Walton County, Florida
Sell your land in Freeport for cash
Parcel Buyers buys vacant Freeport-address land for cash, whether the parcel is inside city limits or in unincorporated Walton County with a Freeport address. 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 Freeport?
- Parcel Buyers is a direct land buyer that makes written, no-obligation cash offers on vacant lots and acreage in Freeport, Walton 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 Freeport sell for in 2025?
- In 2025, vacant lots in Freeport sold for a median of $103,800 across 180 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $64,100 to $331,000.
- How many vacant lots are in Freeport?
- The 2026 Florida property tax roll lists 3,848 vacant residential lots in Freeport; 19% are patio-home lots, and the median lot is 0.35 acre.
- How is a cash offer for land in Freeport 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 Freeport 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 Freeport?
- In 2025, companies bought 35% of the vacant lots that sold in Freeport, including 7% bought by homebuilders. Individuals bought the rest.
- What was the median recorded 2025 sale price by lot size in Freeport?
- The median recorded 2025 sale price for a half-acre lot in Freeport was $59,000 across 28 sales.
- Are vacant lot prices in Freeport going up or down?
- Vacant lot prices in Freeport went up 5.3%: the median moved from $98,600 across 139 recorded sales in 2024 to $103,800 across 180 recorded sales in 2025. These are recorded sales, not list prices. From January to June 2026, 60 vacant lots in Freeport sold at a recorded median of $80,000.
- Are vacant lots in Freeport in a FEMA high-risk flood zone?
- About 21.2% of vacant lots in Freeport have their center point in a FEMA high-risk flood zone (effective maps dated September 29, 2010 to December 30, 2020). This is map screening, not a determination; check FEMA's Map Service Center for your parcel.
- How many vacant lots in Freeport got a home on the tax roll in 2025?
- 589 vacant lots in Freeport changed from vacant-residential use to a home with new-construction evidence on the 2026 preliminary tax roll.
Local data
Freeport land at a glance
Tax-roll figures cover parcels whose property address city is Freeport in Walton County. Local rules and services are sourced below.
| Vacant residential lots | 3,848 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): 19% of vacant lots; next, quarter-acre lot at 13%. Median lot: 0.35 acre (15,320 sq ft). [1] |
| Typical assessed value | $55,000 median just (market) value for a vacant lot; the middle half fall between $37,500 and $81,000 [1] |
| Recent lot sale prices | $103,800 median across 180 arm's-length sales of vacant lots in Freeport (Jan 2025–Dec 2025); the middle half sold for $64,100–$331,000 [1] |
| Who bought lots in 2025 | Companies made 35% of those purchases, including 7% by homebuilders; individuals made the rest [1] |
| Owners who live elsewhere | 35% of vacant lots have an owner mailing address outside Florida (most often LA, AL, NY) [1] |
| Address city is not jurisdiction | These figures cover parcels whose property-address city is Freeport. A Freeport address does not by itself establish that City land-development rules or utility charges apply. [1],[4],[8] |
| City review comes before county building | Freeport's code requires City authorization for development inside its limits, while the City's definitions direct applicants to obtain the building permit from Walton County. [4],[5] |
| Inside and outside water rates differ | Effective October 1, 2026, Freeport lists a residential water base of $17.37 inside city limits and $21.71 outside, before usage and tax. [2] |
| Inside and outside sewer rates differ | The same schedule lists a residential sewer base of $34.36 inside the city and $42.95 outside, before metered usage and other charges. [2] |
| Water and sewer capacity fees | Freeport lists inside-city water and sewer capacity fees of $3,025.73 and $8,490.35; the outside-city amounts are $3,782.16 and $10,612.93. [2] |
| Census city population estimate | The Census Bureau estimates Freeport city's population reached 7,543 in July 2025, up 25.6% from its April 2020 estimate base. [3] |
| Septic permits are state-run | Florida DEP has handled Walton County septic permits since January 2, 2025. Its process requires a site plan, floor plan and site evaluation. [9] |
| Choctawhatchee Bay | Walton County's flood guide places Freeport just north of Choctawhatchee Bay's northern shoreline. It says county flood problems include riverine flooding and tidal surge, while bay-shore surge is generally limited to short distances inland. [10] |
| 2025 sale price by lot size | The median recorded 2025 sale price for a half-acre lot in Freeport was $59,000 across 28 sales. [1] |
| Lot sales, 2025 vs 2024 | 2025: 180 recorded sales, $103,800 median; 2024: 139 recorded sales, $98,600 median. Median +5.3%; count +29.5%. [1] |
| Vacant lots that got a home on the tax roll in 2025 | 589 recorded with new-construction evidence. [1] |
| Years of lot supply at the 2025 building pace | 6.5 years; simple ratio, not a forecast. [1] |
| Owner-type shares | Individuals 47.6%; companies 45.7%; trusts 5.5%; estates/heirs 1.2%; government/associations 0.1%. [1] |
| 2026 so far (Jan-Jun) | 60 recorded vacant-lot sales; median $80,000. [1] |
| FEMA high-risk flood-zone screen | About 21.2% of vacant lots in Freeport have their center point in a FEMA high-risk flood zone (effective maps dated September 29, 2010 to December 30, 2020). 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 Freeport are 1 acre or less and have their center point in an adopted Florida springs BMAP. |
Pricing
What is a lot in Freeport worth?
