Lake County, Florida
Sell your land in Groveland for cash
Parcel Buyers buys vacant lots and land for cash in Groveland, including acreage inside the Green Swamp critical area where wetlands, floodplain and a 50-foot upland buffer can limit the homesite. 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 Groveland?
- Parcel Buyers is a direct land buyer that makes written, no-obligation cash offers on vacant lots and acreage in Groveland, Lake 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 Groveland sell for in 2025?
- In 2025, vacant lots in Groveland sold for a median of $176,500 across 54 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $126,800 to $235,000.
- How many vacant lots are in Groveland?
- The 2026 Florida property tax roll lists 2,003 vacant residential lots in Groveland; 17% are patio-home lots, and the median lot is 0.37 acre.
- How is a cash offer for land in Groveland 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 Groveland 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 Groveland?
- In 2025, companies bought 15% of the vacant lots that sold in Groveland, including 6% bought by homebuilders. Individuals bought the rest.
- Are vacant lot prices in Groveland going up or down?
- Vacant lot prices in Groveland went up 10.3%: the median moved from $160,000 across 55 recorded sales in 2024 to $176,500 across 54 recorded sales in 2025. These are recorded sales, not list prices. From January to May 2026, 12 vacant lots in Groveland sold at a recorded median of $186,500.
- Are vacant lots in Groveland in a FEMA high-risk flood zone?
- About 20.9% of vacant lots in Groveland have their center point in a FEMA high-risk flood zone (effective maps dated December 18, 2012 to June 5, 2020). This is map screening, not a determination; check FEMA's Map Service Center for your parcel.
- How many vacant lots in Groveland got a home on the tax roll in 2025?
- 598 vacant lots in Groveland changed from vacant-residential use to a home with new-construction evidence on the 2026 preliminary tax roll.
Local data
Groveland land at a glance
Tax-roll figures cover parcels whose property address city is Groveland in Lake County. Local rules and services are sourced below.
| Vacant residential lots | 2,003 parcels classified vacant residential on the 2026 tax roll [1] |
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| Most common lot size | Patio-home lot (5,000–7,000 sq ft): 17% of vacant lots; next, micro lot at 12%. Median lot: 0.37 acre (15,950 sq ft). [1] |
| Typical assessed value | $57,000 median just (market) value for a vacant lot; the middle half fall between $38,000 and $95,100 [1] |
| Recent lot sale prices | $176,500 median across 54 arm's-length sales of vacant lots in Groveland (Jan 2025–Dec 2025); the middle half sold for $126,800–$235,000 [1] |
| Who bought lots in 2025 | Companies made 15% of those purchases, including 6% 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, PA, CA) [1] |
| City permit authority | Groveland's Building Division issues residential and commercial permits inside the city, coordinating with Zoning on permit issuance and with Public Works on utility issues. [2] |
| Postal and city lines differ | This page covers a property-address city, not only municipal land. Lake County GIS has a City Limits layer that shows whether a parcel is inside Groveland. [4] |
| Green Swamp protections | A portion of the city lies in the Green Swamp Area of Critical State Concern, designated by Florida in 1974 to protect hydrology and ecology. [5] |
| 50-foot wetland buffer | Within the Green Swamp critical area, the city bars development in floodplains and wetlands, and no structure may sit within 50 feet of the wetland line. [5],[6] |
| 2026 utility base charges | Effective October 1, 2026, city base charges total $12.15 for potable water, $28.28 for sewer and $6.08 for irrigation before usage. [7] |
| More than $70 million in grants | The city says tiered water rates helped it qualify for more than $70 million in DEP grants for plant, pipe and equipment upgrades. [7] |
| Vacant and flood maps | The city's comprehensive-plan portal publishes separate maps for vacant land, floodplain, wetlands, soils, recharge areas and its street master plan. [8] |
| Taylorville became Groveland | The settlement grew around a turpentine operation and changed its name from Taylorville to Groveland after a city council meeting in 1922. [9] |
| Florida's Turnpike | Florida's Turnpike crosses northern Groveland. Its split interchange is four miles long: ramps toward Orlando and I-4 sit at U.S. 27 and State Road 19, and ramps toward I-75 only at U.S. 27. [12] |
| Lot sales, 2025 vs 2024 | 2025: 54 recorded sales, $176,500 median; 2024: 55 recorded sales, $160,000 median. Median +10.3%; count -1.8%. [1] |
| Vacant lots that got a home on the tax roll in 2025 | 598 recorded with new-construction evidence. [1] |
| Years of lot supply at the 2025 building pace | 3.3 years; simple ratio, not a forecast. [1] |
| Owner-type shares | Individuals 55.9%; companies 36.8%; trusts 5.2%; estates/heirs 2.1%; government/associations 0.1%. [1] |
| 2026 so far (Jan-May) | 12 recorded vacant-lot sales; median $186,500. [1] |
