Palm Beach County, Florida
Sell your land in North Palm Beach for cash
Parcel Buyers buys vacant land in North Palm Beach for cash, including lots with utility, flood or title questions. The incorporated village issues its own building permits, Seacoast Utility Authority provides regional water and wastewater service, and canals and stormwater infrastructure shape many sites. We provide a written, no-obligation offer within 24 hours and close 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 North Palm Beach?
- Parcel Buyers is a direct land buyer that makes written, no-obligation cash offers on vacant lots and acreage in North Palm Beach, Palm Beach 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 North Palm Beach sell for in 2025?
- In 2025, vacant lots in North Palm Beach sold for a median of $2,725,000 across 10 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $1,012,500 to $3,737,500.
- How many vacant lots are in North Palm Beach?
- The 2026 Florida property tax roll lists 99 vacant residential lots in North Palm Beach; 14% are standard city lots, and the median lot is 0.27 acre.
- How is a cash offer for land in North Palm Beach 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 North Palm Beach 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 North Palm Beach?
- In 2025, companies bought 30% of the vacant lots that sold in North Palm Beach. Individuals bought the rest.
- How many vacant lots in North Palm Beach got a home on the tax roll in 2025?
- 26 vacant lots in North Palm Beach changed from vacant-residential use to a home with new-construction evidence on the 2026 preliminary tax roll.
Local data
North Palm Beach land at a glance
Tax-roll figures cover parcels whose property address city is North Palm Beach, plus lots with no street address that sit in neighborhoods, census block groups or taxing districts where nearly all addressed parcels are North Palm Beach in Palm Beach County. Local rules and services are sourced below.
| Vacant residential lots | 99 parcels classified vacant residential on the 2026 tax roll [1] |
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| Most common lot size | Standard city lot (7,000–9,000 sq ft): 14% of vacant lots; next, patio-home lot at 12%. Median lot: 0.27 acre (11,880 sq ft). [1] |
| Typical assessed value | $500,000 median just (market) value for a vacant lot; the middle half fall between $187,000 and $2,935,200 [1] |
| Recent lot sale prices | $2,725,000 median across 10 arm's-length sales of vacant lots in North Palm Beach (Jan 2025–Dec 2025); the middle half sold for $1,012,500–$3,737,500 [1] |
| Who bought lots in 2025 | Companies made 30% of those purchases; individuals made the rest [1] |
| Owners who live elsewhere | 22% of vacant lots have an owner mailing address outside Florida (most often NY, NJ, MI); 4% outside the U.S. [1] |
| MacArthur Beach State Park | John D. MacArthur Beach State Park's official page lists a North Palm Beach address and describes a barrier island with coastal hammock and mangrove forest that protects rare native plant habitat. [13] |
| Village building permits | North Palm Beach takes building-permit applications only through its online MGO portal. Elevation certificates may be required for permits on land in the Special Flood Hazard Area. [2] |
| 1,400 properties proposed for Zone AE | The village says about 1,400 village properties were proposed to move from lower-risk zones into high-risk Zone AE. Palm Beach County says those updated FEMA maps took effect December 20, 2024. [4],[6],[5] |
| Flood insurance discount | The village says its Community Rating System participation is working to maintain a 25% reduction in flood-insurance premiums for residents. [7] |
| Regional utility system | Seacoast Utility Authority serves about 92,000 people and 45,000 accounts across a 65-square-mile area, with a 30.5-million-gallon-per-day water plant and nearly 500 miles of mains. [9] |
| Sewer connection rule | The village bars new septic systems. An existing properly built, functioning system may remain, but connection is required within 365 days when central sewer is available and the system fails state water-quality standards or endangers public health. [10] |
| Planned around canals | The village master plan says John D. MacArthur bought 2,600 acres in 1954 for $5.5 million. Developers dredged 20 canals and laid more than 75 miles of sewer lines ahead of building; the village incorporated in 1956. [12] |
| Stormwater utility fee | The village's published FY2022-23 stormwater rate was $7.78 per month per equivalent residential unit, or $93.36 annually; verify the current rate for a parcel. [8] |
| Vacant lots that got a home on the tax roll in 2025 | 26 recorded with new-construction evidence. [1] |
| Years of lot supply at the 2025 building pace | 3.8 years; simple ratio, not a forecast. [1] |
| 2026 so far (Jan-Jun) | County-level for Palm Beach County: 176 recorded vacant-lot sales; median $597,500. [1] |


Pricing
What is a lot in North Palm Beach worth?
In 2025, vacant lots in North Palm Beach sold for a median of $2,725,000 across 10 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $1,012,500 to $3,737,500. [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.
