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Sell your land in Marion County for cash
Parcel Buyers buys vacant lots and land in Marion County for cash, including lots on a well or septic and lots charged through one of more than 60 MSTUs, MSBUs, and MSDs. 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 Marion County?
- Parcel Buyers is a direct land buyer that makes written, no-obligation cash offers on vacant lots and acreage in Marion County, Florida, 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 Marion County sell for in 2025?
- In 2025, vacant lots in Marion County sold for a median of $29,000 across 2,927 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $19,000 to $45,000.
- How many vacant lots are in Marion County?
- The 2026 Florida property tax roll lists 78,524 vacant residential lots in Marion County; 44% are quarter-acre lots, and the median lot is 0.26 acre.
- How is a cash offer for land in Marion County 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 Marion County 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 Marion County?
- In 2025, companies bought 48% of the vacant lots that sold in Marion County, including 15% bought by homebuilders. Individuals bought the rest.
- What was the median recorded 2025 sale price by lot size in Marion County?
- The median recorded 2025 sale price for a quarter-acre lot in Marion County was $25,000 across 1,351 sales.
Local data
What is land in Marion County worth?
In 2025, vacant lots in Marion County sold for a median of $29,000 across 2,927 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $19,000 to $45,000. [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.
Recorded 2025 sale prices by lot size in Marion County
| Lot-size class | 2025 sales | 2025 median lot sale |
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| Quarter-acre lot9,000–12,999 sq ft | 1,351 | $25,000 |
| One-acre homesite40,000–45,999 sq ft | 369 | $23,000 |
| Third-acre lot13,000–15,999 sq ft | 224 | $30,000 |
| Half-acre lot19,000–23,999 sq ft | 175 | $35,000 |
| Acre-plus46,000–51,999 sq ft | 158 | $55,000 |
| Mini-estate (2-3 acres)70,000–139,999 sq ft | 106 | $95,000 |
| Sub-half-acre lot16,000–18,999 sq ft | 88 | $25,200 |
| Standard city lot7,000–8,999 sq ft | 88 | $15,000 |
| 1.25-acre homesite52,000–57,999 sq ft | 82 | $37,500 |
| Oversized half-acre24,000–29,999 sq ft | 63 | $45,000 |
| Micro lot2,000–4,999 sq ft | 55 | $50,000 |
| Estate parcel (3-5 acres)140,000–209,999 sq ft | 36 | $117,800 |
| Near-acre34,000–39,999 sq ft | 32 | $46,000 |
| Patio-home lot5,000–6,999 sq ft | 31 | $25,000 |
| Three-quarter acre30,000–33,999 sq ft | 28 | $47,500 |
| 1.33-acre homesite58,000–63,999 sq ft | 18 | $57,500 |
| 1.5-acre homesite64,000–69,999 sq ft | 10 | $77,400 |
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.
| Vacant residential lots | 78,524 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): 44% of vacant lots; next, one-acre homesite at 9%. Median lot: 0.26 acre (11,250 sq ft). [1] |
| Typical assessed value | $20,700 median just (market) value for a vacant lot; the middle half fall between $12,900 and $34,000 [1] |
| Recent lot sale prices | $29,000 median across 2,927 arm's-length sales of vacant lots in Marion County (Jan 2025–Dec 2025); the middle half sold for $19,000–$45,000 [1] |
| Who bought lots in 2025 | Companies made 48% of those purchases, including 15% by homebuilders; individuals made the rest [1] |
| Owners who live elsewhere | 29% of vacant lots have an owner mailing address outside Florida (most often NY, NJ, CA) [1] |
| Ocala National Forest | Marion County's comprehensive plan sets development standards for private land inside the Ocala National Forest proclamation boundary. Lots there require forest-boundary access and land-use checks. [2] |
| Value and ownership records | The Marion County Property Appraiser provides the county's property-search and valuation records. The Tax Collector uses the annual tax roll to collect ad valorem and non-ad valorem taxes. [3],[4] |
| Recorded deeds and plats | The Marion County Clerk is the recorder for instruments in Official Records. Its online records search covers land records, court records and other public documents, so a seller can locate a recorded deed or plat reference. [5] |
| County permit jurisdiction | For unincorporated Marion County, Building Safety issues permits, checks plans and performs inspections. The county Land Development Code covers zoning, subdivision design, infrastructure and development procedures. [6],[7] |
| Septic permits in Marion | Marion County is in DEP's first-phase onsite sewage program. DEP, rather than the local health department, accepts the septic construction application and site-evaluation materials for Marion County. [8] |