In 2025, vacant lots in Freeport sold for a median of $103,800 across 180 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $64,100 to $331,000. [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 Freeport
| Lot-size class | 2025 sales | 2025 median lot sale | Middle half |
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| Half-acre lot19,000–23,999 sq ft | 28 | $59,000 | $12,000–$98,800 |
| Acreage tract (10+ acres)435,600+ sq ft | 19 | $599,000 | $531,500–$704,000 |
| Patio-home lot5,000–6,999 sq ft | 16 | $64,100 | $64,100–$80,000 |
| Standard city lot7,000–8,999 sq ft | 14 | $42,000 | $42,000–$64,100 |
| Quarter-acre lot9,000–12,999 sq ft | 13 | $99,900 | $64,100–$110,000 |
| Small acreage tract (7-10 acres)280,000–435,599 sq ft | 12 | $399,500 | $395,000–$429,000 |
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.
See what similar lots sold for
What moves the price in Freeport
Freeport-address land can fall inside or outside the city
Freeport-address land can fall inside or outside the city. This page's figures follow the property-address city in the tax roll, not only the incorporated boundary. Inside Freeport, the City's Land Development Code requires authorization before development. Its definitions also direct applicants to obtain a Walton County building permit after the City planning step. Outside the city, unincorporated Walton County planning and flood rules apply instead. The county map portal combines address, parcel, future-land-use, wetland and flood layers that help identify that path. Jurisdiction affects review, utility rates and potential wastewater options, so a buyer should verify the parcel number rather than treating the word Freeport in an address as proof of municipal status. [1],[4],[5],[8]
City population growth does not establish a lot's status
City population growth does not establish a lot's status. The Census Bureau reports 1,787 residents at the 2010 Census, 5,861 at the 2020 Census, and an estimated 7,543 in July 2025. Its published change from the April 2020 estimate base to July 2025 is 25.6%. Those are City of Freeport population figures, while this land page includes a broader property-address scope. The figures do not establish a parcel's jurisdiction, utility service, flood condition or septic feasibility. We separate the city trend from the exact parcel's legal and physical condition before pricing the land. [3],[1],[8]
Utility boundaries can change both availability and cost
Utility boundaries can change both availability and cost. Walton County lists the City of Freeport alongside Regional Utilities, South Walton Utility and Mossy Head Water Works among county providers, so the mailing city alone does not identify a provider. Freeport's rate schedule effective October 1, 2026 lists residential water base charges of $17.37 inside city limits and $21.71 outside, plus sewer base charges of $34.36 and $42.95. The listed water and sewer capacity fees total $11,516.08 inside the city and $14,395.09 outside before other construction. Separate customer deposits also apply. Published outside-city rates show that some non-city service exists, but they do not guarantee a line, tap or capacity at one lot. [7],[2]
Recent sales cover the full Freeport address scope
Recent sales cover the full Freeport address scope. The median vacant residential parcel in this address scope is 0.35 acre, and patio-home lots are the most common named size group at 19%. The 2025 tax roll contains 180 arm's-length, single-parcel vacant sales with a median of $103,800; the middle half sold for $64,100–$331,000. About 35% of vacant residential parcels have an out-of-state mailing address. Those results do not separate serviced city lots from unincorporated land that may need a well, septic system or utility extension. We compare jurisdiction, zoning, access, flood conditions, utility reach and usable land instead of applying one price per acre across the address area. [1],[2],[9],[8]
Flood and wastewater review affect the site plan
Flood and wastewater review affect the site plan. Freeport's flood rules require an owner planning development wholly or partly in a flood hazard area to apply to the Floodplain Administrator and, when applicable, the Building Official before work begins. For unincorporated land, Walton County provides the map and county review path. Where public sewer is unavailable, Florida DEP requires an onsite-sewage application with a site plan, floor plan and site evaluation. Those reviews determine whether the proposed development and septic system meet the applicable rules. We check them before finalizing an offer instead of assuming city population growth makes every Freeport-address parcel ready to build. [6],[8],[9]
Common situations
Selling land in Freeport in these situations
You inherited land with a Freeport property address
You can sell inherited land even if you do not know whether it lies inside Freeport. The parcel number and official maps can resolve the jurisdiction before anyone applies the wrong planning process or utility fee. If the deceased owner remains on title, the independent title company reviews the deed and identifies the estate papers needed to insure the transfer. Electronic signing and a mail-away closing allow heirs to complete the sale from outside Florida. Payment is available by check or wire, and liens or back taxes can be paid from proceeds with your consent. [1],[4],[8]
The lot is outside city limits with no confirmed utilities
