Washington County, Florida
Sell your land in Chipley for cash
Parcel Buyers buys vacant Chipley-address land for cash, including city lots and Sunny Hills parcels where the fiscal 2026 paved-road assessment is $40.72. 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 Chipley?
- Parcel Buyers is a direct land buyer that makes written, no-obligation cash offers on vacant lots and acreage in Chipley, Washington 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 Chipley sell for in 2025?
- In 2025, vacant lots in Chipley sold for a median of $10,500 across 272 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $6,000 to $23,200.
- How many vacant lots are in Chipley?
- The 2026 Florida property tax roll lists 25,785 vacant residential lots in Chipley; 58% are quarter-acre lots, and the median lot is 0.27 acre.
- How is a cash offer for land in Chipley 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 Chipley 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 Chipley?
- In 2025, companies bought 40% of the vacant lots that sold in Chipley, including 4% bought by homebuilders. Individuals bought the rest.
- What was the median recorded 2025 sale price by lot size in Chipley?
- The median recorded 2025 sale price for a quarter-acre lot in Chipley was $7,300 across 109 sales.
Local data
Chipley land at a glance
Tax-roll figures cover parcels whose property address city is Chipley in Washington County. Local rules and services are sourced below.
| Vacant residential lots | 25,785 parcels classified vacant residential on the 2026 tax roll [1] |
|---|---|
| Most common lot size | Quarter-acre lot (9,000–13,000 sq ft): 58% of vacant lots; next, third-acre lot at 15%. Median lot: 0.27 acre (11,720 sq ft). [1] |
| Typical assessed value | $6,000 median just (market) value for a vacant lot; the middle half fall between $3,000 and $11,000 [1] |
| Recent lot sale prices | $10,500 median across 272 arm's-length sales of vacant lots in Chipley (Jan 2025–Dec 2025); the middle half sold for $6,000–$23,200 [1] |
| Who bought lots in 2025 | Companies made 40% of those purchases, including 4% by homebuilders; individuals made the rest [1] |
| Owners who live elsewhere | 28% of vacant lots have an owner mailing address outside Florida (most often NY, CA, NJ); 2% outside the U.S. [1] |
| The address scope crosses jurisdictions | These figures cover parcels whose property-address city is Chipley. Sunny Hills is unincorporated Washington County, so a Chipley-address lot is not automatically inside the City of Chipley. [1],[7] |
| City zoning is its own review | Inside city limits, Chipley's Planning and Zoning Commission reviews zoning changes, special exceptions, variances and subdivisions before final City Council action. [2] |
| County land rules outside the city | Washington County Planning regulates unincorporated land, while the county Building Department requires land-use approval, an E-911 address and sometimes a driveway permit before a building permit. [3],[4] |
| Chipley water and sewer rates | Resolution 26-03 sets the first 2,000 gallons of water at $17.28 inside city limits and $21.60 outside; residential sewer starts at $52.56 inside and $65.71 outside. [5] |
| Chipley tap fees | Resolution 26-04 lists a $1,483.90 three-quarter-inch water tap and a $2,225.86 four-inch sewer tap; larger or special work can be charged at actual cost. [6] |
| Sunny Hills paved-road assessment | The Sunny Hills/Oak Hills MSBU's fiscal 2026 charge is $40.72 for a paved-road lot, even if vacant. The county says fiscal 2023 repaving improved 8.04 miles for 715 owners. [7] |
| DEP now permits septic | Florida DEP took over Washington County septic permitting on January 2, 2025. A new-system request needs a site plan, floor plan and site evaluation. [9] |
| Falling Waters State Park | Florida State Parks identifies Falling Waters State Park as the only place in Florida with a 70-foot-tall waterfall. The waterfall lies inside protected state-park land rather than a private building lot. [11] |
| 2025 sale price by lot size | The median recorded 2025 sale price for a quarter-acre lot in Chipley was $7,300 across 109 sales. [1] |
Pricing
What is a lot in Chipley worth?
