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Sell your land in Miami-Dade County for cash
Parcel Buyers buys vacant land in Miami-Dade County for cash, including lots where flood, septic, utility or Urban Development Boundary rules affect what can be built. 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 Miami-Dade County?
- Parcel Buyers is a direct land buyer that makes written, no-obligation cash offers on vacant lots and acreage in Miami-Dade 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 Miami-Dade County sell for in 2025?
- In 2025, vacant lots in Miami-Dade County sold for a median of $490,000 across 115 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $250,000 to $1,255,000.
- How many vacant lots are in Miami-Dade County?
- The 2026 Florida property tax roll lists 21,112 vacant residential lots in Miami-Dade County; 22% are sliver / remnants, and the median lot is 0.13 acre.
- How is a cash offer for land in Miami-Dade 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 Miami-Dade 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 Miami-Dade County?
- In 2025, companies bought 69% of the vacant lots that sold in Miami-Dade County, including 13% bought by homebuilders. Individuals bought the rest.
- What was the median recorded 2025 sale price by lot size in Miami-Dade County?
- The median recorded 2025 sale price for a patio-home lot in Miami-Dade County was $330,000 across 31 sales.
- Are vacant lots in Miami-Dade County in a FEMA high-risk flood zone?
- About 54.4% of vacant lots in Miami-Dade County have their center point in a FEMA high-risk flood zone (effective maps dated February 18, 2005 to July 31, 2024). This is map screening, not a determination; check FEMA's Map Service Center for your parcel.
- How many vacant lots in Miami-Dade County got a home on the tax roll in 2025?
- 2,646 vacant lots in Miami-Dade County changed from vacant-residential use to a home with new-construction evidence on the 2026 preliminary tax roll.
Local data
What is land in Miami-Dade County worth?
In 2025, vacant lots in Miami-Dade County sold for a median of $490,000 across 115 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $250,000 to $1,255,000. [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 Miami-Dade County
| Lot-size class | 2025 sales | 2025 median lot sale |
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| Patio-home lot5,000–6,999 sq ft | 31 | $330,000 |
| Quarter-acre lot9,000–12,999 sq ft | 21 | $800,000 |
| Standard city lot7,000–8,999 sq ft | 17 | $575,000 |
| Third-acre lot13,000–15,999 sq ft | 12 | $3,137,500 |
| Micro lot2,000–4,999 sq ft | 11 | $187,500 |
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 | 21,112 parcels classified vacant residential on the 2026 tax roll [1] |
|---|---|
| Most common lot size | Sliver / remnant (0–2,000 sq ft): 22% of vacant lots; next, micro lot at 19%. Median lot: 0.13 acre (5,720 sq ft). [1] |
| Typical assessed value | $150,400 median just (market) value for a vacant lot; the middle half fall between $34,400 and $409,600 [1] |
| Recent lot sale prices | $490,000 median across 115 arm's-length sales of vacant lots in Miami-Dade County (Jan 2025–Dec 2025); the middle half sold for $250,000–$1,255,000 [1] |
| Who bought lots in 2025 | Companies made 69% of those purchases, including 13% by homebuilders; individuals made the rest [1] |
| Owners who live elsewhere | 10% of vacant lots have an owner mailing address outside Florida (most often AZ, NY, TX) [1] |
| Search by folio or address | The Miami-Dade Property Appraiser's search accepts an address, owner name, subdivision name or folio. It is useful for assessment records, but the appraiser says the tax roll is continually updated. [2] |
| Deeds are in official records | The Clerk's Records Library keeps deeds, mortgages, liens, judgments and other recorded documents. Most records from 1974 forward are online; the library also supports searches by party name, file number, legal description, or official-records book and page. [4] |
| Permit office depends on location | Miami-Dade County's building-permit process is for unincorporated folios beginning with 30. Properties inside a municipality use that municipality's building official, so the folio and jurisdiction come first. [6] |
| New septic rules started in 2022 | Ordinance 22-83, adopted July 7, 2022, requires DERM review and approval for new or total-replacement septic systems. New conventional Type 1 systems are not allowed countywide. [7] |
| Utility service varies by location | The county Land Information Viewer maps water and sewer service-area boundaries and customers. A service-area boundary identifies the utility, not a confirmed parcel connection or available capacity. [9] |
| Flood map and floodplain rules | Miami-Dade publishes FEMA flood-zone maps and directs owners to the FEMA Map Service Center. The county says preliminary maps published in 2021 are not yet effective, so use the current designation for decisions. [10] |
