Polk County, Florida
Sell your land in Lake Alfred for cash
Parcel Buyers buys vacant lots in Lake Alfred for cash, including small infill parcels where City utility impact fees and the U.S. 17/92 street layout affect build costs. 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 Lake Alfred?
- Parcel Buyers is a direct land buyer that makes written, no-obligation cash offers on vacant lots and acreage in Lake Alfred, Polk 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 Lake Alfred?
- The 2026 Florida property tax roll lists 751 vacant residential lots in Lake Alfred; 29% are patio-home lots, and the median lot is 0.14 acre.
- How is a cash offer for land in Lake Alfred 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 Lake Alfred 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 much are estimated annual ad valorem taxes on a typical vacant lot in Lake Alfred?
- A typical vacant lot in Lake Alfred has estimated 2025 ad valorem taxes about $981 a year; most lots here also pay non-ad valorem charges (listed below).
- Are vacant lots in Lake Alfred in a FEMA high-risk flood zone?
- About 4.9% of vacant lots in Lake Alfred have their center point in a FEMA high-risk flood zone (effective maps dated December 22, 2016). This is map screening, not a determination; check FEMA's Map Service Center for your parcel.
- How many vacant lots in Lake Alfred got a home on the tax roll in 2025?
- 324 vacant lots in Lake Alfred changed from vacant-residential use to a home with new-construction evidence on the 2026 preliminary tax roll.
Local data
Lake Alfred land at a glance
Tax-roll figures cover parcels whose property address city is Lake Alfred in Polk County. Local rules and services are sourced below.
| Vacant residential lots | 751 parcels classified vacant residential on the 2026 tax roll [1] |
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| Most common lot size | Patio-home lot (5,000–7,000 sq ft): 29% of vacant lots; next, micro lot at 25%. Median lot: 0.14 acre (6,120 sq ft). [1] |
| Typical assessed value | $52,000 median just (market) value for a vacant lot; the middle half fall between $46,000 and $55,000 [1] |
| Recent lot sale prices | Too few arm's-length vacant-lot sales in 2025 to report a reliable median for Lake Alfred [1] |
| Owners who live elsewhere | 21% of vacant lots have an owner mailing address outside Florida (most often TX, MD, PA) [1] |
| Interstate 4 access | Lake Alfred names its location near the I-4 Corridor as one reason businesses are interested in the City. The City's boundary map shows the interstate crossing its northern section. [2],[3] |
| City permit authority | Lake Alfred is incorporated, and its Community Development Department reviews building permits, zoning, site plans, plats and other development requests. [4],[5],[14] |
| Water and wastewater impact fees | The City's published residential charges include a $6,333 water impact fee and a $5,021 wastewater impact fee, plus separate meter and sewer-tap fees. [6] |
| Stormwater charge | Lake Alfred bills a stormwater-system charge to utility or sanitation customers inside city limits. The FY2025-2026 residential rate is $2 per month. [7],[8] |
| Flood and wetland review | The City explains FEMA flood zones, posts a wetland map and says flood insurance is mandatory for most mortgage holders in high-risk Special Flood Hazard Areas. FEMA's Map Service Center provides official NFIP flood-hazard information. [9],[15] |
| U.S. 17/92 divides downtown | The City says reconfiguring U.S. 17/92 into three-lane one-way pairs divided the downtown area and was the impetus for its Downtown Master Plan. [10] |
| Mackay preserve acreage | Mackay Gardens and Lakeside Preserve anchors the City's park system on 112 lakeside acres, part of more than 220 acres of municipal park land. [12],[13] |
| Vacant lots that got a home on the tax roll in 2025 | 324 recorded with new-construction evidence. [1] |
| Years of lot supply at the 2025 building pace | 2.3 years; simple ratio, not a forecast. [1] |
| Typical annual ad valorem taxes | A typical vacant lot in Lake Alfred has estimated 2025 ad valorem taxes about $981 a year; most lots here also pay non-ad valorem charges (listed below). |
| 2026 so far (Jan-Jun) | County-level for Polk County: 278 recorded vacant-lot sales; median $40,000. [1] |
| FEMA high-risk flood-zone screen | About 4.9% of vacant lots in Lake Alfred have their center point in a FEMA high-risk flood zone (effective maps dated December 22, 2016). 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 Lake Alfred are 1 acre or less and have their center point in an adopted Florida springs BMAP. |
Pricing
What is a lot in Lake Alfred 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 Lake Alfred
Connection and impact fees can outweigh the land price
A buildable-looking lot can carry large city charges before vertical construction starts. Lake Alfred's published residential schedule lists $6,333 for the water impact fee and $5,021 for wastewater, along with $630 water-meter and irrigation-meter fees and a $150 sewer tap. Police, fire, parks, public-facilities and transportation impact fees are separate. The exact bill depends on the project and credits, but the schedule shows why a buyer must confirm service and fees before valuing an empty parcel. [6]
US 17/92 access changes one block at a time
Lake Alfred's comprehensive plan places its mixed-use core area between the northbound and southbound sides of U.S. 17/92. The City says that three-lane one-way pair divided downtown, and its master plan aims for pedestrian, bicycle and vehicle connectivity. A September 2025 City staff report notes that the Polk TPO classifies the route as an urban principal arterial owned and maintained by FDOT. For land, frontage does not guarantee a direct driveway or easy circulation. Corner position, median layout, street direction and an approved access point can separate two otherwise similar parcels. [10],[11]
Lot size, drainage and wetlands must work together
