Miami-Dade County, Florida
Sell your land in Pinecrest for cash
Parcel Buyers buys vacant lots and land for cash in Pinecrest, including near-acres where tree protection, drainage and utility status shape redevelopment costs. 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 Pinecrest?
- Parcel Buyers is a direct land buyer that makes written, no-obligation cash offers on vacant lots and acreage in Pinecrest, 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 Pinecrest?
- The 2026 Florida property tax roll lists 183 vacant residential lots in Pinecrest; 27% are near-acres, and the median lot is 0.88 acre.
- How is a cash offer for land in Pinecrest 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 Pinecrest 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 Pinecrest got a home on the tax roll in 2025?
- 31 vacant lots in Pinecrest changed from vacant-residential use to a home with new-construction evidence on the 2026 preliminary tax roll.
Local data
Pinecrest land at a glance
Tax-roll figures cover parcels whose property address city is Pinecrest in Miami-Dade County. Local rules and services are sourced below.
| Vacant residential lots | 183 parcels classified vacant residential on the 2026 tax roll [1] |
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| Most common lot size | Near-acre (34,000–40,000 sq ft): 27% of vacant lots; next, one-acre homesite at 24%. Median lot: 0.88 acre (38,220 sq ft). [1] |
| Typical assessed value | $1,777,700 median just (market) value for a vacant lot; the middle half fall between $1,156,400 and $2,199,000 [1] |
| Recent lot sale prices | Too few arm's-length vacant-lot sales in 2025 to report a reliable median for Pinecrest [1] |
| Pinecrest Gardens | Pinecrest Gardens is a 14-acre municipal botanical garden at Red Road and Killian Drive, making it a fixed public-land neighbor for nearby parcels. The village bought it in 2002 and gained National Register listing in 2011. [10] |
| Village permit authority | Pinecrest incorporated on March 12, 1996 and covers about eight square miles. Its Building Department administers local permits and inspections. [2],[3],[4] |
| Large-lot history | Village history describes ranch-style homes built on acre lots during the 1950s and 1960s. That legacy still shapes parcel size and redevelopment patterns. [2] |
| Tree permit comes first | The building checklist requires a tree-removal permit before the building permit when construction involves removal or relocation. Removed trees generally require double-canopy replacement; specimen trees use double trunk diameter. [5],[7] |
| Septic may still apply | The permit checklist requires a health-department septic permit where applicable. The comprehensive plan addresses both septic-dependent parcels and expansion of central sewer service. [5],[6] |
| Flood zones vary | The village's online flood service provides parcel-specific flood-zone classifications and available elevation certificates through an interactive lookup tool. [8] |
| Public Works permits | Public Works lists $150 per residential driveway approach and $250 for the first 100 feet of underground utility work, with $100 for each additional 100 feet or fraction. [9] |
| Vacant lots that got a home on the tax roll in 2025 | 31 recorded with new-construction evidence. [1] |
| Years of lot supply at the 2025 building pace | 5.9 years; simple ratio, not a forecast. [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 Pinecrest 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 Pinecrest
Tree protection changes the buildable footprint
Mature canopy is part of the village's character and a real development constraint. The permit process requires tree review before the building permit when removal is proposed, and the application calculates replacement using canopy and trunk measurements. A buyer needs a survey and tree disposition plan to understand where a house, driveway and construction access can fit. A large parcel can still carry meaningful preservation, replacement and design costs if protected trees occupy the preferred building area. [5],[7]
Sewer and septic status can reshape a project
Public sewer should not be assumed for every vacant parcel. The Building Department requires a Department of Health septic permit when applicable, while the comprehensive plan sets conditions for septic tank use on vacant lots. A buyer may need to verify service, capacity and connection obligations or determine whether a compliant onsite system fits. Wastewater status can affect the house footprint, site layout, site work and eventual offer even on a relatively large lot. [5],[6],[11]
Drainage, flood and right-of-way work add costs
The village's interactive lookup tool provides the flood-zone classification and available elevation certificates for an individual property. Driveway and underground-utility work also use Public Works permits. Posted fees include $150 per residential driveway approach and $250 for the first 100 feet of underground utility work, plus $100 for each additional 100 feet or fraction. Those numbers do not price the construction itself; they show why access and service routes belong in early due diligence. [8],[9]
Acreage and tax value require parcel context
The median vacant residential lot in this scope is 0.88 acres, or 38,220 square feet, reflecting the village's large-lot history. near-acres make up 27% of 183 lots. Median property-appraiser just value is $1,777,700, with a middle range of $1,156,400–$2,199,000. These are assessment records, not buildability findings or offers. The limited 2025 sale sample cannot establish a price trend or buyer pattern. [1],[2]
