Franklin County, Florida
Sell your land in Carrabelle for cash
Parcel Buyers buys vacant lots and land with a Carrabelle property address, whether the parcel is inside the city or in nearby unincorporated Franklin County. 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 Carrabelle?
- Parcel Buyers is a direct land buyer that makes written, no-obligation cash offers on vacant lots and acreage in Carrabelle, 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 Carrabelle sell for in 2025?
- In 2025, vacant lots in Carrabelle sold for a median of $40,000 across 43 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $25,500 to $80,000.
- How many vacant lots are in Carrabelle?
- The 2026 Florida property tax roll lists 1,232 vacant residential lots in Carrabelle; 24% are one-acre homesites, and the median lot is 1.00 acre.
- How is a cash offer for land in Carrabelle 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 Carrabelle 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 Carrabelle?
- In 2025, companies bought 14% of the vacant lots that sold in Carrabelle. Individuals bought the rest.
- Are vacant lot prices in Carrabelle going up or down?
- Vacant lot prices in Carrabelle went up 33.3%: the median moved from $30,000 across 73 recorded sales in 2024 to $40,000 across 43 recorded sales in 2025. These are recorded sales, not list prices. From January to May 2026, 20 vacant lots in Carrabelle sold at a recorded median of $62,500.
- How much are estimated annual ad valorem taxes on a typical vacant lot in Carrabelle?
- A typical vacant lot in Carrabelle has estimated 2025 ad valorem taxes about $397 a year; most lots here also pay non-ad valorem charges (listed below).
- Are vacant lots in Carrabelle in a FEMA high-risk flood zone?
- About 83% of vacant lots in Carrabelle have their center point in a FEMA high-risk flood zone (effective maps dated June 18, 2013 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 Carrabelle got a home on the tax roll in 2025?
- 23 vacant lots in Carrabelle changed from vacant-residential use to a home with new-construction evidence on the 2026 preliminary tax roll.
Local data
Carrabelle land at a glance
Tax-roll figures cover parcels whose property address city is Carrabelle in Franklin County. Local rules and services are sourced below.
| Vacant residential lots | 1,232 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): 24% of vacant lots; next, patio-home lot at 16%. Median lot: 1.00 acre (43,560 sq ft). [1] |
| Typical assessed value | $35,000 median just (market) value for a vacant lot; the middle half fall between $18,700 and $72,200 [1] |
| Recent lot sale prices | $40,000 median across 43 arm's-length sales of vacant lots in Carrabelle (Jan 2025–Dec 2025); the middle half sold for $25,500–$80,000 [1] |
| Who bought lots in 2025 | Companies made 14% of those purchases; individuals made the rest [1] |
| Owners who live elsewhere | 37% of vacant lots have an owner mailing address outside Florida (most often GA, AL, TN) [1] |
| Carrabelle is an incorporated city | Carrabelle's official city history records that the town was incorporated in May 1893, so parcels inside its boundary use municipal review. [2] |
| Separate permit offices serve the area | Carrabelle and Franklin County maintain separate building departments, so owners should confirm the municipal boundary before choosing a permit office. [3],[4] |
| Water and sewer are city systems | Carrabelle operates its own water and sewer department. Service must still be confirmed for the individual parcel rather than assumed from the address city. [6] |
| Utility service changes density | The comprehensive plan allows up to 8 dwelling units per acre with central water and sewer, 4 with water only, and 1 with neither utility. [7] |
| Flood and shoreline maps matter | The city's future-land-use materials identify FEMA flood zones, wetlands, coastal high-hazard areas and a critical shoreline district as development-review layers. [7] |
| The city has its own millage | The Franklin County Tax Collector's 2025 rate sheet lists Carrabelle's municipal rate at 7.5 mills, separate from county and other taxing lines. [9] |
| Carrabelle River | Carrabelle hugs the Carrabelle River and Saint George Sound. A Florida DEP project summary calls the city susceptible to coastal flooding and cites a 2018 study that found many properties at risk from sea-level rise. [12] |
| Lot sales, 2025 vs 2024 | 2025: 43 recorded sales, $40,000 median; 2024: 73 recorded sales, $30,000 median. Median +33.3%; count -41.1%. [1] |
| Vacant lots that got a home on the tax roll in 2025 | 23 recorded with new-construction evidence. [1] |
| Owner-type shares | Individuals 64.4%; companies 34.3%; trusts 1.3%; estates/heirs 0.0%; government/associations 0.0%. [1] |
| Typical annual ad valorem taxes | A typical vacant lot in Carrabelle has estimated 2025 ad valorem taxes about $397 a year; most lots here also pay non-ad valorem charges (listed below). |
| 2026 so far (Jan-May) | 20 recorded vacant-lot sales; median $62,500. [1] |
| FEMA high-risk flood-zone screen | About 83% of vacant lots in Carrabelle have their center point in a FEMA high-risk flood zone (effective maps dated June 18, 2013 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 Carrabelle are 1 acre or less and have their center point in an adopted Florida springs BMAP. |
Neighborhoods in Carrabelle
| Neighborhood | Vacant lots | 2025 lot sales | Median 2025 lot sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrabelle Landings | 86 | 3 | — |
| New River Run | 25 | 3 | — |
Unlinked recorded-plat summaries retain their separately prepared source edition. A neighborhood here is the recorded plat name at the start of the legal description.
Pricing
What is a lot in Carrabelle worth?
In 2025, vacant lots in Carrabelle sold for a median of $40,000 across 43 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $25,500 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.
