Volusia County, Florida
Sell your land in DeLand for cash
Parcel Buyers buys vacant DeLand-area lots for cash, including city parcels and parcels with DeLand addresses outside city limits, where zoning and utility boundaries do not match the mailing line. 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 DeLand?
- Parcel Buyers is a direct land buyer that makes written, no-obligation cash offers on vacant lots and acreage in DeLand, 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 DeLand sell for in 2025?
- In 2025, vacant lots in DeLand sold for a median of $40,000 across 87 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $28,000 to $108,800.
- How many vacant lots are in DeLand?
- The 2026 Florida property tax roll lists 8,498 vacant residential lots in DeLand; 22% are 1.25-acre homesites, and the median lot is 0.36 acre.
- How is a cash offer for land in DeLand 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 DeLand 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 DeLand?
- In 2025, companies bought 46% of the vacant lots that sold in DeLand, including 21% bought by homebuilders. Individuals bought the rest.
- What was the median recorded 2025 sale price by lot size in DeLand?
- The median recorded 2025 sale price for a quarter-acre lot in DeLand was $33,800 across 36 sales.
Local data
DeLand land at a glance
Tax-roll figures cover parcels whose property address city is DeLand, plus lots with no street address that sit in neighborhoods, census block groups, survey sections or ZIP codes where nearly all addressed parcels are DeLand in Volusia County. Local rules and services are sourced below.
| Vacant residential lots | 8,498 parcels classified vacant residential on the 2026 tax roll [1] |
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| Most common lot size | 1.25-acre homesite (52,000–58,000 sq ft): 22% of vacant lots; next, quarter-acre lot at 20%. Median lot: 0.36 acre (15,520 sq ft). [1] |
| Typical assessed value | $3,600 median just (market) value for a vacant lot; the middle half fall between $800 and $30,800 [1] |
| Recent lot sale prices | $40,000 median across 87 arm's-length sales of vacant lots in DeLand (Jan 2025–Dec 2025); the middle half sold for $28,000–$108,800 [1] |
| Who bought lots in 2025 | Companies made 46% of those purchases, including 21% by homebuilders; individuals made the rest [1] |
| Owners who live elsewhere | 27% of vacant lots have an owner mailing address outside Florida (most often NY, PA, NJ); 1% outside the U.S. [1] |
| Address scope crosses city limits | This page covers parcels whose property-address city is DeLand. City Planning reviews development inside DeLand, while Volusia County provides zoning and permit guidance for unincorporated parcels. [1],[2],[3] |
| A 99-square-mile utility area | DeLand Utilities reported a service area of about 99 square miles as of November 2023, much larger than a simple downtown footprint, with 379 miles of water main and 260 miles of sewer main. [5] |
| Water and sewer verification | City water or sewer connection depends on availability. DeLand lists nonrefundable application fees of $30 for an existing residence, $35 for new residential construction and $110 for covenant processing. [6] |
| Building submittal fees | DeLand will not accept a permit submittal until the nonrefundable fee is paid: $100 for residential work and $200 for commercial work. Inspection and city impact fees come due when the permit is issued. [7] |
| R-1 lot standards | The City's R-1 district generally calls for at least 6,500 square feet and 60 feet of width, with a 50% maximum impervious surface. Curved, corner and cul-de-sac lots have added dimension rules. [8] |
| Tree-review charges | DeLand lists a $0 forestry application fee for a residential lot, but review is $100 for 5 trees or fewer and $200 for 6 to 25 trees. Removal without a valid permit doubles the review fee. [9] |
| Septic outside available sewer | For Volusia parcels without available sewer, the local Florida Department of Health program handles septic permits and inspections. The state application path also requires a site plan, floor plan and site evaluation. [10],[11] |
| Stetson University | Stetson University identifies its main campus at 421 N. Woodland Boulevard in DeLand. That fixed university campus is a distinct institutional use on the corridor, so nearby in-city lots are not comparable to rural DeLand-address acreage. [12] |
| 2025 sale price by lot size | The median recorded 2025 sale price for a quarter-acre lot in DeLand was $33,800 across 36 sales. [1] |
Pricing
What is a lot in DeLand worth?
In 2025, vacant lots in DeLand sold for a median of $40,000 across 87 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $28,000 to $108,800. [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 DeLand
| Lot-size class | 2025 sales | 2025 median lot sale |
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| Quarter-acre lot9,000–12,999 sq ft | 36 | $33,800 |
| Mini-estate (2-3 acres)70,000–139,999 sq ft | 12 | $167,500 |
| Third-acre lot13,000–15,999 sq ft | 11 | $31,000 |
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.
