Lake County, Florida
Sell your land in Tavares for cash
Parcel Buyers buys vacant land for cash across the Tavares property-address area, where city limits, utility reach, the city's tree-permit rule and lake flood zones vary from lot to lot. 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 Tavares?
- Parcel Buyers is a direct land buyer that makes written, no-obligation cash offers on vacant lots and acreage in Tavares, 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 Tavares sell for in 2025?
- In 2025, vacant lots in Tavares sold for a median of $235,000 across 19 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $186,400 to $292,500.
- How many vacant lots are in Tavares?
- The 2026 Florida property tax roll lists 1,253 vacant residential lots in Tavares; 22% are patio-home lots, and the median lot is 0.16 acre.
- How is a cash offer for land in Tavares 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 Tavares 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 Tavares?
- In 2025, companies bought 16% of the vacant lots that sold in Tavares. Individuals bought the rest.
- Are vacant lots in Tavares in a FEMA high-risk flood zone?
- About 7.9% of vacant lots in Tavares 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 Tavares got a home on the tax roll in 2025?
- 273 vacant lots in Tavares changed from vacant-residential use to a home with new-construction evidence on the 2026 preliminary tax roll.
Local data
Tavares land at a glance
Tax-roll figures cover parcels whose property address city is Tavares in Lake County. Local rules and services are sourced below.
| Vacant residential lots | 1,253 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): 22% of vacant lots; next, micro lot at 20%. Median lot: 0.16 acre (7,000 sq ft). [1] |
| Typical assessed value | $50,000 median just (market) value for a vacant lot; the middle half fall between $37,500 and $72,000 [1] |
| Recent lot sale prices | $235,000 median across 19 arm's-length sales of vacant lots in Tavares (Jan 2025–Sep 2025); the middle half sold for $186,400–$292,500 [1] |
| Who bought lots in 2025 | Companies made 16% of those purchases; individuals made the rest [1] |
| Owners who live elsewhere | 11% of vacant lots have an owner mailing address outside Florida (most often CA, MD, NY) [1] |
| Incorporated county seat | Tavares was founded in 1880, designated the Lake County seat in 1887 and incorporated in 1919. Downtown lies on the shore of Lake Dora. [2] |
| City permit office | Tavares Community Development handles planning, zoning and building permits. Applications and plans go by email; inspection requests close at 4 p.m. the day before, or 3 p.m. for utility inspections. [3] |
| Large water network | The City reports more than 134 miles of water mains, six wells, four treatment plants and 2.5 million gallons of storage serving addresses inside and outside its limits. [4] |
| Sewer plant and old CRA lines | The Woodlea Road plant can treat 3.0 million gallons a day, upgradable to 3.5, and treats about 1.5 million. A $15.5 million USDA loan and $1.5 million grant will rebuild 50-year-old, undersized sewer lines in the CRA District. [5] |
| Tree removal review | The City's code page calls Tavares a tree sanctuary and says a permit is required to remove any tree six inches or more in diameter at breast height. [6] |
| Flood elevation matters | Lake County requires a Floodplain Construction Authorization Permit for work in a floodplain, and a structure's finished floor must be at least 18 inches above base flood elevation. [9] |
| Tavares Seaplane Base | The city-owned, public-use seaplane base sits on the Lake Dora waterfront in Wooton Park, with a 3,000-by-200-foot water runway. The state licensed it in 2010 under a city plan to revive downtown business. [10],[2] |
| Vacant lots that got a home on the tax roll in 2025 | 273 recorded with new-construction evidence. [1] |
| Years of lot supply at the 2025 building pace | 4.6 years; simple ratio, not a forecast. [1] |
| Owner-type shares | Individuals 35.0%; companies 57.9%; trusts 4.4%; estates/heirs 2.3%; government/associations 0.3%. [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 7.9% of vacant lots in Tavares 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 Tavares are 1 acre or less and have their center point in an adopted Florida springs BMAP. |
Neighborhoods in Tavares
| Neighborhood | Vacant lots | 2025 lot sales | Median 2025 lot sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beauclair Ranch Club | 34 | 4 | — |
| Hidden River Lakes | 29 | 6 | — |
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 Tavares worth?
