Highlands County, Florida
Sell your land in Lake Placid for cash
Parcel Buyers buys vacant lots in Lake Placid for cash, including Placid Lakes parcels where water service does not mean a residential sewer connection. 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 Lake Placid?
- Parcel Buyers is a direct land buyer that makes written, no-obligation cash offers on vacant lots and acreage in Lake Placid, Highlands 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 Lake Placid sell for in 2025?
- In 2025, vacant lots in Lake Placid sold for a median of $12,500 across 508 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $8,500 to $18,900.
- How many vacant lots are in Lake Placid?
- The 2026 Florida property tax roll lists 21,790 vacant residential lots in Lake Placid; 76% are quarter-acre lots, and the median lot is 0.24 acre.
- How is a cash offer for land in Lake Placid 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 Lake Placid 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 Lake Placid?
- In 2025, companies bought 29% of the vacant lots that sold in Lake Placid, including 7% bought by homebuilders. Individuals bought the rest.
- What was the median recorded 2025 sale price by lot size in Lake Placid?
- The median recorded 2025 sale price for a quarter-acre lot in Lake Placid was $12,000 across 366 sales.
Local data
Lake Placid land at a glance
Tax-roll figures cover parcels whose property address city is Lake Placid in Highlands County. Local rules and services are sourced below.
| Vacant residential lots | 21,790 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): 76% of vacant lots; next, half-acre lot at 10%. Median lot: 0.24 acre (10,600 sq ft). [1] |
| Typical assessed value | $8,000 median just (market) value for a vacant lot; the middle half fall between $6,500 and $12,700 [1] |
| Recent lot sale prices | $12,500 median across 508 arm's-length sales of vacant lots in Lake Placid (Jan 2025–Dec 2025); the middle half sold for $8,500–$18,900 [1] |
| Who bought lots in 2025 | Companies made 29% of those purchases, including 7% by homebuilders; individuals made the rest [1] |
| Owners who live elsewhere | 37% of vacant lots have an owner mailing address outside Florida (most often PR, NY, NJ); 5% outside the U.S. [1] |
| Town and county are different | For a lot inside the Town of Lake Placid, town staff gives zoning or engineering approval and Highlands County issues the final building permit. Unincorporated lots use county land rules instead. [2],[4] |
| Regional municipal utility | Lake Placid Regional Utilities operates drinking-water, wastewater and reclaimed-water systems for the town and surrounding parts of Highlands County. That description does not promise service at every Lake Placid address. [3] |
| Placid Lakes has limited sewer | A 2026 Florida PSC filing says the Placid Lakes water system serves about 2,300 residential customers, while its wastewater system serves only a condominium, clubhouse, restaurant and commercial units. [5] |
| Placid Lakes yearly charge | The Placid Lakes Special Benefit District charges $50 per lot or fraction for FY 2025-26. The district was adopted in 1992 with powers that include roads, drainage, utilities and recreation. [7] |
| Other Lake Placid districts | The same FY 2025-26 schedule lists $50 per parcel for Sun 'n Lakes of Lake Placid recreation and $20 per lot for Highlands Park Estates. A parcel must be inside the named district for its charge to apply. [7] |
| Vacant parcel fire assessment | Highlands County's FY 2025-26 fire schedule assigns a flat $52.99 assessment to vacant parcels. This is separate from a subdivision's own special-benefit charge. [8] |
| Septic site review | For Highlands County, the local Department of Health still processes septic applications. The required site evaluation reviews soil, topography and other conditions that control whether an onsite system can be installed. [9] |
| Archbold Biological Station | Archbold Biological Station began on scrub land eight miles south of Lake Placid. It now manages a 9,000-acre preserve of Florida scrub south of town. [13] |
| 2025 sale price by lot size | The median recorded 2025 sale price for a quarter-acre lot in Lake Placid was $12,000 across 366 sales. [1] |
Neighborhoods in Lake Placid
| Neighborhood | Vacant lots | 2025 lot sales | Median 2025 lot sale |
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| Sylvan Shores Estates | 319 | 15 | $18,000 |
| Sunn Lakes Estates Acres | 109 | 5 | — |
| Vacation Estates | 77 | 3 | — |
| Lake June Pointe | 68 | 4 | — |
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 Lake Placid worth?
