Sarasota County, Florida
Sell your land in Warm Mineral Springs for cash
Parcel Buyers buys vacant lots in Warm Mineral Springs for cash, including platted lots near the spring where some parcels sit inside North Port's city limits and others are unincorporated Sarasota County. 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 Warm Mineral Springs?
- Parcel Buyers is a direct land buyer that makes written, no-obligation cash offers on vacant lots and acreage in Warm Mineral Springs, 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.
- What did vacant lots in Warm Mineral Springs sell for in 2025?
- In 2025, vacant lots in Warm Mineral Springs sold for a median of $24,000 across 55 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $12,500 to $33,800.
- How many vacant lots are in Warm Mineral Springs?
- The 2026 Florida property tax roll lists 1,625 vacant residential lots in Warm Mineral Springs; 46% are quarter-acre lots, and the median lot is 0.22 acre.
- How is a cash offer for land in Warm Mineral Springs 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 Warm Mineral Springs 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 Warm Mineral Springs?
- In 2025, companies bought 24% of the vacant lots that sold in Warm Mineral Springs. Individuals bought the rest.
- What was the median recorded 2025 sale price by lot size in Warm Mineral Springs?
- The median recorded 2025 sale price for a quarter-acre lot in Warm Mineral Springs was $23,800 across 24 sales.
- Are vacant lot prices in Warm Mineral Springs going up or down?
- Vacant lot prices in Warm Mineral Springs went down 12.7%: the median moved from $27,500 across 43 recorded sales in 2024 to $24,000 across 55 recorded sales in 2025. These are recorded sales, not list prices. From January to June 2026, 13 vacant lots in Warm Mineral Springs sold at a recorded median of $21,500.
- How much are estimated annual ad valorem taxes on a typical vacant lot in Warm Mineral Springs?
- A typical vacant lot in Warm Mineral Springs has estimated 2025 ad valorem taxes about $180 a year; most lots here also pay non-ad valorem charges (listed below).
- Are vacant lots in Warm Mineral Springs in a FEMA high-risk flood zone?
- About 45.1% of vacant lots in Warm Mineral Springs have their center point in a FEMA high-risk flood zone (effective maps dated November 4, 2016 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 Warm Mineral Springs got a home on the tax roll in 2025?
- 44 vacant lots in Warm Mineral Springs changed from vacant-residential use to a home with new-construction evidence on the 2026 final tax roll.
Local data
Warm Mineral Springs land at a glance
Tax-roll figures cover parcels in the Sarasota County block groups that the 2020 Census assigns to the Warm Mineral Springs CDP (block groups 121150027212 121150027213 121150027232 121150027241 121150027242 121150027243), addressed North Port; these are 2020 Census CDP boundaries, not city limits - official boundary and name: https://tigerweb.geo.census.gov/arcgis/rest/services/TIGERweb/Places_CouSub_ConCity_SubMCD/MapServer/19/query?where=GEOID%3D%271275175%27&outFields=NAME,GEOID,BASENAME&returnGeometry=false&f=json in Sarasota County. Local rules and services are sourced below.
Property addresses here read North Port (100%).
| Vacant residential lots | 1,625 parcels classified vacant residential on the 2026 tax roll [1] |
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| Most common lot size | Quarter-acre lot (9,000–13,000 sq ft): 46% of vacant lots; next, standard city lot at 26%. Median lot: 0.22 acre (9,600 sq ft). [1] |
| Typical assessed value | $18,700 median just (market) value for a vacant lot; the middle half fall between $17,000 and $24,000 [1] |
| Recent lot sale prices | $24,000 median across 55 arm's-length sales of vacant lots in Warm Mineral Springs (Jan 2025–Dec 2025); the middle half sold for $12,500–$33,800 [1] |
| Who bought lots in 2025 | Companies made 24% of those purchases; individuals made the rest [1] |
| Owners who live elsewhere | 49% of vacant lots have an owner mailing address outside Florida (most often NY, IL, PA); 7% outside the U.S. [1] |
| Warm Mineral Springs | The spring that gives this place its name produces over nine million gallons of water a day from more than 1,000 meters underground. The city calls it the most mineral-rich warm spring in the U.S. The spring park sits inside North Port, annexed in 2002. [2],[3] |
| Split jurisdiction, not one city | Warm Mineral Springs is a census-designated place, a data boundary, not a city. North Port's evacuation tables track a 'Warm Mineral Springs (portion)' zone whose city-resident count is not known, because part of the area is unincorporated county land. [2],[5] |
| The spring parcel's own history | The city annexed the land under the spring in 2002 and bought the property itself in late 2014. A 7.02-acre conservation buffer around the spring and its outflow creek limits new development next to it, apart from limited access and maintenance facilities. [2] |
| Protected archaeological site | The spring is on the National Register of Historic Places. Florida State University's underwater research there recovered ancient human remains and fossils, including a giant ground sloth and a saber-toothed cat. The city bans diving to protect the site. [2],[4] |
| Septic needs an engineer's design | Sarasota County's ordinance requires every new septic construction permit, and every modification to an existing system, to be designed by a Florida-registered professional engineer before DOH-Sarasota will issue it. [6] |
| The outflow creek limits building near it | Water from the spring drains through Salt Creek to the Myakka River, and the city requires anyone planning multi-family, commercial or office construction on property touching that creek to contact state manatee-habitat reviewers first. [2] |
| One evacuation route in a major storm | The city's adopted hurricane study lists U.S. 41 toward Jacaranda Boulevard, heading to the Charlotte County line, as the route out for the Warm Mineral Springs zone, with a clearance time of 1.0 to 3.3 hours depending on the storm category. [2] |
| 2025 sale price by lot size | The median recorded 2025 sale price for a quarter-acre lot in Warm Mineral Springs was $23,800 across 24 sales. [1] |
