Volusia County, Florida
Sell your land in DeBary for cash
Parcel Buyers buys vacant lots in DeBary for cash, including older infill parcels where utility coverage, septic rules, wetlands or floodplain conditions complicate a house plan. 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 DeBary?
- Parcel Buyers is a direct land buyer that makes written, no-obligation cash offers on vacant lots and acreage in DeBary, Volusia 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 DeBary sell for in 2025?
- In 2025, vacant lots in DeBary sold for a median of $60,000 across 27 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $55,000 to $65,000.
- How many vacant lots are in DeBary?
- The 2026 Florida property tax roll lists 836 vacant residential lots in DeBary; 19% are quarter-acre lots, and the median lot is 0.27 acre.
- How is a cash offer for land in DeBary 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 DeBary 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 DeBary?
- In 2025, companies bought 30% of the vacant lots that sold in DeBary, including 11% bought by homebuilders. Individuals bought the rest.
- Are vacant lots in Debary in a FEMA high-risk flood zone?
- About 7.7% of vacant lots in Debary have their center point in a FEMA high-risk flood zone (effective maps dated September 28, 2007 to September 29, 2017). This is map screening, not a determination; check FEMA's Map Service Center for your parcel.
- How many vacant lots in Debary got a home on the tax roll in 2025?
- 282 vacant lots in Debary changed from vacant-residential use to a home with new-construction evidence on the 2026 preliminary tax roll.
Local data
DeBary land at a glance
Tax-roll figures cover parcels whose property address city is Debary in Volusia County. Local rules and services are sourced below.
| Vacant residential lots | 836 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): 19% of vacant lots; next, half-acre lot at 16%. Median lot: 0.27 acre (11,780 sq ft). [1] |
| Typical assessed value | $43,900 median just (market) value for a vacant lot; the middle half fall between $36,700 and $60,800 [1] |
| Recent lot sale prices | $60,000 median across 27 arm's-length sales of vacant lots in DeBary (Jan 2025–Dec 2025); the middle half sold for $55,000–$65,000 [1] |
| Who bought lots in 2025 | Companies made 30% of those purchases, including 11% by homebuilders; individuals made the rest [1] |
| Owners who live elsewhere | 9% of vacant lots have an owner mailing address outside Florida (most often NY, CA, NJ) [1] |
| City permit contractor | DeBary contracts PDCS for building-code administration, plan review and inspections. The City lists application fees of $50 residential and $100 commercial, effective August 1, 2024. [2] |
| County water utility | The City's service directory identifies Volusia County Utilities as the water provider contact, while City Planning handles zoning, site plans, new construction and lot changes. [3] |
| Wells and septic remain | The City's 2025 comprehensive-plan analysis says a sizeable part of DeBary is not on central utility service and relies on private wells and onsite septic systems. [4] |
| Nitrogen treatment in spring area | For a new septic system on a lot under 1 acre in the Gemini Springs priority area, enhanced nitrogen treatment is required unless an approved sewer project in the remediation plan covers it. [5],[11] |
| Older infill inventory | The City's 2025 plan analysis estimates 577 undeveloped infill lots in older subdivisions and metes-and-bounds areas, many with infrastructure or environmental constraints. [4] |
| A neighborhood improvement district | Orlandia Heights has a Neighborhood Improvement District created February 4, 1999. District assessments finance improvements there; it is not a citywide charge. [6] |
| Rail and trail connections | The City says the SunRail station is about 1.2 miles from its Trail Hub, where three major trails meet and connect into more than 600 miles of paved trail routes. [7] |
| 2025 population estimate | The U.S. Census Bureau estimated 23,544 residents on July 1, 2025, a 6.1% rise from its April 2020 estimate base. Growth does not establish any parcel's buildability. [10] |
| Gemini Springs Park | Gemini Springs Park is a 212-acre public tract at 37 Dirksen Drive in DeBary. Its two springs discharge about 6.5 million gallons daily, tying this corridor to a protected spring and wetland setting. [12] |
| Vacant lots that got a home on the tax roll in 2025 | 282 recorded with new-construction evidence. [1] |
| Years of lot supply at the 2025 building pace | 3.0 years; simple ratio, not a forecast. [1] |
| 2026 so far (Jan-May) | County-level for Volusia County: 161 recorded vacant-lot sales; median $65,000. [1] |
| FEMA high-risk flood-zone screen | About 7.7% of vacant lots in Debary have their center point in a FEMA high-risk flood zone (effective maps dated September 28, 2007 to September 29, 2017). This is map screening, not a determination; check FEMA's Map Service Center for your parcel. |
| Springs BMAP small-lot screen | About 69.4% of located vacant lots in Debary are 1 acre or less and have their center point in an adopted Florida springs BMAP. |
Pricing
What is a lot in DeBary worth?
