Marion County, Florida
Sell your land in Silver Springs Shores for cash
Parcel Buyers buys vacant Silver Springs Shores and Silver Springs Shores East plat-family lots for cash, including parcels whose property-address parent reads Ocala or Ocklawaha and lots awaiting utility work. 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 Silver Springs Shores?
- Parcel Buyers is a direct land buyer that makes written, no-obligation cash offers on vacant lots and acreage in Silver Springs Shores, Marion 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 Silver Springs Shores sell for in 2025?
- In 2025, vacant lots in Silver Springs Shores sold for a median of $25,000 across 397 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $15,500 to $30,000.
- How many vacant lots are in Silver Springs Shores?
- The 2026 Florida property tax roll lists 10,924 vacant residential lots in Silver Springs Shores; 74% are quarter-acre lots, and the median lot is 0.25 acre.
- How is a cash offer for land in Silver Springs Shores 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 Silver Springs Shores 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 Silver Springs Shores?
- In 2025, companies bought 57% of the vacant lots that sold in Silver Springs Shores, including 25% bought by homebuilders. Individuals bought the rest.
- What was the median recorded 2025 sale price by lot size in Silver Springs Shores?
- The median recorded 2025 sale price for a quarter-acre lot in Silver Springs Shores was $24,000 across 293 sales.
- Are vacant lot prices in Silver Springs Shores going up or down?
- Vacant lot prices in Silver Springs Shores went up 19.0%: the median moved from $21,000 across 570 recorded sales in 2024 to $25,000 across 397 recorded sales in 2025. These are recorded sales, not list prices.
- Are vacant lots in Silver Springs Shores in a FEMA high-risk flood zone?
- About 9.6% of vacant lots in Silver Springs Shores have their center point in a FEMA high-risk flood zone (effective maps dated August 28, 2008). This is map screening, not a determination; check FEMA's Map Service Center for your parcel.
- How many vacant lots in Silver Springs Shores got a home on the tax roll in 2025?
- 567 vacant lots in Silver Springs Shores changed from vacant-residential use to a home with new-construction evidence on the 2026 preliminary tax roll.
Local data
Silver Springs Shores land at a glance
Tax-roll figures cover the Marion County parcel-ID prefixes verified as Silver Springs Shores units, including the Silver Springs Shores East postal parent in Marion County. Local rules and services are sourced below.
Property addresses here read Ocklawaha (55%) and Ocala (45%).
| Vacant residential lots | 10,924 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): 74% of vacant lots; next, third-acre lot at 15%. Median lot: 0.25 acre (11,000 sq ft). [1] |
| Typical assessed value | $17,500 median just (market) value for a vacant lot; the middle half fall between $13,500 and $25,000 [1] |
| Recent lot sale prices | $25,000 median across 397 arm's-length sales of vacant lots in Silver Springs Shores (Jan 2025–Dec 2025); the middle half sold for $15,500–$30,000 [1] |
| Who bought lots in 2025 | Companies made 57% of those purchases, including 25% by homebuilders; individuals made the rest [1] |
| Owners who live elsewhere | 44% of vacant lots have an owner mailing address outside Florida (most often NY, NJ, CA) [1] |
| One plat family, two address parents | This page follows the reviewed Silver Springs Shores plat-prefix family across Ocala and Ocklawaha property-address parents. It is not a claim that every unit lies in one municipality. [1],[2],[3] |
| Silver Springs Shores East included | The Census Bureau lists Silver Springs Shores and Silver Springs Shores East as separate census-designated places. This page includes East because the reviewed Marion plat family crosses both areas. [3],[2] |
| County development review | Marion County Building Safety handles building, zoning, development-review, driveway and right-of-way permits for unincorporated county land. [4] |
| Four sewer-extension phases | Marion County identifies four Silver Springs Shores septic-to-sewer phases, generally covering project areas of 400 to 600 lots with new sewer collection and water transmission work. [5] |
| Phase I and II are defined areas | Phase I covers 192 acres and 455 lots; Phase II covers 237 acres and 406 lots. Those project boundaries do not mean every plat-family lot has central service. [5] |
| County utility investment | Marion County's ARPA allocation lists $46.1 million for Silver Springs Shores water and sewer extensions, aimed at portions of a community with incomplete systems. [6] |
| Some units have a named MSBU | The county's 2025 collection notice names Units 31, 35, 36, 37, 38, 42 and 44 in an MSBU for general maintenance and capital improvements. [7] |
| Silver Springs State Park | Silver Springs State Park protects 4,446.93 acres around one of Florida's major springs. County utility work here is tied to reducing septic nutrient loads affecting Silver Springs. [10],[6] |
| Septic permits moved to DEP | DEP began issuing Marion County onsite-sewage permits on July 1, 2025. A site plan, floor plan and site evaluation are part of a new-system application. [8] |
