Florida
Sell your land in St. Johns County for cash
Parcel Buyers buys vacant lots and acreage throughout St. Johns County for cash, including land where utility service areas, septic needs or coastal flood review affect a future build. You get a written, no-obligation offer within 24 hours. An independent, licensed title company handles closing, typically about 10 days after signing depending on title, 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 St. Johns County?
- Parcel Buyers is a direct land buyer that makes written, no-obligation cash offers on vacant lots and acreage in St. Johns County, Florida, 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 St. Johns County sell for in 2025?
- In 2025, vacant lots in St. Johns County sold for a median of $115,000 across 425 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $32,000 to $350,000.
- How many vacant lots are in St. Johns County?
- The 2026 Florida property tax roll lists 14,416 vacant residential lots in St. Johns County; 17% are patio-home lots, and the median lot is 0.25 acre.
- How is a cash offer for land in St. Johns County 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 St. Johns County 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 St. Johns County?
- In 2025, companies bought 28% of the vacant lots that sold in St. Johns County, including 11% bought by homebuilders. Individuals bought the rest.
- What was the median recorded 2025 sale price by lot size in St. Johns County?
- The median recorded 2025 sale price for a acre-plus in St. Johns County was $28,000 across 92 sales.
Local data
What is land in St. Johns County worth?
In 2025, vacant lots in St. Johns County sold for a median of $115,000 across 425 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $32,000 to $350,000. [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.
Recorded 2025 sale prices by lot size in St. Johns County
| Lot-size class | 2025 sales | 2025 median lot sale |
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| Acre-plus46,000–51,999 sq ft | 92 | $28,000 |
| Quarter-acre lot9,000–12,999 sq ft | 55 | $200,000 |
| Standard city lot7,000–8,999 sq ft | 33 | $185,000 |
| Mini-estate (2-3 acres)70,000–139,999 sq ft | 29 | $128,000 |
| Micro lot2,000–4,999 sq ft | 27 | $70,000 |
| Half-acre lot19,000–23,999 sq ft | 26 | $600,000 |
| Patio-home lot5,000–6,999 sq ft | 26 | $72,400 |
| One-acre homesite40,000–45,999 sq ft | 24 | $35,000 |
| Near-acre34,000–39,999 sq ft | 17 | $155,000 |
| Third-acre lot13,000–15,999 sq ft | 17 | $140,000 |
| Oversized half-acre24,000–29,999 sq ft | 11 | $600,000 |
| Three-quarter acre30,000–33,999 sq ft | 11 | $710,000 |
| Acreage tract (10+ acres)435,600+ sq ft | 10 | $431,200 |
| 1.25-acre homesite52,000–57,999 sq ft | 10 | $109,500 |
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.
| Vacant residential lots | 14,416 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): 17% of vacant lots; next, acre-plus at 14%. Median lot: 0.25 acre (10,890 sq ft). [1] |
| Typical assessed value | $85,000 median just (market) value for a vacant lot; the middle half fall between $24,800 and $138,100 [1] |
| Recent lot sale prices | $115,000 median across 425 arm's-length sales of vacant lots in St. Johns County (Jan 2025–Dec 2025); the middle half sold for $32,000–$350,000 [1] |
| Who bought lots in 2025 | Companies made 28% of those purchases, including 11% by homebuilders; individuals made the rest [1] |
| Owners who live elsewhere | 20% of vacant lots have an owner mailing address outside Florida (most often NY, TX, PA) [1] |
| Parcel and value search | The St. Johns County Property Appraiser provides real-property and map searches, exemption filing, tax estimates and the county tax-roll information used to identify a parcel and its assessed record. [2] |
| Recorded land documents | The Clerk records deeds and other Official Records. Its deed checklist calls for a legal description, consideration, grantor and grantee names, two witnesses, notarization, recording fees and documentary tax. [4] |
| Tax certificate to tax deed | A tax-certificate holder may apply for a tax deed after 2 years from the April 1 delinquency date and before the certificate reaches 7 years. The Clerk, not the Tax Collector, conducts the sale. [3],[5] |
| Five named flood zones | County floodplain rules apply to land wholly or partly in Special Flood Hazard Areas A, AE, AH, AO and VE. Any development in the floodplain requires a construction permit. [6] |
| Local septic office | DEP administers the state septic rules, but the Florida Department of Health in St. Johns County continues local permitting and inspection. Private-provider inspections have been an option since July 1, 2022. [7] |
| Utility area must be mapped | St. Johns County Utility oversees new water, sewer and reclaimed infrastructure only within its service area. Its development page directs owners to verify the parcel in the county iMap before requesting availability. [8] |
