St. Johns County, Florida
Sell your land in St. Augustine for cash
Parcel Buyers buys vacant St. Augustine-area lots for cash, including city parcels and parcels with St. Augustine addresses outside city limits, where permit and utility offices differ. You get a written, no-obligation cash 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. Augustine?
- Parcel Buyers is a direct land buyer that makes written, no-obligation cash offers on vacant lots and acreage in St. Augustine, St. Johns 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 St. Augustine sell for in 2025?
- In 2025, vacant lots in St. Augustine sold for a median of $197,000 across 218 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $83,100 to $375,000.
- How many vacant lots are in St. Augustine?
- The 2026 Florida property tax roll lists 8,330 vacant residential lots in St. Augustine; 22% are patio-home lots, and the median lot is 0.19 acre.
- How is a cash offer for land in St. Augustine 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. Augustine 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. Augustine?
- In 2025, companies bought 28% of the vacant lots that sold in St. Augustine, including 11% bought by homebuilders. Individuals bought the rest.
- What was the median recorded 2025 sale price by lot size in St. Augustine?
- The median recorded 2025 sale price for a quarter-acre lot in St. Augustine was $200,000 across 49 sales.
Local data
St. Augustine land at a glance
Tax-roll figures cover parcels whose property address city is St. Augustine in St. Johns County. Local rules and services are sourced below.
Property addresses here read Saint Augustine (100%).
| Vacant residential lots | 8,330 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): 22% of vacant lots; next, quarter-acre lot at 17%. Median lot: 0.19 acre (8,280 sq ft). [1] |
| Typical assessed value | $100,000 median just (market) value for a vacant lot; the middle half fall between $56,200 and $147,100 [1] |
| Recent lot sale prices | $197,000 median across 218 arm's-length sales of vacant lots in St. Augustine (Jan 2025–Dec 2025); the middle half sold for $83,100–$375,000 [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 | 15% of vacant lots have an owner mailing address outside Florida (most often DE, TX, NY) [1] |
| Address is not jurisdiction | This tax-roll scope includes every parcel whose property-address city is St. Augustine. The City zoning atlas covers property inside city limits; county Development Review handles county land-development clearance. [1],[2],[7] |
| City utility area crosses the line | The City is the only potable-water provider inside its limits and also serves part of adjacent unincorporated St. Johns County. City utility service therefore does not prove city zoning jurisdiction. [4] |
| Availability comes in writing | For a new water or sewer connection, the City requires an online Availability Request. Its written response states service availability, connection fees, project information and next steps. [3] |
| Historic-age permit review | City permit guidance says a building more than 50 years old may need Historic Architectural Review Board approval. A permit also expires after 6 months with no start or after work stops for 6 months. [5] |
| Lot coverage can trigger a plan | The City's permit checklist requires a residential lot-grading plan when a project increases lot coverage or impervious surface by 500 square feet or more. [5] |
| Five-year flood calculation | Inside the city, work in a floodplain is a substantial improvement when costs accumulated over 5 years reach at least 50% of the building's pre-work market value. [6] |
| Anastasia State Park | Florida DEP places 1,593-acre Anastasia State Park two miles south of the Bridge of Lions, with four miles of beach and one mile of estuary shoreline. That state-managed park land is separate from nearby private lots on Anastasia Island. [9] |
| 2025 sale price by lot size | The median recorded 2025 sale price for a quarter-acre lot in St. Augustine was $200,000 across 49 sales. [1] |
Pricing
What is a lot in St. Augustine worth?
In 2025, vacant lots in St. Augustine sold for a median of $197,000 across 218 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $83,100 to $375,000. [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. Augustine
| Lot-size class | 2025 sales | 2025 median lot sale |
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| Quarter-acre lot9,000–12,999 sq ft | 49 | $200,000 |
| Standard city lot7,000–8,999 sq ft | 30 | $202,500 |
| Patio-home lot5,000–6,999 sq ft | 25 | $75,000 |
| Micro lot2,000–4,999 sq ft | 22 | $157,200 |
| Half-acre lot19,000–23,999 sq ft | 12 | $497,500 |
| Third-acre lot13,000–15,999 sq ft | 12 | $165,600 |
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.