In 2025, vacant lots in Chipley sold for a median of $10,500 across 272 arm's-length sales; the middle half sold for $6,000 to $23,200. [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 Chipley
| Lot-size class | 2025 sales | 2025 median lot sale |
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| Quarter-acre lot9,000–12,999 sq ft | 109 | $7,300 |
| Third-acre lot13,000–15,999 sq ft | 33 | $9,500 |
| Half-acre lot19,000–23,999 sq ft | 24 | $9,500 |
| Sub-half-acre lot16,000–18,999 sq ft | 17 | $8,600 |
| 5-acre ranchette210,000–279,999 sq ft | 16 | $44,500 |
| Estate parcel (3-5 acres)140,000–209,999 sq ft | 15 | $60,000 |
| Mini-estate (2-3 acres)70,000–139,999 sq ft | 14 | $41,000 |
| One-acre homesite40,000–45,999 sq ft | 10 | $34,200 |
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 Chipley
City limits change the zoning and utility math
City limits determine the zoning process and inside- or outside-city utility rates. These figures cover the property-address city, not only the City of Chipley boundary. Incorporated parcels go through the city's land-use process, where the Planning and Zoning Commission reviews zoning changes, variances and subdivisions. Unincorporated land follows Washington County planning rules instead. Resolution 26-03 publishes separate outside-city rates: the first 2,000 gallons of water costs $17.28 inside city limits versus $21.60 outside, and the starting residential sewer amounts are $52.56 and $65.71. We identify the governing area and applicable rate schedule before offering. [1],[2],[3],[5]
A tap or septic system changes the builder's budget
A tap or septic system changes the builder's budget. An available line is not the same as a connected lot. Chipley's 2026 schedule lists $1,483.90 for a three-quarter-inch water tap and $2,225.86 for a four-inch sewer tap. Special work and larger connections may cost more. Where public sewer is unavailable, Florida DEP handles the septic application and requires a site evaluation of soil, topography and other conditions. Before a county building permit, the applicant also needs land-use approval, an E-911 address and, when required, a driveway permit. Parcel Buyers purchases land with no water, sewer or road work, but those future costs affect what the land supports. [6],[9],[4]
Sunny Hills road status affects carrying cost
Sunny Hills road status affects both carrying cost and buyer demand. The community is not inside the City of Chipley. It has a county MSBU, meaning a special district funds extra road and community work through the tax bill. For fiscal 2026 the published assessment is $40.72 on a lot located along a paved road, whether built or empty. The county reports that its fiscal 2023 repaving covered about 8.04 miles and benefited 715 lot owners, while later paving choices remain separate projects. North Florida Community Water Systems serves affected customers, but service and road frontage still need a parcel-level lookup. A paved, served lot can draw a different buyer than a platted lot on an unimproved street. [7],[8]
Recent Chipley-address sales need local context
Recent Chipley-address sales need city, road and utility context. The address-city scope contains 25,785 vacant residential parcels. quarter-acre lots account for 58%, and the median lot is 0.27 acre. In 2025, 272 arm's-length, single-parcel vacant sales produced a median of $10,500; the middle half sold for $6,000–$23,200. Those results mix incorporated Chipley with large unincorporated areas, so they should not be treated as one subdivision price. The city rate schedule, Sunny Hills paved-road status and DEP septic evaluation can move a parcel away from the broad median. The roll's median assessed value is $6,000, which is a tax figure rather than an offer. [1],[7],[6],[9]
Common situations
Selling land in Chipley in these situations
You inherited a Sunny Hills parcel
An inherited parcel with a Chipley mailing address may sit in unincorporated Sunny Hills. Start with the parcel number, not the mailing label. The county MSBU page can explain the paved-road assessment, and the current tax bill shows whether it is actually charged. The title company then checks the deed chain and identifies any estate documents needed from heirs. You can sign electronically and use a mail-away closing, so living outside Florida does not require a trip. If an MSBU charge, back tax or lien is confirmed, it can be paid from the sale proceeds at closing with your consent. [1],[7],[10]
Your lot has no utility connection
You can sell a lot without a utility connection. We buy vacant land without completed utility work. Chipley's 2026 schedule gives the published water and sewer tap charges, while Florida DEP requires a septic application and site evaluation for an onsite system. The county says Sunny Hills residents who receive community water service use North Florida Community Water Systems. We check which path applies during our parcel review. The purchase agreement's only contingency is our land inspection, and a failed inspection costs the seller nothing. [6],[9],[8]
Taxes are behind on an unused lot
Delinquent taxes can be paid at closing if the parcel can still transfer and has enough value. The Washington County Tax Collector explains that a tax certificate is a lien created by payment of delinquent taxes, not an immediate purchase of your land. The office warns that failure to redeem within 22 months can lead toward a tax-deed sale. An independent title company obtains the payoff and checks for other recorded claims. With your consent, confirmed back taxes or liens can come out of the closing proceeds. Getting the parcel number early helps avoid losing time to a wrong address or owner record. [10]
Step by step
How do I sell my land in Chipley?
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 Chipley: common questions
Is every Chipley-address lot inside city limits?
No. This page covers parcels whose property-address city is Chipley, while the county identifies Sunny Hills as unincorporated Washington County. City zoning and utility rates therefore do not apply automatically to every parcel in the data. The parcel number and jurisdiction are the reliable starting points.
What does the Sunny Hills MSBU charge on a vacant lot?
For fiscal 2026, Washington County lists $40.72 per improved lot and defines improved here as a lot on a paved road, whether or not it has a building. The current tax bill should show whether the parcel is assessed; the community name by itself is not enough.
How much are City of Chipley water and sewer taps?
Resolution 26-04 lists $1,483.90 for a three-quarter-inch water tap and $2,225.86 for a four-inch sewer tap. Larger taps and work billed at actual cost can differ, so those two published charges are not a complete connection budget.
Can I sell a Chipley lot that needs well or septic work?
Yes. Parcel Buyers buys vacant lots without water, sewer or completed road work. Where sewer is unavailable, Florida DEP now handles Washington County septic applications and requires a site evaluation. We account for that future work in the offer; you do not need to install a system first.
How quickly can I sell my Chipley-area land?
You can receive a written, no-obligation cash offer within 24 hours after providing the parcel details. If accepted, an independent, licensed title company handles the transaction. Closing is typically about 10 days after the purchase agreement is signed, subject to the title findings.
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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
- Panama City
8,146 vacant lots · 2025 median lot sale $50,000
- Washington County
27,853 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 Chipley. 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 Chipley, Planning and Zoning Commission (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [3] Washington County Board of County Commissioners, Washington County Planning Department (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [4] Washington County Board of County Commissioners, Washington County Building Department (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [5] City of Chipley, Resolution 26-03: Water and sewer rates (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [6] City of Chipley, Resolution 26-04: Water and sewer tapping fees (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [7] Washington County Board of County Commissioners, Sunny Hills/Oak Hills Municipal Services Benefit Unit (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [8] Washington County Board of County Commissioners, Washington County shares resources for Sunny Hills water customers (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [9] Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Onsite Sewage FAQ - Permitting (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [10] Washington County Tax Collector, Tax Certificates (accessed 2026-10-02)
- [11] Florida State Parks, Falling Waters State Park (accessed 2026-10-02)