| Special assessments can follow land | Miami-Dade currently reports 1,084 active special assessment districts. Their non-ad-valorem charges appear on the annual property tax bill and can fund lighting, security, maintenance or capital improvements. [11] |
| Biscayne National Park | Biscayne National Park lies in southern Biscayne Bay in Miami-Dade County and includes subtropical islands, coastline and coral reefs. Land near the bay needs exact parcel boundaries because those coastal and island areas include national park resources. [13] |
| 2025 sale price by lot size | The median recorded 2025 sale price for a patio-home lot in Miami-Dade County was $330,000 across 31 sales. [1] |
| Vacant lots that got a home on the tax roll in 2025 | 2,646 recorded with new-construction evidence. [1] |
| Years of lot supply at the 2025 building pace | 8.0 years; simple ratio, not a forecast. [1] |
| Owner-type shares | Individuals 63.5%; companies 33.1%; trusts 0.1%; estates/heirs 2.3%; government/associations 1.0%. [1] |
| 2026 so far (Jan-May) | 12 recorded vacant-lot sales; median $1,775,000. [1] |
| FEMA high-risk flood-zone screen | About 54.4% of vacant lots in Miami-Dade County have their center point in a FEMA high-risk flood zone (effective maps dated February 18, 2005 to July 31, 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 Miami-Dade County are 1 acre or less and have their center point in an adopted Florida springs BMAP. |
Land by town in Miami-Dade County
| Town | Vacant lots | 2025 lot sales | Median 2025 lot sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | 3,872 | 24 | $477,500 |
| Florida City | 3,011 | 6 | — |
| Homestead | 2,208 | 4 | — |
| Miami Beach | 1,348 | 3 | — |
| Hialeah | 814 | 0 | — |
| Coral Gables | 583 | 7 | — |
| Palmetto Bay | 542 | 9 | — |
| Miami Gardens | 487 | 4 | — |
| North Miami Beach | 379 | 12 | $467,500 |
| Doral | 338 | 0 | — |
| North Miami | 326 | 8 | — |
| Sweetwater | 292 | 0 | — |
| Cutler Bay | 241 | 2 | — |
| South Miami | 219 | 9 | — |
| Hialeah Gardens | 212 | 0 | — |
| Pinecrest | 183 | 2 | — |
| Sunny Isles Beach | 170 | 0 | — |
| Miami Lakes | 151 | 0 | — |
| Opa-locka | 85 | 0 | — |
| Miami Springs | 80 | 0 | — |
| Surfside | 76 | 1 | — |
| Miami Shores | 71 | 0 | — |
| Golden Beach | 46 | 3 | — |
Florida Department of Revenue-backed rows use the 2026 preliminary tax roll or the 2026 final tax roll, as each town page states. 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 Miami-Dade County
- Miami
3,872vacant lots · 2025 median lot sale $477,500
- Florida City
3,011vacant lots
- Homestead
2,208vacant lots
- Miami Beach
1,348vacant lots
- Coral Gables
583vacant lots
- Palmetto Bay
542vacant lots
- Miami Gardens
487vacant lots
- North Miami Beach
379vacant lots · 2025 median lot sale $467,500
- North Miami
326vacant lots
- Sweetwater
292vacant lots
- Cutler Bay
241vacant lots
- South Miami
219vacant lots
- Hialeah Gardens
212vacant lots
- Pinecrest
183vacant lots
- Opa-locka
85vacant lots
- Miami Springs
80vacant lots
- Surfside
76vacant lots
- Miami Shores
71vacant lots
- Golden Beach
46vacant lots
These pages cover the largest lot markets in Miami-Dade 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 Miami-Dade County
Start with the folio, records and tax bill
Start with the folio. The Property Appraiser's search can find a parcel by address, owner, subdivision or folio and shows assessment information used for the tax roll. That record is not a title report. For the chain of title, recorded deed, mortgage or lien, use the Clerk's Official Records search. The Clerk says most records from 1974 forward are available online, and its library can search by legal description, plat book and page, or official-records book and page. The Tax Collector handles real-estate tax payments and tax-certificate sales. Together, those three offices give an owner the starting record set before a sale: parcel facts, current tax status and recorded instruments. [2],[4],[3]
Delinquent taxes can lead to a tax-deed sale
Unpaid taxes can become a tax-certificate problem before they become a tax-deed problem. The Tax Collector conducts the certificate sale. Under Florida Statute 197.502, a certificate holder may apply for a tax deed after two years have passed since April 1 of the certificate's year of issuance. The Tax Collector then sends the required statement to the Clerk, who records a notice of the tax-deed application and conducts the public sale. That is a legal timeline, not a shortcut around title work. A seller with back taxes or an assessment balance can still sell; with the seller's consent, liens or back taxes can be paid from sale proceeds at closing. [3],[5]
Buildability turns on jurisdiction, water and wastewater