| 2025 sale price by lot size | The median recorded 2025 sale price for a quarter-acre lot in Silver Springs Shores was $24,000 across 293 sales. [1] |
| Lot sales, 2025 vs 2024 | 2025: 397 recorded sales, $25,000 median; 2024: 570 recorded sales, $21,000 median. Median +19.0%; count -30.4%. [1] |
| Vacant lots that got a home on the tax roll in 2025 | 567 recorded with new-construction evidence. [1] |
| Years of lot supply at the 2025 building pace | 19.3 years; simple ratio, not a forecast. [1] |
| Owner-type shares | Individuals 62.7%; companies 33.6%; trusts 3.2%; estates/heirs 0.4%; government/associations 0.1%. [1] |
| FEMA high-risk flood-zone screen | About 9.6% of vacant lots in Silver Springs Shores have their center point in a FEMA high-risk flood zone (effective maps dated August 28, 2008). This is map screening, not a determination; check FEMA's Map Service Center for your parcel. |
| Springs BMAP small-lot screen | About 99.6% of located vacant lots in Silver Springs Shores are 1 acre or less and have their center point in an adopted Florida springs BMAP. |
Pricing
What is a lot in Silver Springs Shores worth?
In 2025, vacant lots in Silver Springs Shores sold for a median of $25,000 across 397 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $15,500 to $30,000. [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. Homebuilders made 25% of the 2025 lot purchases in Silver Springs Shores, and builder demand can lift sale prices above what a single owner usually gets from a cash buyer.
Recorded 2025 sale prices by lot size in Silver Springs Shores
| Lot-size class | 2025 sales | 2025 median lot sale | Middle half |
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| Quarter-acre lot9,000–12,999 sq ft | 293 | $24,000 | $15,000–$30,000 |
| Third-acre lot13,000–15,999 sq ft | 53 | $25,000 | $18,000–$30,000 |
| Half-acre lot19,000–23,999 sq ft | 21 | $30,500 | $27,500–$33,000 |
| Sub-half-acre lot16,000–18,999 sq ft | 20 | $20,200 | $11,500–$26,400 |
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. Homebuilders made 25% of the 2025 lot purchases in Silver Springs Shores, and builder demand can lift sale prices above what a single owner usually gets from a cash buyer.
See what similar lots sold for
What moves the price in Silver Springs Shores
A sewer-project phase can change a lot's utility path
Utility position is not uniform across this large plat family. Marion County describes four septic-to-sewer phases, each generally made up of 400 to 600 lots. Phase I covers 192 acres and 455 lots, while Phase II covers 237 acres and 406 lots. The work includes new sewer collection and water transmission systems, may affect abutting roads, and lets occupied lots connect and abandon septic tanks. A parcel inside an active phase can face a different schedule and future connection path from a lot outside the mapped project areas. An Ocala or Ocklawaha address is not proof of service. We check utilities, access and title on every parcel before offering. [5],[6]
Specific units may carry a maintenance assessment
The county's 2025 uniform-collection notice specifically identifies Silver Springs Shores Units 31, 35, 36, 37, 38, 42 and 44 in an MSBU for general maintenance and capital improvements. An MSBU is a county benefit district that can place a non-ad valorem charge on affected tax bills. The notice does not make the assessment communitywide, and the unit name in a deed or property record matters. A current tax bill and the county assessment record show whether the subject parcel is included and what is due. [7],[2]
Plat unit and address label are different facts
Marion Property Appraiser records use official unit names such as Silver Springs Shores Unit 35. The reviewed page scope follows that plat-prefix family even though property-address parents split between Ocala and Ocklawaha, and the Census Bureau separately names Silver Springs Shores East. Those labels are useful for finding the right record, but none alone proves zoning, water service or buildability. Most vacant residential land in this page scope is in quarter-acre lots, at 74% of the total, so small differences in usable area, road access and utility position can matter to a builder. [2],[3],[1]
Recent sales need a parcel-level feasibility check
The reviewed 2025 sale set contains 397 arm's-length, single-parcel vacant-lot transfers. Its median is $25,000, and the middle half is $15,500–$30,000. That is market context, not a promised offer. A lot in a county sewer phase, a unit with an MSBU charge and an interior homesite still relying on septic do not carry the same future costs. DEP also requires nitrogen-reducing treatment for a new septic system on a lot of one acre or less in an affected BMAP area. We check utilities, access and title on every parcel before offering. [1],[5],[7],[9]
Common situations
Selling land in Silver Springs Shores in these situations
Your deed says a unit but the address says Ocala
That combination can belong on this page. The reviewed scope uses the official plat-prefix family, not one mailing label, and the family crosses both Ocala and Ocklawaha property-address parents. Start with the parcel number and the recorded unit name. Marion Property Appraiser records can identify the subdivision unit, and closing runs through an independent, licensed title company. With electronic signing and mail-away closings, an out-of-state owner does not need to travel. [2],[3]
