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Parcel Buyers buys vacant lots and land for cash in Tavernier, including lots that need a county-versus-village jurisdiction check at Tavernier Creek, sewer confirmation, flood review or a ROGO allocation. You get a written, no-obligation cash offer within 24 hours, and closings run through an independent, licensed title company, typically in about 10 days, with no fees or commissions.

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Quick answers

Who buys land for cash in Tavernier?
Parcel Buyers is a direct land buyer that makes written, no-obligation cash offers on vacant lots and acreage in Tavernier, Monroe 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 Tavernier?
The 2026 Florida property tax roll lists 169 vacant residential lots in Tavernier; 47% are patio-home lots, and the median lot is 0.13 acre.
How is a cash offer for land in Tavernier 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 Tavernier 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 Tavernier got a home on the tax roll in 2025?
7 vacant lots in Tavernier changed from vacant-residential use to a home with new-construction evidence on the 2026 preliminary tax roll.

Local data

Tavernier land at a glance

Tax-roll figures cover parcels whose property address city is Tavernier in Monroe County. Local rules and services are sourced below.

Tavernier vacant land facts
Vacant residential lots 169 parcels classified vacant residential on the 2026 tax roll [1]
Most common lot size Patio-home lot (5,000–7,000 sq ft): 47% of vacant lots; next, micro lot at 20%. Median lot: 0.13 acre (5,500 sq ft). [1]
Typical assessed value $114,600 median just (market) value for a vacant lot; the middle half fall between $98,500 and $211,100 [1]
Recent lot sale prices Too few arm's-length vacant-lot sales in 2025 to report a reliable median for Tavernier [1]
Tavernier is not one permit jurisdiction Census lists Tavernier as an unincorporated CDP, but this page follows property-address city records. A 2021 Village resolution approved a home-occupation permit at 111 Pueblo Street, Tavernier, legally described as Plantation Key. [2],[3],[5]
Tavernier Creek marks the key boundary Islamorada's northern charter boundary is the west end of the Tavernier Creek Bridge, approximately mile marker 90.8. The Village permits work inside its boundary; Monroe County handles inspections for unincorporated property. [4],[6],[7]
District confirms wastewater service The Key Largo Wastewater Treatment District covers land east of Tavernier Creek, including Tavernier. Its rules say a force main beside or near a parcel does not prove service availability; the district makes that determination. [8]
Current wastewater rates and assessment From October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027, active service costs $32.49 monthly per EDU plus $5.10 per 1,000 gallons. The 2026 vacant-parcel system-impact charge is $8,382, with 2.590 percent interest used for an unpaid assessment. [8],[9]
Aqueduct water has separate connection costs FKAA carries drinking water through a roughly 130-mile transmission main. Current 5/8-by-3/4-inch charges include a $5,722 system-development charge, $1,908 installation fee and $26.81 monthly base. [10],[11]
Septic is the limited exception The county health department says central sewer is almost universally available and connection is mandatory where available. Rare remaining septic systems must use performance-based treatment and require health-department permitting. [12]
Every parcel needs flood review All Monroe County is in a floodplain, with base flood elevations from 6 to 17 feet above mean sea level. Eligible unincorporated residential flood policies receive a 25 percent Community Rating System discount. [13]
A house may need a ROGO allocation The prior ROGO pool closed July 13, 2026. Monroe County is amending its rules for 657 state-authorized allocations, and currently anticipates the next application period beginning July 13, 2027. [14]
Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary NOAA says the sanctuary protects 4,539 square miles of Keys waters and its shoreward boundary is the mean high-water mark. For shoreline land, sanctuary water begins at that boundary. [16]
Vacant lots that got a home on the tax roll in 2025 7 recorded with new-construction evidence. [1]
2026 so far (Jan-Jun) County-level for Monroe County: 43 recorded vacant-lot sales; median $268,000. [1]
Aerial photo of Tavernier, Florida, with the community's outline drawn on it
Tavernier, Florida aerial: 2022 aerial imagery. Outline: U.S. Census Bureau boundary of Tavernier. Imagery: USDA NAIP via USGS The National Map.
Map of where the vacant lots are in Tavernier, Florida, shaded by how many vacant lots each hexagon holds
Tavernier, Florida vacant-lot density map: Each map hexagon groups nearby lots into about 180 acres at H3 resolution 8. Darker shading means more vacant lots on the 2026 roll counted on this page; areas with fewer than 5 lots are not shown. Imagery: USDA NAIP via USGS The National Map.
Patio-home lot 47% Micro lot 20% Standard city lot 15% Quarter-acre lot 5% All other sizes 12%
Vacant residential lots in Tavernier by lot size, 2026 Florida property tax roll [1]. Patio-home lot 47%, Micro lot 20%, Standard city lot 15%, Quarter-acre lot 5%, All other sizes 12%.

