Franklin County, Florida
Sell your land in Eastpoint for cash
Parcel Buyers buys vacant lots with an Eastpoint property address for cash, including unincorporated parcels where district utilities, flood elevation and county review shape buildability. You get a written, no-obligation 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 Eastpoint?
- Parcel Buyers is a direct land buyer that makes written, no-obligation cash offers on vacant lots and acreage in Eastpoint, 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 Eastpoint sell for in 2025?
- In 2025, vacant lots in Eastpoint sold for a median of $45,000 across 22 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $40,000 to $94,800.
- How many vacant lots are in Eastpoint?
- The 2026 Florida property tax roll lists 660 vacant residential lots in Eastpoint; 43% are one-acre homesites, and the median lot is 1.01 acre.
- How is a cash offer for land in Eastpoint 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 Eastpoint 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 Eastpoint?
- In 2025, companies bought 14% of the vacant lots that sold in Eastpoint. Individuals bought the rest.
- Are vacant lot prices in Eastpoint going up or down?
- Vacant lot prices in Eastpoint were roughly flat (-4.7%): the median moved from $47,200 across 54 recorded sales in 2024 to $45,000 across 22 recorded sales in 2025. These are recorded sales, not list prices. From January to May 2026, 11 vacant lots in Eastpoint sold at a recorded median of $45,000.
- How much are estimated annual ad valorem taxes on a typical vacant lot in Eastpoint?
- A typical vacant lot in Eastpoint has estimated 2025 ad valorem taxes about $349 a year; most lots here also pay non-ad valorem charges (listed below).
- Are vacant lots in Eastpoint in a FEMA high-risk flood zone?
- About 38.4% of vacant lots in Eastpoint have their center point in a FEMA high-risk flood zone (effective maps dated June 18, 2013 to March 9, 2021). This is map screening, not a determination; check FEMA's Map Service Center for your parcel.
- How many vacant lots in Eastpoint got a home on the tax roll in 2025?
- 18 vacant lots in Eastpoint changed from vacant-residential use to a home with new-construction evidence on the 2026 preliminary tax roll.
Local data
Eastpoint land at a glance
Tax-roll figures cover parcels whose property address city is Eastpoint in Franklin County. Local rules and services are sourced below.
| Vacant residential lots | 660 parcels classified vacant residential on the 2026 tax roll [1] |
|---|---|
| Most common lot size | One-acre homesite (40,000–46,000 sq ft): 43% of vacant lots; next, mini-estate (2-3 acres) at 15%. Median lot: 1.01 acre (44,000 sq ft). [1] |
| Typical assessed value | $40,000 median just (market) value for a vacant lot; the middle half fall between $30,000 and $65,000 [1] |
| Recent lot sale prices | $45,000 median across 22 arm's-length sales of vacant lots in Eastpoint (Jan 2025–Dec 2025); the middle half sold for $40,000–$94,800 [1] |
| Who bought lots in 2025 | Companies made 14% of those purchases; individuals made the rest [1] |
| Owners who live elsewhere | 34% of vacant lots have an owner mailing address outside Florida (most often GA, AL, TN) [1] |
| Eastpoint is unincorporated | The Eastpoint Water and Sewer District, created by the Legislature in 1967, says it serves the unincorporated area of Franklin County known as Eastpoint. [2] |
| County permits apply | Franklin County accepts building applications online, by mail or in person and lists 7 to 10 business days for complete paper applications. [3] |
| A special district runs utilities | The Eastpoint Water and Sewer District says it serves about 1,550 customers with 2 wells, a distribution system and a 300,000-gallon-per-day sewer plant. [2] |
| Capacity charges use an ERC | The district's October 2023 schedule defines 1 equivalent residential connection as 220 gallons per day and lists $3,975 inside-district capacity cost. [4] |
| A sewer extension is planned | The county's 2026 CDBG notice proposes about 3,500 linear feet of sewer line serving 25 new and up to 40 existing households along State Road 65. [5] |
| The district has its own tax line | Franklin County's 2025 tax-rate sheet lists the Eastpoint Water and Sewer District at 3.75 mills, apart from countywide and other taxing authorities. [6] |
| A dated fire charge is documented | Minutes of the county's July 2022 budget workshop list a $10 yearly fire assessment per vacant parcel, a rate set in 2009, and Eastpoint is one of the fire districts. Check the current tax bill. [7] |
| St. George Island State Park | Saint George Island lies directly south of Eastpoint and is reached from Highway 98 by the Saint George Island Bridge. The western half is privately owned and heavily developed, while the eastern half is St. George Island State Park. [11] |
| Lot sales, 2025 vs 2024 | 2025: 22 recorded sales, $45,000 median; 2024: 54 recorded sales, $47,200 median. Median -4.7%; count -59.3%. [1] |
| Vacant lots that got a home on the tax roll in 2025 | 18 recorded with new-construction evidence. [1] |