| Lot sales, 2025 vs 2024 | 2025: 55 recorded sales, $24,000 median; 2024: 43 recorded sales, $27,500 median. Median -12.7%; count +27.9%. [1] |
| Vacant lots that got a home on the tax roll in 2025 | 44 recorded with new-construction evidence. [1] |
| Years of lot supply at the 2025 building pace | 36.9 years; simple ratio, not a forecast. [1] |
| Owner-type shares | Individuals 76.6%; companies 17.3%; trusts 4.6%; estates/heirs 0.4%; government/associations 1.0%. [1] |
| Typical annual ad valorem taxes | A typical vacant lot in Warm Mineral Springs has estimated 2025 ad valorem taxes about $180 a year; most lots here also pay non-ad valorem charges (listed below). |
| 2026 so far (Jan-Jun) | 13 recorded vacant-lot sales; median $21,500. [1] |
| FEMA high-risk flood-zone screen | About 45.1% of vacant lots in Warm Mineral Springs have their center point in a FEMA high-risk flood zone (effective maps dated November 4, 2016 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 Warm Mineral Springs are 1 acre or less and have their center point in an adopted Florida springs BMAP. |
Pricing
What is a lot in Warm Mineral Springs worth?
In 2025, vacant lots in Warm Mineral Springs sold for a median of $24,000 across 55 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $12,500 to $33,800. [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.
Recorded 2025 sale prices by lot size in Warm Mineral Springs
| Lot-size class | 2025 sales | 2025 median lot sale | Middle half |
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| Quarter-acre lot9,000–12,999 sq ft | 24 | $23,800 | $21,100–$25,600 |
| Standard city lot7,000–8,999 sq ft | 13 | $25,000 | $21,000–$35,000 |
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 Warm Mineral Springs
Which government controls your lot depends on the parcel, not the name
Warm Mineral Springs is not one government's territory. The spring itself sits on land the City of North Port annexed in 2002, while the city's own planning tables still track a separate 'Warm Mineral Springs' zone whose population split between the city and unincorporated Sarasota County is not fully known. That split matters for a land sale because zoning, building permits and code enforcement come from North Port if a parcel is inside city limits, and from Sarasota County if it is not. We confirm which government controls a specific lot before pricing it. [2],[5]
An engineer-designed septic system is the norm here
Most vacant lots in this scope are older platted parcels without a guaranteed sewer connection, so a future home is likely to need a septic system. Sarasota County's ordinance requires a Florida-registered professional engineer to design every new septic system and every modification before DOH-Sarasota issues the construction permit. That is a real cost a builder has to plan for, on top of the lot price, and it does not depend on whether the parcel is inside North Port or in the unincorporated county. [6]
The spring's conservation buffer and outflow creek shape nearby building
A 7.02-acre conservation buffer surrounds the spring and the creek that drains it, and the city generally will not permit new development inside that buffer beyond limited access and maintenance facilities. Property that touches the outflow creek toward the Myakka River also triggers a manatee-habitat review before multi-family, commercial or office construction can proceed. A lot farther from the spring and the creek avoids those specific reviews, which is one reason location inside this scope changes what a parcel can support. [2]
What empty lots actually sold for in 2025
In 2025, 55 vacant residential lots in this scope sold in arm's-length, single-parcel sales at a median of $24,000; the middle half sold for $12,500–$33,800. The same roll's assessed median just value is $18,700, with a middle half of $17,000–$24,000. A tax-roll just value is not a sale price or a cash offer; it is context for how the roll treats the parcel. [1]
Lot size and side-by-side ownership
Most vacant residential land in this scope is a quarter-acre lot: 46% of the 1,625 lots. Two adjoining lots held by the same owner can be offered together, giving a buyer more usable area than either lot alone. A lot's size category on the tax roll does not by itself prove access, setbacks or buildability. [1]
Common situations
Selling land in Warm Mineral Springs in these situations
You own a lot near the spring and never planned to build
You can still sell a lot here even if you never planned to build on it. A 7.02-acre conservation buffer limits new construction right around the spring and its outflow creek, and property touching that creek toward the Myakka River faces a manatee-habitat review before some kinds of construction. Those limits affect what a future buyer can do with the land, not whether we will make an offer. Our land inspection is the only contingency, and it costs you nothing if it does not work out. [2]
You are not sure if your lot is inside North Port
That is a common question here. Warm Mineral Springs is a Census Bureau place name, not a single government's boundary, and the city's own planning tables still carry a 'Warm Mineral Springs' zone that splits across the city line into unincorporated Sarasota County. We check the parcel record, not just the neighborhood name, to confirm whether North Port or Sarasota County controls zoning and permits before making an offer. [2],[5]
You live outside Florida
Yes. You can sell from outside Florida. 49% of vacant-lot owners in this Warm Mineral Springs scope have a mailing address outside Florida, and 7% are outside the United States, mostly in Ontario. A remote sale can use electronic signing and a mail-away closing through an independent, licensed title company, typically about 10 days after the purchase agreement is signed. [1]
The property taxes have fallen behind
You can still sell if taxes are behind. The Sarasota County Tax Collector sells a tax certificate, a lien rather than a deed, through a reverse auction that starts at 18% interest. A certificate holder can apply for a tax deed once two years have passed from April 1 of the issuance year, and the Clerk of the Circuit Court runs that auction. Liens or back taxes can be paid from the sale proceeds at closing, with your consent. [7],[8]
Step by step
How do I sell my land in Warm Mineral Springs?