In 2025, vacant lots in DeBary sold for a median of $60,000 across 27 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $55,000 to $65,000. [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.
See what similar lots sold for
What moves the price in DeBary
Public utilities and onsite systems overlap
Volusia County Utilities serves parts of the city, while DeBary's comprehensive-plan analysis says a sizeable area still relies on private wells and septic. That overlap makes address-level confirmation essential. A nearby main does not prove connection rights, and an existing well does not prove that a new home can use the same plan. Some land also sits in the Gemini Springs priority area. There, a new septic system on a lot under 1 acre can require enhanced nitrogen treatment unless a qualifying central-sewer project is in the approved remediation plan. Provider, main location, lot size and spring-area status all enter the building budget. [3],[4],[5],[11]
Older infill lots can hide expensive constraints
The City's 2025 analysis identifies 577 undeveloped infill lots in older subdivisions and metes-and-bounds areas. It explains that road condition, missing utilities, nonconforming dimensions, floodplain and wetlands can make some parcels hard or costly to develop. That is a more useful warning than the word residential on a tax record. A small lot may need a variance or combination with adjoining land; an acreage parcel may have only a limited upland building area. City building review starts with a $50 residential application fee, but that amount is only the entry point, not the total cost of solving the site. [4],[2]
Rail and trail access does not extend district entitlements
DeBary's SunRail station links into Central Florida's passenger-rail system, and the City places it about 1.2 miles from a Trail Hub where three major trails meet. Those routes connect with more than 600 paved miles. The Main Street transit-oriented area sits beside that access and allows development up to 32 units per acre in parts of the district. Those are location and district facts, not proof of demand or buildability. A lot outside the district does not receive the same entitlements, and floodplain, wetland, access and utility limits remain parcel-specific. [7],[8],[4],[10]
Special-district and flood facts stay parcel-specific
Orlandia Heights has a neighborhood improvement district dating to February 4, 1999, where assessments finance district work. That does not mean every DeBary owner pays the charge. The same parcel-by-parcel rule applies to flood and wetlands. The City's plan describes many floodplain and wetland areas and notes that mitigation can make development costly. In the 2025 roll, 27 qualifying vacant-lot sales had a median of $60,000, with the middle half from $55,000–$65,000. Tax bill lines, district boundaries, road access and the usable upland area help explain why similar-size lots do not trade alike. [6],[4],[9],[1]
Common situations
Selling land in DeBary in these situations
You inherited an older subdivision lot
An heir can sell an older infill parcel without first proving that a house can be built. DeBary's plan identifies 577 undeveloped lots in older subdivisions and metes-and-bounds areas and warns that infrastructure, access, dimensions and environmental conditions can make some costly to develop. We inspect the parcel, utilities and title before offering. If the recorded owner has died, the independent title company tells the heirs which estate documents are needed. Electronic signing and a mail-away closing can complete the transfer without a $50 permit application or a construction plan. [4],[2]
The lot may need an advanced septic system
You can sell without designing or installing the wastewater system. County utility service is not universal, and some parcels use wells and septic. Within the Gemini Springs priority area, a new system on land under 1 acre requires enhanced nitrogen treatment unless an approved central-sewer project in the remediation plan covers it. That future cost can reduce what a builder offers, but it does not make the owner complete the work first. Parcel Buyers checks utilities, access and title on every parcel and buys vacant land with no water or sewer work. [4],[5],[11]
A district or flood question appears on due diligence
Do not assume a citywide charge or citywide flood condition. Orlandia Heights has its own improvement district, while other neighborhoods do not automatically share that assessment. Floodplain, wetlands and drainage also vary by parcel. The current tax bill, district map, City flood guidance and site conditions show what applies. Liens or back taxes can be paid from sale proceeds at closing with the seller's consent. Our inspection is the only contingency; if the land does not meet it, the seller owes nothing. [6],[4],[9]
Step by step
How do I sell my land in DeBary?
