Orange County, Florida
Sell your land in Orlando for cash
Parcel Buyers buys vacant Orlando-address land for cash, including acreage in Ranger Drainage District, where the posted base assessment is $236.97 per acre. 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 Orlando?
- Parcel Buyers is a direct land buyer that makes written, no-obligation cash offers on vacant lots and acreage in Orlando, Orange 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 Orlando sell for in 2025?
- In 2025, vacant lots in Orlando sold for a median of $96,500 across 276 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $50,000 to $170,000.
- How many vacant lots are in Orlando?
- The 2026 Florida property tax roll lists 12,148 vacant residential lots in Orlando; 18% are acreage tract (10+ acres)s, and the median lot is 1.10 acre.
- How is a cash offer for land in Orlando 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 Orlando 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 Orlando?
- In 2025, companies bought 40% of the vacant lots that sold in Orlando, including 12% bought by homebuilders. Individuals bought the rest.
- What was the median recorded 2025 sale price by lot size in Orlando?
- The median recorded 2025 sale price for a one-acre homesite in Orlando was $95,000 across 48 sales.
Local data
Orlando land at a glance
Tax-roll figures cover parcels whose property address city is Orlando in Orange County. Local rules and services are sourced below.
| Vacant residential lots | 12,148 parcels classified vacant residential on the 2026 tax roll [1] |
|---|---|
| Most common lot size | Acreage tract (10+ acres) (435,600–+ sq ft): 18% of vacant lots; next, 1.25-acre homesite at 12%. Median lot: 1.10 acre (47,880 sq ft). [1] |
| Typical assessed value | $57,500 median just (market) value for a vacant lot; the middle half fall between $13,300 and $92,700 [1] |
| Recent lot sale prices | $96,500 median across 276 arm's-length sales of vacant lots in Orlando (Jan 2025–Dec 2025); the middle half sold for $50,000–$170,000 [1] |
| Who bought lots in 2025 | Companies made 40% of those purchases, including 12% by homebuilders; individuals made the rest [1] |
| Owners who live elsewhere | 14% of vacant lots have an owner mailing address outside Florida (most often NY, OH, NJ) [1] |
| Orlando address can mean county | The City of Orlando states that a property can sit outside city limits even when it is in Orange County with an Orlando address, and directs owners to its Information Locator boundary tool. [2] |
| Small city lots get extra rules | Orlando says lots below the minimum size may be nonconforming, Planned Development lots can have site-specific rules, and overlays add historic, traditional-city, special-plan or other standards. [3] |
| Site plans need real dimensions | City residential permit plans must show the legal description, lot dimensions, easements, buildings, setbacks, impervious area, trees, streets, walks and driveway. The city's checklist says lots it calls "infield lots" require signed and sealed civil plans. [4] |
| City sewer has listed connection costs | Orlando lists a $50 residential sewer permit, $2,537.50 impact fee and $2,950 lateral construction charge when applicable, after an address-level availability check. [5] |
| OUC water uses tiered rates | OUC's Orlando water schedule effective October 1, 2026 lists a $10.50 fixed monthly charge for a 5/8-inch meter and $0.90 per thousand gallons for the first 3,000 gallons. [6] |
| County septic work stays with DOH | Florida DEP administers onsite-sewage rules, while the Florida Department of Health in Orange County continues local septic permitting and inspections. [7] |
| Ranger drainage permits come first | Ranger Drainage District, at an Orlando 32833 address, requires its permit before most construction and before Orange County; its current base assessment is $236.97 per acre, with higher Reserve codes. [8] |
| Orlando International Airport | Orlando International Airport is at One Jeff Fuqua Boulevard, serves more than 160 nonstop destinations through three terminals and has a reported economic impact above $41 billion. For nearby land, distance to that address is a specific access factor. [9] |
| 2025 sale price by lot size | The median recorded 2025 sale price for a one-acre homesite in Orlando was $95,000 across 48 sales. [1] |
Neighborhoods in Orlando
| Neighborhood | Vacant lots | 2025 lot sales | Median 2025 lot sale |
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| Wedgefield | 1,473 | 87 | $110,000 |
| EverBe | 724 | 6 | — |
| Laureate Park (Lake Nona) | 275 | 4 | — |
| Bithlo | 183 | 10 | $16,000 |
| Angebilt | 145 | 7 | — |
| Taft | 103 | 3 | — |
| Lake Sheen Sound | 10 | 3 | — |
Unlinked recorded-plat summaries retain their separately prepared source edition. A neighborhood here is the recorded plat name at the start of the legal description.
