Palm Beach County, Florida
Sell your land in Tequesta for cash
Parcel Buyers buys vacant land in Tequesta for cash, including small remnants and lots with flood, utility or title questions. The incorporated village issues building and floodplain permits, while a central water system and Loxahatchee River District sewer serve the area. 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 Tequesta?
- Parcel Buyers is a direct land buyer that makes written, no-obligation cash offers on vacant lots and acreage in Tequesta, 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.
- How many vacant lots are in Tequesta?
- The 2026 Florida property tax roll lists 75 vacant residential lots in Tequesta; 41% are sliver / remnants, and the median lot is 0.06 acre.
- How is a cash offer for land in Tequesta 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 Tequesta 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 Tequesta got a home on the tax roll in 2025?
- 6 vacant lots in Tequesta changed from vacant-residential use to a home with new-construction evidence on the 2026 preliminary tax roll.
Local data
Tequesta land at a glance
Tax-roll figures cover parcels whose property address city is Tequesta in Palm Beach County. Local rules and services are sourced below.
| Vacant residential lots | 75 parcels classified vacant residential on the 2026 tax roll [1] |
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| Most common lot size | Sliver / remnant (0–2,000 sq ft): 41% of vacant lots; next, micro lot at 29%. Median lot: 0.06 acre (2,400 sq ft). [1] |
| Typical assessed value | $115,000 median just (market) value for a vacant lot; the middle half fall between $115,000 and $656,200 [1] |
| Recent lot sale prices | Too few arm's-length vacant-lot sales in 2025 to report a reliable median for Tequesta [1] |
| Owners who live elsewhere | 1% of vacant lots have an owner mailing address outside Florida (most often PA) [1] |
| Loxahatchee River | A 7.6-mile reach of the Loxahatchee River is federally designated Wild and Scenic. The village identifies the river as a growth boundary, making river frontage, flood exposure and environmental review material land issues. [11],[10] |
| Village permit authority | Tequesta's Building Department issues local permits and applies the 2023 Florida Building Code, Eighth Edition, which took effect January 1, 2024. [2] |
| Flood approval comes first | For development in a Special Flood Hazard Area, the village requires floodplain approval before a building permit and may require elevation or no-rise certificates. [3],[4] |
| Central sewer villagewide | The village planning analysis says Loxahatchee River District owns and operates the sanitary sewer system and that central service is available throughout Tequesta. [7] |
| Water base charge | The village fee schedule lists a $26.75 monthly base charge for a 5/8-inch or 3/4-inch water meter from October 1, 2026, up from $25.85 a year earlier, before usage and other charges. [9] |
| Stormwater network | Tequesta maintains more than 10 miles of pipes and culverts, 511 catch basins, 12.6 miles of swales and ditches, and four major stormwater outfalls. [8] |
| Vacant stormwater class | Stormwater rates for the year ending September 30, 2026 set no charge for the vacant class, while single-family tiers ran $94.64 to $291.22 a year. Verify classification on the current tax roll. [9] |
| Small planned village | Tequesta was incorporated on June 4, 1957 by developer Charlie Martyn, who began with an 86-acre purchase and later built Tequesta Country Club on 350 acres with 600 homesites. [5] |
| Vacant lots that got a home on the tax roll in 2025 | 6 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] |
Pricing
What is a lot in Tequesta 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 Tequesta
Small tax parcels are not automatically home lots
The tax-roll scope uses parcels whose property-address city is Tequesta. Its most common size group is sliver / remnant, and the median parcel size is only a starting point. The village master plan describes three vacant parcels near Main Street that were leased to the village for parking, passive open space and a dog park until the lease expired in December 2021. That is a specific example of vacant land serving uses other than a home. A buyer needs frontage, dimensions, zoning, ownership relationships, utility easements and the actual building envelope before treating a small tax parcel as a stand-alone homesite. [1],[6]
River and floodplain constraints can control the design
The Loxahatchee River is a real boundary and environmental feature, not just an amenity. A 7.6-mile reach is federally designated Wild and Scenic, and Tequesta identifies the river among the physical limits on growth. Within a Special Flood Hazard Area, the village requires floodplain review before the building permit and may call for an elevation certificate or no-rise certification. The village also applies a 50% substantial-improvement threshold to existing buildings. For vacant land, elevation, fill, drainage, shoreline conditions and protected areas can determine how much of the parcel is usable. [11],[10],[3]
Central utilities reduce uncertainty, not connection cost
The village planning analysis says Loxahatchee River District sewer is available throughout Tequesta, and the village operates the water system. The village fee schedule lists a $26.75 monthly base charge for a 5/8-inch or 3/4-inch water meter from October 1, 2026. Those facts do not prove that a vacant parcel has an installed service, paid capacity or a usable lateral. A buyer still needs utility confirmation, meter size, connection path, road-restoration requirements and any easement conflicts before turning the service-area fact into a construction budget. [7],[9]
