Miami-Dade County, Florida
Sell your land in Opa-locka for cash
Parcel Buyers buys vacant lots and land for cash in Opa-locka, including micro lots where airport zoning, flood review and utility access affect future use. 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 Opa-locka?
- Parcel Buyers is a direct land buyer that makes written, no-obligation cash offers on vacant lots and acreage in Opa-locka, Miami-Dade 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.
- How many vacant lots are in Opa-locka?
- The 2026 Florida property tax roll lists 85 vacant residential lots in Opa-locka; 35% are micro lots, and the median lot is 0.13 acre.
- How is a cash offer for land in Opa-locka 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 Opa-locka 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.
- How many vacant lots in Opa-locka got a home on the tax roll in 2025?
- 3 vacant lots in Opa-locka changed from vacant-residential use to a home with new-construction evidence on the 2026 preliminary tax roll.
Local data
Opa-locka land at a glance
Tax-roll figures cover parcels whose property address city is Opa-locka in Miami-Dade County. Local rules and services are sourced below.
| Vacant residential lots | 85 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): 35% of vacant lots; next, patio-home lot at 27%. Median lot: 0.13 acre (5,580 sq ft). [1] |
| Typical assessed value | $158,300 median just (market) value for a vacant lot; the middle half fall between $97,700 and $202,400 [1] |
| Recent lot sale prices | Too few arm's-length vacant-lot sales in 2025 to report a reliable median for Opa-locka [1] |
| Miami-Opa locka Airport | Miami-Opa locka Executive Airport covers 1,810 acres and has three runways, the longest 8,002 feet. County Ordinance 19-112 sets land use, noise and height rules around it, in cities as well as unincorporated areas. [9],[10] |
| City permit authority | Opa-locka is an incorporated city. Its Building and Licenses department issues building, electrical, plumbing and roofing permits, inspects construction and enforces city building and zoning codes. [2],[3] |
| Distinctive city history | Opa-locka was chartered as a town on May 14, 1926 by 28 registered voters. Glenn Curtiss and architect Bernhardt Muller built 105 buildings, and the city says 20 buildings are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. [2] |
| County-run utilities | The city transitioned water utility services to Miami-Dade Water and Sewer, including billing, water meters, sewer disposal, sanitary sewage and the stormwater utility. [5] |
| Availability verification | The city's water-and-sewer verification form lists a $25 application fee. The applicant then takes the completed form to Miami-Dade's environmental office (DERM) for allocation. [6] |
| Flood review | The city permit application asks for the flood zone and base flood elevation. Miami-Dade's 2025-2030 mitigation plan counts 951 city buildings in zone AE, 569 in AH and 3,104 in X (2024). [8],[12] |
| Downtown land-use plan | The city's 20/30 comprehensive plan added a 105-acre Downtown Mixed Use District to the Future Land Use Map. The zoning code (Ordinance 15-31) adopts the official Zoning Map. [7] |
| Vacant lots that got a home on the tax roll in 2025 | 3 recorded with new-construction evidence. [1] |
| 2026 so far (Jan-May) | County-level for Miami-Dade County: 12 recorded vacant-lot sales; median $1,775,000. [1] |
Pricing
What is a lot in Opa-locka worth?
