Martin County, Florida
Sell your land in Stuart for cash
Parcel Buyers buys vacant lots in Stuart for cash, and the building permit comes from the City of Stuart inside the city limits or from Martin County if the lot sits outside them. 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 Stuart?
- Parcel Buyers is a direct land buyer that makes written, no-obligation cash offers on vacant lots and acreage in Stuart, Martin 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 Stuart sell for in 2025?
- In 2025, vacant lots in Stuart sold for a median of $247,500 across 12 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $223,000 to $333,800.
- How many vacant lots are in Stuart?
- The 2026 Florida property tax roll lists 1,310 vacant residential lots in Stuart; 21% are patio-home lots, and the median lot is 0.16 acre.
- How is a cash offer for land in Stuart 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 Stuart 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 Stuart?
- In 2025, companies bought 8% of the vacant lots that sold in Stuart. Individuals bought the rest.
- Are vacant lots in Stuart in a FEMA high-risk flood zone?
- About 10.7% of vacant lots in Stuart have their center point in a FEMA high-risk flood zone (effective maps dated February 16, 2012 to February 19, 2020). This is map screening, not a determination; check FEMA's Map Service Center for your parcel.
- How many vacant lots in Stuart got a home on the tax roll in 2025?
- 390 vacant lots in Stuart changed from vacant-residential use to a home with new-construction evidence on the 2026 preliminary tax roll.
Local data
Stuart land at a glance
Tax-roll figures cover parcels whose property address city is Stuart in Martin County. Local rules and services are sourced below.
| Vacant residential lots | 1,310 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): 21% of vacant lots; next, standard city lot at 19%. Median lot: 0.16 acre (7,140 sq ft). [1] |
| Typical assessed value | $76,000 median just (market) value for a vacant lot; the middle half fall between $50,000 and $95,000 [1] |
| Recent lot sale prices | $247,500 median across 12 arm's-length sales of vacant lots in Stuart (Jan 2025–Sep 2025); the middle half sold for $223,000–$333,800 [1] |
| Who bought lots in 2025 | Companies made 8% of those purchases; individuals made the rest [1] |
| Owners who live elsewhere | 10% of vacant lots have an owner mailing address outside Florida (most often NY, GA, MN) [1] |
| An incorporated city | Settled in 1870, incorporated in 1914, and chartered in 1925. It is the Martin County seat. The city covers about 6.25 square miles, and the city tax rate is 4.9 mills. [2] |
| Who reviews a building permit | Inside the city, the City of Stuart Building Division reviews building permits. In unincorporated Martin County, the county building department does. A city name on the address does not pick the office. [3],[11],[12] |
| City water and sewer area | City utilities serve about 4,000 households and 500 businesses across about 3.4 square miles. That is a majority of properties inside the city, plus a small unincorporated area. It is not every lot with this address. [5] |
| Stormwater fee on empty land | An unimproved residential lot inside the city is billed at 0.48 of one ERU. The fiscal year 2025 rate is $7.00 per ERU per month, about $3.36 a month. The stormwater utility began in 1994. [7],[8],[9] |
| Septic permits outside sewer | A lot on septic needs a permit from the Florida Department of Health in Martin County before a house is built. Public or private sewer does not need that approval. [15],[13] |
| Flood risk is lot by lot | The St. Lucie River wraps the city. An elevation certificate may be required for a building permit in a Special Flood Hazard Area. The city does not assign one flood zone to every lot. [10],[9] |
| St. Lucie River | The St. Lucie River surrounds Stuart on all sides, according to the city. City watersheds discharge to it through local creeks or pipes, making drainage a parcel-specific issue. [9] |
| Vacant lots that got a home on the tax roll in 2025 | 390 recorded with new-construction evidence. [1] |
| Years of lot supply at the 2025 building pace | 3.4 years; simple ratio, not a forecast. [1] |
| Owner-type shares | Individuals 56.0%; companies 38.9%; trusts 4.2%; estates/heirs 0.3%; government/associations 0.7%. [1] |
| 2026 so far (Jan-May) | County-level for Martin County: 4 recorded vacant-lot sales; median $503,000. [1] |
| FEMA high-risk flood-zone screen | About 10.7% of vacant lots in Stuart have their center point in a FEMA high-risk flood zone (effective maps dated February 16, 2012 to February 19, 2020). 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 Stuart are 1 acre or less and have their center point in an adopted Florida springs BMAP. |
Pricing
What is a lot in Stuart worth?
