Manatee County, Florida
Sell your land in Bradenton for cash
Parcel Buyers buys vacant lots in Bradenton for cash, including micro lots where the city, not the county, issues the building permit inside the city limits. 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 Bradenton?
- Parcel Buyers is a direct land buyer that makes written, no-obligation cash offers on vacant lots and acreage in Bradenton, Manatee 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 Bradenton sell for in 2025?
- In 2025, vacant lots in Bradenton sold for a median of $218,800 across 54 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $82,900 to $400,100.
- How many vacant lots are in Bradenton?
- The 2026 Florida property tax roll lists 4,693 vacant residential lots in Bradenton; 27% are micro lots, and the median lot is 0.14 acre.
- How is a cash offer for land in Bradenton 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 Bradenton 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 Bradenton?
- In 2025, companies bought 20% of the vacant lots that sold in Bradenton, including 4% bought by homebuilders. Individuals bought the rest.
- Are vacant lot prices in Bradenton going up or down?
- Vacant lot prices in Bradenton went up 36.8%: the median moved from $160,000 across 49 recorded sales in 2024 to $218,800 across 54 recorded sales in 2025. These are recorded sales, not list prices. From January to May 2026, 20 vacant lots in Bradenton sold at a recorded median of $94,200.
- How much are estimated annual ad valorem taxes on a typical vacant lot in Bradenton?
- A typical vacant lot in Bradenton has estimated 2025 ad valorem taxes about $405 a year; most lots here also pay non-ad valorem charges (listed below).
- Are vacant lots in Bradenton in a FEMA high-risk flood zone?
- About 21.6% of vacant lots in Bradenton have their center point in a FEMA high-risk flood zone (effective maps dated March 17, 2014 to March 27, 2024). This is map screening, not a determination; check FEMA's Map Service Center for your parcel.
- How many vacant lots in Bradenton got a home on the tax roll in 2025?
- 999 vacant lots in Bradenton changed from vacant-residential use to a home with new-construction evidence on the 2026 preliminary tax roll.
Local data
Bradenton land at a glance
Tax-roll figures cover parcels whose property address city is Bradenton in Manatee County. Local rules and services are sourced below.
| Vacant residential lots | 4,693 parcels classified vacant residential on the 2026 tax roll [1] |
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| Most common lot size | Micro lot (2,000–5,000 sq ft): 27% of vacant lots; next, patio-home lot at 19%. Median lot: 0.14 acre (6,110 sq ft). [1] |
| Typical assessed value | $44,400 median just (market) value for a vacant lot; the middle half fall between $18,700 and $90,100 [1] |
| Recent lot sale prices | $218,800 median across 54 arm's-length sales of vacant lots in Bradenton (Jan 2025–Dec 2025); the middle half sold for $82,900–$400,100 [1] |
| Who bought lots in 2025 | Companies made 20% of those purchases, including 4% 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, TX, PA) [1] |
| Mailing city vs. city limits | County address records use separate codes for Bradenton and Bradenton - Unincorporated. If the jurisdiction is unclear, the city directs owners to check the address through the property appraiser search. [10],[9],[17] |
| Who issues the building permit | City inspectors handle permitted work in the city jurisdiction. Manatee County's Building Division handles permits in unincorporated Manatee County. [3],[2],[11] |
| City water and sewer hookup | Effective November 1, 2025, a 3/4-inch residential water connection with the meter is $1,751. A single-family sewer connection for up to four bedrooms is $1,550. Impact fees from August 1, 2006 are $62.24 for water and $81.34 for sewer per fixture-unit valve. [5] |
| Stormwater fee is for buildings | Effective November 1, 2025, the city stormwater fee is $5.70 per residential unit. It is billed to developed property that contains impervious area, such as a building or pavement. A bare lot with no hard surface is not on that bill. [6] |
| Flood map date and the river | The city ordinance adopts the August 10, 2021 Flood Insurance Study by reference, and FEMA lists that as the current map date. Zone AE is a special flood hazard area; Zone VE is a coastal high-hazard area. The city flags Riverview Boulevard as flood-prone. [7],[8],[12] |
| Septic systems and new wells | Manatee was not in the January 2025 move of septic permits to the state DEP, so the county health department still issues them. A new well needs a Manatee County well construction permit under a district agreement from June 1, 2026 to May 31, 2031. [13],[14] |
| City fee for a new house | For applications on or after July 1, 2026, the city charges $0.92 per square foot for a new one- or two-family house. Resolution 26-50 set that city permit rate on June 10, 2026. [4] |