Pricing
What is a lot in Orlando worth?
In 2025, vacant lots in Orlando sold for a median of $96,500 across 276 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $50,000 to $170,000. [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 Orlando
| Lot-size class | 2025 sales | 2025 median lot sale |
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| One-acre homesite40,000–45,999 sq ft | 48 | $95,000 |
| Mini-estate (2-3 acres)70,000–139,999 sq ft | 31 | $150,000 |
| Patio-home lot5,000–6,999 sq ft | 29 | $76,000 |
| Quarter-acre lot9,000–12,999 sq ft | 23 | $87,700 |
| 1.25-acre homesite52,000–57,999 sq ft | 20 | $101,500 |
| Standard city lot7,000–8,999 sq ft | 18 | $85,000 |
| Acre-plus46,000–51,999 sq ft | 18 | $72,000 |
| Half-acre lot19,000–23,999 sq ft | 15 | $100,000 |
| Third-acre lot13,000–15,999 sq ft | 12 | $141,500 |
| Micro lot2,000–4,999 sq ft | 11 | $50,000 |
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.
What moves the price in Orlando
The municipal boundary splits one address market in two
The municipal boundary divides the address market into city and county development paths. These figures cover parcels whose property-address city is Orlando. The city itself warns that an Orange County property can have an Orlando address and still be outside city limits. Incorporated parcels start with City Planning and city permits. Unincorporated parcels use Orange County rules and may fall under a separate utility or special district. That distinction changes zoning, fees, inspections and which map controls. It also explains why two lots with the same mailing label can have entirely different build paths. [2],[3],[8]
Urban infill value depends on fitting the whole site plan
Urban infill value depends on fitting the entire site plan, not only a house footprint. Orlando requires residential plans to show lot lines, easements, setbacks, trees, impervious area, walks, streets and driveway access. The city also says below-minimum lots may be nonconforming, PD zoning may carry site-specific standards, and overlays such as the Traditional City or Historic District overlays add rules. The city's checklist says lots it calls "infield lots" require signed and sealed civil plans. Those details determine whether an infill parcel supports a straightforward house or a longer design and review process. [3],[4]
Public service and onsite systems create different cost stacks
Public service and onsite systems create different cost stacks. The City of Orlando owns sewer in many city areas and parts of unincorporated Orange County, but it requires an availability response for the exact address. Its listed residential charges are $50 for the permit, $2,537.50 for sewer impact and $2,950 for lateral construction when applicable. OUC's water schedule starts with a $10.50 fixed monthly 5/8-inch-meter charge effective October 1, 2026, but a rate sheet does not prove a tap is available. Beyond service, a county parcel may need well and septic planning through DOH-Orange. Buyers price those routes differently. [5],[6],[7]
Larger eastern parcels can carry drainage obligations
Larger eastern parcels can carry Ranger Drainage District permits, easements and assessments. The district's office has an Orlando 32833 address. Owners need its permit before most construction and before proceeding to Orange County. It reviews driveways, fences, slabs, additions, sheds and pools for drainage impact. The base assessment shown on its site is $236.97 per acre; specified Reserve codes are higher. District easements also restrict structures, fencing and landscaping without approval. On a larger parcel, usable land, drainage access, easement placement and the posted acreage charge can matter more than the headline parcel size. [8]
2025 sales cover several different Orlando products
The 2025 sales cover several different land products. The Orlando address-city scope contains 12,148 vacant residential parcels on the 2026 roll. Their median size is 1.10 acres. In 2025, 276 arm's-length single-parcel vacant-land sales had a median price of $96,500, with the middle half in $50,000–$170,000. That group mixes city infill with unincorporated and larger eastern parcels. Municipal jurisdiction, nonconforming-lot status, utility availability, drainage-district obligations and title can each move a specific lot away from the broad median. [1],[2],[3],[8]
Common situations
Selling land in Orlando in these situations
You own a narrow or older city infill lot
A narrow or older city infill lot may need extra design and zoning review. Orlando's standards page says undersized lots may be nonconforming and that zoning overlays or a Planned Development can add parcel-specific rules. Its permit checklist requires a dimensioned site plan with easements, impervious area, trees and distances between improvements and boundaries. Parcel Buyers reviews those constraints during the land inspection. If the inspection fails, the seller pays nothing; if it passes, the independent title company handles the transfer. [3],[4]
