Hillsborough County, Florida
Sell your land in Lutz for cash
Parcel Buyers buys vacant lots and acreage in Lutz for cash, including land without installed water or sewer. 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 Lutz?
- Parcel Buyers is a direct land buyer that makes written, no-obligation cash offers on vacant lots and acreage in Lutz, Hillsborough 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 Lutz sell for in 2025?
- In 2025, vacant lots in Lutz sold for a median of $280,000 across 23 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $187,100 to $455,000.
- How many vacant lots are in Lutz?
- The 2026 Florida property tax roll lists 715 vacant residential lots in Lutz; 13% are mini-estate (2-3 acres)s, and the median lot is 0.98 acre.
- How is a cash offer for land in Lutz 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 Lutz 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 Lutz?
- In 2025, companies bought 17% of the vacant lots that sold in Lutz, including 4% bought by homebuilders. Individuals bought the rest.
- Are vacant lots in Lutz in a FEMA high-risk flood zone?
- About 27.2% of vacant lots in Lutz have their center point in a FEMA high-risk flood zone (effective maps dated August 28, 2008 to September 26, 2014). This is map screening, not a determination; check FEMA's Map Service Center for your parcel.
- How many vacant lots in Lutz got a home on the tax roll in 2025?
- 149 vacant lots in Lutz changed from vacant-residential use to a home with new-construction evidence on the 2026 preliminary tax roll.
Local data
Lutz land at a glance
Tax-roll figures cover parcels whose property address city is Lutz in Hillsborough County. Local rules and services are sourced below.
| Vacant residential lots | 715 parcels classified vacant residential on the 2026 tax roll [1] |
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| Most common lot size | Mini-estate (2-3 acres) (70,000–140,000 sq ft): 13% of vacant lots; next, quarter-acre lot at 10%. Median lot: 0.98 acre (42,500 sq ft). [1] |
| Typical assessed value | $107,800 median just (market) value for a vacant lot; the middle half fall between $45,200 and $203,400 [1] |
| Recent lot sale prices | $280,000 median across 23 arm's-length sales of vacant lots in Lutz (Feb 2025–Dec 2025); the middle half sold for $187,100–$455,000 [1] |
| Who bought lots in 2025 | Companies made 17% of those purchases, including 4% by homebuilders; individuals made the rest [1] |
| Owners who live elsewhere | 5% of vacant lots have an owner mailing address outside Florida (most often VA, TX, CA) [1] |
| Lutz is unincorporated | Lutz is governed by Hillsborough County rather than a city. County Development Services handles land-use review, zoning, permits and building inspections. [2],[3] |
| The plan protects semi-rural character | The Lutz Community Plan records residents' desire for a low-density, semi-rural, single-family pattern with varied housing styles, lot sizes, configurations and setbacks. [4] |
| The plan was updated in 2011 | Comprehensive Plan Amendment 11-07, effective December 5, 2011, updated the Lutz Community Plan's vision statement, goals and strategies. The plan was first adopted in 2001. [4] |
| County water capacity fee by area | To switch an existing home well to county water, the county lists a capacity fee of $2,037.50 in its North service area or $3,449 in South/Central, plus $350 for a 5/8-inch meter. Service Availability first confirms a county line is adjacent. [5] |
| Septic needs a site evaluation | In Hillsborough County, septic permits come from the Florida Department of Health's county office. The application needs a site plan, a building floor plan, the fee and a site evaluation by a qualified professional. [6] |
| Large-lot clearing adds acreage fees | The county tree-removal permit is $81.65 through 5 acres and $24.93 for each additional acre. Clearing, grading or altering a lot for a home also needs a Land Alteration and Landscaping permit. [7] |
| Interstate 275 corridor | The Lutz Community Plan area is bordered on the east by I-275. FDOT lists resurfacing of I-275 from south of Nebraska Avenue to the Pasco County line among its current Lutz projects. [9],[4] |
| Vacant lots that got a home on the tax roll in 2025 | 149 recorded with new-construction evidence. [1] |
| Years of lot supply at the 2025 building pace | 4.8 years; simple ratio, not a forecast. [1] |
| 2026 so far (Jan-Jun) | County-level for Hillsborough County: 152 recorded vacant-lot sales; median $160,000. [1] |
| FEMA high-risk flood-zone screen | About 27.2% of vacant lots in Lutz have their center point in a FEMA high-risk flood zone (effective maps dated August 28, 2008 to September 26, 2014). 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 Lutz are 1 acre or less and have their center point in an adopted Florida springs BMAP. |
Pricing
What is a lot in Lutz worth?
In 2025, vacant lots in Lutz sold for a median of $280,000 across 23 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $187,100 to $455,000. [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.