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 Warm Mineral Springs: common questions
Is my lot in Warm Mineral Springs inside the city of North Port?
Maybe, maybe not. The spring and park sit on land North Port annexed in 2002, but the wider Warm Mineral Springs area the city tracks for planning still splits between city limits and unincorporated Sarasota County. We check the specific parcel record rather than assuming from the neighborhood name.
Can I sell a lot close to the spring or its outflow creek?
Yes, we buy it, but building limits near the spring affect value. A 7.02-acre conservation buffer restricts new construction around the spring and its outflow creek, and property touching that creek faces a manatee-habitat review before some construction types. We price the lot with those limits in mind rather than ruling it out.
Do I need an engineer for a septic system here?
If you are the one building, yes. Sarasota County's ordinance requires a Florida-registered professional engineer to design every new septic system and every modification before DOH-Sarasota will issue the permit. That requirement applies whether the lot sits in North Port or in the unincorporated county.
Will you buy my lot if it has no water or sewer hookup?
Yes. We buy vacant land with no water or sewer hookup. Many lots in this scope are older platted parcels without a guaranteed utility connection, and a future septic system needs a Sarasota County engineer-designed permit either way, whether the lot sits in North Port or the unincorporated county. We check utilities, access and title on every parcel before offering.
What happens if I fall behind on property taxes here?
The Sarasota County Tax Collector can sell a tax certificate on the unpaid balance, which is a lien, not a deed. After two years from April 1 of the issuance year, the certificate holder can apply for a tax deed, and the Clerk auctions the property if it is not redeemed first.
Owner resources
Guides for your situation
- Can You Sell Land With Back Taxes in Florida?
Yes. Florida land with back property taxes can often be sold if closing can redeem the tax lien before the tax-deed cutoff. With the seller's consent, the title company can use sale proceeds for the approved payoff. Move quickly: taxes generally become delinquent April 1,[1][2] and redemption ends once a tax-deed buyer makes full payment to the clerk.[4][7]
- 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]
- 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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Nearby areas we buy
- North Port
35,264 vacant lots · 2025 median lot sale $18,600
- Sarasota County
47,912 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 in the Sarasota County block groups that the 2020 Census assigns to the Warm Mineral Springs CDP (block groups 121150027212 121150027213 121150027232 121150027241 121150027242 121150027243), addressed North Port; these are 2020 Census CDP boundaries, not city limits - official boundary and name: https://tigerweb.geo.census.gov/arcgis/rest/services/TIGERweb/Places_CouSub_ConCity_SubMCD/MapServer/19/query?where=GEOID%3D%271275175%27&outFields=NAME,GEOID,BASENAME&returnGeometry=false&f=json. Source [1] is our own count of the Florida Department of Revenue's 2026 final 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 30, 2026. Lot-size sale rows use the same qualified 2025 sale cohort and canonical square-foot classes; classes with fewer than 10 sales are omitted. 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 final Name-Address-Legal (NAL) property tax roll (accessed 2026-10-03)
- [2] City of North Port, North Port Comprehensive Plan, Volume II support documents (accessed 2026-10-30)
- [3] City of North Port, Warm Mineral Springs Park (accessed 2026-10-30)
- [4] City of North Port, Stewardship of Warm Mineral Springs Park (accessed 2026-10-30)
- [5] U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Places_CouSub_ConCity_SubMCD feature query, GEOID 1275175 (Warm Mineral Springs CDP) (accessed 2026-10-30)
- [6] Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County, Onsite sewage disposal in Sarasota County (accessed 2026-10-30)
- [7] Sarasota County Tax Collector, Tax certificate sale (accessed 2026-10-30)
- [8] Sarasota County Tax Collector, Tax deed (accessed 2026-10-30)