Hendry County, Florida
Sell your land in Clewiston for cash
Parcel Buyers buys vacant lots in Clewiston for cash, including compact city lots where utility frontage and drainage affect use. You get a written, no-obligation cash offer within 24 hours and a closing through an independent, licensed 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 Clewiston?
- Parcel Buyers is a direct land buyer that makes written, no-obligation cash offers on vacant lots and acreage in Clewiston, Hendry 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.
- How many vacant lots are in Clewiston?
- The 2026 Florida property tax roll lists 305 vacant residential lots in Clewiston; 21% are micro lots, and the median lot is 0.33 acre.
- How is a cash offer for land in Clewiston 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 Clewiston 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.
- Are vacant lots in Clewiston in a FEMA high-risk flood zone?
- About 8.9% of vacant lots in Clewiston have their center point in a FEMA high-risk flood zone (effective maps dated May 16, 2012 to May 15, 2020). This is map screening, not a determination; check FEMA's Map Service Center for your parcel.
- How many vacant lots in Clewiston got a home on the tax roll in 2025?
- 12 vacant lots in Clewiston changed from vacant-residential use to a home with new-construction evidence on the 2026 preliminary tax roll.
Local data
Clewiston land at a glance
Tax-roll figures cover parcels whose property address city is Clewiston in Hendry County. Local rules and services are sourced below.
| Vacant residential lots | 305 parcels classified vacant residential on the 2026 tax roll [1] |
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| Most common lot size | Micro lot (2,000–5,000 sq ft): 21% of vacant lots; next, third-acre lot at 16%. Median lot: 0.33 acre (14,380 sq ft). [1] |
| Typical assessed value | $37,600 median just (market) value for a vacant lot; the middle half fall between $19,300 and $52,600 [1] |
| Recent lot sale prices | Too few arm's-length vacant-lot sales in 2025 to report a reliable median for Clewiston [1] |
| Local government | Clewiston is an incorporated city. Its Community Development Department administers the land-development code and handles building permits and inspections inside city limits. [2],[3] |
| Water and wastewater | The city operates water and wastewater utilities. Its 3 MGD (3-million-gallon-per-day) reverse-osmosis water plant opened in 2008 and uses the Floridan Aquifer as its water source. [4] |
| Fire assessment | A 2024 city update recommends fire-assessment rates through FY 2027-28: $100.94 per parcel plus $14.47 per vacant-land ERU; one vacant acre equals one ERU. [6] |
| Stormwater program | Clewiston operates under an MS4 storm-sewer permit with six primary control measures. The city says stormwater is not treated and flows into local waters, including Lake Okeechobee. [7] |
| Street and drainage work | City Public Works maintains streets, sidewalks, and drainage and performs annual asphalt and sidewalk projects. Parcel frontage still requires an address-level review. [8] |
| Lake Okeechobee | Clewiston's public Lake Okeechobee access site has four boat ramps, two floating docks, and 40 parking spaces along Hoover Dike Road. [9] |
| Vacant lots that got a home on the tax roll in 2025 | 12 recorded with new-construction evidence. [1] |
| FEMA high-risk flood-zone screen | About 8.9% of vacant lots in Clewiston have their center point in a FEMA high-risk flood zone (effective maps dated May 16, 2012 to May 15, 2020). 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 Clewiston are 1 acre or less and have their center point in an adopted Florida springs BMAP. |
Pricing
What is a lot in Clewiston worth?
