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Sell your land in Taylor County for cash
Parcel Buyers buys vacant lots, rural acreage and land in Taylor County for cash, including parcels that need zoning, well, septic, flood or access review. 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 Taylor County?
- Parcel Buyers is a direct land buyer that makes written, no-obligation cash offers on vacant lots and acreage in Taylor 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 Taylor County sell for in 2025?
- In 2025, vacant lots in Taylor County sold for a median of $80,000 across 145 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $38,000 to $150,000.
- How many vacant lots are in Taylor County?
- The 2026 Florida property tax roll lists 5,432 vacant residential lots in Taylor County; 14% are one-acre homesites, and the median lot is 0.69 acre.
- How is a cash offer for land in Taylor 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 Taylor 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 Taylor County?
- In 2025, companies bought 16% of the vacant lots that sold in Taylor County, including 1% bought by homebuilders. Individuals bought the rest.
- What was the median recorded 2025 sale price by lot size in Taylor County?
- The median recorded 2025 sale price for a one-acre homesite in Taylor County was $74,000 across 19 sales.
- How much are estimated annual ad valorem taxes on a typical vacant lot in Taylor County?
- A typical vacant lot in Taylor County has estimated 2025 ad valorem taxes about $354 a year; most lots here also pay non-ad valorem charges (listed below).
- Are vacant lots in Taylor County in a FEMA high-risk flood zone?
- About 54.3% of vacant lots in Taylor County have their center point in a FEMA high-risk flood zone (effective maps dated May 4, 2009 to April 23, 2025). This is map screening, not a determination; check FEMA's Map Service Center for your parcel.
- How many vacant lots in Taylor County got a home on the tax roll in 2025?
- 87 vacant lots in Taylor County changed from vacant-residential use to a home with new-construction evidence on the 2026 preliminary tax roll.
Local data
What is land in Taylor County worth?
In 2025, vacant lots in Taylor County sold for a median of $80,000 across 145 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $38,000 to $150,000. [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 Taylor County
| Lot-size class | 2025 sales | 2025 median lot sale |
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| One-acre homesite40,000–45,999 sq ft | 19 | $74,000 |
| Mini-estate (2-3 acres)70,000–139,999 sq ft | 17 | $35,000 |
| Patio-home lot5,000–6,999 sq ft | 14 | $146,200 |
| Half-acre lot19,000–23,999 sq ft | 13 | $61,000 |
| Acreage tract (10+ acres)435,600+ sq ft | 11 | $65,000 |
| Third-acre lot13,000–15,999 sq ft | 10 | $127,500 |
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 | 5,432 parcels classified vacant residential on the 2026 tax roll [1] |
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| Most common lot size | One-acre homesite (40,000–46,000 sq ft): 14% of vacant lots; next, mini-estate (2-3 acres) at 11%. Median lot: 0.69 acre (30,060 sq ft). [1] |
| Typical assessed value | $32,100 median just (market) value for a vacant lot; the middle half fall between $13,000 and $62,200 [1] |
| Recent lot sale prices | $80,000 median across 145 arm's-length sales of vacant lots in Taylor County (Jan 2025–Dec 2025); the middle half sold for $38,000–$150,000 [1] |
| Who bought lots in 2025 | Companies made 16% of those purchases, including 1% by homebuilders; individuals made the rest [1] |
| Owners who live elsewhere | 22% of vacant lots have an owner mailing address outside Florida (most often GA, NY, NC) [1] |
| The appraiser provides parcel records | The Taylor County Property Appraiser site links its property search and hurricane-damage reporting. [2] |
| Taxes become delinquent April 1 | Taylor County taxes are due by March 31, become delinquent April 1 and go to a tax-certificate sale by June 1 if unpaid. [3] |
| The clerk provides land-record tools | The Taylor County Clerk offers local Official Records search and e-recording; its tax-deed sales begin at 11 a.m. when scheduled. [4],[5] |
| County Building and Planning issues permits | Taylor County's Building Inspections Division issues zoning and building permits and inspects construction of buildings and their mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems. [6] |
| Rural density varies by land-use district | County categories range from one home per 40 acres in Conservation to one per 20, 10, 5 or 2 acres in several rural and agricultural districts. [7] |
| DOH-Taylor handles septic permits | Florida's current county table directs Taylor County onsite-sewage applications to the local health department with a site plan, floor plan and site evaluation. [8],[9] |
| Flood zones have county guidance | The county Building and Planning site separates AE and VE flood-zone guidance from ordinary permitting information. [10] |
| Big Bend Wildlife Management Area | Big Bend WMA's five units cover about 73,600 acres in Taylor and Dixie counties, from the Aucilla River mouth to just past Horseshoe Beach. FWC says the area protects watersheds, water quality and wildlife habitat. [11],[12] |
| 2025 sale price by lot size | The median recorded 2025 sale price for a one-acre homesite in Taylor County was $74,000 across 19 sales. [1] |
| Vacant lots that got a home on the tax roll in 2025 | 87 recorded with new-construction evidence. [1] |
| Years of lot supply at the 2025 building pace | 62.4 years; simple ratio, not a forecast. [1] |
| Owner-type shares | Individuals 85.7%; companies 8.7%; trusts 3.9%; estates/heirs 1.5%; government/associations 0.3%. [1] |
| Typical annual ad valorem taxes | A typical vacant lot in Taylor County has estimated 2025 ad valorem taxes about $354 a year; most lots here also pay non-ad valorem charges (listed below). |
| 2026 so far (Jan-Jun) | 43 recorded vacant-lot sales; median $62,000. [1] |
| FEMA high-risk flood-zone screen | About 54.3% of vacant lots in Taylor County have their center point in a FEMA high-risk flood zone (effective maps dated May 4, 2009 to April 23, 2025). 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 Taylor County are 1 acre or less and have their center point in an adopted Florida springs BMAP. |
Land by town in Taylor County
| Town | Vacant lots | 2025 lot sales | Median 2025 lot sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perry | 4,663 | 116 | $74,500 |
| Steinhatchee | 497 | 22 | $127,800 |
| Greenville | 64 | 2 | — |
