Franklin County, Florida
Sell your land in Apalachicola for cash
Parcel Buyers buys vacant lots and land with an Apalachicola property address, including city parcels where planning, historic review, utilities and flood conditions influence value. You get a written, no-obligation cash offer within 24 hours, and closings use 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 Apalachicola?
- Parcel Buyers is a direct land buyer that makes written, no-obligation cash offers on vacant lots and acreage in Apalachicola, Franklin 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 Apalachicola sell for in 2025?
- In 2025, vacant lots in Apalachicola sold for a median of $55,500 across 30 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $40,000 to $88,800.
- How many vacant lots are in Apalachicola?
- The 2026 Florida property tax roll lists 529 vacant residential lots in Apalachicola; 30% are one-acre homesites, and the median lot is 1.00 acre.
- How is a cash offer for land in Apalachicola 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 Apalachicola 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 Apalachicola?
- In 2025, companies bought 30% of the vacant lots that sold in Apalachicola, including 20% bought by homebuilders. Individuals bought the rest.
- Are vacant lot prices in Apalachicola going up or down?
- Vacant lot prices in Apalachicola were roughly flat (+1.8%): the median moved from $54,500 across 20 recorded sales in 2024 to $55,500 across 30 recorded sales in 2025. These are recorded sales, not list prices. From January to May 2026, 90 vacant lots in Franklin County sold at a recorded median of $65,000. This is county-level data used for Apalachicola.
- How much are estimated annual ad valorem taxes on a typical vacant lot in Apalachicola?
- A typical vacant lot in Apalachicola has estimated 2025 ad valorem taxes about $463 a year; most lots here also pay non-ad valorem charges (listed below).
- Are vacant lots in Apalachicola in a FEMA high-risk flood zone?
- About 54.3% of vacant lots in Apalachicola have their center point in a FEMA high-risk flood zone (effective maps dated February 5, 2014 to October 10, 2024). This is map screening, not a determination; check FEMA's Map Service Center for your parcel.
- How many vacant lots in Apalachicola got a home on the tax roll in 2025?
- 21 vacant lots in Apalachicola changed from vacant-residential use to a home with new-construction evidence on the 2026 preliminary tax roll.
Local data
Apalachicola land at a glance
Tax-roll figures cover parcels whose property address city is Apalachicola in Franklin County. Local rules and services are sourced below.
| Vacant residential lots | 529 parcels classified vacant residential on the 2026 tax roll [1] |
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| Most common lot size | One-acre homesite (40,000–46,000 sq ft): 30% of vacant lots; next, mini-estate (2-3 acres) at 12%. Median lot: 1.00 acre (43,560 sq ft). [1] |
| Typical assessed value | $37,100 median just (market) value for a vacant lot; the middle half fall between $23,000 and $70,700 [1] |
| Recent lot sale prices | $55,500 median across 30 arm's-length sales of vacant lots in Apalachicola (Jan 2025–Dec 2025); the middle half sold for $40,000–$88,800 [1] |
| Who bought lots in 2025 | Companies made 30% of those purchases, including 20% 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, AL, TX) [1] |
| Apalachicola is an incorporated city | The city's official history records incorporation as West Point in 1828 and adoption of the Apalachicola name in 1831. [2] |
| The city processes permits | Apalachicola directs applicants to consult Planning and Community Development before filing with its Building Department so zoning and historic requirements can be checked. [3],[4] |
| Planning review has stated fees | The city page lists $200 for new residential development and $50 for an accessory structure or fence, before any applicable historic-review charge. [4] |
| Historic review can be separate | Published Certificate of Appropriateness charges add $75 for new residential work, $40 for an accessory structure or remodel, or $25 for a fence or other work. [4] |
| The city runs water and sewer | Apalachicola's Water and Sewer Department maintains and repairs the city's water and sewer facilities and handles billing and meter readings. [5] |
| A historic plat shapes the core | The city's preservation guide describes an 1836 plan with 198 residential lots, 28 commercial blocks and 59 wharf lots across about 1.25 square miles. [6] |
| Municipal tax is a separate line | The Franklin County Tax Collector's 2025 sheet lists Apalachicola's municipal rate at 8.3457 mills, in addition to other taxing authorities. [9] |
| Apalachicola River | Apalachicola stands where the Apalachicola River meets Apalachicola Bay. USGS says a large delta at the river's mouth is building into the northern part of the bay near town, and its prodelta mud separates clusters of oyster beds. [2],[11] |
| Lot sales, 2025 vs 2024 | 2025: 30 recorded sales, $55,500 median; 2024: 20 recorded sales, $54,500 median. Median +1.8%; count +50.0%. [1] |
| Vacant lots that got a home on the tax roll in 2025 | 21 recorded with new-construction evidence. [1] |
| Typical annual ad valorem taxes | A typical vacant lot in Apalachicola has estimated 2025 ad valorem taxes about $463 a year; most lots here also pay non-ad valorem charges (listed below). |
| 2026 so far (Jan-May) | County-level for Franklin County: 90 recorded vacant-lot sales; median $65,000. [1] |
| FEMA high-risk flood-zone screen | About 54.3% of vacant lots in Apalachicola have their center point in a FEMA high-risk flood zone (effective maps dated February 5, 2014 to October 10, 2024). This is map screening, not a determination; check FEMA's Map Service Center for your parcel. |
| Springs BMAP small-lot screen | About 0% of located vacant lots in Apalachicola are 1 acre or less and have their center point in an adopted Florida springs BMAP. |
Pricing
What is a lot in Apalachicola worth?
