Florida
Sell your land in Duval County for cash
Parcel Buyers buys vacant lots and land across Duval County for cash, including parcels where JEA service must be confirmed through a Service Availability Letter. 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 Duval County?
- Parcel Buyers is a direct land buyer that makes written, no-obligation cash offers on vacant lots and acreage in Duval 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 Duval County sell for in 2025?
- In 2025, vacant lots in Duval County sold for a median of $85,000 across 350 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $30,000 to $205,800.
- How many vacant lots are in Duval County?
- The 2026 Florida property tax roll lists 20,251 vacant residential lots in Duval County; 24% are micro lots, and the median lot is 0.15 acre.
- How is a cash offer for land in Duval 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 Duval 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 Duval County?
- In 2025, companies bought 41% of the vacant lots that sold in Duval County, including 15% bought by homebuilders. Individuals bought the rest.
- What was the median recorded 2025 sale price by lot size in Duval County?
- The median recorded 2025 sale price for a patio-home lot in Duval County was $26,700 across 68 sales.
Local data
What is land in Duval County worth?
In 2025, vacant lots in Duval County sold for a median of $85,000 across 350 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $30,000 to $205,800. [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 Duval County
| Lot-size class | 2025 sales | 2025 median lot sale |
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| Patio-home lot5,000–6,999 sq ft | 68 | $26,700 |
| Micro lot2,000–4,999 sq ft | 38 | $20,000 |
| Half-acre lot19,000–23,999 sq ft | 36 | $423,500 |
| Mini-estate (2-3 acres)70,000–139,999 sq ft | 28 | $121,000 |
| Quarter-acre lot9,000–12,999 sq ft | 27 | $60,000 |
| Standard city lot7,000–8,999 sq ft | 22 | $63,000 |
| Oversized half-acre24,000–29,999 sq ft | 22 | $616,200 |
| One-acre homesite40,000–45,999 sq ft | 13 | $125,000 |
| Third-acre lot13,000–15,999 sq ft | 11 | $65,000 |
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 | 20,251 parcels classified vacant residential on the 2026 tax roll [1] |
|---|---|
| Most common lot size | Micro lot (2,000–5,000 sq ft): 24% of vacant lots; next, patio-home lot at 22%. Median lot: 0.15 acre (6,550 sq ft). [1] |
| Typical assessed value | $48,000 median just (market) value for a vacant lot; the middle half fall between $20,200 and $66,000 [1] |
| Recent lot sale prices | $85,000 median across 350 arm's-length sales of vacant lots in Duval County (Jan 2025–Dec 2025); the middle half sold for $30,000–$205,800 [1] |
| Who bought lots in 2025 | Companies made 41% of those purchases, including 15% by homebuilders; individuals made the rest [1] |
| Owners who live elsewhere | 17% of vacant lots have an owner mailing address outside Florida (most often TX, AZ, CA) [1] |
| Consolidated government | Jacksonville and Duval County merged into one government on October 1, 1968. [2] |
| Property Appraiser | The Duval County Property Appraiser provides an online real-estate property search. It says aerial imagery may not reflect actual boundaries and should not be relied on when buying property. [3] |
| Recorded deeds and liens | The Duval Clerk keeps deeds, mortgages, judgments, liens and satisfactions. Its online portal covers Official Records recorded since 1988. [4] |
| Tax certificate to tax deed | The Tax Collector says a tax certificate is a lien, not ownership, and generally must be held at least two years before its holder applies for a tax deed. [5] |
| Clerk runs tax-deed auctions | Duval tax-deed sales are public auctions run by the Clerk. An owner can redeem until the Clerk receives full payment for the tax deed. [6] |
| Septic permits stay local | Since July 1, 2021, DEP has been responsible for implementing state statutes and regulations for onsite sewage systems; county health departments continue septic permitting and inspection. [7] |
| Online building permits | Jacksonville requires electronic submission for all permit types. Plans are reviewed by the Fire Marshal, Zoning, Concurrency and Development Services; other agencies may also need to approve a project. [8] |
| Timucuan Preserve | Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve covers 46,000 acres in Jacksonville and protects the St. Johns-Nassau estuary. Federal ownership is 8,430 acres (18%); NPS also names parks and more than 300 private owners. Check boundaries near the preserve. [10] |
| 2025 sale price by lot size | The median recorded 2025 sale price for a patio-home lot in Duval County was $26,700 across 68 sales. [1] |
Land by town in Duval County
| Town | Vacant lots | 2025 lot sales | Median 2025 lot sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville | 19,698 | 336 | $85,000 |
| Atlantic Beach | 195 | 2 | — |
| Baldwin | 167 | 2 | — |
| Jacksonville Beach | 149 | 10 | $350,000 |
| Neptune Beach | 42 | 0 | — |
Florida Department of Revenue-backed rows use the 2026 preliminary tax roll. 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 Duval County
- Jacksonville
19,698vacant lots · 2025 median lot sale $85,000
These pages cover the largest lot markets in Duval 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 Duval County
Consolidation does not replace parcel record checks
Jacksonville and Duval County merged into one government in 1968, but a parcel still needs its own records check. The Property Appraiser provides real-estate property search, but says aerial imagery may not show actual boundaries and should not be relied on when buying property. The Clerk keeps deeds, mortgages, judgments, liens and satisfactions; the online Official Records portal lets the public search and view records recorded in Duval County since 1988. Those sources can identify recorded information before an independent title company performs its closing title work. [2],[3],[4]
