Lake County, Florida
Sell your land in Mount Plymouth for cash
Parcel Buyers buys vacant lots in Mount Plymouth for cash, including lots in the old 1920s golf-resort area, where most homes still use a private well and septic system. 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 Mount Plymouth?
- Parcel Buyers is a direct land buyer that makes written, no-obligation cash offers on vacant lots and acreage in Mount Plymouth, 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 Mount Plymouth sell for in 2025?
- In 2025, vacant lots in Mount Plymouth sold for a median of $91,000 across 13 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $70,000 to $105,000.
- How many vacant lots are in Mount Plymouth?
- The 2026 Florida property tax roll lists 285 vacant residential lots in Mount Plymouth; 20% are third-acre lots, and the median lot is 0.30 acre.
- How is a cash offer for land in Mount Plymouth 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 Mount Plymouth 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 Mount Plymouth?
- In 2025, companies bought 54% of the vacant lots that sold in Mount Plymouth, including 23% bought by homebuilders. Individuals bought the rest.
- Are vacant lots in Mount Plymouth in a FEMA high-risk flood zone?
- About 13.3% of vacant lots in Mount Plymouth have their center point in a FEMA high-risk flood zone (effective maps dated December 18, 2012 to September 24, 2021). This is map screening, not a determination; check FEMA's Map Service Center for your parcel.
- How many vacant lots in Mount Plymouth got a home on the tax roll in 2025?
- 14 vacant lots in Mount Plymouth changed from vacant-residential use to a home with new-construction evidence on the 2026 preliminary tax roll.
Local data
Mount Plymouth land at a glance
Tax-roll figures cover parcels whose property address city is Mount Plymouth in Lake County. Local rules and services are sourced below.
| Vacant residential lots | 285 parcels classified vacant residential on the 2026 tax roll [1] |
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| Most common lot size | Third-acre lot (13,000–16,000 sq ft): 20% of vacant lots; next, standard city lot at 15%. Median lot: 0.30 acre (12,890 sq ft). [1] |
| Typical assessed value | $44,800 median just (market) value for a vacant lot; the middle half fall between $26,500 and $59,100 [1] |
| Recent lot sale prices | $91,000 median across 13 arm's-length sales of vacant lots in Mount Plymouth (Apr 2025–Nov 2025); the middle half sold for $70,000–$105,000 [1] |
| Who bought lots in 2025 | Companies made 54% of those purchases, including 23% by homebuilders; individuals made the rest [1] |
| Owners who live elsewhere | 13% of vacant lots have an owner mailing address outside Florida (most often PA, NY, IL) [1] |
| County government | Mount Plymouth is part of an unincorporated Lake County community. County Planning and Zoning handles land-use review, and Lake County Building Services handles construction permits. [2],[3],[4] |
| A 1920s golf-resort start | The county traces Mount Plymouth to the early 1920s. Its 150-room hotel was built in 1926 at a cost of $350,000. The hotel's course was one of four planned, and the 1929 real-estate crash halted the other three. [2] |
| Mostly wells and septic | The county's 2025 plan says most residences use private wells and septic. City of Eustis public water mainly serves commercial property and limited housing off the main roads. [2] |
| FY2026 permit charges | Lake County's FY2026 schedule lists a $110 single-family zoning permit, a $0.26-per-square-foot residential building fee, and a $75 Department of Health fee for a new septic system. [5] |
| Septic application steps | Lake County septic permits still go through the local Department of Health office. A new-system application includes a site plan, building floor plan and a professional site evaluation. [6] |
| Wekiva protection rules | Mount Plymouth lies in the Wekiva River Protection Area created under the 2004 Wekiva Parkway and Protection Act. The county's plan maps hydric soils, FNAI critical habitat and flood zones in the area. [2] |
| Floodplain permits | Lake County requires floodplain construction authorization for development in a mapped floodplain. Its guidance sets finished floors at least 18 inches above the base flood elevation. [7] |
| State Road 453 | State Road 453, a 1.6-mile toll spur from State Road 46 near Mount Dora, opened in 2018. It meets the Wekiva Parkway at Plymouth Sorrento Road (County Road 437), one of the community's main routes. [8],[2] |
| Vacant lots that got a home on the tax roll in 2025 | 14 recorded with new-construction evidence. [1] |
| 2026 so far (Jan-May) | County-level for Lake County: 174 recorded vacant-lot sales; median $125,200. [1] |
| FEMA high-risk flood-zone screen | About 13.3% of vacant lots in Mount Plymouth have their center point in a FEMA high-risk flood zone (effective maps dated December 18, 2012 to September 24, 2021). 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 Mount Plymouth are 1 acre or less and have their center point in an adopted Florida springs BMAP. |
Pricing
What is a lot in Mount Plymouth worth?