Pricing

What is a lot in Tavernier 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 Tavernier

The Tavernier mailing address does not settle jurisdiction

The Census Bureau identifies Tavernier as an unincorporated Census-designated place, but this page's dataset is based on the property-address city field rather than a legal municipal boundary. Islamorada's official records include a Village permit for a property whose address says Tavernier. The Village charter boundary reaches the west end of the Tavernier Creek Bridge at approximately mile marker 90.8. That means a buyer must identify the parcel on the map before assuming Monroe County or Islamorada is the permit authority. Inside Islamorada, the Village Building Department handles permits, inspections and floodplain management. On the unincorporated side, Monroe County performs those functions. Jurisdiction can change the application path, local planning review and which non-ad-valorem lines may appear on the tax bill. [2],[3],[5],[4],[6],[7],[15]

ROGO timing can matter more than the lot's asking price

Monroe County uses its Rate of Growth Ordinance because the Florida Keys are an Area of Critical State Concern and evacuation capacity limits residential growth. The system scores applications to favor infrastructure and steer development away from V flood zones and environmentally sensitive habitat. The county says the previous allocation pool closed July 13, 2026. It is amending its comprehensive plan and code for a new pool of 657 allocations authorized by the state, with the next application period anticipated for July 13, 2027. That date is not final while the amendments are in process. A vacant parcel can therefore have road frontage and utilities nearby without an immediate path to a new house. Existing allocation history, environmental constraints and the applicable jurisdiction need parcel-level verification. [14]

Water, sewer and assessment costs are separate

On the Key Largo Wastewater Treatment District side of Tavernier Creek, the district decides whether service is actually available; a nearby force main is not enough. Resolution 09-2026 assigns a one-dwelling-unit vacant-parcel system-impact charge of $8,382: $2,987 for treatment-plant capacity, $1,757 for force-main pipe and $3,638 for connection. An unpaid amount may be collected as a non-ad valorem assessment using 2.590 percent annual interest. Once service is active, the rate from October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027 is $32.49 monthly per EDU plus $5.10 per 1,000 gallons. FKAA water has separate current charges for a standard small meter, including a $5,722 system-development charge and $1,908 installation fee. The actual tax bill and utility determinations control for a specific parcel. [8],[9],[11],[15]

Flood, habitat and small-lot constraints shape usable value

The median vacant lot in this address scope is 0.13 acres, about 5,500 square feet, and patio-home lots are the largest size group at 47%. Those figures describe recorded lot geometry, not a buildable envelope. Monroe County says every parcel is in a floodplain and base flood elevations range from 6 to 17 feet above mean sea level. ROGO also directs growth away from V zones and sensitive habitat. Along the shoreline, NOAA's Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary begins at the mean high-water mark and protects 4,539 square miles of water. The tax roll's median just value is $114,600, with a middle-half range of $98,500–$211,100, but those assessment figures cannot resolve elevation, wetlands, setbacks, access or allocation status. The qualifying 2025 sales set is too small for a defensible local median, so this page does not publish a price trend. [1],[13],[14],[16]

Common situations

Selling land in Tavernier in these situations

The lot has no utility hookups

Yes, you can sell a Tavernier lot without active water or sewer service. On the district side of Tavernier Creek, KLWTD must confirm wastewater availability even if a force main appears to be nearby. FKAA separately controls drinking-water service and meter installation. Current small-meter charges include a $5,722 system-development charge and $1,908 installation fee, while the sewer district's 2026 vacant-parcel system-impact charge is $8,382. Those published schedules help frame future development costs, but they do not prove that a particular lot can connect. Parcel Buyers checks utilities, access and title before making an offer. [8],[9],[11]

You inherited the property or live elsewhere

Yes, an owner can sell without moving to Tavernier or attending the closing in person. Closing runs through an independent, licensed title company, typically about 10 days after the purchase agreement is signed, depending on title. Electronic signing and mail-away closings are available, and payment is by check or wire.

