need to line up first. [6]
Well, septic and utility plans need separate checks
Well, septic and utility plans need separate checks. The Florida Department of Health in Dixie County handles septic permits and inspections because the county was not among the 16 counties moved to DEP permitting on January 2, 2025. Separately, the Suwannee River Water Management District requires permits for all water-well construction and issues them to licensed contractors. Public service should not be inferred from a county address. Suwannee Water & Sewer District, which the county commission set up in 1994, provides water and sewer service to the town of Suwannee, not to every parcel in the county. When public lines are not confirmed, a buyer needs a site-specific wastewater and water-supply plan before treating the land as buildable. [7],[8],[9]
Flood maps and spring rules can change the site plan
Flood maps and spring rules can change the site plan. Community Development enforces the county flood ordinance and links owners to FEMA's Flood Map Service Center, so flood-zone information belongs in the early zoning review. The April 2025 draft Suwannee River BMAP lists Dixie County's Lower Suwannee River Springs Restoration project, marked underway, to restore about 500 acres of sand ponds and rehydrate about 1,250 acres of wetlands. BMAP means Basin Management Action Plan, a water-quality plan aimed at reducing nitrogen that can reach springs. DEP says new septic systems on lots of one acre or less inside a mapped BMAP area need enhanced nutrient reduction. That project and rule do not cover every parcel; use DEP's current map and the local permitting authority to confirm the exact site. [6],[10],[11]
Step by step
How do I sell my land in Dixie 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 Dixie County: common questions
Where do I check a Dixie County parcel before selling?
Start with the Property Appraiser for the parcel and assessment record, then use the Tax Collector for the current tax bill and the Clerk for tax-deed information. Those records answer different questions. An independent title company must still confirm ownership, liens, easements and the legal description before closing.
Can I sell Dixie County land with unpaid taxes?
Often, yes. Taxes become delinquent April 1, and the Tax Collector sells certificates for unpaid taxes. A certificate holder may later apply for a tax deed after the statutory waiting period. Get a current payoff and check whether a tax-deed auction has been scheduled. With your consent, liens or back taxes can be paid from sale proceeds at closing.
Who permits septic systems and wells in Dixie County?
They are separate permits. The Florida Department of Health in Dixie County handles septic permitting and inspections. The Suwannee River Water Management District permits water-well construction and issues those permits to licensed contractors. A building permit does not replace either approval.
Can I sell a Dixie County lot without public water or sewer?
Yes. We buy vacant lots and land with no water, sewer or road work. Suwannee Water & Sewer District serves the town of Suwannee, not every county parcel. A future buyer may need well and septic approvals instead. We check utilities, access and title on every parcel before offering.
What determines a cash price for Dixie County land?
Comparable sales set a starting range, then parcel facts move the price. The county dataset includes 191 arm's-length vacant-lot sales with a median of $40,000 and a middle-half range of $22,200–$72,400. Zoning, road access, flood exposure, utilities, well and septic feasibility, clearing and title can change an individual offer.
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]
- How to Sell Land in a Flood Zone
Flood-zone land can be sellable and sometimes buildable. A FEMA flood zone describes mapped risk; it is not a building permit. The buyer must verify the current effective Flood Insurance Rate Map and any map changes, then ask the local floodplain administrator what elevation, floodway, coastal, permit, and design rules apply.[1][2][4] Vacant land itself is not covered by an NFIP policy; flood insurance covers qualifying buildings and contents, not land value.[5][6]
- 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.
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 Dixie 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 7, 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 June 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] Dixie County Property Appraiser, Dixie County Property Appraiser parcel search (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [3] Dixie County Tax Collector, Property Taxes (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [4] Dixie County Clerk of Court, Tax Deed Sales (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [5] Florida Legislature, Florida Statutes section 197.502, application for obtaining tax deed (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [6] Dixie County, Building, Code Enforcement, Planning and Zoning (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [7] Florida Department of Health in Dixie County, Onsite Sewage Disposal (accessed 2026-10-07)
- [8] Suwannee River Water Management District, Water Well Permit (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [9] Dixie County, Suwannee Water and Sewer District (accessed 2026-10-07)
- [10] Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Draft Suwannee River Basin Management Action Plan, April 2025 (accessed 2026-10-07)
- [11] Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Permitting enhanced nutrient-reducing onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems (accessed 2026-10-31)
- [12] U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge: Visit Us (accessed 2026-10-07)