In 2025, vacant lots in Lake Placid sold for a median of $12,500 across 508 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $8,500 to $18,900. [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 Lake Placid
| Lot-size class | 2025 sales | 2025 median lot sale |
|---|---|---|
| Quarter-acre lot9,000–12,999 sq ft | 366 | $12,000 |
| Half-acre lot19,000–23,999 sq ft | 54 | $16,900 |
| Third-acre lot13,000–15,999 sq ft | 36 | $12,000 |
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 Lake Placid
Town limits change the first permit desk
Town lots start with town staff, while unincorporated lots start with Highlands County Planning and Zoning. The figures here cover parcels whose property address city is Lake Placid, not only land inside the town boundary. For an in-town structure or driveway, the Town says its staff first handles zoning or engineering approval and Highlands County completes the building permit. County Planning and Zoning administers zoning and environmental-clearance rules outside town. This difference affects which map, code and staff answer controls the lot. Before using an old listing's description, identify the parcel and confirm whether town or county land rules apply. We perform that jurisdiction check with access, utilities and title before making an offer. [1],[2],[4]
Placid Lakes water does not mean residential sewer
Placid Lakes water service does not include residential sewer service. A valuation filed with the Florida Public Service Commission in 2026 says the subdivision water system serves about 2,300 residential customers through three groundwater wells. The same filing says wastewater service is limited to a condominium, clubhouse, restaurant and commercial units. A residential lot may therefore have water service without public sewer and may need an onsite system if it can be permitted. Elsewhere in the Lake Placid address area, the town's regional utility serves the municipality and surrounding locations. Ask each provider about the exact lot, available main, connection charge and capacity before pricing it as utility-ready. [5],[3],[9]
District lines create repeat holding costs
District boundaries decide which repeat holding costs appear on a vacant lot's tax bill. For FY 2025-26, the county lists the Placid Lakes Special Benefit District at $50 per lot, Sun 'n Lakes of Lake Placid Special Recreation District at $50 per parcel and Highlands Park Estates at $20 per lot. The county fire schedule separately lists $52.99 for a vacant parcel. These amounts are concrete carrying costs, but only the applicable district charge belongs on a given tax bill. A buyer also cares what the assessment funds: Placid Lakes has powers covering roads, flood and erosion control, utilities and recreation, while the Sun 'n Lakes charge is tied to recreation and related district services. [7],[8],[6]
Recent sales need a parcel-level utility adjustment
Recent sales need a parcel-level utility adjustment because similar lots can have different water and sewer access. In 2025, 508 arm's-length, single-parcel vacant-lot sales in this address scope had a median of $12,500; the middle half sold for $8,500–$18,900. Most vacant residential land falls into the quarter-acre lot category, which represents 76% of the total. Those numbers provide a broad baseline, not a price promise. A same-size lot in Placid Lakes with community water but no residential sewer can carry different build costs from an in-town lot near regional water and wastewater. Road condition, district assessments, flood information and septic feasibility can separate two lots on the same tax-roll summary. We check those differences before making an offer. [1],[5],[3],[7]
Common situations
Selling land in Lake Placid in these situations
You inherited a lot in a large plat
Start with the parcel record and current tax bill for an inherited lot in a large plat. A family deed may say Placid Lakes, Highlands Park Estates or another recorded subdivision without explaining today's utility or assessment status. County records show that the Placid Lakes district dates to 1992 and Highlands Park Estates to 1981, so some holdings have passed through decades of ownership. The Clerk's Official Records search can locate deeds and other recorded instruments, while the title company determines what estate documents are needed to insure a transfer. You can sign electronically and use a mail-away closing; travel to Highlands County is not required. [7],[10]
Your lot has water nearby but no sewer
A lot with water but no sewer may need a permitted onsite system. The 2026 PSC filing describes broad residential water service in Placid Lakes but a wastewater system limited to a few non-single-family uses. The Highlands County application route includes a site evaluation of soil, topography and site conditions. We buy vacant land that still needs well, septic or utility work. Those costs affect the offer because the next owner must solve them, but you do not need to install a system before requesting an offer. Our only contingency is the land inspection, and a failed inspection costs the seller nothing. [5],[9]
Taxes and district charges have piled up
Taxes and district charges can be paid from sale proceeds at closing with your consent. The Tax Collector says unpaid real-estate taxes become delinquent April 1 and may enter a tax-certificate sale on or before June 1. A certificate is a lien, not an immediate transfer, but its holder can apply for a tax deed after the two-year waiting point if the certificate remains unredeemed. Special-benefit and fire charges appear with the property-tax bill and can be part of the amount due. Request a current payoff as soon as possible so the title company can confirm the amount and a workable closing. [11],[12],[6]
Step by step
How do I sell my land in Lake Placid?
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 Lake Placid: common questions
Is every Lake Placid-address lot inside the town?
No. This page uses the tax roll's property-address city, which reaches beyond the municipal boundary. Inside the town, staff handles zoning or engineering approval before Highlands County issues the final building permit. Unincorporated parcels use county planning and zoning rules.
Does a Placid Lakes lot have public water and sewer?
Do not assume both. A 2026 Florida PSC filing says the Placid Lakes system serves about 2,300 residential water customers, but wastewater service is limited to a condominium, clubhouse, restaurant and commercial units. Confirm the exact parcel and septic path before planning a house.
What yearly assessments can a Lake Placid lot carry?
It depends on the district. FY 2025-26 examples include $50 per lot in Placid Lakes, $50 per parcel in Sun 'n Lakes of Lake Placid and $20 per lot in Highlands Park Estates. The county also lists a $52.99 fire assessment for a vacant parcel. Use the current tax bill for the property.
Can I sell a Placid Lakes lot without installing septic?
Yes. Parcel Buyers buys vacant land that still needs septic or utility work. Placid Lakes has broad residential water service but limited wastewater service, so a future home may need a permitted onsite system. You do not need to install that system before requesting an offer.
How quickly can I sell my Lake Placid land for cash?
Closing is typically about 10 days after the purchase agreement is signed, depending on title. You receive a written, no-obligation cash offer within 24 hours. If you accept, an independent, licensed title company handles closing; we cover closing costs and charge no fees or commissions.
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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
- Sebring
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- Avon Park
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- Highlands County
50,783 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 Lake Placid. 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] Town of Lake Placid, Permit Procedures (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [3] Town of Lake Placid, Utility - Water and Wastewater (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [4] Highlands County, Florida, Planning and Zoning (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [5] Florida Public Service Commission, Placid Lakes Utility System Valuation Filed February 2026 (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [6] Highlands County, Florida, Non-Ad Valorem Assessment (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [7] Highlands County, Florida, Non-Ad Valorem Assessments FY 2025-26 (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [8] Highlands County, Florida, 2025 Fire Assessment Rates for FY 2025-26 (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [9] Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Onsite Sewage FAQ - Permitting (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [10] Highlands County Clerk of Circuit Court and Comptroller, Official Records Search (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [11] Highlands County Tax Collector, Important Dates and Deadlines - Taxes (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [12] Highlands County Tax Collector, Tax Deed Process (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [13] Archbold Biological Station, Our History (accessed 2026-10-02)