Levy County, Florida
Sell your land in Cedar Key for cash
Parcel Buyers buys vacant lots and land for cash in Cedar Key, including island parcels where flood review, elevation and water-and-sewer service shape a future build. 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 Cedar Key?
- Parcel Buyers is a direct land buyer that makes written, no-obligation cash offers on vacant lots and acreage in Cedar Key, Levy 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 Cedar Key sell for in 2025?
- In 2025, vacant lots in Cedar Key sold for a median of $48,000 across 25 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $20,000 to $86,000.
- How many vacant lots are in Cedar Key?
- The 2026 Florida property tax roll lists 967 vacant residential lots in Cedar Key; 12% are quarter-acre lots, and the median lot is 0.80 acre.
- How is a cash offer for land in Cedar Key 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 Cedar Key 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 Cedar Key?
- In 2025, companies bought 4% of the vacant lots that sold in Cedar Key. Individuals bought the rest.
- Are vacant lot prices in Cedar Key going up or down?
- Vacant lot prices in Cedar Key went down 31.4%: the median moved from $70,000 across 31 recorded sales in 2024 to $48,000 across 25 recorded sales in 2025. These are recorded sales, not list prices. From January to June 2026, 15 vacant lots in Cedar Key sold at a recorded median of $90,000.
- How much are estimated annual ad valorem taxes on a typical vacant lot in Cedar Key?
- A typical vacant lot in Cedar Key has estimated 2025 ad valorem taxes about $414 a year; most lots here also pay non-ad valorem charges (listed below).
- Are vacant lots in Cedar Key in a FEMA high-risk flood zone?
- About 84% of vacant lots in Cedar Key have their center point in a FEMA high-risk flood zone (effective maps dated January 18, 2019). This is map screening, not a determination; check FEMA's Map Service Center for your parcel.
- How many vacant lots in Cedar Key got a home on the tax roll in 2025?
- 7 vacant lots in Cedar Key changed from vacant-residential use to a home with new-construction evidence on the 2026 preliminary tax roll.
Local data
Cedar Key land at a glance
Tax-roll figures cover parcels whose property address city is Cedar Key, plus lots with no street address that sit in neighborhoods, census block groups or survey sections where nearly all addressed parcels are Cedar Key in Levy County. Local rules and services are sourced below.
| Vacant residential lots | 967 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): 12% of vacant lots; next, acreage tract (10+ acres) at 12%. Median lot: 0.80 acre (34,850 sq ft). [1] |
| Typical assessed value | $30,200 median just (market) value for a vacant lot; the middle half fall between $10,000 and $66,000 [1] |
| Recent lot sale prices | $48,000 median across 25 arm's-length sales of vacant lots in Cedar Key (Jan 2025–Dec 2025); the middle half sold for $20,000–$86,000 [1] |
| Who bought lots in 2025 | Companies made 4% of those purchases; individuals made the rest [1] |
| Owners who live elsewhere | 23% of vacant lots have an owner mailing address outside Florida (most often GA, NC, IL) [1] |
| City handles permits and zoning | For land inside Cedar Key, the City's Building Department handles general permit, land-use and zoning questions. Project-specific technical consultations cost $150 for the first hour and $135 for each additional hour. [2] |
| Island flood review is part of permits | The City says every island property is in, on or near a Special Flood Hazard Area. Building permits require floodplain review, and an Elevation Certificate is required with the application. [3] |
| Water and sewer district serves islands | Cedar Key Water and Sewer District provides water and wastewater service to the Cedar Key islands. Confirm service, meter status and connection requirements for the exact parcel before planning a build. [5] |
| 2025 utility availability charges | The district's 2025 rate sheet lists base small-user availability charges of $33.60 for water and $32.55 for sewer, plus usage charges. Those are service rates, not a construction quote or proof of a connection. [6] |
| District service charges and tax rate | The water-and-sewer district says it raises revenue through water-and-sewer service charges and a current 1.2-mill ad valorem tax. Ask the district which charges apply and review the exact parcel's tax bill. [7] |
| Levy Health handles septic permits | Levy County is outside the 16 counties moved to DEP permitting in 2025, so the local Florida Department of Health continues to handle septic permits and inspections where an onsite system is needed. [8] |
| One island road crosses four bridges | The City says Cedar Key sits on Way Key, four miles into the Gulf, at the end of State Road 24. That route crosses salt marshes and tidal channels on four low bridges. [4] |
| Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuge | Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuge includes 13 islands surrounding Cedar Key. Refuge boundary signs separate its protected islands from nearby private islands, so waterfront ownership lines matter. [10],[11] |