You can sell an outlying Freeport-address parcel before drilling a well or applying for septic. County information shows several utility providers, and the City's published outside rates do not prove that its system reaches your street. If sewer is unavailable, Florida DEP reviews onsite-sewage feasibility from a site plan, floor plan and site evaluation. Parcel Buyers evaluates the land in its current condition, including access and likely service options. You do not need to extend a main, install a meter, clear the lot or obtain a septic permit before requesting an offer. [7],[2],[9]
You bought during the growth cycle but never built
You can sell a lot acquired during Freeport's growth cycle without waiting for another construction plan. The city's estimated population rose 25.6% from the April 2020 base through July 2025, but market growth does not eliminate carrying costs or parcel-specific constraints. Inside-city authorization, a county building permit, utility capacity fees and flood review may all affect a future build. We check those items during inspection and make a written, no-obligation cash offer within 24 hours. If you accept, we cover ordinary closing costs and charge no commission. [3],[4],[5],[2],[6]
Step by step
How do I sell my land in Freeport?
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 Freeport: common questions
Is every Freeport-address parcel inside city limits?
No. These statistics follow property-address city and can include unincorporated Walton County land. Check the parcel on the official county map and against the City code before applying Freeport zoning, flood review or utility rates to the property.
Who issues permits for land inside Freeport?
Freeport requires City authorization for development inside its limits. The City's Land Development Code definitions then direct applicants to obtain the building permit from Walton County. A project can therefore need both a municipal planning step and a county construction permit.
Does Freeport utility service extend outside the city?
The City publishes higher outside-city water and sewer rates, but a rate does not guarantee that service reaches a specific parcel. Walton County lists several providers. Confirm provider, line location, capacity and extension cost before assuming a connection is available.
Can I sell Freeport land that needs a well and septic?
Yes. We buy vacant land without installed utilities. If sewer is unavailable, Florida DEP's Walton County septic process requires a site plan, floor plan and site evaluation. Well, septic, access and usable acreage affect our inspection and offer but do not prevent you from requesting one.
How quickly can I sell a Freeport-area lot?
You can receive a written, no-obligation cash offer within 24 hours after providing the parcel details. If you accept, an independent, licensed title company handles the closing, typically in about 10 days after the purchase agreement is signed, depending on title.
Owner resources
Guides for your situation
- How Cash Land Buyers Price Offers
A cash-land offer may start with verified sales of land with similar use, then adjust those sales for meaningful differences.[1] Buyers may also account for access, utilities, legal use, size, shape, flood and soil questions, title issues, demand, and costs and risk they will carry. No universal assessed-value percentage applies. Compare each written offer by expected net proceeds, contingencies, seller work, and timing—not one asking price or headline number.
- Selling Land When the Owner Died Without a Will
Florida land can be sold after an owner dies without a will, but no relative automatically has authority to convey the estate's whole interest. Intestacy law identifies the heirs and their shares.[1] Probate may be needed for land held only in the deceased owner's name.[3] For a sale by the personal representative of an intestate estate, no title passes until the court authorizes or confirms the sale.[9]
- 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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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
- Santa Rosa Beach
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- DeFuniak Springs
8,124 vacant lots · 2025 median lot sale $26,000
- Walton County
20,398 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 Freeport. 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. Exact cross-roll matching found that 10.9% of current vacant lots lacked a unique prior-roll match; parcel splits, combinations, renumbering, and missing IDs are not guessed. 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] City of Freeport, Utility Rates Effective October 1, 2026 (accessed 2026-10-05)
- [3] U.S. Census Bureau, QuickFacts: Freeport city, Florida (accessed 2026-10-05)
- [4] City of Freeport, Land Development Code Article 1 (accessed 2026-10-05)
- [5] City of Freeport, Land Development Code Appendix B - Definitions (accessed 2026-10-05)
- [6] City of Freeport, Floodplain Management Regulations (accessed 2026-10-05)
- [7] Walton County Board of County Commissioners, Utility Services (accessed 2026-10-05)
- [8] Walton County Board of County Commissioners, Walton County Maps (accessed 2026-10-05)
- [9] Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Onsite Sewage FAQ - Permitting (accessed 2026-10-05)
- [10] Walton County Board of County Commissioners, Local Flood Information Guide (accessed 2026-10-05)