Sarasota County, Florida
Sell your land in Nokomis for cash
Parcel Buyers buys vacant lots and land for cash in Nokomis, including small mainland lots and parcels subject to flood, coastal, septic or water-assessment review. You get a written, no-obligation cash offer within 24 hours, and closings run through an independent, licensed 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 Nokomis?
- Parcel Buyers is a direct land buyer that makes written, no-obligation cash offers on vacant lots and acreage in Nokomis, Sarasota 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 Nokomis?
- The 2026 Florida property tax roll lists 2,003 vacant residential lots in Nokomis; 31% are patio-home lots, and the median lot is 0.15 acre.
- How is a cash offer for land in Nokomis 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 Nokomis 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 Nokomis?
- A typical vacant lot in Nokomis has estimated 2025 ad valorem taxes about $1,151 a year; most lots here also pay non-ad valorem charges (listed below).
- Are vacant lots in Nokomis in a FEMA high-risk flood zone?
- About 25.9% of vacant lots in Nokomis have their center point in a FEMA high-risk flood zone (effective maps dated March 17, 2014 to March 27, 2024). This is map screening, not a determination; check FEMA's Map Service Center for your parcel.
- How many vacant lots in Nokomis got a home on the tax roll in 2025?
- 619 vacant lots in Nokomis changed from vacant-residential use to a home with new-construction evidence on the 2026 preliminary tax roll.
Local data
Nokomis land at a glance
Tax-roll figures cover parcels whose property address city is Nokomis in Sarasota County. Local rules and services are sourced below.
| Vacant residential lots | 2,003 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): 31% of vacant lots; next, micro lot at 17%. Median lot: 0.15 acre (6,500 sq ft). [1] |
| Typical assessed value | $78,000 median just (market) value for a vacant lot; the middle half fall between $57,000 and $121,700 [1] |
| Recent lot sale prices | Too few arm's-length vacant-lot sales in 2025 to report a reliable median for Nokomis [1] |
| Owners who live elsewhere | 31% of vacant lots have an owner mailing address outside Florida (most often AZ, DE, TX) [1] |
| Oscar Scherer State Park | Oscar Scherer State Park in Osprey has 1,400 acres and 15 miles of trails. It is a popular stopover on the Legacy Trail and helps preserve Florida scrub-jay habitat amid surrounding housing developments. [9] |
| County jurisdiction | The Census lists Nokomis as a census-designated place. Sarasota County's Building Division provides permitting services for county property owners, contractors and permit agents. [2],[3] |
| Water assessment districts | Sarasota County lists six Nokomis water non-ad valorem assessment districts, with codes I031 through I036. The Tax Collector labels all six as Water-Nokomis Revitalization districts. [4],[5] |
| Stormwater base charge | For FY2025, Sarasota County listed a $31.41 stormwater base charge per assessed parcel. Developed parcels with more than 249 square feet of impervious area also receive an impervious-area charge. [6] |
| Septic review | The Sarasota County health department's online septic permits and records run from 1972 to the present. New construction and modification permits must be designed by a professional engineer. [7] |
| Coastal construction review | For new construction or substantial improvements in FEMA VE zones, Coastal A zones or locations seaward of the CCCL, Sarasota County requires its Coastal High Hazard Area certificate. [8] |
| Vacant lots that got a home on the tax roll in 2025 | 619 recorded with new-construction evidence. [1] |
| Years of lot supply at the 2025 building pace | 3.2 years; simple ratio, not a forecast. [1] |
| Owner-type shares | Individuals 32.4%; companies 63.8%; trusts 3.1%; estates/heirs 0.2%; government/associations 0.4%. [1] |
| Typical annual ad valorem taxes | A typical vacant lot in Nokomis has estimated 2025 ad valorem taxes about $1,151 a year; most lots here also pay non-ad valorem charges (listed below). |
| 2026 so far (Jan-Jun) | 10 recorded vacant-lot sales; median $217,500. [1] |
| FEMA high-risk flood-zone screen | About 25.9% of vacant lots in Nokomis have their center point in a FEMA high-risk flood zone (effective maps dated March 17, 2014 to March 27, 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 Nokomis are 1 acre or less and have their center point in an adopted Florida springs BMAP. |
Pricing
What is a lot in Nokomis 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 Nokomis
Water assessment status belongs in the offer
Sarasota County lists six Nokomis water non-ad valorem assessment districts, codes I031 through I036. The Tax Collector's 2024 millage table labels them Water-Nokomis Revitalization districts. A parcel in one of those districts can carry a water assessment that another Nokomis-address parcel does not. The assessment code and current utility information need parcel-level review. When an onsite system is needed, Sarasota County requires a professional-engineer design. [4],[5],[7]
Septic feasibility is a site question
Septic feasibility requires a parcel-level design. The Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County requires a professional engineer for every new septic construction permit and every modification permit. Online records begin in 1972 and can identify earlier permit documents, but they do not establish a new permit outcome. Parcel Buyers checks utilities, access and title before offering. [7]
Flood and coastal standards can change the plan