| Lot sales, 2025 vs 2024 | 2025: 25 recorded sales, $48,000 median; 2024: 31 recorded sales, $70,000 median. Median -31.4%; matching-reviewed-month count -22.2%. [1] |
| Vacant lots that got a home on the tax roll in 2025 | 7 recorded with new-construction evidence. [1] |
| Typical annual ad valorem taxes | A typical vacant lot in Cedar Key has estimated 2025 ad valorem taxes about $414 a year; most lots here also pay non-ad valorem charges (listed below). |
| 2026 so far (Jan-Jun) | 15 recorded vacant-lot sales; median $90,000. [1] |
| FEMA high-risk flood-zone screen | About 84% of vacant lots in Cedar Key have their center point in a FEMA high-risk flood zone (effective maps dated January 18, 2019). 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 Cedar Key are 1 acre or less and have their center point in an adopted Florida springs BMAP. |
Pricing
What is a lot in Cedar Key worth?
In 2025, vacant lots in Cedar Key sold for a median of $48,000 across 25 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $20,000 to $86,000. [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 Cedar Key
Flood elevation can change the build plan
Flood conditions are a direct Cedar Key lot-price driver. The City says every island property is in, on or near a Special Flood Hazard Area, and all structures receive floodplain review as part of the permit process. A permit application needs an Elevation Certificate, and finished-floor and equipment elevations depend on the mapped flood zone. For a structure in the flood-hazard area that does not meet current requirements, the City applies FEMA's 50% substantial-improvement rule. A buyer will therefore look beyond lot size to elevation, access and the usable building plan. [3]
Island access makes location more than a map pin
Cedar Key's island setting is a practical part of a lot's value. The City places Way Key four miles out in the Gulf, at the end of State Road 24, with four low bridges over salt marshes and tidal channels. Levy County's 2025 vulnerability assessment calls Cedar Key the county's most severely flood-vulnerable area, with significant impacts projected from present-day 100-year storm surge and future sea-level rise by 2070. A buyer therefore needs to examine both road access and flood exposure for the actual lot. [4],[9]
Utility service has a published carrying cost
Water and sewer status can affect both a holding budget and a future construction budget. The Cedar Key Water and Sewer District serves the islands, and its 2025 rate sheet lists base small-user availability charges of $33.60 for water and $32.55 for sewer, plus usage charges. The district also reports a current 1.2-mill ad valorem tax rate. Those published amounts do not prove that a particular vacant lot has an active account, meter or available connection, so a buyer should confirm the parcel with the district before treating service as part of the value. [5],[6],[7]
Recent sales are a starting point, not a quote
Recent vacant-lot sales provide a starting point. The 2025 tax-roll sale set has 25 arm's-length, single-parcel vacant-lot sales in this Cedar Key scope, with a median of $48,000 and a middle range of $20,000–$86,000. The tax roll's median just value is $30,200, which is an assessment value rather than a promised sale price. Flood elevation, bridge access, utility status, title, zoning and whether a workable homesite can be designed are the parcel details that change a cash offer. [1],[3],[2]
Common situations
Selling land in Cedar Key in these situations
You inherited an island lot and do not plan to build
Yes. You can sell an inherited Cedar Key lot without taking on a construction project first. An inherited parcel may come with questions about flood maps, utility accounts, district tax lines, access and title documents. The City's flood program says every island property is in, on or near a Special Flood Hazard Area, so a buyer will need to understand the lot's elevation and permit path. We buy vacant lots as they are. Liens or back taxes can be paid from sale proceeds at closing with the seller's consent, and the title company will identify the documents needed for an estate closing. [3],[7]
Your lot has no active water or sewer account
Yes. You can sell land even if water or sewer service is not active. The local district serves the Cedar Key islands, but its published rates do not establish that every vacant parcel has a meter, connection capacity or an active account. If public sewer is not the workable path, Levy County's local Health Department remains the septic permitting and inspection office for systems needed outside the state's 16 DEP-administered counties. We buy vacant lots with no water, sewer or road work and check utilities, access and title before offering. [5],[8]
You live outside Florida
Yes. You can sell from outside Florida. 23% of vacant-lot owners in this Cedar Key scope have a mailing address outside Florida. A remote sale can use electronic signing and a mail-away closing through an independent, licensed title company. Closing is typically about 10 days after the purchase agreement is signed, depending on title. We cover closing costs, and payment can be made by check or wire. [1]
Step by step
How do I sell my land in Cedar Key?