In 2025, vacant lots in Mount Plymouth sold for a median of $91,000 across 13 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $70,000 to $105,000. [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 Mount Plymouth
The old golf-resort layout still shapes the land
Mount Plymouth began as a 1920s golf resort, not as a modern subdivision. The Mt. Plymouth Hotel, built in 1926, had 150 rooms, a golf course and an air strip. Its course, modeled on St. Andrews in Scotland, was one of four planned before the 1929 crash halted the rest. The hotel is gone, and the old resort area now has a more residential character. Most vacant residential parcels in this postal-city scope are third-acre lots. [2],[1]
A well and septic system belong in the build budget
Most residences in the joint Mount Plymouth-Sorrento planning area use a private well and septic system. Public water from the City of Eustis goes mainly to commercial sites and a limited number of homes off the main roads. The county is pursuing sewer expansion, but its plan says more public water and sewer is needed before substantial growth. The FY2026 county schedule lists a $75 fee for a new septic system. State guidance also calls for a site plan, building floor plan and a site evaluation by a qualified professional, and the health department sets the total permit fee by system type. [2],[5],[6]
Wekiva soils, drainage and flood maps affect usable area
The 2004 Wekiva Parkway and Protection Act requires local governments, including the CRA, to take a comprehensive approach to protecting the Wekiva River System. The 2025 redevelopment plan maps hydric soils and flood zones and says heavy rain can cause significant flooding where neighborhood drainage is inadequate. If a proposed homesite falls in a mapped floodplain, Lake County requires a floodplain construction authorization. That permit also covers clearing, filling and grading, and the finished floor must sit at least 18 inches above the base flood elevation. [2],[7]
Recent vacant-land sales are a local benchmark
The 2025 tax-roll set gives a useful starting point for this specific scope: parcels whose property address city is Mount Plymouth. It contains 13 arm's-length, single-parcel sales of land that was vacant when sold and still vacant on January 1, 2026. The median sale was $91,000, with the middle half at $70,000–$105,000. The roll's median just value of $44,800 is a tax figure, not a market appraisal. [1]
Common situations
Selling land in Mount Plymouth in these situations
You inherited an older Mount Plymouth parcel
You can sell an inherited parcel even if the family never built on it. Liens or back taxes can be paid from the sale proceeds at closing, with the seller's consent. You do not have to install a well, septic system or driveway first. Most homes in the county's plan area manage their own drinking water and wastewater with private wells and septic systems. [2]
Your lot has no public water or sewer connection
That does not prevent a sale. Parcel Buyers buys vacant lots and land for cash, including lots with no water, sewer or road work. We check utilities, access and title on every parcel before offering. The only contingency is our land inspection, and a failed inspection costs the seller nothing. A future builder handles the county zoning permit, which Lake County requires before a building permit, and the health-department septic application. [2],[4],[6]
You own from outside Florida
You can complete the sale without traveling to Lake County. 13% of owners in this vacant-residential parcel scope have mailing addresses outside Florida. Documents can be signed electronically or through a mail-away closing, and the independent, licensed title company can pay by check or wire. Closing is typically about 10 days after the purchase agreement is signed, depending on title. There are no fees or commissions, and Parcel Buyers covers closing costs. [1]
Step by step
How do I sell my land in Mount Plymouth?
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 Mount Plymouth: common questions
Is Mount Plymouth a city with its own permit office?
No. Mount Plymouth is in unincorporated Lake County. The county Planning and Zoning office reviews land use and zoning permits, while Lake County Building Services administers building permits and inspections.
Can I sell a Mount Plymouth lot with no sewer hookup?
Yes. You do not need to add a sewer line or septic system first. Most residences in the county's Mount Plymouth-Sorrento plan area use private wells and septic, and the county is pursuing sewer expansion. A new septic system needs a health-department permit, and the county fee schedule lists $75 for a new system.
How do I know whether my lot is in a flood zone?
Ask Lake County. Its Public Works floodplain staff provide FEMA flood zone and floodway information, and an elevation certificate may already be on file for the property. The CRA plan maps flood zones and hydric soils in the area. Building in a mapped floodplain needs a Floodplain Construction Authorization Permit.
What is the Mount Plymouth-Sorrento CRA?
It is a county-run community redevelopment area, established in 2012, with the Lake County Board of County Commissioners serving as its agency. It covers about 1,200 acres (1.9 square miles) around County Road 46 (Sorrento Avenue). The CRA receives the taxes from growth in taxable value, and the plan runs through 2042.
Do I have to improve the lot before I sell it?
No. You do not need to clear the land, get a building permit, install utilities or do road work before selling. Those steps belong to whoever builds next: a county zoning permit, a building permit at $0.26 per square foot under roof, and septic and well permits.
Owner resources
Guides for your situation
- 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]
- 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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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
- Sorrento
256 vacant lots · 2025 median lot sale $159,000
- 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 Mount Plymouth. 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 May 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] Lake County, Mount Plymouth-Sorrento Community Redevelopment Area Plan (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [3] Lake County, Planning and Zoning (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [4] Lake County, Office of Building Services (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [5] Lake County, Fiscal Year 2026 adopted fee schedule (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [6] Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Onsite sewage FAQ: permitting (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [7] Lake County, Be Flood Aware: Lake County flood facts (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [8] Central Florida Expressway Authority, State Road 453 (accessed 2026-10-02)