Your lot is not connected to central sewer
We buy vacant lots and land for cash, including lots with no water, sewer or road work. County materials call the community's utility systems incomplete and describe four defined septic-to-sewer project phases. For a lot outside available central service, a future construction plan may still need onsite treatment. DEP has handled Marion County septic permits since July 1, 2025 and requires a site plan, floor plan and site evaluation for a new application. The only contingency is our land inspection, and a failed inspection costs the seller nothing. [6],[5],[8]
The tax bill shows an unfamiliar county charge
A charge may come from a benefit district rather than ordinary property tax. Marion County names Units 31, 35, 36, 37, 38, 42 and 44 in a general-maintenance and capital-improvement MSBU. The official unit name and current tax bill determine whether that district applies to a particular lot. Liens or back taxes can be paid from the sale proceeds at closing, with the seller's consent. There are no fees or commissions, and we cover closing costs. [7],[2]
Step by step
How do I sell my land in Silver Springs Shores?
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 Silver Springs Shores: common questions
Is Silver Springs Shores one incorporated city?
No. This page follows a reviewed Marion County plat-prefix family, not municipal limits. The Census Bureau separately lists Silver Springs Shores and Silver Springs Shores East, while the included property-address parents read Ocala or Ocklawaha. County review still depends on the parcel's actual jurisdiction and records.
Does every lot have county water and sewer now?
No. Marion County describes the community's systems as incomplete and divides septic-to-sewer work into four project phases. Phase I and Phase II have defined acreage and lot counts. A project in one phase does not establish service, connection timing or cost for a parcel elsewhere in the plat family.
Who permits a new septic system on my lot?
Florida DEP does. DEP took over Marion County onsite-sewage permitting on July 1, 2025. A new-system application includes a site plan, building floor plan and site evaluation. In an affected BMAP area, a new system on a lot of one acre or less may need nitrogen-reducing treatment.
Can one Silver Springs Shores unit have an extra assessment?
Yes. Marion County's collection notice identifies Units 31, 35, 36, 37, 38, 42 and 44 in a general-maintenance and capital-improvement MSBU. That list does not make the charge universal. Match the parcel to its official unit and read the current tax bill for the applicable amount.
Can I sell if I have never visited the lot?
Yes. You can request an offer using the parcel number and any deed or tax-bill information you have. We check utilities, access and title before offering. Documents can be signed electronically, and an independent licensed title company can arrange a mail-away closing and pay by check or wire.
Owner resources
Guides for your situation
- Can You Build on a Vacant Lot?
Maybe. A vacant lot is buildable only if the proposed use fits the rules that apply to that parcel and the site can satisfy access, utility, environmental, and permit requirements. Start with the local planning or zoning office, confirm that the parcel is a legal lot, and get a written parcel-specific answer. A zoning label or tax parcel number alone is not approval to build.[1][2]
- 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.
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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.
Nearby areas we buy
- Ocala
36,119 vacant lots · 2025 median lot sale $35,500
- Ocklawaha
7,695 vacant lots · 2025 median lot sale $15,500
- Marion County
78,524 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 the Marion County parcel-ID prefixes verified as Silver Springs Shores units, including the Silver Springs Shores East postal parent. 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 3, 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. 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] Marion County Property Appraiser, Marion County Property Record: Silver Springs Shores Unit 35 (accessed 2026-10-03)
- [3] U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb, Florida Census Designated Places, Current BAS26 (accessed 2026-10-03)
- [4] Marion County, Florida, Building Safety (accessed 2026-10-03)
- [5] Marion County Utilities, Learn about septic-to-sewer projects (accessed 2026-10-03)
- [6] Marion County, Florida, American Rescue Plan allocation (accessed 2026-10-03)
- [7] Marion County, Florida, Notice of intent to use the uniform method of collection (accessed 2026-10-03)
- [8] Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Onsite Sewage FAQ - Permitting (accessed 2026-10-03)
- [9] Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Permitting Enhanced Nutrient-Reducing Onsite Sewage Systems (accessed 2026-10-03)
- [10] Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Silver Springs State Park Approved Unit Management Plan and Amendment (accessed 2026-10-03)