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 Cedar Key: common questions
Does Cedar Key or Levy County issue a building permit for my lot?
Cedar Key issues permits for land inside its city limits. Its Building Department handles permitting, land-use and zoning guidance, with technical consultations routed to the building inspector, plan reviewer or planning administrator. A consultation is guidance, not permit approval or a final zoning determination. If the land is outside the City, confirm the governing agency before spending money on plans.
What water-and-sewer charges can apply to a Cedar Key lot?
The district says it raises revenue through water-and-sewer service charges and a current 1.2-mill ad valorem tax. Its 2025 rate sheet lists base small-user availability charges of $33.60 for water and $32.55 for sewer, plus usage charges. Ask the district which charges apply and review the current tax bill for the exact lot.
Can I sell my Cedar Key lot if it has no active water or sewer?
Yes. We buy vacant land with no water, sewer or road work. Cedar Key Water and Sewer District serves the islands, but active service and connection details are parcel-specific. Where an onsite system is needed, the Florida Department of Health in Levy County continues to handle septic permits and inspections. We check utilities, access and title before offering, so the offer reflects the actual lot rather than an assumption.
Do I need an Elevation Certificate before building in Cedar Key?
For a City building-permit application, yes. Cedar Key says an Elevation Certificate is required, and floodplain review looks at the lowest finished floor and the elevation of equipment serving the structure. The City says every island property is in, on or near a Special Flood Hazard Area, so flood information is a core part of planning a new home or major repair.
How fast can I sell an inherited Cedar Key lot?
You can receive a written, no-obligation cash offer within 24 hours. After a signed purchase agreement, closing through an independent, licensed title company is typically about 10 days, depending on title. Estate documents, unpaid taxes, liens and ownership questions can affect timing, but liens or back taxes can be paid from sale proceeds with the seller's consent. There are no fees or commissions, and we cover closing costs.
Owner resources
Guides for your situation
- How Cash Land Buyers Price Offers
A cash-land offer may start with verified sales of land with similar use, then adjust those sales for meaningful differences.[1] Buyers may also account for access, utilities, legal use, size, shape, flood and soil questions, title issues, demand, and costs and risk they will carry. No universal assessed-value percentage applies. Compare each written offer by expected net proceeds, contingencies, seller work, and timing—not one asking price or headline number.
- 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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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
- Inglis
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- Levy County
18,901 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 Cedar Key, plus lots with no street address that sit in neighborhoods, census block groups or survey sections where nearly all addressed parcels are Cedar Key. 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. Holding-cost estimates use 2025 taxable values and 2025 millage for FDOR vacant-residential code 000 parcels. They cover ad valorem taxes only, not a parcel-specific bill or non-ad valorem assessments. The reviewed 2026 recorded-sale window runs from January through June 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 Cedar Key Building Department, Getting Help With the Permit Process and Technical Questions (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [3] City of Cedar Key, Floodplain Management (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [4] City of Cedar Key, About Cedar Key (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [5] Cedar Key Water and Sewer District, Cedar Key Water and Sewer District (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [6] Cedar Key Water and Sewer District, 2025 Water and Sewer Rates (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [7] Cedar Key Water and Sewer District, Resources: Rates and Charges (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [8] Florida Department of Health in Levy County, Onsite Sewage Disposal (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [9] Levy County, Levy County Vulnerability Assessment Update and Compliance (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [10] U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuge: About Us (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [11] U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuge (accessed 2026-10-02)