Vacant residential land here is split across several size groups rather than one dominant plat pattern. The largest group is patio-home lots at 29%, while the median parcel measures 0.14 acre. Lake Alfred publishes both flood-zone and wetland resources, and the City charges for operation of its stormwater system. A site plan has to solve building placement and water movement on the same lot. Low area, shoreline, wetland edges and existing drainage paths can therefore matter more than nominal square footage. [1],[9],[7]
The limited 2025 sale set is not a market trend
This page does not publish a 2025 sale median because the qualifying set is too small for a stable price signal. The property appraiser's median just value is $52,000, but that is a tax-roll figure, not a buyer's offer. A buyer also considers municipal impact fees, utility connection, road access, flood or wetland conditions and title. Lake Alfred's location near I-4 can support regional demand, while those parcel-level costs determine whether a specific lot works for a builder. [1],[2],[6],[9]
Common situations
Selling land in Lake Alfred in these situations
You own an old infill parcel between developed homes
You can sell it without ordering plans first. Lake Alfred processes building, zoning, site-development and subdivision requests through Community Development, so an empty space between houses still needs its own legal and site review. The median lot in this address-city scope is only 0.14 acre, making width, access and drainage especially important. We buy vacant lots as they are and complete our own utility, access and title checks before offering. [5],[1],[9]
Your property is near water or mapped wetlands
A sale is still possible. The City's floodplain page explains that flood zones describe risk and provides separate wetland mapping because wetlands store and filter stormwater. A parcel may need elevation information, agency review or a different house layout, but a map label alone does not settle buildability. Our land inspection is the only contingency. If the site does not work for us, the failed inspection costs the seller nothing. [9]
The utility and impact-fee estimate feels too high
You do not have to pay construction charges before selling. Lake Alfred publishes separate residential water, wastewater, transportation, police, fire, parks and public-facilities impact fees, plus taps and meters. A buyer can take responsibility for confirming which fees and credits apply to its proposed use. Parcel Buyers pays no commission, covers closing costs and uses an independent title company, so the seller can compare the written cash amount without first funding development work. [6]
Step by step
How do I sell my land in Lake Alfred?
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 Lake Alfred: common questions
Who handles building permits in Lake Alfred?
The City of Lake Alfred does. Community Development reviews permit applications and handles zoning, site plans, rezoning, variances and subdivision-related requests inside the City.
Can I sell before paying water and sewer impact fees?
Yes. Development impact and connection fees are generally part of a future building project, not a requirement to market vacant land. We verify the service and likely charges, then reflect that work in the offer.
Does Lake Alfred charge for stormwater on a city utility bill?
Yes. The City established a stormwater-system charge for utility or sanitation customers inside city limits. Its FY2025-2026 budget lists the residential charge at $2 per month.
Will U.S. 17/92 frontage automatically raise my offer?
No. Corridor frontage can help exposure, but driveway approval, one-way traffic, medians, parcel depth and utility access determine whether that frontage is usable. The City says the route's three-lane one-way pairs divide downtown, and FDOT owns and maintains it.
Why is there no 2025 lot-price trend here?
The qualifying sale set is too small to support a reliable trend. The page therefore separates the tax-roll just value from a cash offer and focuses on site facts such as utilities, impact fees, access, flood risk and wetlands.
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 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 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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Get your cash offer
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
- Auburndale
2,227 vacant lots · 2025 median lot sale $61,200
- Winter Haven
4,675 vacant lots · 2025 median lot sale $46,000
- Polk County
49,405 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 Lake Alfred. 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 7, 2026. Holding-cost estimates use 2025 taxable values and 2025 millage for FDOR vacant-residential code 000 parcels. They cover ad valorem taxes only, not a parcel-specific bill or non-ad valorem assessments. 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] 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] City of Lake Alfred, About Lake Alfred (accessed 2026-10-07)
- [3] City of Lake Alfred, City of Lake Alfred Boundary Map (accessed 2026-10-07)
- [4] City of Lake Alfred, Beginnings of Lake Alfred (accessed 2026-10-07)
- [5] City of Lake Alfred, Community Development Applications and Forms (accessed 2026-10-07)
- [6] City of Lake Alfred, City of Lake Alfred Impact and Connection Fees (accessed 2026-10-07)
- [7] City of Lake Alfred, Utilities (accessed 2026-10-31)
- [8] City of Lake Alfred, FY 2025-2026 Annual Budget (accessed 2026-10-07)
- [9] City of Lake Alfred, Floodplain Information (accessed 2026-10-07)
- [10] City of Lake Alfred, Downtown Master Plan (accessed 2026-10-07)
- [11] City of Lake Alfred, September 2025 Planning and Zoning Board Agenda (accessed 2026-10-07)
- [12] City of Lake Alfred, Recreation (accessed 2026-10-07)
- [13] City of Lake Alfred, Parks and Recreation (accessed 2026-10-07)
- [14] U.S. Census Bureau, State of Florida Incorporated Places BAS26 (accessed 2026-10-07)
- [15] Federal Emergency Management Agency, FEMA Flood Map Service Center (accessed 2026-10-07)