Four qualifying sales cannot establish a trend
The roll identifies 75 vacant residential parcels in this exact-address scope and a median just value of $115,000. Just value is an assessment measure, not a cash-offer promise. Too few arm's-length, single-parcel 2025 sales met the rule that the lot was vacant when sold and remained vacant on January 1, 2026 to support a price trend. The parcel's independent buildability, river or flood relationship, utility connection and stormwater classification matter more. [1],[3],[9]
Common situations
Selling land in Tequesta in these situations
You own a tiny parcel or apparent remnant
A small tax parcel is not proof of a stand-alone homesite. We check dimensions, legal access, adjoining ownership, utilities and title before offering. Parcel Buyers buys vacant land in its current condition, including lots without completed site work. Our land inspection is the only contingency; if the parcel does not work for us, the seller pays nothing. [1],[6]
Your lot is near the river or in a mapped flood area
Do not place fill or order a final building design from the mailing address alone. Tequesta requires floodplain approval before a building permit for work in a Special Flood Hazard Area and may require elevation or no-rise documentation. We review the mapped zone, access and visible site conditions as part of the offer process. A cash sale can avoid the owner's need to complete a development application first. [3],[4],[11]
You inherited land and live outside Florida
The tax-roll scope shows that most owners use Florida mailing addresses, but a remote owner can still sell. We check title, utilities and access before offering. Electronic signing and mail-away closing are available, and an independent licensed title company handles the transaction. With the seller's consent, liens or back taxes can be paid from the proceeds at closing. [1]
Step by step
How do I sell my land in Tequesta?
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 Tequesta: common questions
Is Tequesta an incorporated village?
Yes. Tequesta incorporated on June 4, 1957 and has its own Building Department. The village handles local building and floodplain permits, while Loxahatchee River District operates the sanitary sewer system. Use the village's jurisdiction and parcel records rather than the mailing ZIP alone.
Do vacant Tequesta lots use water and sewer?
The area has central systems: the village supplies water and Loxahatchee River District operates sewer, with planning documents describing sewer service as available throughout the village. A lot still needs confirmation of its meter, lateral, capacity and connection charges before anyone assumes it is ready to build.
Does a vacant Tequesta lot pay a stormwater assessment?
Not under the latest posted rates. The village's stormwater rates for the year ending September 30, 2026 set no charge for the vacant class, while developed residential tiers have annual charges. Classification matters, so check the current non-ad-valorem roll and tax bill. A parcel improved or reclassified later may not retain the vacant classification.
Can I build on a very small Tequesta parcel?
Not necessarily. The tax roll contains many parcels in very small size groups, but a tax parcel is not proof of a separate buildable lot. The village must confirm zoning, frontage, setbacks, access, utilities and flood requirements before an owner relies on a building plan.
How fast can I receive a cash offer for Tequesta land?
Parcel Buyers provides a written, no-obligation offer within 24 hours after checking the parcel. There are no fees or commissions, and we cover closing costs. Closing through an independent title company is typically about 10 days after signing, depending on title.
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]
- 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.
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What happens after you send this
- A land specialist reaches out, usually the same business day, to confirm the details.
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Nearby areas we buy
- Jupiter
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- Palm Beach Gardens
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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 Tequesta. 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 Tequesta, Tequesta Building Department (accessed 2026-10-04)
- [3] Village of Tequesta, Flood Information and Development Requirements (accessed 2026-10-04)
- [4] Federal Emergency Management Agency, FEMA Flood Map Service Center (accessed 2026-10-04)
- [5] Village of Tequesta, Village Historians and Incorporation History (accessed 2026-10-04)
- [6] Village of Tequesta, Tequesta Village Master Plan (accessed 2026-10-04)
- [7] Village of Tequesta, Infrastructure and Utilities Technical Data and Analysis (accessed 2026-10-04)
- [8] Village of Tequesta, Tequesta Stormwater System (accessed 2026-10-04)
- [9] Village of Tequesta, Village of Tequesta Master Fee Schedule Effective October 1, 2025 (accessed 2026-10-04)
- [10] Village of Tequesta, Village of Tequesta Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (accessed 2026-10-04)
- [11] National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, Loxahatchee River Wild and Scenic River (accessed 2026-10-04)