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 Clewiston
City utility frontage and connection work
City-operated water and wastewater are important advantages only when the specific lot can connect. A buyer still needs to confirm whether mains reach the frontage, whether capacity is available, and what meter, tap, extension, impact, or restoration charges apply. The utility requires at least two business days' notice for new construction or new service connections, so a tax address alone should not be treated as proof that a vacant parcel is ready for a meter. [4],[5]
Small-lot geometry and buildable area
The typical screened parcel is only 0.33 acres, and the largest size group is micro lot. On a compact lot, setbacks, parking, stormwater treatment, easements, and the chosen building footprint compete for the same ground. Buyers therefore price the usable rectangle, not acreage by itself. A survey, zoning confirmation, and conceptual site layout can change what a builder is willing to pay. [1],[2]
Annual assessments and municipal carrying costs
Vacant land can carry non-ad valorem charges even without a house. The city's 2024 fire-assessment update recommends a $100.94 readiness fee per parcel plus a vacant-land demand rate of $14.47 per ERU, with one vacant acre equal to one ERU. It says those rates apply through FY 2027-28, and its rate table applies the same $14.47 demand rate to vacant residential, commercial and agricultural land. The current tax bill remains the source for the charge on a specific parcel. [6]
Flood, drainage, and Lake Okeechobee exposure
The lakefront setting makes elevation and drainage review central to value. Clewiston operates a municipal storm-sewer system and says stormwater is not treated before flowing into local streams, rivers, and lakes, including Lake Okeechobee. Community Development administers the city's land-development and building rules. Buyers should confirm the drainage and elevation requirements for the individual parcel before estimating construction cost. [7],[2]
Common situations
Selling land in Clewiston in these situations
You inherited a city lot you do not use
An inherited parcel can be sold, but the title company must identify the legal owners and determine whether probate, affidavits, or recorded corrective documents are needed. We check utilities, access and title on every parcel before offering, and closing runs through an independent, licensed title company. The title work—not how long the family has owned the land—controls the documents required to transfer it.
Assessments and taxes keep arriving
A vacant lot may still receive city fire charges and ordinary property taxes. A cash sale ends future carrying costs for the seller after closing. Liens or back taxes can be paid from the sale proceeds with the seller's consent, and the current tax bill shows the charges that apply to the parcel. [6]
The lot has uncertain utility or drainage status
Uncertainty does not automatically prevent a sale. We buy lots with no water, sewer or road work, and we check utilities, access and title on every parcel before offering. City Community Development handles permits inside the limits, while city utility staff can address service questions. Sharing a survey, prior permit, utility correspondence, or elevation certificate can shorten review and reduce conservative assumptions. [3],[4],[7]
Step by step
How do I sell my land in Clewiston?
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 Clewiston: common questions
Who issues building permits for vacant land in Clewiston?
Clewiston Community Development issues building permits for work inside city limits and also administers zoning and inspections. The city says all construction requires plans and a permit. Before designing a house, confirm that the parcel is actually inside the municipal boundary and ask staff which zoning, drainage, and utility reviews apply.
Does every Clewiston lot have public water and sewer?
No address-level connection should be assumed. Clewiston operates both utilities and a 3-million-gallon-per-day reverse-osmosis water plant, but a vacant lot still needs confirmation of main location, capacity, taps, meters, extension work, and fees. Ask the utility department about the specific parcel before relying on public service in a building budget.
Can a vacant Clewiston lot receive a fire assessment?
Yes. The city's 2024 update recommends $100.94 per parcel plus $14.47 per vacant-land ERU, with one vacant acre equal to one ERU, through FY 2027-28. Its rate table applies that vacant-land rate to vacant residential, commercial and agricultural parcels. Use the current property-tax bill to confirm the charge on the parcel being sold.
How should I check flood risk on a Clewiston parcel?
Ask Community Development which drainage and building rules apply, then review parcel-specific elevation evidence. Clewiston says stormwater is not treated before flowing into local streams, rivers, and lakes, including Lake Okeechobee. A survey or elevation certificate is more useful than a general neighborhood description.
Can I sell my Clewiston land without listing it?
Yes. We buy vacant lots and land for cash with no fees or commissions, and we cover closing costs. You get a written, no-obligation cash offer within 24 hours, and closing runs through an independent, licensed title company, typically in about 10 days.
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]
- How to Sell Land During a Divorce
Florida land can be sold during a divorce when the people with authority to convey title sign and the sale follows every applicable agreement and court order. Divorce law may treat land as marital even when only one spouse appears on the deed.[1][2] If ownership, signing authority, or the division of proceeds is unsettled, have a Florida attorney and the closing title company resolve those issues before closing.
- 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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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 Clewiston. 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 5, 2026. 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 Clewiston, Community Development (accessed 2026-10-03)
- [3] City of Clewiston, Permitting (accessed 2026-10-03)
- [4] City of Clewiston, Utilities (accessed 2026-10-03)
- [5] City of Clewiston, Starting and Terminating Utility Service (accessed 2026-10-03)
- [6] City of Clewiston, City of Clewiston Fire/Rescue Service Special Assessments: 2024 Update (accessed 2026-10-05)
- [7] City of Clewiston, Stormwater Management (accessed 2026-10-03)
- [8] City of Clewiston, Public Works (accessed 2026-10-03)
- [9] City of Clewiston, Boat Ramps (accessed 2026-10-03)