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Sell your land in Hendry County for cash
Parcel Buyers buys vacant lots and land in Hendry County for cash, including rural lots where water, sewer or onsite-sewage service still needs confirmation. 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 Hendry County?
- Parcel Buyers is a direct land buyer that makes written, no-obligation cash offers on vacant lots and acreage in Hendry 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 Hendry County sell for in 2025?
- In 2025, vacant lots in Hendry County sold for a median of $45,000 across 347 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $35,000 to $60,000.
- How many vacant lots are in Hendry County?
- The 2026 Florida property tax roll lists 14,832 vacant residential lots in Hendry County; 39% are quarter-acre lots, and the median lot is 0.32 acre.
- How is a cash offer for land in Hendry 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 Hendry 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 Hendry County?
- In 2025, companies bought 33% of the vacant lots that sold in Hendry County, including 9% bought by homebuilders. Individuals bought the rest.
- What was the median recorded 2025 sale price by lot size in Hendry County?
- The median recorded 2025 sale price for a 1.25-acre homesite in Hendry County was $48,000 across 151 sales.
Local data
What is land in Hendry County worth?
In 2025, vacant lots in Hendry County sold for a median of $45,000 across 347 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $35,000 to $60,000. [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.
Recorded 2025 sale prices by lot size in Hendry County
| Lot-size class | 2025 sales | 2025 median lot sale |
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| 1.25-acre homesite52,000–57,999 sq ft | 151 | $48,000 |
| Quarter-acre lot9,000–12,999 sq ft | 56 | $23,000 |
| Acre-plus46,000–51,999 sq ft | 44 | $44,800 |
| Third-acre lot13,000–15,999 sq ft | 26 | $22,000 |
| Mini-estate (2-3 acres)70,000–139,999 sq ft | 22 | $85,800 |
| One-acre homesite40,000–45,999 sq ft | 16 | $42,000 |
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 | 14,832 parcels classified vacant residential on the 2026 tax roll [1] |
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| Most common lot size | Quarter-acre lot (9,000–13,000 sq ft): 39% of vacant lots; next, 1.25-acre homesite at 24%. Median lot: 0.32 acre (13,940 sq ft). [1] |
| Typical assessed value | $21,000 median just (market) value for a vacant lot; the middle half fall between $14,300 and $38,800 [1] |
| Recent lot sale prices | $45,000 median across 347 arm's-length sales of vacant lots in Hendry County (Jan 2025–Dec 2025); the middle half sold for $35,000–$60,000 [1] |
| Who bought lots in 2025 | Companies made 33% of those purchases, including 9% by homebuilders; individuals made the rest [1] |
| Owners who live elsewhere | 20% of vacant lots have an owner mailing address outside Florida (most often NY, NJ, CA); 2% outside the U.S. [1] |
| Dinner Island Ranch Wildlife Management Area | FWC places Dinner Island Ranch Wildlife Management Area in Hendry County, 29 miles southwest of Clewiston, and says its habitats are managed for wildlife and visitor experiences. [2] |
| Property-tax records are searchable | Hendry County's official property-tax search accepts an owner name, property address or account number, giving owners a direct way to identify a tax record. [3] |
| Taxes turn delinquent on April 1 | Hendry County taxes become delinquent April 1. The Tax Collector says a tax-certificate sale is held on or before June 1 for unpaid real-estate taxes. [4] |
| The Clerk records land documents | Hendry's Official Records include documents tied to land ownership, including deeds, mortgages, liens and judgments; electronic records from October 1980 onward can be viewed online. [5] |
| Tax-deed sales are online | The Hendry County Clerk conducts tax-deed sales online. A certificate holder applies through the Tax Collector, and the Clerk warns that a tax deed does not establish clear, marketable title. [6] |
| County links permits and zoning | Hendry County's official site links Building and Licensing, Planning and Zoning, permit search and Port LaBelle Utility services for local land and construction research. [7] |
| Onsite sewage is a local health service | The Florida Department of Health in Hendry County lists Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems in its Environmental Health services and investigates failing septic systems. [8],[9] |
| 2025 sale price by lot size | The median recorded 2025 sale price for a 1.25-acre homesite in Hendry County was $48,000 across 151 sales. [1] |
Land by town in Hendry County
| Town | Vacant lots | 2025 lot sales | Median 2025 lot sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| LaBelle | 8,979 | 143 | $27,000 |
| Montura Ranches | 4,146 | 179 | $45,000 |
| Wheeler | 647 | 37 | $65,000 |
| Pioneer | 634 | 12 | $72,500 |
| Clewiston | 305 | 8 | — |
| Harlem | 160 | 3 | — |
| La Deca | 96 | 0 | — |
| Felda | 49 | 1 | — |
| Lb Ranchettes | 44 | 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 Hendry County
- LaBelle
8,979vacant lots · 2025 median lot sale $27,000
These pages cover the largest lot markets in Hendry 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 Hendry County
Hendry County land needs location-specific research
Hendry County land needs a location-specific check because the 2026 tax roll covers 14,832 vacant residential parcels with different locations and lot patterns. That countywide count is not a buildability answer for one tract. Start with the official property-tax search, which accepts owner name, address or account number. Then use the Clerk's Official Records for deeds, mortgages, liens and judgments. Together, those sources identify the tax record and recorded land documents before a buyer reviews access, utilities and title. [3],[5],[1]
