Hendry County, Florida
Sell your land in LaBelle for cash
Parcel Buyers buys vacant lots and land for cash in the LaBelle area, including city lots, Port LaBelle parcels, Banyan Village lots, and nearby ranchettes. 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 LaBelle?
- Parcel Buyers is a direct land buyer that makes written, no-obligation cash offers on vacant lots and acreage in LaBelle, 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.
- What did vacant lots in LaBelle sell for in 2025?
- In 2025, vacant lots in LaBelle sold for a median of $27,000 across 143 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $22,000 to $68,800.
- How many vacant lots are in LaBelle?
- The 2026 Florida property tax roll lists 8,979 vacant residential lots in LaBelle; 62% are quarter-acre lots, and the median lot is 0.25 acre.
- How is a cash offer for land in LaBelle 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 LaBelle 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 LaBelle?
- In 2025, companies bought 51% of the vacant lots that sold in LaBelle, including 20% bought by homebuilders. Individuals bought the rest.
- What was the median recorded 2025 sale price by lot size in LaBelle?
- The median recorded 2025 sale price for a quarter-acre lot in LaBelle was $23,000 across 56 sales.
Local data
LaBelle land at a glance
Tax-roll figures cover parcels in ZIP code 33935, the LaBelle postal area (the City of LaBelle, Port LaBelle, Banyan Village and nearby ranchettes) in Hendry County. Local rules and services are sourced below.
Property addresses here read Port Labelle (64%), Banyan Village (15%), Labelle (13%) and Wheeler (7%).
| Vacant residential lots | 8,979 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): 62% of vacant lots; next, third-acre lot at 17%. Median lot: 0.25 acre (10,890 sq ft). [1] |
| Typical assessed value | $18,100 median just (market) value for a vacant lot; the middle half fall between $14,300 and $21,000 [1] |
| Recent lot sale prices | $27,000 median across 143 arm's-length sales of vacant lots in LaBelle (Jan 2025–Dec 2025); the middle half sold for $22,000–$68,800 [1] |
| Who bought lots in 2025 | Companies made 51% of those purchases, including 20% by homebuilders; individuals made the rest [1] |
| Owners who live elsewhere | 25% of vacant lots have an owner mailing address outside Florida (most often NY, NJ, CA); 2% outside the U.S. [1] |
| ZIP 33935 crosses jurisdictions | This page's tax-roll scope is ZIP 33935, covering the City of LaBelle, Port LaBelle, Banyan Village and nearby ranchettes; permit and utility rules can differ within that area. [1],[7] |
| City water and sewer are location-based | The City of LaBelle provides water, sewer and trash service to residential and commercial customers depending on whether a property is inside or outside city limits. [3] |
| Port LaBelle has defined utility units | Hendry County's Port LaBelle Utility System service area names Port LaBelle plat units 1 through 13. New structures in that area must connect to its water service. [5] |
| Sewer connection depends on the line | Within the Port LaBelle Utility System service area, a new structure must connect to wastewater service when a collection line abuts the parcel. [5] |
| Port LaBelle has a special district | The Port LaBelle Community Development District maintains conveyed streets, signs and greenbelts, and provides designated lighting, mosquito-control and driveway-culvert or utility permits. [6] |
| City development uses its own code | LaBelle's Land Development Code applies to development in the incorporated city and requires City authorization. The utility department says new construction may have impact or connection fees after permits are paid. [4],[3] |
| Septic questions go to DOH-Hendry | The Florida Department of Health in Hendry County lists Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems among its Environmental Health services; confirm the onsite-sewage path before treating a rural lot as build-ready. [10] |
| Tax certificates can lead to a deed sale | Florida law lets the holder of a tax certificate apply to the county Tax Collector for a tax deed after two years have elapsed since April 1 of the certificate's issuance year. [11] |
| Caloosahatchee River | USGS's Hendry County list includes Caloosahatchee River monitoring sites at the LaBelle bridge and near LaBelle. They are official water-data reference points for river-adjacent land. [2] |
| 2025 sale price by lot size | The median recorded 2025 sale price for a quarter-acre lot in LaBelle was $23,000 across 56 sales. [1] |
Pricing
What is a lot in LaBelle worth?
In 2025, vacant lots in LaBelle sold for a median of $27,000 across 143 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $22,000 to $68,800. [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.
Recorded 2025 sale prices by lot size in LaBelle
| Lot-size class | 2025 sales | 2025 median lot sale |
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| Quarter-acre lot9,000–12,999 sq ft | 56 | $23,000 |
| 1.25-acre homesite52,000–57,999 sq ft | 32 | $65,000 |
| Third-acre lot13,000–15,999 sq ft | 23 | $21,000 |
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.
