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Parcel Buyers buys vacant lots in Riviera Beach for cash, including patio-home lots where water and wastewater capital charges or flood-map review shape the build budget. 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.

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Quick answers

Who buys land for cash in Riviera Beach?
Parcel Buyers is a direct land buyer that makes written, no-obligation cash offers on vacant lots and acreage in Riviera 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 Riviera Beach sell for in 2025?
In 2025, vacant lots in Riviera Beach sold for a median of $112,500 across 12 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $87,500 to $155,000.
How many vacant lots are in Riviera Beach?
The 2026 Florida property tax roll lists 500 vacant residential lots in Riviera Beach; 33% are patio-home lots, and the median lot is 0.12 acre.
How is a cash offer for land in Riviera 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 Riviera 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 Riviera Beach?
In 2025, companies bought 50% of the vacant lots that sold in Riviera Beach. Individuals bought the rest.
Are vacant lots in Riviera Beach in a FEMA high-risk flood zone?
About 7.2% of vacant lots in Riviera Beach have their center point in a FEMA high-risk flood zone (effective maps dated October 5, 2017 to December 20, 2024). This is map screening, not a determination; check FEMA's Map Service Center for your parcel.
How many vacant lots in Riviera Beach got a home on the tax roll in 2025?
18 vacant lots in Riviera Beach changed from vacant-residential use to a home with new-construction evidence on the 2026 preliminary tax roll.

Local data

Riviera Beach land at a glance

Tax-roll figures cover parcels whose property address city is Riviera Beach, plus lots with no street address that sit in taxing districts where nearly all addressed parcels are Riviera Beach in Palm Beach County. Local rules and services are sourced below.

Riviera Beach vacant land facts
Vacant residential lots 500 parcels classified vacant residential on the 2026 tax roll [1]
Most common lot size Patio-home lot (5,000–7,000 sq ft): 33% of vacant lots; next, micro lot at 28%. Median lot: 0.12 acre (5,070 sq ft). [1]
Typical assessed value $80,600 median just (market) value for a vacant lot; the middle half fall between $50,000 and $95,800 [1]
Recent lot sale prices $112,500 median across 12 arm's-length sales of vacant lots in Riviera Beach (Feb 2025–Dec 2025); the middle half sold for $87,500–$155,000 [1]
Who bought lots in 2025 Companies made 50% of those purchases; individuals made the rest [1]
Owners who live elsewhere 8% of vacant lots have an owner mailing address outside Florida (most often TX, NY, MA) [1]
City permit authority Riviera Beach is an incorporated city. Its Building Services Division reviews development plans and permit issues, issues certificates of occupancy, and performs inspections. [2],[13]
Utility Special District The city Utility Special District provides water and wastewater service from Silver Beach Road to 45th Street and from the Florida Turnpike to the Atlantic Ocean. [4]
2025 utility capital charges Effective June 1, 2025, the Utility Special District lists capital charges of $8,222 per ERU for water and $1,904 per ERU for wastewater. [4]
Water plant and wells The city water plant is rated for 17.5 million gallons per day and draws from 27 production wells, with three repump stations supporting distribution. [5]
Parcel-level flood maps City flood maps delineate special flood-hazard areas and specific risk zones. The city identifies the coastal shoreline and inland water areas as places prone to flooding during tropical systems or heavy rain. [8],[9],[10]
A port and energy corridor The Port of Palm Beach operates in the city as one of Florida's 14 deepwater ports. DEP lists the nearby Riviera Beach Energy Center at 1,250 MW on Broadway. [11],[12]
Early plats shaped the city Residents voted to incorporate the Town of Riviera in September 1922. Acrehome Park's 1916 lots were one acre, while Newcomb sold original town-site lots from 1913 into the mid-1920s. [13]
Interstate 95 in Florida The city's land-use map labels I-95, Blue Heron Boulevard and the ramps between them. Blue Heron is the primary entrance to downtown and Singer Island, and its corridor allows mid-rise mixed-use development. [15]
Vacant lots that got a home on the tax roll in 2025 18 recorded with new-construction evidence. [1]
2026 so far (Jan-Jun) County-level for Palm Beach County: 176 recorded vacant-lot sales; median $597,500. [1]
FEMA high-risk flood-zone screen About 7.2% of vacant lots in Riviera Beach have their center point in a FEMA high-risk flood zone (effective maps dated October 5, 2017 to December 20, 2024). This is map screening, not a determination; check FEMA's Map Service Center for your parcel.
Springs BMAP small-lot screen About 0% of located vacant lots in Riviera Beach are 1 acre or less and have their center point in an adopted Florida springs BMAP.
Aerial photo of Riviera Beach, Florida, with the community's outline drawn on it
Riviera Beach, Florida aerial: 2022 aerial imagery. Outline: approximate area of the lots counted on this page. Imagery: USDA NAIP via USGS The National Map.
Map of where the vacant lots are in Riviera Beach, Florida, shaded by how many vacant lots each hexagon holds
Riviera Beach, 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 33% Micro lot 28% Sliver / remnant 14% Standard city lot 11% All other sizes 14%
Vacant residential lots in Riviera Beach by lot size, 2026 Florida property tax roll [1]. Patio-home lot 33%, Micro lot 28%, Sliver / remnant 14%, Standard city lot 11%, All other sizes 14%.