See what similar lots sold for
What moves the price in Carrabelle
City limits determine which rules start the review
A Carrabelle postal address does not prove that a parcel lies inside the municipal boundary. This page's tax-roll figures cover every parcel whose property-address city is Carrabelle, so they can include land reviewed by different offices. Inside the city, Carrabelle's Building Department handles permits and the city clerk's office coordinates planning, zoning and code enforcement. Outside the city, Franklin County handles building and development review. Confirming the boundary first prevents an owner or builder from using the wrong setbacks, zoning category or application path. [3],[5],[4]
Water and sewer availability can change usable density
Central service affects more than a monthly bill. Carrabelle operates water and sewer systems, but a buyer must verify whether the exact road and lot can connect. The city's comprehensive plan sets different maximum residential densities: 8 units per acre where both central systems are available, 4 with central water only, and 1 where neither is available. Those are planning ceilings, not approvals for a particular parcel. Lot dimensions, setbacks, flood requirements and wastewater capacity still control what can actually be built. [6],[7]
Flood elevation and coastal overlays affect site cost
Low coastal land can require more design work than its acreage suggests. The city plan maps FEMA flood zones, wetlands, coastal high-hazard areas and its critical shoreline district. For parcels reviewed by the county, Franklin's flood guidance requires rated A-zone construction at least 1 foot above base flood elevation and measures VE-zone compliance at the lowest horizontal structural member. A survey, elevation information and the correct jurisdiction give a builder a better estimate of fill, foundation and engineering costs before setting a land price. [7],[8]
Recorded sales establish a local benchmark
The 2025 roll contains 43 qualifying single-parcel vacant sales in the Carrabelle address scope. Their median was $40,000, and the middle half ranged from $25,500–$80,000. The median recorded lot size is 1.00 acres, while one-acre homesites are the most common measured group at 24%. These are broad tax-roll benchmarks, not an appraisal. Municipal boundary, utility connection, flood elevation, road condition, title and a feasible homesite explain why similar-size lots can trade at different prices. [1]
Common situations
Selling land in Carrabelle in these situations
You bought a lot but never confirmed the city boundary
Start by checking whether the parcel is inside Carrabelle, not merely whether Carrabelle appears in its mailing address. The city and county have separate permit paths. That distinction also determines which planning staff should confirm zoning and whether city utility service is available. We review the parcel boundary, access, utilities and title before making an offer, so you do not have to obtain a building permit first. Vacant land can be sold as it sits, including land that still needs those answers. [3],[5],[4]
Your parcel may need a septic or utility decision
A vacant lot can be sold without installing water, sewer, a well or septic system. If the parcel cannot connect to Carrabelle's system, a future septic installation is permitted by Florida DEP; Franklin entered DEP's first permitting phase on January 2, 2025. DEP asks for an application, site plan, floor plan and site evaluation. We price the existing land rather than asking the seller to undertake that construction. Our land inspection is the only contingency, and a failed inspection costs the seller nothing. [6],[10]
You manage the property from another state
A Carrabelle-area owner can complete a sale without traveling to Florida. 37% of owners in this vacant-lot scope use an out-of-state mailing address. After a purchase agreement, the independent title company can arrange electronic or mail-away documents, verify the ownership chain and issue proceeds. Closing is typically about 10 days, depending on title. We cover closing costs, charge no fees or commissions, and can arrange payment of agreed taxes or liens from the seller's proceeds. [1]
Step by step
How do I sell my land in Carrabelle?
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 Carrabelle: common questions
Is Carrabelle incorporated or unincorporated?
Carrabelle is an incorporated city; its official history gives May 1893 as the incorporation date. The Carrabelle property-address scope can still include parcels beyond city limits, so verify the boundary before relying on city rules.
Who issues a building permit for a Carrabelle lot?
Carrabelle's Building Department handles permits for land inside the city. Franklin County handles parcels outside the municipal boundary. The address city alone does not settle jurisdiction, so confirm the parcel location with the appropriate planning office before submitting plans.
Does every Carrabelle lot have water and sewer?
Not necessarily. The city runs water and sewer systems, but no public source shows service to every parcel with a Carrabelle address, so get confirmation for the specific lot. The comprehensive plan sets different density limits for land with both services, water only, or neither.
Can I sell a Carrabelle lot with delinquent taxes?
Often, yes. Franklin County taxes become delinquent April 1, and a tax certificate is a lien rather than a deed. A title company can obtain current payoff figures and determine whether agreed taxes can be paid at closing. Act quickly if a tax-deed process has begun because Florida law permits an application after the statutory waiting period.
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]
- Selling a Vacant Lot With Code Enforcement Liens
Yes, a Florida vacant lot with a code enforcement lien can often be sold, but first confirm the violation, daily fine, compliance status, and written payoff with the city or county that issued the order. A fine can accrue until the violator complies or judgment is entered in an enforcement suit.[1] A reduction is not automatic. A clear-title closing normally needs a current payoff and a documented satisfaction or release path.
- 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.
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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
- Lanark
386 vacant lots · 2025 median lot sale $34,000
- St. James
375 vacant lots · 2025 median lot sale $28,200
- 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 Carrabelle. 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. 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 Carrabelle, History of Carrabelle (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [3] City of Carrabelle, Carrabelle Building Department (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [4] Franklin County Building Department, Franklin County permit applications (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [5] City of Carrabelle, Carrabelle City Clerk services (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [6] City of Carrabelle, Carrabelle water and sewer department (accessed 2026-10-07)
- [7] City of Carrabelle, Carrabelle comprehensive plan (accessed 2026-10-07)
- [8] Franklin County Building Department, Flood information and parcel map (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [9] Franklin County Tax Collector, Property tax, delinquency and tax certificates (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [10] Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Onsite sewage permitting FAQ (accessed 2026-10-07)
- [11] Florida Senate, Florida Statutes section 197.502, tax-deed applications (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [12] Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Carrabelle Targeted Resilience Assistance (accessed 2026-10-07)