What moves the price in LaBelle
LaBelle postal area is not one utility market
This postal area is not one utility market. ZIP 33935 covers the city, Port LaBelle, Banyan Village, and nearby ranchettes, where service paths can differ. The City of LaBelle says its water and sewer service depends on the property's location inside or outside city limits. Hendry County separately defines Port LaBelle Utility System plat units. Before treating a lot as city water and sewer, confirm the legal location and provider for that specific parcel rather than using the mailing address. [3],[5],[1]
Port LaBelle water and sewer are line-specific
Water and sewer in Port LaBelle depend on the line. The county utility service area includes plat units 1 through 13. The code requires a person constructing a structure there to connect to water service and to connect to wastewater where a collection line abuts the parcel. That makes the abutting line important even within the named service area. Ask Port LaBelle Utility for current connection conditions and costs. We check utilities, access and title on every parcel before offering. [5]
District services can affect the holding cost
District services can affect a Port LaBelle tax bill. The Community Development District is separate from county administration and utility billing. It maintains conveyed streets, signs and greenbelts and provides designated lighting, mosquito control and culvert 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 present district charge instead of an older figure. [6]
Lot sales vary across this wide ZIP area
In 2025, 143 vacant lots in the 33935 scope sold in arm's-length, single-parcel sales at a median of $27,000; the middle half sold for $22,000–$68,800. The ZIP includes several distinct places, so that summary is not a price for one lot. A city parcel, a Port LaBelle parcel under county utility rules and a rural ranchette can follow different service and permitting paths. [1],[3],[5]
Common situations
Selling land in LaBelle in these situations
You were told your lot is in LaBelle
A LaBelle mailing address does not settle the rules. This page covers ZIP 33935, which includes the City of LaBelle and unincorporated Port LaBelle, Banyan Village and nearby land. The City operates its own water and sewer service based on location, while Hendry County defines a separate Port LaBelle Utility System area. Start with the parcel number, not a postal label, and confirm the legal jurisdiction before deciding what a buyer must budget to build. We can buy a lot without water or sewer work already finished. [1],[3],[5]
You own an empty Port LaBelle lot
You can sell an empty Port LaBelle lot without installing improvements. Check the plat unit and the line serving the parcel. Hendry County identifies Port LaBelle units 1 through 13 as the county utility service area, requires water connection for new structures there and requires wastewater connection where a collection line abuts the lot. The Port LaBelle Community Development District also has street, greenbelt and culvert responsibilities. Those details may affect a build plan. We inspect the land as part of our only contingency. [5],[6]
You live elsewhere and inherited a 33935 parcel
Yes, you can sell a 33935 parcel from another state. Start by identifying the tax record and recorded land documents. Hendry County's property-tax search accepts owner name, property address or account number, while Official Records contains deeds, mortgages, liens and judgments. You can sign electronically and complete a mail-away closing through an independent title company, with payment by check or wire. With your consent, liens or back taxes can be paid from sale proceeds at closing. [8],[9]
Step by step
How do I sell my land in LaBelle?
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 LaBelle: common questions
Is my 33935 lot inside the City of LaBelle?
Not necessarily. This page covers ZIP 33935, including the City of LaBelle, Port LaBelle, Banyan Village and nearby ranchettes. Use the parcel record and local jurisdiction information to confirm where the lot lies. That distinction matters because city utilities and city development rules can differ from Hendry County and Port LaBelle utility requirements.
Does Port LaBelle have public water and sewer?
Port LaBelle's code defines plat units 1 through 13 as its utility service area, but wastewater connection is line-specific. New structures in that area must connect to water service, and wastewater connection is required where a collection line abuts the parcel. Ask the utility to confirm the lot's mains, connection requirements and current costs.
Can a tax certificate on my lot lead to a tax deed?
Yes, after two years. Florida law lets the holder of a tax certificate apply to the county Tax Collector for a tax deed after two years have elapsed since April 1 of the certificate's issuance year.
Do Port LaBelle district services affect vacant land?
They can. The Port LaBelle Community Development District says it maintains conveyed streets, signs and greenbelts and handles designated lighting, mosquito control and driveway-culvert or utility permits. Check the current property tax bill, district information and recorded documents for the particular lot. Do not use an old quoted assessment as the current amount due.
Can I sell a LaBelle-area lot from another state?
Yes. You can sign electronically and close by mail, with payment by check or wire. Liens or back taxes can be paid from the sale proceeds at closing if you consent.
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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.
Nearby areas we buy
- Hendry County
14,832 vacant lots countywide
- Lee County
122,251 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 in ZIP code 33935, the LaBelle postal area (the City of LaBelle, Port LaBelle, Banyan Village and nearby ranchettes). 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] U.S. Geological Survey, Water Data for the Nation: Hendry County monitoring locations (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [3] City of LaBelle Utilities Department, How do I open a new utility account? (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [4] City of LaBelle Code of Ordinances, Legal Status of Land Development Code (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [5] Hendry County Code of Ordinances, Utilities (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [6] Port LaBelle Community Development District, Port LaBelle Community Development District (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [7] Hendry County, Port LaBelle Utility (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [8] Hendry County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller, Official Records (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [9] Hendry County Tax Collector, Hendry County Property Tax Search (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [10] Florida Department of Health in Hendry County, Site Map (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [11] Florida Senate, Florida Statutes section 197.502 (accessed 2026-10-02)