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 DeBary: common questions
Can I sell a DeBary lot that is still on well and septic?
Yes. The City's own plan says a sizeable area uses private wells and onsite systems. We buy vacant land without installed public utilities. The likely well, septic or connection cost affects the offer, but the seller does not need to construct those improvements first.
Does every small lot need nitrogen-reducing septic treatment?
No. The rule depends on location and sewer planning. Volusia County says new systems on lots under 1 acre inside the Gemini Springs priority area require enhanced nitrogen treatment unless an approved central-sewer project in the remediation plan covers the property. Confirm the parcel boundary first.
Will a DeBary address guarantee County water service?
No. The City directs residents to Volusia County Utilities, but its comprehensive-plan analysis says significant areas still use wells and septic. The provider must confirm an actual main, connection eligibility and fees for the parcel before construction pricing is reliable.
Does the Orlandia Heights assessment apply citywide?
No. The City identifies Orlandia Heights as a specific Neighborhood Improvement District created in 1999. Its assessments finance work inside that district. The parcel's current tax bill and district boundary, not the DeBary mailing address alone, show whether it applies.
Do I need a building permit before selling vacant land?
No. A future construction project goes through City review. DeBary lists a $50 residential application fee, but a seller can transfer an unimproved parcel without paying it or submitting plans. We review zoning, access, utilities, environmental limits and title before offering.
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.
- How to Sell Land in a Flood Zone
Flood-zone land can be sellable and sometimes buildable. A FEMA flood zone describes mapped risk; it is not a building permit. The buyer must verify the current effective Flood Insurance Rate Map and any map changes, then ask the local floodplain administrator what elevation, floodway, coastal, permit, and design rules apply.[1][2][4] Vacant land itself is not covered by an NFIP policy; flood insurance covers qualifying buildings and contents, not land value.[5][6]
- 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.
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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
- Orange City
1,870 vacant lots · 2025 median lot sale $52,000
- DeLand
8,498 vacant lots · 2025 median lot sale $40,000
- Lake Helen
560 vacant lots · 2025 median lot sale $225,000
- Volusia County
36,639 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 whose property address city is Debary. 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. The reviewed 2026 recorded-sale window runs from January through May 2026; unreviewed recent sales are excluded. County-level figures are used on this place page. 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] City of DeBary, Building (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [3] City of DeBary, Services Directory (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [4] City of DeBary, Comprehensive Plan Volume I Data and Analysis (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [5] Volusia County, Florida, Gemini Springs Water Quality (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [6] City of DeBary, Boards and Commissions (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [7] City of DeBary, SunRail (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [8] City of DeBary, DeBary Main Street Transit-Oriented Development (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [9] City of DeBary, City Frequently Asked Questions (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [10] U.S. Census Bureau, QuickFacts: DeBary city, Florida (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [11] Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Permitting of Enhanced Nutrient Reducing Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [12] Volusia County, Florida, Gemini Springs Park (accessed 2026-10-02)