Pricing

What is a lot in Riviera Beach worth?

In 2025, vacant lots in Riviera Beach sold for a median of $112,500 across 12 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $87,500 to $155,000. [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.

See what similar lots sold for

What moves the price in Riviera Beach

Water and wastewater capacity carry large upfront costs

Utility service can add a major line to a builder's budget. The Utility Special District publishes capital charges of $8,222 per ERU for water and $1,904 per ERU for wastewater, effective June 1, 2025. It describes a service area from Silver Beach Road to 45th Street and from the Florida Turnpike to the Atlantic Ocean. Because that page gives districtwide boundaries and charges rather than a parcel connection record, we confirm service details before treating a lot as build-ready. [4]

Flood zone and drainage can change the homesite

Flood conditions can change elevation, foundation and insurance costs. The city publishes Flood Insurance Rate Map panels that delineate special flood-hazard areas and specific risk zones. It identifies the shoreline and inland water bodies as places prone to flooding during tropical systems or heavy rain. The same city guidance says to get a permit before construction in a floodplain. A buyer therefore reviews the parcel's map panel, grade and permit requirements before deciding how much of a small urban lot can support a building. [8],[9],[10]

Port, power and redevelopment uses shape location value

Industrial and redevelopment context can matter as much as lot size. The Port of Palm Beach is a state-created district serving container, bulk and cruise operations, and DEP lists a certified 1,250 MW energy center on Broadway. The city's capital plan covers bridge, roadway, storm-drain and utility upgrades. Its future-land-use plan also creates an industrial transition area between the port and the neighborhood to its north. Zoning, future land use and surrounding infrastructure therefore need separate review before comparing nearby vacant parcels. [11],[12],[14],[15]

The small 2025 sale set needs parcel context

Recent sales offer context, not a fixed cash price. The roll identifies 12 qualifying arm's-length, single-parcel vacant-lot sales in 2025, with a median of $112,500 and a middle-half range of $87,500–$155,000. The median tax value is $80,600; it is an assessment figure, not a sale guarantee. Planning and Zoning separately reviews plats, zoning, development codes and site plans. Those parcel rules, plus access, utility charges and flood constraints, drive the final offer. [1],[3]

Common situations

Selling land in Riviera Beach in these situations

You own a narrow or undersized city lot

You can offer a small city lot even when you do not know whether a house fits. Most vacant residential parcels in this scope are patio-home lots. The city reviews plats, zoning, site plans and building applications, so the recorded dimensions and current rules matter more than a mailing description. Parcel Buyers checks access, utilities and title before offering. You do not need to order construction plans first, and a failed land inspection costs the seller nothing. [1],[3],[2]

The lot has no confirmed sewer connection

A missing sewer confirmation does not prevent a sale. The Utility Special District maintains sewer mains, pump stations and new tie-ins, and its collection system sends wastewater to the regional treatment facility. A future builder still must confirm where the main and service point sit and budget the district's capital charge plus private site work. We buy vacant land with no water or sewer work and reflect the unresolved connection cost in the offer instead of requiring the owner to complete it first. [4],[6]

You inherited an old platted parcel

An inherited platted parcel can be sold even when the family has little site information. Local history records original town-site lot sales beginning in 1913 and one-acre Acrehome Park lots platted in 1916. The title company checks the current deed, legal description, liens and estate documents before closing. Electronic signing and a mail-away closing are available. Liens or back taxes can be paid from proceeds with the seller's consent, so an old balance does not automatically prevent transfer. [13]

Step by step

How do I sell my land in Riviera 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

  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 Riviera Beach: common questions

Who issues permits for a lot inside the city?