Utility, septic and permit paths vary across the county
Utility, septic and permit paths vary across the county. A JEA Service Availability Letter can show whether JEA is the correct utility provider and identify potential connection points. Where central sewer is unavailable, the county health department remains the local septic permit and inspection office even though DEP implements statewide statutes and regulations. Development inside consolidated Jacksonville uses the City's electronic permit system. Plans are reviewed by the Fire Marshal, Zoning, Concurrency and Development Services, and some projects need other agency approvals. A vacant parcel needs these service and permit questions answered together before development planning. [9],[7],[8]
County sales cover many lot sizes
County sales range from smaller lots to larger land. Duval County has 20,251 vacant residential parcels on the 2026 roll. The median is 0.15 acres, and micro lots are the largest named category at 24% of inventory. In 2025, 350 qualifying arm's-length, single-parcel vacant sales had a median price of $85,000; the middle half sold for $30,000–$205,800. That countywide range combines different parcel sizes and locations, so it is not a price for any one parcel. Assessed value, with a county median of $48,000, is tax context rather than a promise of what one property can sell for. [1]
Delinquent taxes can progress from lien to public auction
Delinquent taxes can move from a tax-certificate lien to a Clerk-run public auction. Duval's Tax Collector sells certificates against unpaid real-estate taxes. The certificate is a first lien, not a deed, and generally must be held for two years before a tax-deed application. The Clerk then manages the tax-deed file and public sale. The owner or mortgage holder can redeem by paying delinquent taxes and costs until the Clerk receives full payment from the winning bidder. Land that received no bid enters the List of Lands Available, where the Clerk says another buyer may purchase it 90 days after the sale. An owner considering a voluntary sale does not have to wait for that endpoint. With consent, back taxes or liens can be paid from closing proceeds. [5],[6]
Step by step
How do I sell my land in Duval 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 Duval County: common questions
Are Jacksonville and Duval County the same local government?
Yes. Jacksonville and Duval County have operated as a consolidated government since October 1, 1968. Check the parcel's exact jurisdiction before relying on a local planning or permit path.
Where are Duval County deeds and liens recorded?
The Duval County Clerk's Official Records Department keeps deeds, mortgages, judgments, liens, satisfactions and other recorded instruments. Its online portal lets the public search and view records recorded in Duval County since 1988. A public-record search is useful, but the title company still performs the insured title work for closing.
Does every Duval County lot have JEA water and sewer?
No. JEA asks customers and developers to use a Service Availability Letter to determine whether it is the correct utility provider and identify potential points of connection. The county health department continues septic permitting and inspection for septic tanks.
Who permits septic systems in Duval County?
The Florida Department of Health in Duval County continues septic permitting and inspections. DEP has been responsible for implementing statewide statutes and regulations for onsite sewage systems since July 1, 2021. Work with the county health department for septic permitting needs.
Can I sell Duval County land with taxes or liens due?
Yes. With your consent, back taxes or liens can be paid from sale proceeds at closing. Parcel Buyers charges no commission or seller fee and covers closing costs. Closings run through an independent title company.
Official county tools
Look up your lot in Duval County
Check the county’s own records before making a decision. Each link opens the office or map responsible for that lookup.
| What to check | Official county tool |
|---|---|
| Property appraiser search | Open paopropertysearch.coj.net |
| Property tax bill lookup | Open taxcollector.jacksonville.gov |
| Clerk official records | Open duvalclerk.gov |
| Building permit lookup | Open jacksonville.gov |
| Code enforcement lookup | Open jacksonville.gov |
| Flood map lookup | Open jacksonville.gov |
Links checked 2026-10-03.
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 Duval 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.
- [1] Florida Department of Revenue (data); Parcel Buyers (analysis), Parcel Buyers analysis of the 2026 preliminary Name-Address-Legal (NAL) property tax roll (accessed 2026-10-01)
- [2] City of Jacksonville, The Promise of Consolidation (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [3] City of Jacksonville and Duval County, Property Appraiser (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [4] Duval County Clerk of Courts, Official Records and Research (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [5] Duval County Tax Collector, Tax Sale, Certificates, and Tax Deeds: A Guide for Investors (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [6] Duval County Clerk of Courts, Tax Deeds (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [7] Florida Department of Health in Duval County, Onsite Sewage Disposal (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [8] City of Jacksonville Building Inspection Division, Online Electronic Permit Submission (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [9] JEA, Service Availability Form (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [10] National Park Service, Timucuan Ecological and Historical Preserve (accessed 2026-10-02)