| FY 2026 sewer conversion cost | The county's septic-to-sewer program lists $8,155.25 for its sewer infrastructure charge plus unit connection fee at fiscal-year 2026 rates. Private on-site plumbing and other fees remain separate. [9] |
| Northeast Florida Regional Airport | FDOT places Northeast Florida Regional Airport about four miles north of St. Augustine. Northrop Grumman is on airport property and accounts for more than 1,000 local jobs, making the airport a specific employment and aviation-use node for nearby land. [11] |
| 2025 sale price by lot size | The median recorded 2025 sale price for a acre-plus in St. Johns County was $28,000 across 92 sales. [1] |
Land by town in St. Johns County
| Town | Vacant lots | 2025 lot sales | Median 2025 lot sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Augustine | 8,330 | 218 | $197,000 |
| Hastings | 3,282 | 143 | $30,000 |
| Saint Johns | 1,373 | 11 | $168,000 |
| Ponte Vedra | 551 | 25 | $669,000 |
| Elkton | 481 | 11 | $25,000 |
| Ponte Vedra Beach | 391 | 17 | $1,000,000 |
Florida Department of Revenue-backed rows use the 2026 preliminary tax roll. Most towns are counted by property-address city, a few by ZIP code (each town page states its scope), so areas can overlap. Lots we cannot place in a town count only in the county total.
Where we buy
Areas we cover in St. Johns County
- St. Augustine
8,330vacant lots · 2025 median lot sale $197,000
These pages cover the largest lot markets in St. Johns County. We buy land anywhere else in the county too: send the parcel details through the form below.
Selling here
How selling land works in St. Johns County
Countywide numbers combine very different land
St. Johns County's 14,416 vacant residential parcels range from small platted lots to acreage and coastal-area sites. The most common measured category is a patio-home lot, but it accounts for only 17%; no single size dominates the county. In 2025, 425 arm's-length, single-parcel vacant-lot sales had a median of $115,000, with the middle half at $32,000–$350,000. Those figures combine different governments, utility providers, roads, flood zones and development patterns. The roll's median assessed value of $85,000 is tax context, not a parcel price. We narrow an offer to the parcel's jurisdiction, access, service area, zoning, flood position and title. [1],[6],[8]
Utility maps and septic feasibility divide the market
A St. Johns County address does not prove which utility serves the land. The County Utility Development Group covers projects inside the SJCUD service area and tells owners to verify that area in the county iMap before requesting water or sewer availability. Outside an available sewer system, a future home may require a septic permit. DEP sets the governing rules, while the county health department continues the local permit and inspection work. The county is also exploring neighborhood septic-to-sewer projects. Its fiscal-year 2026 program figure is $8,155.25 for public sewer infrastructure and unit connection charges, before private plumbing and other possible costs. That difference can materially change a lot's buyer budget. [8],[7],[9]
Flood and coastal review begins before the building permit
The county reviews residential zoning, flood-zone status, driveway access, and Coastal Building Zone or Coastal Construction Control Line questions before the building-permit review. Floodplain rules cover the named A, AE, AH, AO and VE hazard zones, and any development inside the floodplain needs a construction permit. For an existing structure, work becomes a substantial improvement when it reaches 50% of the structure's market value. Vacant land has no existing building value to compare, but a new design can still require elevation, drainage and coastal documentation. A seller should not assume that a parcel near the water is unbuildable or ready to build from a mailing address alone. [10],[6]
Tax, deed and title records answer different questions
The Property Appraiser identifies the assessed parcel record. The Tax Collector handles bills and annual tax certificates. The Clerk records deeds and runs tax-deed sales. A delinquent-tax certificate does not transfer title; it creates the route by which a holder may apply for a tax deed after 2 years and before 7 years. The Clerk publishes a pending-sale notice for four weeks and requires the successful bidder to post the greater of 5% or $200 at the sale. For an ordinary cash closing, the title company searches the recorded deed, liens, probate filings and taxes, then states what must be signed or paid. With the seller's consent, confirmed back taxes or liens can be taken from the proceeds. [2],[3],[4],[5]
Step by step
How do I sell my land in St. Johns County?