The Riviera Beach Building Services Division issues building permits and performs inspections inside the municipality. Planning and Zoning handles plats, zoning, development codes and site plans, while the city's floodplain manager reviews flood-related requirements.

Can I sell land without paying the utility capital charge first?

Yes. You do not have to install service before offering the lot to Parcel Buyers. The published water and wastewater capital charges matter to a future project budget, so we account for verified service and connection costs during inspection.

Where can I verify a stormwater charge on my lot?

Start with the actual city utility bill. Riviera Beach Customer Service handles stormwater billing, but its cited page does not publish a universal vacant-land rate. The parcel's bill is the direct record of any charge.

Will a coastal flood zone prevent a cash sale?

No. Flood-zone status does not prevent a cash sale. It can affect elevation, foundation, drainage and insurance requirements, especially near the shoreline. The city publishes FIRM panels that show special flood-hazard areas and specific risk zones.

Can I close without traveling to Palm Beach County?

Yes. You may sign electronically or use a mail-away closing through an independent, licensed title company. Payment is available by check or wire. Closing is typically about 10 days after the purchase agreement is signed, depending on the title search.

Owner resources

Guides for your situation

  • How to Sell Land in a Flood Zone

    Flood-zone land can be sellable and sometimes buildable. A FEMA flood zone describes mapped risk; it is not a building permit. The buyer must verify the current effective Flood Insurance Rate Map and any map changes, then ask the local floodplain administrator what elevation, floodway, coastal, permit, and design rules apply.[1][2][4] Vacant land itself is not covered by an NFIP policy; flood insurance covers qualifying buildings and contents, not land value.[5][6]

  • 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 Riviera Beach, plus lots with no street address that sit in taxing districts where nearly all addressed parcels are Riviera 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 5, 2026. Exact cross-roll matching found that 12.8% of current vacant lots lacked a unique prior-roll match; parcel splits, combinations, renumbering, and missing IDs are not guessed. 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. Flood and springs-BMAP figures screen tax-roll parcel center points, not parcel boundaries. They are aggregate map screens, not flood-zone, insurance, buildability, elevation, septic, or permitting determinations.

  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] City of Riviera Beach, Building and Permits (accessed 2026-10-05)
  3. [3] City of Riviera Beach, Planning and Zoning (accessed 2026-10-05)
  4. [4] City of Riviera Beach, Utility Special District (accessed 2026-10-05)
  5. [5] City of Riviera Beach Utility Special District, Water Treatment and Distribution (accessed 2026-10-05)
  6. [6] City of Riviera Beach Utility Special District, Sewage Collection (accessed 2026-10-05)
  7. [7] City of Riviera Beach Finance Department, Utility and stormwater customer service (accessed 2026-10-05)
  8. [8] City of Riviera Beach Development Services, Flood Hazard Preparedness (accessed 2026-10-05)
  9. [9] City of Riviera Beach Development Services, Flood Insurance Rate Maps (accessed 2026-10-05)
  10. [10] Federal Emergency Management Agency, How to Read a Flood Insurance Rate Map (accessed 2026-10-05)
  11. [11] Port of Palm Beach District, Port of Palm Beach District (accessed 2026-10-05)
  12. [12] Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Riviera Beach Energy Center (accessed 2026-10-05)
  13. [13] City of Riviera Beach, A History of Riviera Beach (accessed 2026-10-05)
  14. [14] City of Riviera Beach, Reimagining Riviera Beach Capital Improvement Plan (accessed 2026-10-05)
  15. [15] City of Riviera Beach, Riviera Beach Future Land Use Element (accessed 2026-10-05)