| Typical annual ad valorem taxes | A typical vacant lot in Eastpoint has estimated 2025 ad valorem taxes about $349 a year; most lots here also pay non-ad valorem charges (listed below). |
| 2026 so far (Jan-May) | 11 recorded vacant-lot sales; median $45,000. [1] |
| FEMA high-risk flood-zone screen | About 38.4% of vacant lots in Eastpoint have their center point in a FEMA high-risk flood zone (effective maps dated June 18, 2013 to March 9, 2021). 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 Eastpoint are 1 acre or less and have their center point in an adopted Florida springs BMAP. |
Pricing
What is a lot in Eastpoint worth?
In 2025, vacant lots in Eastpoint sold for a median of $45,000 across 22 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $40,000 to $94,800. [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 Eastpoint
District utility coverage must be checked parcel by parcel
Eastpoint is unincorporated, but water and sewer are not simply county departments. The independent Eastpoint Water and Sewer District describes a system with about 1,550 customers, 2 wells and a 300,000-gallon-per-day sewer plant. Those system totals do not prove that a particular vacant lot has a main, tap or reserved capacity. Before estimating a homesite budget, a buyer should ask the district whether service reaches the parcel, what improvements are required and which current fees apply. A nearby line is not the same as a confirmed connection. [2]
Connection capacity creates a measurable upfront cost
The district's amended October 1, 2023 methodology prices capacity using an equivalent residential connection, or ERC. One ERC represents 220 gallons per day. The published inside-district total is $3,975: $1,400 for water capacity and $2,575 for sewer capacity. The listed outside-district total is $5,307. The district adopted these charges in 2004, so they are dated figures, not a quote for every lot, and other construction or meter costs may apply. They still show why an unconnected parcel can draw a different offer from a serviced parcel on the same road. [4]
Sewer expansion does not guarantee service today
A planned extension can improve future options without making every nearby parcel immediately buildable. Franklin County's April 2026 notice for a planned $1,769,250 CDBG grant application describes about 3,500 linear feet of new sewer line, built with the district, along State Road 65, with connections for 25 new and as many as 40 existing low-to-moderate-income households. That project scope is narrower than the Eastpoint postal city. Owners should not infer a connection from the road name or grant announcement. District confirmation, timing, easements and final construction status remain part of due diligence. [5]
Sales reflect utility and flood differences
The 2025 tax-roll set contains 22 qualifying single-parcel vacant sales whose property-address city is Eastpoint. The median sale was $45,000, with the middle half from $40,000–$94,800. The median recorded lot size is 1.01 acres, and one-acre homesites form the largest measured group at 43%. Those figures combine parcels with different utility, flood, road and title conditions. They are a market reference, not a parcel appraisal. Confirming the district and the county development constraints is necessary before comparing one lot with another. [1]
Common situations
Selling land in Eastpoint in these situations
You own a lot beyond an existing sewer line
You can sell before any sewer extension reaches the property. If district connection is unavailable, a future wastewater plan may require an onsite system. Florida DEP took over Franklin County onsite-sewage permitting on January 2, 2025 and requires an application, site plan, floor plan and soil-and-topography evaluation. We buy vacant land without requiring the seller to install utilities or commission a septic design first. Our review covers the lot as it stands, and the land inspection is the only contingency. [5],[8]
Your tax bill includes unfamiliar district lines
Eastpoint property may carry charges outside the basic county millage. The 2025 rate sheet lists a 3.75-mill Eastpoint Water and Sewer District rate. A county workshop from 2022 also listed a $10-per-vacant-parcel fire-services charge, but that older figure must be checked against the current bill. A cash sale does not require the owner to guess. The title company can obtain current tax and lien information and, with the seller's agreement, pay valid balances from proceeds at closing. [6],[7]
You inherited land and live elsewhere
Remote ownership is common enough to plan for: 34% of owners in this Eastpoint vacant-lot scope use mailing addresses outside Florida. An independent title company checks who must sign and can arrange electronic or mail-away documents. Closing is typically about 10 days after a signed agreement, depending on title. We cover standard closing costs and charge no commissions. If an estate or multiple heirs appear in the ownership chain, the title company identifies the documents required before funds can be released. [1]
Step by step
How do I sell my land in Eastpoint?