Your Orlando-address acreage is outside the city
An Orlando-address parcel can lie outside the city. Use the City Information Locator first, then identify Orange County zoning, utilities and any special district. Ranger Drainage District requires its permit before most construction and before proceeding to Orange County. A parcel may also include a district easement where structures or fences need prior approval. Those are normal diligence items for a cash land offer, not work the seller must complete before contacting us. [2],[8]
The lot lacks a confirmed sewer connection
You can sell a lot without a confirmed sewer connection. Orlando asks owners to submit the address for a sewer response and publishes separate permit, impact and lateral amounts. Outside service, DOH-Orange continues septic permitting and inspection under DEP rules. Parcel Buyers buys land with no water, sewer or road work, so the owner does not have to install infrastructure first. The offer accounts for the most supportable development route and known project costs. [5],[7]
You live outside Florida and want a remote closing
You can close a land sale remotely from outside Florida. The 2026 roll shows 14% of vacant Orlando-address parcels have an owner mailing address outside Florida. You can receive the offer and sign electronically. The independent, licensed title company can arrange mail-away documents and payment by check or wire. If a payoff is required, eligible liens or back taxes may be paid from the sale proceeds with the seller's consent. [1]
Step by step
How do I sell my land in Orlando?
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 Orlando: common questions
Is every property with an Orlando address inside city limits?
No. The City of Orlando explicitly says a property may be outside city limits even when it is in Orange County with an Orlando address. Use the city's Information Locator for the boundary, then use the city or county zoning and permit process that actually governs the parcel.
What can make a small Orlando infill lot harder to build?
Nonconforming lot size, Planned Development standards and zoning overlays can make a small infill lot harder to build. The city's permit checklist also needs easements, lot dimensions, setbacks, impervious-area calculations, trees, access and drainage information. A lot between houses still needs all of those pieces to fit.
How much does Orlando list for a residential sewer connection?
The city lists a $50 permit, a $2,537.50 sewer impact fee and $2,950 for lateral construction when that work applies. These are listed connection components, not a guaranteed total. Orlando first requires an address-level availability response, and a licensed plumber must handle the applicable permit and work.
What is the Ranger Drainage District charge on Orlando-area land?
The district currently posts a base assessment of $236.97 per acre. It lists higher rates for specified Reserve codes and notes that a lot may be only part of an acre. The district also requires approval before most construction and restricts improvements inside its drainage easements.
How fast can I sell an Orlando vacant lot for cash?
You can receive a written, no-obligation offer within 24 hours after providing the parcel details. If accepted, an independent, licensed title company handles closing, typically about 10 days after the agreement is signed. Timing can change if the title search finds an estate, lien or recorded-document issue.
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Nearby areas we buy
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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 Orlando. 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. Lot-size sale rows use the same qualified 2025 sale cohort and canonical square-foot classes; classes with fewer than 10 sales are omitted.
- [1] Florida Department of Revenue (data); Parcel Buyers (analysis), Parcel Buyers analysis of the 2026 preliminary Name-Address-Legal (NAL) property tax roll (accessed 2026-10-01)
- [2] City of Orlando, Apply to the Housing Rehabilitation Program: Verify Your Property Is in City Limits (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [3] City of Orlando, Residential Development Standards Guide (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [4] City of Orlando, Residential Permitting Requirements (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [5] City of Orlando, Request a Residential Sewer Connection (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [6] Orlando Utilities Commission, Water Rates and Service Charges, Effective October 1, 2026 (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [7] Florida Department of Health in Orange County, Onsite Sewage Disposal (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [8] Ranger Drainage District, Ranger Drainage District (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [9] City of Orlando, Orlando International Airport (accessed 2026-10-02)