| Sarasota Bradenton International Airport | Sarasota Bradenton International Airport is about 10 miles south of downtown Bradenton, and most of its roughly 1,100 acres are in Manatee County. Its connector road leads to I-75 and University Parkway. [18] |
| Lot sales, 2025 vs 2024 | 2025: 54 recorded sales, $218,800 median; 2024: 49 recorded sales, $160,000 median. Median +36.8%; count +10.2%. [1] |
| Vacant lots that got a home on the tax roll in 2025 | 999 recorded with new-construction evidence. [1] |
| Years of lot supply at the 2025 building pace | 4.7 years; simple ratio, not a forecast. [1] |
| Owner-type shares | Individuals 36.4%; companies 62.4%; trusts 0.3%; estates/heirs 0.5%; government/associations 0.4%. [1] |
| Typical annual ad valorem taxes | A typical vacant lot in Bradenton has estimated 2025 ad valorem taxes about $405 a year; most lots here also pay non-ad valorem charges (listed below). |
| 2026 so far (Jan-May) | 20 recorded vacant-lot sales; median $94,200. [1] |
| FEMA high-risk flood-zone screen | About 21.6% of vacant lots in Bradenton have their center point in a FEMA high-risk flood zone (effective maps dated March 17, 2014 to March 27, 2024). 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 Bradenton are 1 acre or less and have their center point in an adopted Florida springs BMAP. |
Pricing
What is a lot in Bradenton worth?
In 2025, vacant lots in Bradenton sold for a median of $218,800 across 54 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $82,900 to $400,100. [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 Bradenton
City hookup fees change what a lot is worth
The city publishes several charges for residential utility connections and construction. Effective November 1, 2025, a 3/4-inch residential water connection with the meter is $1,751, and a single-family sewer connection for up to four bedrooms is $1,550. Impact fees, last set on August 1, 2006, add $62.24 for water and $81.34 for sewer for each fixture-unit valve. The same sheet lists different inside- and outside-city water-use rates: $2.74 versus $3.43 per 1,000 gallons for the first 3,000 gallons. New one- or two-family permit applications filed on or after July 1, 2026 pay $0.92 per square foot. [5],[4]
River flood zones change the cost to build
The mapped flood zone determines which city floodplain rules and elevation documents apply to a build. The ordinance adopts by reference the Flood Insurance Study dated August 10, 2021, and FEMA lists that date as the current map. Zone AE is a special flood hazard area tied to the 1% annual-chance flood. Zone VE is a coastal high-hazard area exposed to wave action. The city's flood page names Riverview Boulevard along the Manatee River as a road historically prone to heavy-rain flooding. FEMA places Bradenton in Community Rating System class 7, with a 15% special-flood-hazard-area insurance discount effective April 1, 2022. [7],[8],[12]
The common vacant lot is a micro lot
The common vacant lot in this address scope is a micro lot, not the patio-home lot that leads countywide. micro lots make up 27% of the vacant residential lots here. The median lot is about 0.14 acre, or 6,110 square feet. This page covers parcels whose property address city is Bradenton. County address records distinguish Bradenton from Bradenton - Unincorporated, and the permit office depends on jurisdiction. The city directs owners who are unsure to check the address through the property appraiser search. [1],[10],[9]
2025 vacant-lot sales set a wide range
2025 vacant-lot sales set a wide range, and the tax value is not that range. This address scope had 54 vacant-lot sales in 2025 that were one parcel and between unrelated buyers and sellers. The median price was $218,800. Leaving out the cheapest quarter and the dearest quarter, the rest sold for $82,900–$400,100. The assessor's median just value is $44,400, and the middle of those values runs $18,700–$90,100. Just value is the figure used for taxes. It is not a sale price and it is not a cash offer. [1]
Common situations
Selling land in Bradenton in these situations
The lot has no city water or sewer
Yes. A lot with no city water or sewer can still be sold for cash, including land with no road work. The city rate sheet lists water-meter, sewer-connection, and fixture-unit charges where city service applies. A new septic system in Manatee County is permitted by the county health department, and a new well needs a permit from the local county agency. 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. [5],[13],[14]
You live outside Florida
Yes. You can sell if you live outside Florida and you have never stood on the lot. 25% of vacant-lot owners in this scope have a mailing address outside Florida, while 75% use a Florida mailing address. You can sign electronically, close by mail, and be paid by check or wire. We cover closing costs, and title work sets the timing. The city and unincorporated county use different permit offices, so jurisdiction still needs to be confirmed for the parcel. [1],[3],[11],[9],[17]
The tax bill is behind