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 Opa-locka
Airport zoning can limit height and use
The nearby county airport is an operating land-use constraint, not just a landmark. Miami-Dade lists a 1,810-acre airport with three runways, and County Ordinance 19-112 (2020) updated the land use, noise and height rules around it. Those rules apply in incorporated and unincorporated areas. A buyer planning a tall structure, crane work or a noise-sensitive use has to check the applicable airport zone and approvals before assuming ordinary city zoning is the only limit. [9],[10]
Zoning and lot dimensions control infill potential
Each permit application goes to the city's Zoning Department, which checks the allowed use, setbacks, height limits and flood zone. City guidance says a permit expires after six months without an inspection, showing that an old approval is not proof of current readiness. The comprehensive plan also identifies a 105-acre Downtown Mixed-Use District, but a district goal does not grant the same use to every parcel. Setbacks, access, parking, lot dimensions and the actual zoning map remain central to value. [3],[4],[7]
Utility and flood facts require written confirmation
Miami-Dade Water and Sewer now handles the city's water utility services, including billing, meters and sanitary-sewer functions. The city's verification form still carries a $25 fee and goes to Miami-Dade DERM for allocation, so public infrastructure nearby is not the same as a confirmed connection. Flood review is also parcel-specific: permit forms record zone and base elevation, while the county's 2024 count puts city buildings in AE, AH and X zones. Both issues can change site and foundation costs. [5],[6],[8],[12]
Tax-roll values do not show a 2025 trend
This address-city scope contains 85 vacant residential lots. Its median parcel measures 0.13 acres, or 5,580 square feet, and micro lots form the largest category at 35%. Median just value is $158,300, with a middle range of $97,700–$202,400. These are January 1, 2026 assessment records, not market offers. The qualifying 2025 set provides no basis for a vacant-lot price trend. [1]
Common situations
Selling land in Opa-locka in these situations
An old permit was never completed
Yes. An unfinished permit does not automatically prevent a sale, but it may need resolution. City guidance says a permit expires if no inspection occurs for six months. The independent title company and municipal search determine whether an open, expired or code-related item affects closing. With seller consent, a valid balance may be paid from proceeds. Do not assume an old permit still authorizes new work. [4],[3]
You do not know whether utilities reach the lot
Yes. You can request an offer before obtaining a utility connection. The city has transitioned utility operations to Miami-Dade Water and Sewer, and its verification form goes to Miami-Dade DERM for allocation. We treat unverified service as a due-diligence item and review the likely connection path before offering. The owner does not have to pay to install water or sewer merely to sell. [5],[6]
The parcel is near the airport
Yes. Airport proximity does not bar a sale, but it can affect a future use. County regulations address height, compatible land use and noise exposure around Miami-Opa locka Executive Airport. We check those constraints along with municipal zoning, legal access, flood information and title. Our inspection is the only contingency; if the property does not fit after review, it costs the seller nothing. [9],[10],[3]
Step by step
How do I sell my land in Opa-locka?
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 Opa-locka: common questions
Who issues building permits in Opa-locka?
The City of Opa-locka Building and Licenses department issues building permits, and the city's Zoning Department reviews each application first. Miami-Dade may still review water and sewer, environmental (DERM), fire rescue or septic items, and county airport zoning applies near the airport. The exact review path depends on the parcel and proposed work.
Who provides water and sewer service?
Miami-Dade Water and Sewer now handles the city's water utility services, including billing, meters, sewer disposal and sanitary-sewer operations. Availability still needs written parcel-level confirmation. The city's verification form lists a $25 application fee, and the applicant then takes it to Miami-Dade DERM for allocation.
Can airport rules affect a vacant residential lot?
Yes. County airport zoning can regulate structure height, compatible land use and noise exposure around Miami-Opa locka Executive Airport, including land inside municipalities. Whether it affects one residential design depends on the mapped airport zone and proposed work, so obtain a parcel-specific review.
Are all local lots in the same flood zone?
No. Miami-Dade's 2025-2030 mitigation plan counts city buildings in AE, AH and X zones (2024), while the permit application calls for the parcel's zone and base flood elevation. Use the current FEMA map and municipal review for the actual lot rather than applying a citywide assumption.
Can I sell without visiting the property?
Yes. A remote owner can sign electronically and complete a mail-away closing through the independent title company. The seller must provide acceptable identification and follow the title company's signing instructions. Proceeds may be sent by check or wire after title requirements are complete.
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]
- 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.
- 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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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
- North Miami
326 vacant lots
- North Miami Beach
379 vacant lots · 2025 median lot sale $467,500
- Miami-Dade County
21,112 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 parcels whose property address city is Opa-locka. 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 8, 2026. 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.
- [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 Opa-locka, History of Opa-locka (accessed 2026-10-08)
- [3] City of Opa-locka, Building and Licenses (accessed 2026-10-08)
- [4] City of Opa-locka, Building permit expiration frequently asked question (accessed 2026-10-08)
- [5] City of Opa-locka, Water Utility Services transition (accessed 2026-10-08)
- [6] City of Opa-locka, Verification and availability of water and sewer (accessed 2026-10-08)
- [7] City of Opa-locka, Comprehensive master plan and zoning code (accessed 2026-10-08)
- [8] City of Opa-locka, Building permit application (accessed 2026-10-08)
- [9] Miami-Dade Aviation Department, Miami-Opa locka Executive (OPF) (accessed 2026-10-08)
- [10] Miami-Dade County, Airport zoning ordinance overview (accessed 2026-10-08)
- [11] Miami-Dade County, Homeowner general permit information (accessed 2026-10-08)
- [12] Miami-Dade County, Local Mitigation Strategy 2025-2030, buildings in FEMA flood zones by jurisdiction (accessed 2026-10-08)