| Springs septic rule | A lot within an applicable BMAP area needs extra septic attention. State law requires a nitrogen-reducing system for a new septic system on a lot of one acre or less when sewer is unavailable in an Outstanding Florida Spring BMAP. [9],[10] |
| Neighborhood assessments | Marion County administers more than 60 MSTUs, MSBUs and MSDs. These units can fund neighborhood road, drainage, lighting, utility and other improvements, with charges that apply to benefited property rather than countywide taxes. [11] |
| 2025 sale price by lot size | The median recorded 2025 sale price for a quarter-acre lot in Marion County was $25,000 across 1,351 sales. [1] |
Land by town in Marion County
| Town | Vacant lots | 2025 lot sales | Median 2025 lot sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocala | 36,119 | 1,422 | $35,500 |
| Dunnellon | 15,545 | 750 | $22,500 |
| Marion Oaks | 12,446 | 582 | $42,000 |
| Ocklawaha | 7,695 | 216 | $15,500 |
| Fort McCoy | 6,254 | 112 | $11,400 |
| Summerfield | 3,165 | 158 | $29,000 |
| Belleview | 2,129 | 69 | $28,000 |
| Citra | 2,046 | 37 | $14,800 |
| Silver Springs | 2,013 | 74 | $47,200 |
| Umatilla | 1,448 | 23 | $8,500 |
| Reddick | 597 | 9 | — |
| Salt Springs | 519 | 33 | $50,000 |
| Weirsdale | 295 | 14 | $117,500 |
| Anthony | 229 | 1 | — |
| Micanopy | 175 | 3 | — |
| Morriston | 70 | 0 | — |
| Williston | 52 | 4 | — |
| McIntosh | 30 | 0 | — |
Florida Department of Revenue-backed rows use the 2026 preliminary tax roll. Supplemental rows retain their separately prepared source edition. Most towns are counted by property-address city, a few by ZIP code (each town page states its scope), so areas can overlap. Lots we cannot place in a town count only in the county total.
Where we buy
Areas we cover in Marion County
- Ocala
36,119vacant lots · 2025 median lot sale $35,500
- Dunnellon
15,545vacant lots · 2025 median lot sale $22,500
- Ocklawaha
7,695vacant lots · 2025 median lot sale $15,500
- Fort McCoy
6,254vacant lots · 2025 median lot sale $11,400
These pages cover the largest lot markets in Marion County. We buy land anywhere else in the county too: send the parcel details through the form below.
Selling here
How selling land works in Marion County
Start with the parcel's county records
Start with the Property Appraiser record and the Clerk's Official Records. Use the appraiser record to identify the parcel and its tax information, then read the deed, plat and any recorded restrictions through the Clerk's search. The 2026 roll lists 78,524 vacant residential lots in the county, and they are not all governed or serviced the same way. For land outside a municipality, the county Land Development Code is the starting point for zoning, subdivision and infrastructure standards. Building Safety handles permits, plan checks and inspections in unincorporated areas. A vacant lot is not automatically buildable because it has an address or a tax value; check its zoning, legal access, flood and wetland conditions, utility location and septic feasibility before deciding what it is worth. [1],[3],[5],[7],[6]
Water, septic and local assessments can change the math
Water, septic and a neighborhood assessment can change what a lot costs to hold or build. Marion County Utilities is extending water mains in parts of Marion Oaks, a project area that includes thousands of lots and existing private wells. Inside the City of Ocala, the city runs drinking-water and wastewater systems; elsewhere service may be from a county utility, another provider, or a private well and septic system. Septic permitting in Marion County moved to DEP in 2025. If a lot lies in an applicable springs BMAP area, new septic systems on lots of one acre or less may require nitrogen-reducing treatment when sewer is not available. Also check the tax bill for MSTU or MSBU charges. The county's municipal-services program administers neighborhood units that can assess properties for services such as road work, mowing, lighting, drainage or utilities. [12],[13],[8],[9],[11]
What happens if property taxes are behind
Marion County real-estate taxes become delinquent on April 1. The Tax Collector advertises delinquent parcels and holds a tax-certificate sale on or before June 1. A certificate purchaser pays the delinquent taxes and holds a first lien; an owner can redeem by paying the delinquent taxes, interest and advertising costs. If a certificate is not redeemed within two years, the holder may apply for a tax deed, and the Clerk handles the tax-deed sale process. That timeline is a reason to obtain the current payoff instead of guessing from an old bill. We can buy land with back taxes or liens when the title company can pay them from sale proceeds at closing with the seller's consent. We check title, access and utilities before offering, and a failed land inspection costs the seller nothing. [14],[5]
Step by step
How do I sell my land in Marion County?