| FEMA high-risk flood-zone screen | About 20.9% of vacant lots in Groveland have their center point in a FEMA high-risk flood zone (effective maps dated December 18, 2012 to June 5, 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 Groveland are 1 acre or less and have their center point in an adopted Florida springs BMAP. |
Neighborhoods in Groveland
| Neighborhood | Vacant lots | 2025 lot sales | Median 2025 lot sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groveland Farms | 248 | 13 | $234,000 |
| Garden City | 59 | 7 | — |
| Clearwater Reserve | 57 | 6 | — |
| Ranch Club | 38 | 5 | — |
| Pretty Lake Ranch | 26 | 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 Groveland worth?
In 2025, vacant lots in Groveland sold for a median of $176,500 across 54 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $126,800 to $235,000. [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 Groveland
Green Swamp rules can shrink the usable homesite
Green Swamp rules can shrink the usable homesite even when the deed shows many acres. A portion of the city falls inside the state-designated Area of Critical State Concern. Groveland says its policies prohibit development in floodplains and wetlands there, require a 50-foot upland buffer around wetlands and reduce allowable lot coverage. The comprehensive plan also transfers wetland density at only one dwelling unit per 20 acres in the protected area. Green Swamp Rural land must cluster development on the least sensitive part of the site and caps impervious coverage at 40%; Green Swamp Town caps gross impervious coverage at 70%. [5],[6]
City services and private systems lead to different costs
City water and sewer carry rising monthly charges, and land off the system needs private ones. Groveland is building new water and water treatment plants, renovating an existing plant and replacing pipes and mains, paid for by a multi-year rate plan and more than $70 million in DEP grants. Beginning October 1, 2026, base charges are $12.15 for potable water and $28.28 for sewer before usage, and the final planned increase comes October 1, 2027. Land beyond public wastewater service needs an onsite sewage permit from the Florida Department of Health in Lake County. [7],[11]
The city growth map creates several land markets
The city growth map creates several land markets within one mailing area. Groveland's plan portal separates the historic grid, newer town and village categories, Green Swamp land, vacant parcels, wetlands, floodplain and recharge areas. Green Swamp Town covers land south of State Road 50 inside the critical area; its boundary runs one mile east from County Road 565A along SR 50 and half a mile south, and the plan bars further expansion. Green Swamp Town allows up to 9 homes per acre and Green Swamp Rural up to 4. The Hamlet category, the lowest-density new category, requires at least 50% open space. The mailing city cannot show which of these applies; the city maps do. [8],[10],[6]
Acreage and small lots share the same postal scope
Acreage and small planned lots share this postal scope. The tax roll counts 2,003 vacant residential parcels, with patio-home lots as the largest size group at 17%; the median parcel is 0.37 acre. In 2025, 54 arm's-length, single-parcel vacant sales had a median of $176,500, and the middle half sold for $126,800–$235,000. The scope covers every parcel with a Groveland property address, inside and outside city limits, and only part of the city lies in the Green Swamp critical area, so one median mixes very different land. [1],[5],[4]
Common situations
Selling land in Groveland in these situations
Your acreage contains wetlands or floodplain
Yes, we buy land that contains wetlands or floodplain. What a future owner can build depends on the upland that remains. Inside the Green Swamp critical area, city policy bars development in wetlands and floodplains, and no structure may sit within 50 feet of the wetland line. Wetland acres still count toward density, but only at one home per 20 acres. The only contingency is our land inspection; a failed inspection costs the seller nothing. [5],[6]
The address says Groveland but county rules may apply
County rules may apply when the parcel sits outside municipal limits. This page's data scope uses the property-address city, which is broader than a legal boundary. Lake County GIS has a City Limits layer for the line. The city Building Division permits land inside Groveland, while Lake County Building Services serves unincorporated land. The result decides which zoning and permit rules apply. Utility service is a separate question. A property can carry the same mailing city as its neighbor but follow a different permit office or require private water and wastewater work. [2],[3],[4],[11]
You bought land years ago and never built
Yes. You can sell land held for years without preparing it for construction. The rules may have changed since you bought. Groveland has adopted new future land use categories, including Town, Village and Hamlet, and two Green Swamp categories, Green Swamp Town and Green Swamp Rural. We check utilities, access and title on every parcel before offering, and we buy vacant land with no water, sewer or road work. Closing uses an independent, licensed title company and is typically about 10 days after signing, depending on title. [10],[5]
Step by step
How do I sell my land in Groveland?