In 2025, vacant lots in Stuart sold for a median of $247,500 across 12 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $223,000 to $333,800. [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 Stuart
City rules or county rules
It depends on which side of the city limit the lot is on. Inside the city, the City of Stuart Building Division reviews permits, and the Development Department applies the city's land rules. County Growth Management plans unincorporated land. County notice signs are yellow and city signs are blue. The city name on a mailing address shows up on both sides, so check your parcel before you pick an office. [3],[4],[11],[12]
Water and sewer lines, or a well and septic
It depends on whether a water or sewer main actually reaches the lot. The city utility area covers about 3.4 square miles. A new city water account has a $34 setup fee, and that fee does not prove a pipe is in the street. Martin County Utilities serves unincorporated Martin County and treats about 9 million gallons a day. A septic lot needs a county health permit. That office still permits and inspects septic tanks. On July 1, 2021, oversight moved to the state environmental department, and the county office kept the permit work. [5],[6],[14],[13],[15]
Small lots, and cash sales versus the tax figure
Most vacant residential lots here are small, and a 2025 cash sale is not the tax figure. The largest size group is the patio-home lot, at 21% of vacant residential lots, the biggest share but not a majority. The next groups are ordinary city-sized lots. The median lot is 0.16 acres, about 7,140 square feet, well under a quarter acre. In 2025, 12 single-parcel sales closed at a median of $247,500, with the middle half at $223,000–$333,800. Median just value is $76,000 ($50,000–$95,000). Just value is the property appraiser's tax figure, not a cash price. [1],[19]
The yearly bill on an empty residential lot
Inside the city, an empty residential lot still gets a bill. The city tax rate is 4.9 mills and applies only inside the city limits. An unimproved residential lot is billed at 0.48 of an ERU. One ERU is 3,707 square feet of hard surface. At the fiscal year 2025 rate of $7.00 per ERU per month, that is about $3.36. Outside the city, this fee does not apply. [2],[7],[8],[9]
Common situations
Selling land in Stuart in these situations
The address says the city, but the lot may not be in it
Yes. You can sell a vacant lot even when the address city and the city limit do not match. The incorporated city covers about 6.25 square miles. City staff review building permits only inside that line. County Growth Management handles unincorporated land, and its posted notice signs are yellow while the city signs are blue. The name on the tax roll does not place the lot inside the city. [2],[3],[11],[12]
No water line, sewer line, or road work
Yes. We buy vacant lots and land for cash, including lots with no water, sewer, or road work. The city says its utility service area covers about 3.4 square miles, including most city properties and a small unincorporated area. That source does not establish service for every parcel whose property-address city is Stuart. Where a lot uses septic, the Martin County health department handles the permit and inspection. We check utilities for the parcel before offering. [5],[15]
The taxes have fallen behind
Yes. You can still sell if the tax bill has fallen behind. Taxes are delinquent on April 1, with a 3 percent penalty. On or before June 1 the collector sells a tax certificate that can earn up to 18 percent a year and lasts seven years. After two years from April 1 of the issue year, Florida Statutes section 197.502 lets the holder apply for a tax deed. The collector may charge a $75 application fee. Liens or back taxes can be paid from the sale proceeds at closing, with the seller's consent. [16],[17],[18]
You inherited the lot or you live far away
Yes. You can sell a lot you inherited, and you can sell if you live in another state. 90% of vacant-lot owners have a Florida mailing address, and 10% do not. You can sign electronically, close by mail, and be paid by check or wire. The only contingency is our land inspection, and a failed inspection costs the seller nothing. [1]
Step by step
How do I sell my land in Stuart?