What moves the price in St. Augustine
City limits and the mailing address are different maps
The numbers on this page cover parcels whose property-address city is St. Augustine, not only land inside the incorporated city. An in-city lot uses the City's zoning atlas and Planning and Building Department. An unincorporated lot uses St. Johns County development review for zoning, flood-zone, driveway and coastal-clearance work. Utility geography adds another layer because the City provides water inside its limits and to some adjoining unincorporated areas. That means a city water bill does not prove city zoning, and a St. Augustine address does not prove which permit desk applies. Establishing jurisdiction early prevents a buyer from using the wrong setbacks, fees or review path. [1],[2],[7],[4]
Water and sewer status needs an official response
Most developed property inside the compact city is on municipal water and sewer, according to the City's infrastructure plan, but this address-city scope extends far beyond that core. For any new tap, the City requires an Availability Request through its portal. The written response identifies whether water or sewer is available, the connection charges and the next steps. County-address parcels outside an available sewer system may need a septic permit through the Florida Department of Health in St. Johns County. A nearby main, neighboring meter or map color is not the same as a utility commitment. We verify service for the parcel before making an offer. [4],[3],[8]
Flood, coast and historic review affect the build path
A St. Augustine-area lot can face city flood rules, county coastal clearance or historic-area review depending on its location. Inside the city, permit materials call for surveys that show setbacks, lot coverage, drainage patterns and trees. A residential grading plan is required when proposed work adds at least 500 square feet of lot coverage or impervious surface. Buildings over 50 years old may need Historic Architectural Review Board approval. City flood rules total improvement costs over a 5-year period and use a 50% threshold for substantial improvement. County review separately checks Flood Zones and Coastal Building Zone or Coastal Construction Control Line issues before building review. [5],[6],[7]
Small lots and recent sales still need site context
The median measured vacant residential parcel in this address-city scope is 0.19 acre, and the leading size group is patio-home lots. In 2025, 218 arm's-length, single-parcel vacant lots sold at a median of $197,000; the middle half ran from $83,100–$375,000. That broad spread is expected when the same roll label includes compact city lots, beach and island areas, suburban neighborhoods and unincorporated acreage. The median assessed value is $100,000, but it does not resolve jurisdiction, utility availability, flood design, access or historic review. We use the sales as a starting point and price the actual parcel conditions. [1],[2],[3],[6]
Common situations
Selling land in St. Augustine in these situations
Your tax bill says St. Augustine, but the lot is outside the city
That is possible and common in this page's address-city scope. Do not use the mailing city as the permit answer. The City's zoning atlas is for parcels within city limits, while St. Johns County Development Review handles zoning, driveway, flood and coastal clearances for unincorporated land. The City may still provide water to part of the adjacent county, which is why a utility account cannot settle jurisdiction. Send the parcel number and we will check the controlling government, utilities, access and title before offering. You do not need to visit both permit offices yourself to begin a sale. [1],[2],[7],[4]
The lot has no confirmed sewer connection
A service-area map is only a screening tool. The City instructs an applicant to submit an Availability Request and wait for the written answer covering water, sewer, charges and next steps. If the parcel is outside an available public sewer system, local septic permitting may become part of the build analysis. Parcel Buyers purchases land without installed water or sewer, so the seller does not have to obtain a tap or septic permit first. Those future costs can affect the cash offer because the next owner must solve them, but a failed land inspection costs the seller nothing. [3],[8]
You inherited a small or older in-town parcel
Begin with the recorded parcel and current city zoning, not a family description of the land. The city warns that structures more than 50 years old may need historic-board approval, and even vacant land can need drainage, tree and flood documentation when a buyer designs a house. Parcel Buyers can use electronic signing, and the independent title company can arrange a mail-away closing. Closings typically take about 10 days after signing, depending on title. [2],[5]
Step by step
How do I sell my land in St. Augustine?
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. Augustine: common questions
Is every St. Augustine-address lot inside the city limits?
No. The tax-roll scope here uses the property-address city, so it includes incorporated and unincorporated parcels. The City zoning atlas applies inside city limits. St. Johns County reviews land-use and permit clearances on unincorporated land, even when the mailing address says St. Augustine.
How do I confirm water and sewer for a St. Augustine-area lot?
Submit the City's online Availability Request if the property falls within its utility service area. The official written response states whether water or sewer is available, what connection fees apply and what steps follow. The City also serves some unincorporated county land, so utility service does not establish city limits.
Will a flood zone stop me from selling my St. Augustine lot?
No. A flood designation can change a buyer's design, elevation, drainage and permit costs, but it does not prevent an owner from selling. City and county rules differ, so the exact jurisdiction and hazard area must be reviewed. We include that parcel check in our land inspection before finalizing the purchase.
Can I sell a St. Augustine lot with no sewer hookup?
Yes. Parcel Buyers buys vacant lots without installed utility connections. The offer reflects whether public sewer is available or a future buyer may need septic approval. The City gives availability and fee information in writing, while the county health department continues local septic permitting and inspections.
Do I need a survey before selling land near St. Augustine?
Not for the cash-offer request. The City's building checklist requires a property survey showing setbacks, coverage, drainage and trees for a future permit. Parcel Buyers reviews the available parcel and title records first; a construction survey is not something you must order just to request an offer.
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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
- St. Johns County
14,416 vacant lots countywide
- Jacksonville
19,698 vacant lots · 2025 median lot sale $85,000
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 St. Augustine. 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] City of St. Augustine, Planning and Building (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [3] City of St. Augustine, Development Services and Utility Availability (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [4] City of St. Augustine, Infrastructure Element and Water Supply Facilities Work Plan (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [5] City of St. Augustine, Building Permit Information (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [6] City of St. Augustine, Substantial Improvement and Damage Requirements (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [7] St. Johns County, Florida, Development Review (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [8] Florida Department of Health in St. Johns County, Onsite Sewage Disposal (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [9] Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Anastasia State Park Unit Management Plan (accessed 2026-10-02)