In 2025, vacant lots in Apalachicola sold for a median of $55,500 across 30 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $40,000 to $88,800. [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.
See what similar lots sold for
What moves the price in Apalachicola
Planning review comes before the building application
Inside Apalachicola, a vacant-lot buyer starts with the city rather than the county building counter. The Building Department tells applicants to consult Planning and Community Development first. The planning board reviews all new development and meets on the second Monday at 6 p.m.; applications are due 10 business days before the meeting. Those steps make zoning, setbacks and hearing timing part of a buyer's carrying-cost estimate. A property-address city of Apalachicola still should be checked against the municipal boundary before applying city rules. [3],[4]
Historic status can add design review
Apalachicola's original town pattern remains relevant to land review. The preservation guide describes the 1836 Mitchell plan as roughly 1.25 square miles with 198 residential lots, 28 commercial blocks and 59 wharf lots, and says the historic district covers much of that plat. A lot in the district may need a Certificate of Appropriateness in addition to ordinary development approval. The city currently publishes review fees of $75 for new residential work, $40 for an accessory structure or remodel, and $25 for a fence or other work. Those fees are small compared with redesign risk. [6],[4]
Utilities and flood-safe construction affect the budget
The city operates municipal water and sewer, but that fact does not certify a tap, capacity or extension for every vacant parcel in the property-address scope. The lot still needs an availability check. Flood design is another separate question. Franklin County's public flood map allows address or parcel-ID searches, and the county's guidance notes that Florida requires new structures to be built at least 1 foot above base flood elevation. Utility confirmation, elevation data and a survey make a land comparison more meaningful. [5],[8]
Recent sales are a starting point, not a guarantee
The 2025 roll includes 30 qualifying single-parcel vacant sales whose property-address city is Apalachicola. The median was $55,500, and the middle half ranged from $40,000–$88,800. The roll's median just value is $37,100; that is a tax value rather than an asking price or appraisal. Recorded parcel size has a median of 1.00 acres. City boundary, historic district, utility availability, flood elevation, access and title can outweigh a simple price-per-acre comparison on small urban lots. [1]
Common situations
Selling land in Apalachicola in these situations
You own an old platted lot but have no building plans
An old plat does not require you to design a house before selling. In Apalachicola, the practical questions are whether the lot exists as a legal parcel, has usable access, meets current dimensional rules, receives utilities and falls within historic or flood review. The city code and preservation process can be checked without asking the seller to pursue construction approval. We evaluate the existing land, then make a written offer. No fees or commissions are charged, and our land inspection is the only contingency. [6],[7],[4]
The parcel has back taxes or another recorded lien
A sale may still close when money is owed. Franklin County taxes become delinquent April 1, and the Tax Collector sells a lien certificate rather than the property itself. Under Florida law, a certificate holder generally may apply for a tax deed after two years from April 1 of the issue year. The title company checks the timeline and recorded liens, obtains payoff information and can disburse agreed balances from proceeds. Respond quickly if the Clerk has already opened a tax-deed case. [9],[10]
You inherited the land and cannot visit
A remote Apalachicola sale can use electronic or mail-away documents through the closing company. 23% of owners in this vacant-lot property-address scope use mailing addresses outside Florida. The title search determines who holds the current interest and which estate, trust or heir documents are needed. After a signed purchase agreement, closing is typically about 10 days, depending on title. We cover closing costs and can coordinate the parcel review without requiring the owner to travel or clear the lot. [1]
Step by step
How do I sell my land in Apalachicola?
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 Apalachicola: common questions
Is Apalachicola an incorporated city?
Yes. The city's official history says the town was incorporated as West Point in 1828 and renamed Apalachicola in 1831. Confirm that a postal-address parcel is within the city line before relying on municipal rules.
Who issues a building permit in Apalachicola?
The City of Apalachicola processes building permits for parcels inside city limits. Its Building Department directs owners to consult Planning and Community Development first because zoning and historic-district requirements may apply before the permit application is ready.
Does an empty lot need historic approval?
Location and proposed work decide that. The city's guide says the historic district includes much of the 1836 plat, and the planning page publishes Certificate of Appropriateness charges for new residential work, accessory work, remodeling and fences. Ask city staff to confirm the parcel boundary and required review.
Can I sell without installing water or sewer?
Yes. Parcel Buyers buys vacant land with no water, sewer or site work. Apalachicola operates municipal systems, but service to a specific lot should be confirmed with the city. We account for that uncertainty in the offer rather than requiring the seller to purchase a connection first.
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]
- 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.
- 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]
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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
- Eastpoint
660 vacant lots · 2025 median lot sale $45,000
- Franklin County
6,600 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 Apalachicola. 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. 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 May 2026; unreviewed recent sales are excluded. County-level figures are used on this place page. 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] City of Apalachicola, Apalachicola history (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [3] City of Apalachicola, Apalachicola Building Department (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [4] City of Apalachicola, Planning and Community Development (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [5] City of Apalachicola, Apalachicola water and sewer department (accessed 2026-10-07)
- [6] City of Apalachicola, Apalachicola historic district design guidelines (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [7] City of Apalachicola, Apalachicola codes and ordinances (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [8] Franklin County Building Department, Flood information and parcel map (accessed 2026-10-07)
- [9] Franklin County Tax Collector, Property tax, delinquency and tax certificates (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [10] Florida Senate, Florida Statutes section 197.502, tax-deed applications (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [11] U.S. Geological Survey, Apalachicola Bay vibracore and seismic introduction (accessed 2026-10-07)