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 Stuart: common questions
Does a Stuart address tell me which permit office to use?
No. The city says it covers about 6.25 square miles and continues to annex land. The city reviews work inside its limits, while Martin County Growth Management handles unincorporated land, so check the parcel's jurisdiction before applying.
Who issues a building permit if my address says Stuart?
It depends on which side of the city limit the lot is on. Inside the city, the City of Stuart Building Division reviews the permit. In unincorporated Martin County, the county building department does, under the Florida Building Code, 8th Edition (2023).
Can I sell my lot if it has no city water or sewer?
Yes. A missing city water or sewer line does not stop a sale. City service covers about 3.4 square miles, not every lot with this address. A septic lot still needs a county health permit before a house is built. We check utilities, access and title before we offer.
Does an empty lot inside the city pay a stormwater fee?
Yes, if it is unimproved residential land inside the city. The code bills that land at 0.48 of an ERU. The fiscal year 2025 rate is $7.00 per ERU a month, about $3.36. The stormwater utility dates to 1994, and the city gets about 60 inches of rain a year. Lots outside the city are not on this bill.
What happens if the property taxes on my lot go unpaid?
They become a lien. The Martin County Tax Collector sells a tax certificate after the bill is late, and the holder may later apply for a tax deed. The interest cap, the seven-year life, and a $75 application fee come from the collector and from state law.
Owner resources
Guides for your situation
- Can You Sell Land With Back Taxes in Florida?
Yes. Florida land with back property taxes can often be sold if closing can redeem the tax lien before the tax-deed cutoff. With the seller's consent, the title company can use sale proceeds for the approved payoff. Move quickly: taxes generally become delinquent April 1,[1][2] and redemption ends once a tax-deed buyer makes full payment to the clerk.[4][7]
- Cape Coral North 1 East UEP Assessment for Lot Owners
North 1 East's first amortized UEP installment is scheduled for the November 2026 tax bill. For the City's sample 10,000-square-foot parcel receiving all three utilities, maximum annual installments total $3,385 over 30 years, $3,616 over 25 years, or $3,961 over 20 years. The sample's three initial-prepayment amounts totaled $32,288, but each parcel's mailed notice controls.[1][2][3][4]
- Selling a Vacant Lot With Code Enforcement Liens
Yes, a Florida vacant lot with a code enforcement lien can often be sold, but first confirm the violation, daily fine, compliance status, and written payoff with the city or county that issued the order. A fine can accrue until the violator complies or judgment is entered in an enforcement suit.[1] A reduction is not automatic. A clear-title closing normally needs a current payoff and a documented satisfaction or release path.
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What happens after you send this
- A land specialist reaches out, usually the same business day, to confirm the details.
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- You decide. Requesting an offer costs nothing and commits you to nothing.
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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 Stuart. 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 8.6% 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.
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- [2] City of Stuart, City of Stuart Details and History (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [3] City of Stuart, Building Division (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [4] City of Stuart, Development Department Overview (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [5] City of Stuart, Utility Division (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [6] City of Stuart, Customer Service - Utilities (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [7] City of Stuart, Appendix A fee schedule, fiscal year 2025 (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [8] City of Stuart, Code of Ordinances, Chapter 42, Article III, Stormwater (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [9] City of Stuart, Watershed Protection Program (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [10] City of Stuart, Helpful Links and FAQs, FEMA flood zones (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [11] Martin County, About the Growth Management Department (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [12] Martin County, Growth Management Department FAQs (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [13] Martin County Building Department, Single Family Residence Checklist (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [14] Martin County, About the Utilities and Solid Waste Department (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [15] Florida Department of Health in Martin County, Septic Systems (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [16] Martin County Tax Collector, Delinquent Taxes and Tax Certificates (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [17] Martin County Tax Collector, FAQ Tax Certificate Sale (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [18] The Florida Senate, Florida Statutes section 197.502 (2025) (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [19] Martin County Property Appraiser, Martin County Property Appraiser (accessed 2026-10-02)