Yes. You can sell if the tax bill is behind. Liens or back taxes can be paid from the sale proceeds at closing, with the seller's consent. Unpaid real estate taxes generally become delinquent on April 1. From delinquency they draw 18 percent annual interest until a tax certificate is sold, and the minimum charge if paid before that sale is 3 percent. The statutes calculate interest by the month, so the payoff changes over time. [15],[16]
Step by step
How do I sell my land in Bradenton?
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 Bradenton: common questions
Can I sell my lot in Bradenton if it has no water or sewer?
Yes. Missing water or sewer does not stop a cash sale. City service, where applicable, comes with connection and fixture-unit charges. The county health department still permits septic systems because Manatee was not in the January 2025 transfer of 16 counties to the state DEP. A new well needs a separate permit from the local county agency. We check those utility facts before offering.
How much does it cost to keep an empty lot in Bradenton each year?
An undeveloped lot with no impervious area is not billed the city's $5.70 residential-unit stormwater fee. Effective November 1, 2025, that charge applies to developed property with hard surfaces such as a roof or pavement. Yearly property tax still applies to the land. If tax stays unpaid, it generally becomes delinquent on April 1, and interest runs until a tax certificate is sold.
What survey does a residential building permit require?
Manatee County's residential application lists a site plan or survey among the required construction documents. Inside the city, the floodplain administrator may require added data, and any field-surveyed topography must be certified by a Florida-licensed surveyor.
Does the city or the county issue the building permit?
The city handles permitted work in its jurisdiction, while Manatee County handles permits in unincorporated Manatee County. A Bradenton mailing address does not settle the jurisdiction. The city directs owners who are unsure to check the address through the property appraiser search.
Can I sell this lot if I live in another state?
Yes. Living in another state does not block the sale. 25% of vacant-lot owners in this scope list a mailing address outside Florida. The papers can be signed from home. You do not have to stand on the lot, and you do not have to fly in to finish.
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 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
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- Anna Maria
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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 Bradenton. 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 17.4% of current vacant lots lacked a unique prior-roll match; parcel splits, combinations, renumbering, and missing IDs are not guessed. 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 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 Bradenton, Building and Permitting Division (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [3] City of Bradenton, Inspections, Building and Permitting Division (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [4] City of Bradenton, Building permit fees, effective July 1, 2026 (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [5] City of Bradenton, Water, sewer, and reclaimed rates, effective November 1, 2025 (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [6] City of Bradenton, Stormwater rates, effective November 1, 2025 (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [7] City of Bradenton, Ordinance 3081, floodplain management text amendment (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [8] City of Bradenton, Floodplain Management Program (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [9] City of Bradenton, City locations and hours (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [10] Manatee County GIS, Address overlay: emergency community and postal community codes (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [11] Manatee County Development Services, About the Building and Permitting Division (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [12] Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP community status record for Bradenton, city of, CID 120155 (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [13] Florida Department of Health in Manatee County, Onsite sewage disposal (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [14] Southwest Florida Water Management District, Well construction permits (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [15] Florida Senate, Florida Statutes 197.333, tax delinquency (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [16] Florida Senate, Florida Statutes 197.172, interest on delinquent taxes (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [17] Manatee County Property Appraiser, Property search (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [18] Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority, History of the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (accessed 2026-10-02)