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 St. Johns County: common questions
How do I know which utility serves my St. Johns County lot?
Start with the parcel, not the mailing city. St. Johns County Utility tells owners to verify whether a project is inside its service area through the county iMap and then request availability. Other areas may have a different utility or may rely on a well and septic system.
Can I sell land in St. Johns County that needs septic?
Yes. Parcel Buyers buys vacant land without sewer service. DEP governs onsite-system rules, and the county health department continues the local permitting and inspection. Septic permitting and system needs can affect builder cost and therefore the offer, but the owner does not need to install the system first.
Which St. Johns County flood zones trigger permit review?
The county names A, AE, AH, AO and VE as Special Flood Hazard Areas. Its floodplain page says land wholly or partly within one of those zones is subject to county and Florida Building Code requirements, and any floodplain development requires a construction permit.
How long before unpaid taxes can lead to a tax deed?
A certificate holder may apply after 2 years have passed from the April 1 delinquency date and before 7 years from issue. The Tax Collector forwards the process, while the Clerk conducts the sale. The owner can still resolve the delinquent amount before the sale reaches final payment.
Can an out-of-state owner close without coming to St. Johns County?
Yes. 20% of vacant-lot owners on the county roll receive tax mail outside Florida. Parcel Buyers can use electronic signing, and an independent, licensed title company can arrange a mail-away closing and pay by check or wire. Timing remains subject to the title search.
Official county tools
Look up your lot in St. Johns County
Check the county’s own records before making a decision. Each link opens the office or map responsible for that lookup.
| What to check | Official county tool |
|---|---|
| Property appraiser search | Open sjcpa.gov |
| Property tax bill lookup | Open sjctax.us |
| Clerk official records | Open apps.stjohnsclerk.com |
| Building permit lookup | Open sjcfl.us |
| Code enforcement lookup | Open sjcfl.us |
| Flood map lookup | Open sjcfl.us |
Links checked 2026-10-03.
Your written offer
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.
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 all parcels in St. Johns County. 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 2, 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.
- [1] Florida Department of Revenue (data); Parcel Buyers (analysis), Parcel Buyers analysis of the 2026 preliminary Name-Address-Legal (NAL) property tax roll (accessed 2026-10-01)
- [2] St. Johns County Property Appraiser, St. Johns County Property Appraiser (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [3] St. Johns County Tax Collector, Tax Certificate Sales (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [4] St. Johns County Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller, Recording and Official Records Requirements (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [5] St. Johns County Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller, Tax Deeds (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [6] St. Johns County, Florida, Floodplain Management (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [7] Florida Department of Health in St. Johns County, Onsite Sewage Disposal (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [8] St. Johns County Utility Department, Utility Development Group (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [9] St. Johns County, Florida, Septic to Sewer Program (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [10] St. Johns County, Florida, Development Review (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [11] Florida Department of Transportation, Northeast Florida Regional Airport profile (accessed 2026-10-01)