Common situations
Selling land in Pinecrest in these situations
The property has many mature trees
Yes. A heavily treed parcel can still be sold without clearing it first. The village's process requires tree review and, when removal is proposed, a permit and replacement calculation. Cutting before that review can create avoidable problems. We inspect the canopy, likely building area, access and other parcel facts before offering. If the site does not work after inspection, the seller owes nothing. [5],[7]
The land may still rely on septic
Yes. A parcel without confirmed sewer can be considered. The permit checklist expressly calls for a health-department septic permit where applicable, and the comprehensive plan acknowledges remaining onsite systems. We evaluate wastewater uncertainty as part of due diligence rather than asking the owner to install a system. Actual feasibility depends on the proposed home, soil, setbacks, available area and current agency review. [5],[6]
Several family members inherited the lot
Yes. Multiple heirs can sell when the title path is documented and all required parties participate. The independent title company reviews the deed, estate records and any liens before closing. Parcel Buyers can pay normal closing costs, and valid taxes or liens may be satisfied from proceeds with seller consent. No building permit, tree-removal permit or utility installation is required merely to request an offer.
Step by step
How do I sell my land in Pinecrest?
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 Pinecrest: common questions
Who issues a building permit in Pinecrest?
The Village of Pinecrest Building Department administers local building permits and inspections. The permit packet may also require approvals from Public Works, the county or the health department, depending on driveway, utility, flood or septic conditions. Confirm the full agency list for the proposed work.
Can protected trees reduce usable building area?
Yes. Protected trees can affect the house, driveway and construction-access layout. The village requires tree review before the building permit when removal is involved, and its application calculates replacement from canopy and trunk data. A survey and tree plan are needed before assuming the entire lot is usable.
Does every parcel have central sewer?
No. The village permit checklist still requires a health-department septic permit where applicable, and the comprehensive plan includes policies on septic tank use and on extending the central wastewater system. Confirm service, capacity, connection requirements and any septic feasibility for the specific folio.
What does a driveway permit cost?
The Public Works fee page lists $150 per residential driveway approach. It separately lists $250 for the first 100 feet of underground utility work and $100 for each additional 100 feet or fraction. These are posted permit fees, not estimates for design, construction, restoration or outside-agency charges.
Does a large tax value guarantee a large offer?
No. The property appraiser's just value is an assessment measure, not a guaranteed sale price. An offer also reflects title, zoning, dimensions, access, trees, utilities, drainage, flood conditions and likely resale demand. The tax-roll median just value in this scope is $1,777,700, but each parcel requires separate review.
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]
- Can You Sell Land With a Lien?
Yes. Land with a lien can often be sold, but signing a deed does not by itself erase a valid claim. The lien may need to be paid, released, discharged, or otherwise resolved under the law that applies. With the seller's consent, an approved payoff can come from sale proceeds at closing. If the balance or lien is wrong, dispute it before closing and require proof of the cure.
- How to Sell Inherited Land in Florida
Yes, inherited land can be sold, but the person signing must have legal authority and the title must show who owns it. In Florida, land held only in the deceased owner's name is generally a probate asset, while survivorship ownership may pass outside probate.[1] Start with the deed, death certificate, and any will; then let a probate attorney and title company identify the right path.
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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.
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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 Pinecrest. 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] Village of Pinecrest, History of Pinecrest (accessed 2026-10-08)
- [3] Village of Pinecrest, About the Village (accessed 2026-10-08)
- [4] Village of Pinecrest, Building Department (accessed 2026-10-08)
- [5] Village of Pinecrest, Building permit requirements (accessed 2026-10-08)
- [6] Village of Pinecrest, Comprehensive Development Master Plan (accessed 2026-10-08)
- [7] Village of Pinecrest, Tree removal permit application (accessed 2026-10-08)
- [8] Village of Pinecrest, Flood protection and parcel mapping (accessed 2026-10-08)
- [9] Village of Pinecrest, Public Works permit fees (accessed 2026-10-08)
- [10] Pinecrest Gardens, Pinecrest Gardens history (accessed 2026-10-08)
- [11] Miami-Dade County, Homeowner general permit information (accessed 2026-10-08)