In 2025, vacant lots in Tavares sold for a median of $235,000 across 19 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $186,400 to $292,500. [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 Tavares
The municipal boundary comes before the mailing label
Tavares is an incorporated city and the county seat, but the figures on this page follow the property-address city rather than a municipal boundary file. Inside city limits, Community Development handles planning, zoning and building services. A parcel beyond the boundary uses Lake County's planning and building path even if its address says Tavares. Inside the city, Community Development checks applications against the city's Land Development Regulations and its 2040 Comprehensive Plan, and it publishes zoning, future land use and projected growth maps. Outside, Lake County Planning and Zoning reviews and permits land development under the county's comprehensive plan. [2],[3],[7]
Utility reach is more important than the system's size
Tavares operates a substantial system: the City reports more than 134 miles of water lines, six wells, four treatment plants and 2.5 million gallons of storage. Its wastewater plant is rated at 3.0 million gallons per day and can be upgraded to 3.5 million. The plant treats about 1.5 million gallons a day. In the CRA District, the city says sewer pipes over 50 years old are undersized, and a $15.5 million USDA loan with a $1.5 million grant will pay to rehabilitate and enlarge them. Where city lines do not reach a lot, the Florida Department of Health in Lake County issues well and septic permits. [4],[5],[8]
Trees, drainage and flood elevation shape usable area
Tree and flood rules both limit clearing and building. Tavares calls itself a tree sanctuary and requires a permit before removing any tree 6 inches or more in diameter at breast height. Code fines run up to $250 a day, or $500 a day for a repeat violation, and are recorded as a lien against the property. Lake County requires a Floodplain Construction Authorization Permit for clearing, grading or filling in a floodplain, and finished floors must sit at least 18 inches above base flood elevation. [6],[9]
Recent sales need site-level adjustments
This property-address scope contains 1,253 vacant residential parcels. The most common measured category is a patio-home lot, representing 22%, and the median measured parcel is 0.16 acre. In 2025, 19 arm's-length, single-parcel vacant-lot sales had a median of $235,000, with the middle half at $186,400–$292,500. The scope covers every parcel with a Tavares property address, inside and outside city limits, so it mixes lots on city water and sewer with lots that need a well or septic. The roll's median assessed value of $50,000 is a tax value, not a market appraisal. [1],[4]
Common situations
Selling land in Tavares in these situations
You inherited a lot near the lakes
You can sell it even if the family never confirmed the flood zone or utilities. Downtown Tavares sits on Lake Dora, and a lake-area lot in a mapped floodplain needs a county Floodplain Construction Authorization Permit before any building or fill. We check utilities, access and title on every parcel before offering. Closing runs through an independent, licensed title company, and liens or back taxes can be paid from the sale proceeds at closing, with your consent. [2],[9]
The lot is covered in trees
You do not need to clear the lot before selling. Inside city limits, removing a tree 6 inches or more in diameter at breast height without a permit breaks city code, and fines set by the Special Master can be recorded as a lien. We buy vacant lots and land for cash, including lots with no water, sewer or road work. The only contingency is our land inspection; a failed inspection costs the seller nothing. [6]
You own from another state
Yes, you can sell from another state. 11% of vacant parcels in this scope have an owner mailing address outside Florida. Closing documents can be signed electronically or through a mail-away closing, and payment comes by check or wire. Closing is typically about 10 days after the purchase agreement is signed, depending on title. [1]
Step by step
How do I sell my land in Tavares?
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 Tavares: common questions
Who issues a building permit for Tavares land?
The city does, if the land is inside Tavares: its Community Development Department oversees building, permitting, planning and zoning. A Tavares property address can extend beyond the city line, and there Lake County Planning and Zoning reviews and permits land development instead.
Does every Tavares lot have public water and sewer?
No. The City operates water facilities and a wastewater plant, and its water network serves customers inside and outside city limits, but service must be checked at the exact parcel. A lot beyond the mains needs a well and a septic system, both permitted by the Florida Department of Health in Lake County.
Can I clear large trees before selling?
Not without a permit if the lot is inside the city. Tavares says it is a tree sanctuary, and its code requires a permit before removing any tree 6 inches or more in diameter at breast height. Outside city limits, this city rule does not apply.
Could flood rules affect an empty lot?
Yes, if any part of it is in a floodplain. Lake County requires a Floodplain Construction Authorization Permit for floodplain development, including clearing, filling and grading, and a home there needs a finished floor at least 18 inches above base flood elevation. The county explains a 100-year flood as a storm with a 1% chance of happening in any given year.
Can I sell without installing utilities or getting permits?
Yes. Parcel Buyers buys vacant land for cash without any water, sewer or road work done first. There are no fees or commissions, and we cover closing costs.
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
- Mount Dora
1,478 vacant lots · 2025 median lot sale $40,000
- Howey In The Hills
715 vacant lots · 2025 median lot sale $85,000
- 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 Tavares. 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. Exact cross-roll matching found that 22.7% 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. 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] City of Tavares, About Tavares (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [3] City of Tavares, Community Development (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [4] City of Tavares, Water Division (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [5] City of Tavares, Wastewater Division (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [6] City of Tavares, Code Enforcement (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [7] Lake County, Planning and Zoning (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [8] Florida Department of Health in Lake County, Environmental Public Health (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [9] Lake County, Flood Facts (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [10] City of Tavares, Seaplane Base FA1 (accessed 2026-10-02)