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 Groveland: common questions
Can I build on wetlands in the Green Swamp part of Groveland?
No, not under the city's stated Green Swamp policy. Groveland prohibits development in floodplains and wetlands within the critical area. In its Green Swamp Rural and Town categories, no structure may be placed within 50 feet of the wetland line.
Can I sell my Groveland land without city sewer?
Yes. Parcel Buyers buys vacant land without water or sewer work. When public wastewater is unavailable, a future home needs an onsite sewage permit. DEP lists Lake among the counties where the local Department of Health office issues those permits, based on a site plan, floor plan and site evaluation.
Who issues a permit for a Groveland-address parcel?
Groveland's Building Division issues permits inside city limits, while Lake County handles unincorporated land. The property-address city alone does not decide jurisdiction. Check the parcel against the City Limits layer in county GIS before applying.
What are Groveland's 2026 water and sewer base charges?
Effective October 1, 2026, the published monthly base is $12.15 for potable water and $28.28 for sewer, before usage. Irrigation adds a $6.08 base. These are steps in the multi-year plan adopted in 2024; the final planned increase takes effect October 1, 2027.
Why does dry upland acreage matter more than deed acreage?
Because in the Green Swamp area only upland can be built on. Groveland bars development in wetlands and floodplains there, keeps structures 50 feet from the wetland line, and lets wetland acres add density at only one home per 20 acres.
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 Get Rid of Land You Don't Want in Florida
The cleanest way to get rid of unwanted Florida land is usually to sell the whole parcel through a title-company closing. You can market it, request a direct cash offer, or approach an adjoining owner. A charitable or government donation works only if the intended recipient accepts the property; state and federal rules also affect the process.[3][4] Do not treat unpaid taxes or an unsigned deed as a way to abandon ownership.
- 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.
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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
- Lakeland
6,878 vacant lots · 2025 median lot sale $49,000
- Orlando
12,148 vacant lots · 2025 median lot sale $96,500
- Lake County
25,667 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 Groveland. 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 20, 2026. Exact cross-roll matching found that 8.5% of current vacant lots lacked a unique prior-roll match; parcel splits, combinations, renumbering, and missing IDs are not guessed. The reviewed 2026 recorded-sale window runs from January through May 2026; unreviewed recent sales are excluded. 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 Groveland, Building Division roles and permits (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [3] Lake County, Building Services (accessed 2026-10-20)
- [4] Lake County GIS, Lake County Connect interactive parcel map (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [5] City of Groveland, The Green Swamp and local development protections (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [6] City of Groveland, Groveland Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [7] City of Groveland, 2026 utility rates (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [8] City of Groveland, Current comprehensive plan and maps (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [9] City of Groveland, Taylorville and Groveland history (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [10] City of Groveland, Implementing the Groveland Vision (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [11] Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Onsite sewage permitting FAQ (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [12] City of Groveland, Groveland Comprehensive Plan Transportation Element (accessed 2026-10-02)