Buildability depends on the exact jurisdiction and service plan. Miami-Dade's building page says county permitting applies to unincorporated folios beginning with 30; each municipality has its own building official. The county's Land Information Viewer maps water and sewer service-area boundaries, including Miami-Dade Water and Sewer and other utility providers. A mapped provider is not the same as a ready-to-connect line, so construction pricing needs the utility's answer for the individual site. Where public water is unavailable, the county's potable-water permit page says the Florida Department of Health must approve well drilling and installation. Where a new septic system is proposed, DERM must review and approve it under Ordinance 22-83; county guidance says new conventional Type 1 systems are no longer allowed. [6],[9],[8],[7]
Flood, assessments and growth lines affect land value
Flood and land-use maps can change a vacant parcel's use, cost and buyer pool. Miami-Dade provides FEMA flood-zone mapping and says the official current maps became effective September 11, 2009; its 2021 preliminary maps are not yet effective. The same county page says federal flood insurance and disaster assistance are unavailable in Coastal Barrier Resources Act zones, while Otherwise Protected Areas are protected from development by other laws. Special assessments are another carrying-cost question. Miami-Dade currently reports 1,084 active districts, with charges for services such as lighting, security, maintenance and capital work collected on the annual tax bill. Finally, the Comprehensive Development Master Plan establishes the Urban Development Boundary and guides where development or conservation should occur over the next 10 to 20 years. [10],[11],[12]
Step by step
How do I sell my land in Miami-Dade 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 Miami-Dade County: common questions
Who handles property records in Miami-Dade County?
The Property Appraiser handles assessment and tax-roll records, the Tax Collector handles property-tax payments and tax-certificate sales, and the Clerk maintains recorded deeds, mortgages and liens. Use all three before setting a price because an assessment record is not proof of title or a complete lien search.
Can I sell land with unpaid Miami-Dade property taxes?
Yes. You can sell land with unpaid taxes. Miami-Dade's assessment guidance says that when unpaid taxes or assessments produce a tax certificate and lien, the debt must be satisfied when the property is sold. Florida law lets a certificate holder apply for a tax deed after two years have passed since April 1 of the certificate's year of issuance. With your consent, back taxes or liens can be paid from sale proceeds at closing.
Do I need county or city permits to build on my lot?
It depends on the parcel's jurisdiction. Miami-Dade County processes building permits for unincorporated folios beginning with 30, while a lot inside a municipality is handled by that municipality's building official. The folio and legal location tell you which office controls the permit path.
Can a Miami-Dade lot use a well and septic system?
Sometimes, but both systems have their own approvals. For private water systems, the county requires Florida Department of Health approval for well drilling and installation. For new or total-replacement septic, DERM review and approval is required, and the county says new conventional Type 1 systems are not allowed.
How do I check flood risk or assessments before selling?
Use the county flood-zone tool or FEMA Map Service Center for flood information, then confirm the current designation with the county when it matters to a transaction. For assessments, use the special-assessment search and the tax bill. These charges are property-specific and can include annual services or installments for capital work.
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]
- 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]
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 Miami-Dade 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 October 5, 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. Exact cross-roll matching found that 10.4% 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. 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] Property Appraiser of Miami-Dade County, Property Search (accessed 2026-10-05)
- [3] Miami-Dade County, Office of the Tax Collector (accessed 2026-10-05)
- [4] Miami-Dade Clerk of the Court and Comptroller, Records Library (accessed 2026-10-05)
- [5] Florida Legislature, Florida Statutes section 197.502, application for tax deed (accessed 2026-10-05)
- [6] Miami-Dade County, How to Apply for Permits (accessed 2026-10-05)
- [7] Miami-Dade County, Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems (accessed 2026-10-05)
- [8] Miami-Dade County, Potable Water Supply Permit (accessed 2026-10-05)
- [9] Miami-Dade County, Miami-Dade Land Information Viewer (accessed 2026-10-05)
- [10] Miami-Dade County, Flood Zone Maps (accessed 2026-10-05)
- [11] Miami-Dade County, Special Assessment Districts (accessed 2026-10-05)
- [12] Miami-Dade County, Comprehensive Development Master Plan (accessed 2026-10-05)
- [13] U.S. National Park Service, NPS Geodiversity Atlas - Biscayne National Park, Florida (accessed 2026-10-05)