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 Eastpoint: common questions
Is Eastpoint a city?
No. The water and sewer district describes Eastpoint as an unincorporated area of Franklin County. Franklin County therefore handles local building and development permits rather than a municipal Eastpoint building department.
Does every Eastpoint lot have public water and sewer?
Not necessarily. The district operates public systems, but no source shows service to every parcel in the property-address scope, so each lot needs its own availability check. Its published capacity schedule and the county's targeted sewer-extension notice both show that location and connection status matter.
Who issues building permits in Eastpoint?
Franklin County handles building permits in unincorporated Eastpoint. The county accepts applications online, by mail or in person and says complete paper applications generally take 7 to 10 business days. Development and flood review can add separate requirements before construction begins.
Can delinquent taxes be paid when I sell?
Often, yes, if title and timing allow it. County taxes become delinquent April 1, and a tax certificate creates a lien rather than immediate ownership. The title company can request payoff figures and arrange payment from sale proceeds with consent. Florida law allows a certificate holder to seek a tax deed after the waiting period, so act promptly on notices.
Owner resources
Guides for your situation
- Selling Land When the Owner Died Without a Will
Florida land can be sold after an owner dies without a will, but no relative automatically has authority to convey the estate's whole interest. Intestacy law identifies the heirs and their shares.[1] Probate may be needed for land held only in the deceased owner's name.[3] For a sale by the personal representative of an intestate estate, no title passes until the court authorizes or confirms the sale.[9]
- Cape Coral North 1 East UEP Assessment for Lot Owners
North 1 East's first amortized UEP installment is scheduled for the November 2026 tax bill. For the City's sample 10,000-square-foot parcel receiving all three utilities, maximum annual installments total $3,385 over 30 years, $3,616 over 25 years, or $3,961 over 20 years. The sample's three initial-prepayment amounts totaled $32,288, but each parcel's mailed notice controls.[1][2][3][4]
- 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.
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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
- Apalachicola
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- Carrabelle
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- Franklin County
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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 Eastpoint. 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] Eastpoint Water and Sewer District, Eastpoint Water and Sewer District (accessed 2026-10-07)
- [3] Franklin County Building Department, Franklin County permit applications (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [4] Eastpoint Water and Sewer District, Equivalent Residential Connection methodology (accessed 2026-10-07)
- [5] Franklin County, Eastpoint sewer CDBG second public-hearing notice (accessed 2026-10-07)
- [6] Franklin County Tax Collector, Property tax, delinquency and tax certificates (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [7] Franklin County, Fire services budget workshop schedule (accessed 2026-10-07)
- [8] Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Onsite sewage permitting FAQ (accessed 2026-10-07)
- [9] Franklin County Building Department, Flood information and parcel map (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [10] Florida Senate, Florida Statutes section 197.502, tax-deed applications (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [11] Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida wetland delineation manual: St. George Island State Park (accessed 2026-10-02)