See what similar lots sold for
What moves the price in Lutz
Parcel size and the semi-rural plan need separate checks
Vacant residential land in this postal-city scope has a median size of 0.98 acres. The Lutz Community Plan says residents want to keep lots of one acre or greater. It describes most of the area east of Dale Mabry Highway as homes on lots of half an acre and larger, along narrow, curving roads around lakes and wetlands. Flood status is a separate check: the county's FEMA viewer shows Special Flood Hazard Areas and Zone X. [1],[4],[8]
Well and septic follow separate review paths
For a proposed onsite sewage system, the state requires an application, site plan, building floor plan, site evaluation and fee through the local county health department. For an existing residential well, Hillsborough County says to ask Service Availability whether a county potable-water line is adjacent. Published North-area charges include a $2,037.50 capacity fee, $350 for a 5/8-inch meter, a $25 setup fee, a $90 dual-check fee, a $90 deposit and other variable costs. [6],[5]
Tree and flood rules add permits and map checks
Removing trees generally needs a county permit, currently $81.65 for up to 5 acres plus $24.93 for each additional acre. Clearing, grading or altering a lot for a home also needs a Land Alteration and Landscaping permit, applied for with the building permit. The county's flood viewer identifies A and V as Special Flood Hazard Areas, shaded Zone X as the 0.2% annual-chance area and unshaded Zone X as outside that area. [7],[8]
Tax-roll sales do not establish site conditions
The 2025 roll has 23 qualifying arm's-length, single-parcel vacant sales under this mailing city. The median price was $280,000, and the middle half sold from $187,100–$455,000. The median just value of $107,800 is a tax measure, not a market promise. These figures do not show access, utilities, flood status or clearing needs for one parcel. We check utilities, access and title before offering. [1]
Common situations
Selling land in Lutz in these situations
You never tested the soil for septic
You can sell before ordering a septic evaluation. For a proposed onsite sewage system, the eventual applicant needs an application, site plan, building floor plan, site evaluation and required fee. We buy land with no water or sewer work. Our only contingency is land inspection, and a failed inspection costs the seller nothing. [6]
The property has heavy tree cover
The county says residential tree removal, clearing, grading and other land alteration cannot begin until the Land Alteration and Landscaping permit is approved. A separate tree-removal permit is $81.65 within the first 5 acres and $24.93 for each additional acre. Certain tree species are exempt, while Grand Oaks carry stricter rules. [7]
You moved away and kept the old homesite
A remote owner can sell without returning to Florida. 5% of owners in this vacant-land scope have mailing addresses outside Florida. An independent licensed title company handles the closing, electronic signatures or mail-away documents are available, and funds can be sent by check or wire. Back taxes or recorded liens may be paid from proceeds with the seller's approval. [1]
Step by step
How do I sell my land in Lutz?
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 Lutz: common questions
Does Lutz have its own zoning and permit office?
No. Hillsborough County provides the planning, zoning, development review, building permits and inspections for this unincorporated community. The adopted community plan adds a semi-rural policy direction, but applications still go through the county's Development Services system.
Can I sell a Lutz lot with only a well and septic plan?
Yes. We buy vacant land without installed water or sewer. A proposed onsite sewage system requires a site evaluation, and an existing residential well can enter the county conversion process after Service Availability confirms an adjacent county main. The seller does not need to install either system before closing.
What does it cost to connect a well property to county water?
The county lists a capacity fee of $2,037.50 in its North service area or $3,449 in South/Central, and $350 for a standard 5/8-inch meter. It also lists a $25 account setup, $90 dual-check fee and $90 deposit, plus variable plumbing, well-abandonment and permit costs. Service must first be confirmed next to the parcel.
What county approvals apply before clearing a wooded lot?
County guidance requires a Land Alteration and Landscaping permit before clearing, grading or altering a lot for a home. Tree removal generally requires a separate permit, currently $81.65 for up to 5 acres plus $24.93 for each additional acre. You apply for that permit at the same time as the building permit.
Does Zone X mean my land can never flood?
No. Zone X does not mean zero flood risk. Hillsborough County says shaded Zone X represents the area between the base flood and the 0.2% annual-chance flood, while unshaded Zone X lies outside the 0.2% annual-chance area. County watershed maps can separately identify regulated local floodplain conditions.
Owner resources
Guides for your situation
- 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.
- 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.
- How to Sell Land in a Flood Zone
Flood-zone land can be sellable and sometimes buildable. A FEMA flood zone describes mapped risk; it is not a building permit. The buyer must verify the current effective Flood Insurance Rate Map and any map changes, then ask the local floodplain administrator what elevation, floodway, coastal, permit, and design rules apply.[1][2][4] Vacant land itself is not covered by an NFIP policy; flood insurance covers qualifying buildings and contents, not land value.[5][6]
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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
- Tampa
7,618 vacant lots · 2025 median lot sale $315,000
- Seffner
663 vacant lots · 2025 median lot sale $190,000
- Hillsborough County
23,267 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 Lutz. 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. The reviewed 2026 recorded-sale window runs from January through June 2026; unreviewed recent sales are excluded. County-level figures are used on this place page. 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] Hillsborough County, Development Services (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [3] Hillsborough County City-County Planning Commission, Community planning in unincorporated Hillsborough County (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [4] Hillsborough County City-County Planning Commission, Hillsborough County Livable Communities Element (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [5] Hillsborough County Water Resources, Apply to convert a well to County water (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [6] Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Onsite sewage permitting FAQ (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [7] Hillsborough County, Tree resources and clearing permits (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [8] Hillsborough County, Find My Flood Zone (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [9] Florida Department of Transportation, Lutz All Current Projects (accessed 2026-10-02)