Some coastal and flood-prone parcels require a different construction review. Sarasota County requires its Coastal High Hazard Area certificate for new construction or substantial improvements in FEMA VE zones, Coastal A zones and locations seaward of the Coastal Construction Control Line. The form records the FIRM zone, FDEP 100-year-storm elevation and design-elevation information. Those entries apply to the specific construction site named on the certificate. [8]
The 2025 sale sample cannot show a trend
The qualifying 2025 vacant-lot sale sample for this exact tax-roll scope is too small to establish a price trend. The scope covers parcels whose property address city is Nokomis; it is not a boundary survey of the census-designated place and should not be treated as one. The same roll reports 2,003 vacant residential parcels, a median lot size of 0.15 acres and a median property-appraiser just value of $78,000. Just value is a tax-roll valuation, not a sale price or a Parcel Buyers offer. Utility, flood, access and title findings remain more useful for an individual lot. [1]
Common situations
Selling land in Nokomis in these situations
You inherited a small Nokomis lot
Yes. You can sell an inherited Nokomis lot even if you never planned to build. The roll shows patio-home lots are the largest named size group, accounting for 31% of vacant residential parcels in this address-city scope. That category does not prove a parcel is buildable. We check utilities, access and title before offering. Closing runs through an independent, licensed title company, which handles the closing documents. [1],[3],[8]
A water assessment appears on the tax bill
A water assessment does not by itself answer whether a parcel is served by a particular utility. Sarasota County lists six Nokomis water assessment district codes, I031 through I036, and the Tax Collector labels them Water-Nokomis Revitalization. Confirm the applicable code and current charge for the actual parcel. Liens or back taxes can be paid from sale proceeds at closing with the seller's consent. [4],[5]
You own the property from outside Florida
Yes. You can sell without traveling to Nokomis. 31% of vacant-lot owners in this roll scope have a mailing address outside Florida. A remote closing can use electronic signing and mail-away documents through an independent, licensed title company. We cover closing costs, and there are no fees or commissions. We check utilities, access and title before offering. [1],[4],[7]
Step by step
How do I sell my land in Nokomis?
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 Nokomis: common questions
Is Nokomis an incorporated city, and who issues building permits?
The Census lists Nokomis as a census-designated place. Sarasota County's Building Division provides permitting services in the county. The tax-roll scope on this page uses the property-address city, so confirm the parcel's jurisdiction before relying on a permit path.
Does every Nokomis lot have public water and sewer?
No single utility conclusion should be drawn from a Nokomis mailing address. Sarasota County lists six Nokomis water assessment districts, and the health department permits engineer-designed onsite septic systems. Check the parcel's utility information, current tax bill and septic records.
Can a vacant Nokomis lot receive special assessments?
Yes. Sarasota County listed a $31.41 stormwater base charge per assessed parcel for FY2025 and maintains six Nokomis water assessment districts. Those are published historical or district facts, not a quote for your parcel. Use the current tax bill to confirm which charges apply to a specific parcel.
Can I sell a Nokomis lot in a flood or coastal zone?
Yes. Sarasota County requires its Coastal High Hazard Area certificate for certain FEMA VE, Coastal A and seaward-of-CCCL construction. We check utilities, access and title before offering.
What do recent Nokomis lot sales say about value?
The qualifying 2025 sample is too small to establish a price trend. The roll's median just value is $78,000, but that is a property-appraiser valuation rather than a market-sale median. A parcel-specific offer depends on verified utilities, access and title, plus any applicable coastal or flood review.
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.
- Selling a Vacant Lot With Code Enforcement Liens
Yes, a Florida vacant lot with a code enforcement lien can often be sold, but first confirm the violation, daily fine, compliance status, and written payoff with the city or county that issued the order. A fine can accrue until the violator complies or judgment is entered in an enforcement suit.[1] A reduction is not automatic. A clear-title closing normally needs a current payoff and a documented satisfaction or release path.
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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 Nokomis. 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. 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. 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] U.S. Census Bureau, State of Florida Census Designated Places - ACS24 (accessed 2026-10-04)
- [3] Sarasota County Government, Building Division (accessed 2026-10-04)
- [4] Sarasota County Government, Utility service and non-ad valorem assessment rates, fees and charges (accessed 2026-10-04)
- [5] Sarasota County Tax Collector, 2024 Tax Roll Millage Rates (accessed 2026-10-04)
- [6] Sarasota County Government, Stormwater assessment and rates (accessed 2026-10-04)
- [7] Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County, Onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems (accessed 2026-10-04)
- [8] Sarasota County Government, Coastal high hazard area design certification (accessed 2026-10-04)
- [9] Florida State Parks, Oscar Scherer State Park (accessed 2026-10-04)