The tax bill includes a wastewater assessment

An assessment line does not automatically prevent a sale. The Monroe County Tax Collector lists separate non-ad-valorem programs for the Key Largo Wastewater Treatment District and for Islamorada wastewater, solid waste and stormwater. Which line applies depends on the parcel's legal location and assessment history, not merely the Tavernier mailing city. KLWTD's 2026 resolution uses 2.590 percent annual interest when converting an unpaid system-impact charge to annual installments. Liens or back taxes can be paid from the sale proceeds at closing, with the seller's consent. [15],[9]

You no longer plan to build

You can sell a vacant homesite even when flood elevation, ROGO timing or utility costs changed your plans. Monroe County says all local land is in a floodplain, and its existing ROGO pool closed July 13, 2026 while amendments for 657 new allocations remain in process. Sewer and water providers also make parcel-specific availability decisions. Those conditions affect a future buyer's use, but they do not require the current owner to complete development first. The only contingency is the Parcel Buyers land inspection, and a failed inspection costs the seller nothing. [13],[14],[8],[10]

Step by step

How do I sell my land in Tavernier?

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

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. Sign electronically

    If you accept, everyone signs the purchase agreement electronically. There is nothing to print or mail at this stage.

  4. 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.

  5. 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 Tavernier: common questions

Is Tavernier governed by Monroe County or Islamorada?

It depends on the parcel, not just the mailing address. Census identifies Tavernier as an unincorporated CDP, but Islamorada's records include Village-regulated property with a Tavernier address. The Village's northern boundary is the west end of the Tavernier Creek Bridge near mile marker 90.8. Confirm the parcel map before applying: Islamorada handles permits inside the Village, and Monroe County handles the unincorporated side.

Can I sell a Tavernier lot without water or sewer service?

Yes. Missing hookups do not prevent a vacant-land sale. KLWTD says a force main beside a lot does not itself establish wastewater availability, and FKAA separately controls drinking-water connections. A buyer should obtain utility confirmation for the individual parcel rather than treating a nearby pipe, neighboring meter or mapped district boundary as proof of service.

Can a new house use septic instead of sewer?

Usually not where central sewer is available. The Florida Department of Health in Monroe County says sewer is almost universally available in the Keys and connection is required wherever it is available. Rare remaining septic systems must be performance-based treatment systems and require health-department permitting and inspection. KLWTD should first determine whether the specific parcel has wastewater service available.

Does owning the lot mean I can build a house on it?

No. A new residence can require a ROGO allocation in addition to zoning, floodplain, environmental, utility and building approvals. Monroe County's prior pool closed July 13, 2026. The county is processing plan and code amendments for 657 additional allocations and anticipates the next period on July 13, 2027, but says those amendments are still in process.

How do I find the lot's flood zone and special assessments?

Use the parcel number for both checks. The applicable county or Village building office can identify floodplain records and permit jurisdiction. The current Monroe County tax bill shows parcel-specific non-ad-valorem lines, including KLWTD assessments or Islamorada wastewater, solid-waste and stormwater assessments. Published district rates are useful context, but they do not establish the balance owed by one parcel.

Owner resources

Guides for your situation

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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]

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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 Tavernier. 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. The reviewed 2026 recorded-sale window runs from January through June 2026; unreviewed recent sales are excluded. County-level figures are used on this place page.

  1. [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. [2] U.S. Census Bureau, State of Florida Census Designated Places — 2020 Census (accessed 2026-10-05)
  3. [3] U.S. Census Bureau, Census Designated Places (accessed 2026-10-05)
  4. [4] Islamorada, Village of Islands, About Us (accessed 2026-10-05)
  5. [5] Islamorada, Village of Islands, Resolutions and Motions (accessed 2026-10-05)
  6. [6] Islamorada, Village of Islands, Building Services (accessed 2026-10-05)
  7. [7] Monroe County, Inspections (accessed 2026-10-05)
  8. [8] Key Largo Wastewater Treatment District, KLWTD General Rules and Regulations (accessed 2026-10-05)
  9. [9] Key Largo Wastewater Treatment District, Resolution No. 09-2026: 2026 Assessment Resolution (accessed 2026-10-05)
  10. [10] Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority, Drinking Water (accessed 2026-10-05)
  11. [11] Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority, Monthly Fees and Charges Effective 10.01.2026 (accessed 2026-10-05)
  12. [12] Florida Department of Health in Monroe County, Septic Tanks (accessed 2026-10-05)
  13. [13] Monroe County Emergency Management, Flooding (accessed 2026-10-05)
  14. [14] Monroe County, ROGO/NROGO System (accessed 2026-10-05)
  15. [15] Monroe County Tax Collector, Non-Ad Valorem Assessments (accessed 2026-10-05)
  16. [16] NOAA Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, The Sanctuary (accessed 2026-10-05)