See what similar lots sold for
What moves the price in North Palm Beach
Canals and coastal water make elevation parcel-specific
North Palm Beach was planned with 20 canals, and its master plan says more than a third of the village is technically an island. That layout creates major differences between interior, canal-front and coastal-adjacent land. About 1,400 village properties were proposed for high-risk Zone AE in FEMA's map update, which Palm Beach County says took effect December 20, 2024. A buyer needs the legal water frontage, seawall condition, base flood elevation, drainage route and usable building pad. A canal view alone does not establish navigability or a compliant waterfront design. [12],[4],[6],[2]
Central utilities are regional, but connections remain local
Seacoast Utility Authority operates a large regional system serving about 92,000 people and 45,000 accounts, with nearly 500 miles of water mains. Its reach does not mean every vacant parcel has a paid or physically ready connection. The village prohibits new septic systems. An existing properly built and functioning system may remain, but connection is required within 365 days when central sewer is available and the system fails state water-quality standards or endangers public health. A land offer must account for service letters, tap location, meter and capacity charges, onsite-system abandonment and right-of-way restoration. [9],[10],[11]
Village permit and stormwater costs belong in the budget
The village issues its own building permits through an online process, and a flood-zone site may need elevation certificates during review. North Palm Beach also funds drainage work through a stormwater utility. Its published FY2022-23 rate was $7.78 per month for each equivalent residential unit, or $93.36 annually. That older amount should not be treated as today's quote, but it shows that drainage is a billed service rather than a free background feature. Confirm the current fee, parcel ERUs, permit requirements and any open code or drainage work. [2],[8]
Recent sales require a site-by-site reading
The tax-roll scope contains 99 vacant residential parcels, and its most common size group is standard city lot. The qualifying 2025 set contains 10 arm's-length, single-parcel sales of land that remained vacant on January 1, 2026. Its median was $2,725,000, and the middle half ranged from $1,012,500–$3,737,500. Ten sales are useful context, not a broad trend. Waterfront position, demolition history, flood elevation, utility connection, lot geometry and the village permit path can create large differences among superficially similar parcels. [1],[4],[9]
Common situations
Selling land in North Palm Beach in these situations
You inherited a canal-area lot
An inherited legal description may not answer today's seawall, access, flood and utility questions. North Palm Beach was laid out around 20 canals, so water position can be material even on a small site. We inspect access, utility status and title before offering. An independent licensed title company handles closing, and electronic signing or mail-away documents are available for remote heirs. With the seller's consent, liens or back taxes can be paid from sale proceeds. [12],[2]
A new flood map put your lot in Zone AE
The village expected about 1,400 properties to move into high-risk Zone AE, and Palm Beach County says FEMA's updated maps took effect December 20, 2024. A seller does not need to redesign a house before requesting an offer. We review the effective flood information, elevation evidence and visible site conditions as part of our inspection. If the land does not pass that inspection, the seller pays nothing. [4],[6],[5],[2]
The parcel may need a sewer connection
The village prohibits new septic systems. An existing properly built and functioning system may remain, but connection is required within 365 days when central sewer is available and the system fails state water-quality standards or endangers public health. We check the current Seacoast service status and the parcel's title before making a final purchase decision. We buy vacant lots without completed utility work and cover closing costs if we proceed. [10],[9]
Step by step
How do I sell my land in North Palm Beach?
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 North Palm Beach: common questions
Is North Palm Beach an incorporated village?
Yes. North Palm Beach incorporated in 1956 and has its own building and planning departments. The village issues building permits and administers local zoning. Countywide agencies and Seacoast Utility Authority still provide separate services, so identify the correct office for each part of a project.
Who provides water and sewer in North Palm Beach?
Seacoast Utility Authority provides regional water and wastewater service. Its water system covers about 65 square miles and includes nearly 500 miles of mains. A vacant lot still needs parcel-specific confirmation of a meter, service lateral, capacity and connection fees before a buyer can price construction.
Can a North Palm Beach lot still use septic?
Only an existing properly built and functioning system may remain. The village prohibits new septic systems and requires connection within 365 days when central sewer is available and an existing system fails state water-quality standards or endangers public health. DOH-Palm Beach regulates onsite systems and private wells.
Do the new Zone AE flood maps apply to my lot now?
Yes, if your parcel is in the new zone. Palm Beach County says FEMA's updated maps took effect December 20, 2024, and the village expected about 1,400 properties to move into Zone AE. An elevation certificate may be required for a permit in a Special Flood Hazard Area, so ask the Building Division which elevation standard applies.
How fast can I sell vacant land in North Palm Beach?
Parcel Buyers provides a written, no-obligation cash offer within 24 hours. Closing through an independent title company is typically about 10 days after the purchase agreement is signed, depending on title. We charge no fees or commissions and cover closing costs.
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.
- How Cash Land Buyers Price Offers
A cash-land offer may start with verified sales of land with similar use, then adjust those sales for meaningful differences.[1] Buyers may also account for access, utilities, legal use, size, shape, flood and soil questions, title issues, demand, and costs and risk they will carry. No universal assessed-value percentage applies. Compare each written offer by expected net proceeds, contingencies, seller work, and timing—not one asking price or headline number.
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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.
Nearby areas we buy
- Palm Beach Gardens
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- Jupiter
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- Palm Beach County
15,091 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 North Palm Beach, plus lots with no street address that sit in neighborhoods, census block groups or taxing districts where nearly all addressed parcels are North Palm Beach. 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 4, 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] 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 North Palm Beach, North Palm Beach Building Division (accessed 2026-10-04)
- [3] Village of North Palm Beach, North Palm Beach Planning and Zoning Division (accessed 2026-10-04)
- [4] Village of North Palm Beach, North Palm Beach Flood Zones and Preliminary Map Changes (accessed 2026-10-04)
- [5] Federal Emergency Management Agency, FEMA Flood Map Service Center (accessed 2026-10-04)
- [6] Palm Beach County Planning, Zoning and Building, Update on Flood Zones (accessed 2026-10-07)
- [7] Village of North Palm Beach, National Flood Insurance Program and Community Rating System (accessed 2026-10-04)
- [8] Village of North Palm Beach, Stormwater Drainage Projects and Fees (accessed 2026-10-04)
- [9] Seacoast Utility Authority, Water System Facts (accessed 2026-10-04)
- [10] Village of North Palm Beach, North Palm Beach Comprehensive Plan 2024 (accessed 2026-10-04)
- [11] Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County, Septic Tanks and Private Drinking Water Wells (accessed 2026-10-04)
- [12] Village of North Palm Beach, North Palm Beach Village Master Plan (accessed 2026-10-04)
- [13] Florida State Parks, John D. MacArthur Beach State Park (accessed 2026-10-04)