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 Marion County: common questions
Who handles building and zoning for an unincorporated Marion County lot?
Marion County Building Safety issues permits, checks plans and performs inspections. The county Land Development Code sets county standards for zoning, plats and site plans. A lot inside a municipality can instead be subject to that city's process, so confirm jurisdiction before planning a build.
Who issues a new septic permit in Marion County?
DEP handles onsite sewage permitting for Marion County. Its application process calls for the construction application, site plan, building floor plan and a site evaluation completed by DEP or a qualified private evaluator. Some springs-BMAP locations have nitrogen-reducing-system requirements as well.
Can a vacant lot have an annual special assessment?
Yes. Marion County's MSTU, MSBU and MSD program can fund neighborhood services and improvements through assessments on benefited parcels. Check the current tax bill and county assessment lookup for the exact parcel; a charge is not the same thing as ordinary countywide property tax.
What if my Marion County land taxes are delinquent?
The Tax Collector says real-estate taxes become delinquent April 1 and unpaid taxes may go to tax-certificate sale by June 1. A certificate may lead to a tax-deed application after two years if it is not redeemed. A title company can determine the present payoff for a sale.
Official county tools
Look up your lot in Marion County
Check the county’s own records before making a decision. Each link opens the office or map responsible for that lookup.
| What to check | Official county tool |
|---|---|
| Property appraiser search | Open pa.marion.fl.us |
| Property tax bill lookup | Open mariontax.com |
| Clerk official records | Open marioncountyclerk.org |
| Building permit lookup | Open marionfl.org Browser check may be required. |
| Code enforcement lookup | Open marionfl.org Browser check may be required. |
| Flood map lookup | Open gis.marionfl.org |
Links checked 2026-10-03.
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.
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 all parcels in Marion County. 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 September 30, 2026. Lot-size sale rows use the same qualified 2025 sale cohort and canonical square-foot classes; classes with fewer than 10 sales are omitted.
- [1] Florida Department of Revenue (data); Parcel Buyers (analysis), Parcel Buyers analysis of the 2026 preliminary Name-Address-Legal (NAL) property tax roll (accessed 2026-10-01)
- [2] Marion County, Florida, Marion County Comprehensive Plan (accessed 2026-10-01)
- [3] Marion County, Florida, Marion County Property Appraiser (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [4] Marion County Tax Collector, Duties and responsibilities (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [5] Marion County Clerk of Court and Comptroller, Official Records online search instructions (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [6] Marion County, Florida, Building Safety (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [7] Marion County, Florida, Land Development Code (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [8] Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Onsite Sewage FAQ - Permitting (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [9] Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Permitting nitrogen-reducing septic systems (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [10] Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Springs Protection and BMAPs (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [11] Marion County, Florida, Municipal Services (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [12] Marion County Utilities, Marion Oaks Water Main Extension (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [13] City of Ocala, Water Resources (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [14] Marion County Tax Collector, Tax Certificates and Deed Sales (accessed 2026-09-30)