What moves the price in DeLand
City rules and county rules split the address area
The DeLand label on a property address does not prove that the parcel is inside the city. This page's roll scope includes all parcels using DeLand as the address city. Inside the municipal boundary, DeLand Planning reviews site plans, zoning changes, subdivisions and special uses under city policy and code. In an unincorporated pocket, Volusia County zoning and permit rules apply instead. The county warns that permit eligibility can depend on how and when a lot was created, zoning compliance, and legal and physical access. A buyer needs the actual jurisdiction before comparing setbacks, fees, tree rules or utility requirements. We identify that boundary from the parcel before offering. [1],[2],[3]
A large utility area does not guarantee a nearby tap
DeLand Utilities reported a service area of about 99 square miles, 379 miles of water main and 260 miles of sewer main as of November 2023. That reach extends beyond a compact city map, but it does not make every vacant parcel connection-ready. The City's connection page says service is available only after verification and lists separate impact, meter, extension and private plumbing costs. Fixed application charges include $35 for new residential construction and $110 for covenant processing. A lot outside available public service may need a well and a septic permit through the Florida Department of Health in Volusia County. We check utility availability rather than pricing from a nearby hydrant or neighboring house. [4],[5],[6],[10],[11]
Lot dimensions, trees and site coverage affect design
A common-size parcel is not automatically ready for the same house as its neighbor. In DeLand's R-1 district, the baseline is 6,500 square feet of area, 60 feet of width and no more than 50% impervious surface. Curved lots need at least 50 feet at the street line, corner lots must be 15% wider and larger than an interior lot, and a cul-de-sac lot needs 25 feet at the street while still meeting width at the setback line. Tree work has its own review charges: $100 for 5 trees or fewer and $200 for 6 to 25. Zoning district, lot shape, canopy and utility placement can all change a builder's layout and budget. [8],[9]
Recent land sales cover more than in-city lots
In 2025, 87 arm's-length, single-parcel vacant lots in this DeLand address-city scope sold at a median of $40,000; the middle half sold for $28,000–$108,800. The leading measured category is 1.25-acre homesites, at 22% of vacant residential parcels with usable size data. Those figures combine municipal infill, lots in the wider utility area and unincorporated land. The tax roll's median assessed value is $3,600, but assessment does not answer jurisdiction, legal access, utility availability, septic feasibility, tree review or lot conformity. We use the roll as market context and inspect the parcel-specific constraints before writing the cash offer. [1],[5],[3],[9]
Common situations
Selling land in DeLand in these situations
Your DeLand mailing address is outside the city
That address can still describe unincorporated Volusia County land. The city Planning Division reviews development proposals within DeLand, while the county provides the zoning lookup and buildability guidance for its unincorporated area. Utility boundaries may cross political boundaries too: the city reports a 99-square-mile service area. Start with the parcel number, then identify city limits, zoning and the actual utility provider. Parcel Buyers checks those points, access and title before offering. You do not need to request a rezoning or annexation just to sell the land in its current condition. [1],[2],[3],[5]
The lot has trees and no confirmed house plan
Do not clear the parcel only to make it look sale-ready. DeLand's forestry schedule separates a residential application fee from review charges: the application is $0, but review starts at $100 for 5 trees or fewer, rises to $200 for 6 to 25, and doubles when removal occurs without a valid permit. The building design also has to fit the parcel's zoning, dimensions and impervious-surface cap. We can inspect and price wooded vacant land as it stands. If our inspection fails, the seller pays nothing, and no tree-removal work is required for the offer. [9],[8]
You inherited a lot with uncertain utilities
An old family file may not reflect present utility availability or fees. DeLand requires verification before an existing home or new construction connects, and its published application charges are only the fixed starting items. Impact fees, meter cost, extensions, private plumbing, well abandonment and permits may be added depending on the site. Parcel Buyers can use electronic signing, and the independent title company can arrange a mail-away closing. We check the utility position and title before the written offer; you do not have to open an account or install service first. [6]
Step by step
How do I sell my land in DeLand?
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 DeLand: common questions
Is my DeLand-address lot governed by the City of DeLand?
Not necessarily. This page uses the property-address city from the tax roll, which can include unincorporated Volusia County. City Planning controls municipal land-development review; county zoning and permit guidance applies outside city limits. Confirm the parcel boundary before using either code.
Does DeLand water and sewer reach every vacant lot in the area?
No guarantee follows from the address or the size of the service area. DeLand Utilities reports about 99 square miles of service territory, but its connection page makes availability verification the first step and lists extension, meter, impact and private plumbing costs that vary by parcel.
Can I sell a wooded DeLand lot without clearing it?
Yes. Parcel Buyers buys wooded vacant land as it stands. DeLand has a forestry permit and review schedule, including a $100 review charge for 5 trees or fewer and double review fees for removal without a valid permit. Clearing first can create cost or compliance risk without proving buildability.
What makes a DeLand R-1 lot large enough to build on?
The City's R-1 baseline is 6,500 square feet and 60 feet wide, with special rules for curved, corner and cul-de-sac lots and a 50% impervious-surface limit. Those standards apply only when R-1 is the controlling district; access, utilities and other reviews still matter.
Do I need to pay for a building permit before selling my DeLand lot?
No. A future builder pays permit and impact charges for the proposed project. DeLand's published submittal fee is $100 for residential and $200 for commercial applications, with inspection and city impact fees collected at permit issuance. A cash land sale can close without the seller applying to build.
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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.
Nearby areas we buy
- Volusia County
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- Orlando
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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 DeLand, plus lots with no street address that sit in neighborhoods, census block groups, survey sections or ZIP codes where nearly all addressed parcels are DeLand. 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 DeLand, Planning Division (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [3] Volusia County, Florida, Planning and Development Services FAQs (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [4] City of DeLand, Utilities: Water, Wastewater and Reclaimed Water (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [5] City of DeLand, Utilities Statistical Information (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [6] City of DeLand, Water and Sewer Connections (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [7] City of DeLand, Building and Impact Fees (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [8] City of DeLand, R-1 Single-Family Dwelling District (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [9] City of DeLand, Tree Permitting and Forestry Fees (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [10] Florida Department of Health in Volusia County, OSTDS Septic and Sewer Systems (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [11] Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Onsite Sewage FAQ - Permitting (accessed 2026-09-30)
- [12] Stetson University, Visit Stetson University - DeLand Campus (accessed 2026-10-01)