Florida Department of Revenue-backed rows use the 2026 preliminary tax roll. Supplemental rows retain their separately prepared source edition. 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 Taylor County
- Perry
4,663vacant lots · 2025 median lot sale $74,500
- Steinhatchee
497vacant lots · 2025 median lot sale $127,800
These pages cover the largest lot markets in Taylor 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 Taylor County
Check the parcel record, recorded documents and land-use district first
Check the parcel record, recorded documents and land-use district first. The Property Appraiser site links its property search, while the Clerk links a local Official Records search, e-recording and property-fraud alerts. Taylor County Planning supplies land-use rules for unincorporated property. Those rules matter on rural acreage: listed residential density ranges from one home per 40 acres in Conservation to one per 20, 10, 5 or 2 acres in other rural and agricultural categories. Acreage alone does not establish how many homes a buyer may build. [2],[4],[7]
Building, zoning and septic are separate approvals
Building, zoning and septic are separate approvals. Taylor County's Building Inspections Division says it issues both zoning and building permits and inspects structural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing work. A new onsite sewage system uses another path. Florida's current permitting table sends Taylor County applications to the local health department. The submittal needs the state application, a site plan, a building floor plan, the required fee and a site evaluation by a qualified professional. On a rural parcel, a buyer must match the intended home, well and septic layout to the land-use district and usable site area. [6],[8],[9]
Rural acreage can carry very different development rights
Rural acreage can carry very different development rights. The county plan lists Agriculture 1 at one residence per 20 acres, Agriculture 2 at one per 10 acres, Agriculture/Rural Residential at one per 5 acres and Mixed Use Rural Residential at one per 2 acres. Conservation is one per 40 acres, while Mixed Use Urban Development is one per half acre. These are land-use-category densities, not completed permits. The county separately issues zoning and building permits, and onsite sewage requires a separate site evaluation and permit. [7],[6],[8],[9]
Tax certificates are liens before they become deed cases
Tax certificates are liens before they become deed cases. Taylor County says current taxes are due by March 31 and become delinquent April 1. The Tax Collector must hold the certificate sale by June 1, with bidding starting at 18% and moving downward. A certificate does not immediately transfer the land. A later tax-deed case moves to the Clerk, whose posted procedures call for sales at 11 a.m., at least $50 bid increments and a $200 cash deposit from the winning bidder. An owner planning a normal sale should obtain a current payoff before that process advances. [3],[5]
Step by step
How do I sell my land in Taylor 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 Taylor County: common questions
Who issues septic permits in Taylor County?
The Florida Department of Health in Taylor County handles the local permitting step. Florida's current table says the application needs a site plan, building floor plan, fee and site evaluation. A private qualified evaluator may prepare the evaluation, or the county health department can perform it for a fee.
How many homes can I build on rural acreage?
It depends on the land-use district. Taylor County lists rural densities from one home per 2 acres to one per 40 acres across its Mixed Use Rural Residential, agricultural and Conservation categories. Those densities do not replace county zoning and building permits or the separate onsite-sewage site evaluation and permit.
Where do I find a Taylor County deed or lien?
Use the Taylor County Clerk's local Official Records search. The Clerk's online-services page also links e-recording and property-fraud alerts. An independent title company completes the full title examination before closing.
Can I sell land with unpaid Taylor County taxes?
Often, yes. First ask the Tax Collector for a current payoff and check the Clerk's tax-deed listings. Taxes become delinquent April 1, and the certificate sale occurs by June 1. Liens or back taxes can be paid from sale proceeds at closing with your consent.
Can I sell Taylor County acreage from another state?
Yes. You can sign electronically or use mail-away documents through an independent, licensed title company. Payment can be by check or wire. We inspect the parcel's utilities, access and title before offering, and closing is typically about 10 days after the purchase agreement is signed, depending on title.
Owner resources
Guides for your situation
- 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]
- 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]
- Water, Sewer, Septic, and Wells on Vacant Lots
A vacant lot may use public water, a private well, public sewer, or an onsite septic system, but nearby pipes and neighboring homes do not prove what the parcel can use. Ask each utility for a written availability decision, ask the permitting office whether connection is mandatory, and obtain a qualified site evaluation before saying septic will fit. Keep every response, permit, plan, test, and receipt.
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 Taylor 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 5, 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 preliminary Name-Address-Legal (NAL) property tax roll (accessed 2026-10-03)
- [2] Taylor County Property Appraiser, Taylor County Property Appraiser (accessed 2026-10-05)
- [3] Taylor County Tax Collector, Property Taxes (accessed 2026-10-05)
- [4] Taylor County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller, Online Services and Local Official Records Search (accessed 2026-10-05)
- [5] Taylor County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller, Tax Deed Sales (accessed 2026-10-05)
- [6] Taylor County, Building and Planning (accessed 2026-10-05)
- [7] Taylor County, Planning and Zoning Land-Use Standards (accessed 2026-10-05)
- [8] Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Onsite Sewage Permitting FAQ (accessed 2026-10-05)
- [9] Florida Department of Health in Taylor County, Onsite Sewage Disposal (accessed 2026-10-05)
- [10] Taylor County, Flood Zone Guidance (accessed 2026-10-05)
- [11] Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Big Bend Wildlife Management Area (accessed 2026-10-05)
- [12] Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Help Plan the Future of Big Bend Wildlife Management Area (accessed 2026-10-05)