Confirm who regulates the specific lot
Confirm whether the city or county regulates the lot. Hendry County links owners to Building and Licensing, Planning and Zoning, permit search and Port LaBelle Utility. The county code defines Port LaBelle utility plat units 1 through 13, while DOH-Hendry lists onsite sewage among its environmental-health services. A postal city does not replace those jurisdiction and service records. Confirm zoning, road access and the water, wastewater or onsite-sewage path for the parcel. [7],[11],[8]
Special districts may be part of holding land
A Port LaBelle parcel may fall within a separate special district. The Port LaBelle Community Development District spans Hendry and Glades counties and maintains conveyed streets, signs and greenbelts; it also provides designated lighting, mosquito control, access control and culvert or utility permits. The district says it receives ad valorem assessment revenue and that Capital Fund assessments are no longer collected. Use the current tax bill for the parcel's present district charge. [10]
Act before delinquent taxes get further along
Act before unpaid taxes move further. Hendry County taxes become delinquent April 1, and the Tax Collector says a real-estate tax-certificate sale follows on or before June 1. The certificate does not itself transfer ownership, but the Clerk explains that a certificate holder can apply for a tax deed through the Tax Collector and that sales are conducted online. A tax deed also does not establish clear title. If taxes are behind, obtain a current payoff and resolve the title path before waiting for a sale date. With your consent, back taxes or liens can be paid from sale proceeds at closing. [4],[6]
Step by step
How do I sell my land in Hendry 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 Hendry County: common questions
Where are Hendry County deeds recorded?
Deeds are recorded with the Hendry County Clerk's Official Records department. That office is the custodian of land-ownership records, including deeds, mortgages, liens and judgments. The Clerk says electronic official records from October 1980 to the present can be viewed online. A title company can use those records as part of its title examination before a sale closes.
What happens if Hendry County taxes are unpaid?
Unpaid taxes become delinquent April 1. The Tax Collector says a tax-certificate sale is held on or before June 1 for unpaid real-estate taxes. The Clerk says a certificate holder can later apply for a tax deed through the Tax Collector. Do not treat a tax certificate as a direct transfer of ownership, and get a current payoff if you want to sell.
Will a rural Hendry County lot have utilities?
Not necessarily. Hendry County's code defines a Port LaBelle Utility System area in plat units 1 through 13, while DOH-Hendry lists onsite sewage among its environmental-health services. Neither fact establishes water, sewer, well or septic availability for every rural parcel, so verify the service path for the specific lot.
Does a Port LaBelle lot come with a district cost?
It may. The Port LaBelle Community Development District spans Hendry and Glades counties and reports ad valorem assessment revenue for district services. It also says Capital Fund assessments are no longer collected. Use the current property-tax bill to identify the present district charge instead of relying on an older figure.
Is every LaBelle-address lot regulated by the city?
No. A postal LaBelle address does not by itself identify the governing office or utility. Hendry County links its Building and Licensing, Planning and Zoning, permit search and Port LaBelle Utility services, and the county code separately defines Port LaBelle utility plat units. Confirm the parcel's legal jurisdiction before using city or county rules.
Official county tools
Look up your lot in Hendry 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 hendryprop.com Browser check may be required. |
| Property tax bill lookup | Open hendrycountytc.com |
| Clerk official records | Open hendryclerk.org |
| Building permit lookup | Open hendryfla.net |
| Code enforcement lookup | Open hendryfla.net |
| Flood map lookup | Open hendryfla.net |
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 Hendry 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] Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Dinner Island Ranch Wildlife Management Area (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [3] Hendry County Tax Collector, Hendry County Property Tax Search (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [4] Hendry County Tax Collector, Property Taxes (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [5] Hendry County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller, Official Records (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [6] Hendry County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller, Tax Deeds (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [7] Hendry County, Port LaBelle Utility (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [8] Florida Department of Health in Hendry County, Site Map (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [9] Florida Department of Health in Hendry County, Sanitary Nuisances (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [10] Port LaBelle Community Development District, Port LaBelle Community Development District (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [11] Hendry County Code of Ordinances, Utilities (accessed 2026-10-02)