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Land for sale in Florida, with the research done

DirtWise is a Florida raw land marketplace. The parcels below are vacant land for sale across Florida, each with its county property record, FEMA flood zone, zoning and soil series attached and dated. Filter by county, land type, price or acreage. Click any parcel to open the full record.

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Counties

Which Florida counties have the most land for sale under $50,000?

Rural North Central Florida and the interior of Central Florida hold most of Florida's affordable vacant land. Putnam, Dixie, Levy and Highlands counties have the largest share of parcels under $50,000 on DirtWise. Price per acre in these counties depends more on road access, flood zone and zoning than on the county name.

Florida counties with land for sale on DirtWise, by parcel count
CountyParcels on DirtWiseLowest priceMedian price per acre on DirtWiseOwner financed available
Putnam County12$7,995$40,857Yes, via Golden Ridge Partners
Highlands County6$15,500$71,739Yes, via Golden Ridge Partners

Median price per acre is calculated from live DirtWise listings. It is a listing figure, not a market statistic.

Prices

How much does land cost per acre in Florida?

Florida land ranged from about $2,300 to $86,000 per acre in 2025 depending on use, and residential lots sell far above that. The 2026 Lay of the Land report by Saunders Real Estate put farmland at about $8,780 per acre, ranch and pasture at about $10,189, timberland at about $2,291, and residential development land at $85,840 per upland acre across 17 counties. Small rural lots are priced per lot, not per acre, and that is where most first time buyers shop.

Average price per acre of Florida land by use, 2025 sales
Land use (Florida, 2025 sales)Average price per acreSource
Timberland$2,291Saunders Lay of the Land 2026
Farms and cropland$8,780Saunders Lay of the Land 2026
Ranch and pastureland$10,189Saunders Lay of the Land 2026
Citrus groves$13,788Saunders Lay of the Land 2026
Residential development land (17 county sample)$85,840 per upland acreSaunders Lay of the Land 2026
Single family finished lot (average sale)$95,299 per lotSaunders Lay of the Land 2026

Those are averages of large transactions, mostly 50 acres and up. A one acre rural lot with road access in Putnam or Levy County commonly lists between [VERIFY low] and [VERIFY high], and that is the number that matters to a buyer building one house. The county pages show live asking prices and recent qualified sales for each county.

Residential land in Florida averaged $85,840 per upland acre in 2025, down from $97,136 in 2024.

Before you buy

What should I check before buying vacant land in Florida?

Before you put money down on Florida land, check seven things, in this order: legal access, flood zone, zoning and minimum lot size, soil and septic suitability, wetlands, utilities, and title. Every DirtWise parcel shows the first four on the listing with the source and date. The guides linked below walk through each one.

  1. Legal access. A parcel with no deeded road access is landlocked and may be unbuildable regardless of zoning. Check the plat and the county road inventory. If the road is private, ask who maintains it and who pays.
  2. Flood zone. Look up the FEMA panel. Zone X means minimal flood risk. Zone A or AE means a flood insurance requirement for any financed home and an elevation certificate before a permit. Guide
  3. Zoning and minimum lot size. The county zoning code decides whether a house, a mobile home or an RV is allowed and how big the lot must be. A 0.25 acre lot in an R-2 district may allow one home; the same lot in an A-1 district may not meet the minimum. Guide
  4. Soil and septic. Most rural Florida parcels have no sewer. The USDA Web Soil Survey tells you the soil series and whether a conventional drainfield is likely. Poorly drained soils mean a mound system, which costs more. Guide
  5. Wetlands. The USFWS National Wetlands Inventory is a desktop screen, not a delineation. If the parcel shows wetland signatures, budget for a consultant before you buy. Guide
  6. Utilities. Find the nearest power pole and the cost to extend service. No pole in sight can mean five figures to bring power in. Water means a well unless a utility line runs past. Guide
  7. Title. Vacant land is the most common target of seller impersonation fraud. Use a Florida title company, confirm the seller matches the county record, and never wire money on instructions from an email. Guide

The full checklist, with the county portals to use for each step: Florida land due diligence checklist

Owner financing

Can I buy land in Florida with no bank and no credit check?

Yes. Owner financed land is sold directly by the seller with a down payment and monthly payments, no mortgage lender and usually no credit check. You hold equitable interest in the parcel while you pay and receive the deed at payoff. On DirtWise, toggle "Owner financed" in the filters. In Putnam and Highlands counties, Golden Ridge Partners sells residential parcels for as low as $249 down and $199 a month at 0% interest.

See owner financed parcels in Putnam and Highlands How owner financing works, what to ask, and what the contract should say

Terms vary by parcel. Buyer pays closing costs. Parcels do not include a survey.

Land types

Browse Florida land by what you want to do with it

  1. Acreage (5 acres and up)Room for animals, agricultural zoning and distance from the neighbors. The first question is whether it is high ground.See 1 parcel
  2. Homesites (lots for one home)A lot sized for one house, usually under 2.5 acres. The first question is whether septic will pass.See 17 parcels
  3. Agricultural (pasture, timber and farm zoning)Zoned for farming, forestry or grazing. The first question is whether you can live on it.No parcels on the record yet
  4. Waterfront (creeks, ponds and shoreline)Water brings rules: setbacks, flood zones and permits. The first question is the FEMA panel.No parcels on the record yet
  5. Hunting (wooded tracts)Private, wooded, big enough to hunt safely. The first question is legal access.No parcels on the record yet
  6. RV friendly (RV living allowed)Whether you can live in an RV on your land is a county rule, and it changes at the county line. The first question is the county.No parcels on the record yet
  7. Under $30,000 (lots under $30,000)Mostly small rural lots and platted subdivision parcels. Many are sold owner financed. The first question is road access.See 16 parcels

By county

Browse Florida land by county

Every one of Florida's 67 counties has a page. A county without parcels still shows its land rules, prices from qualified sales, and the pros who work there, with a List your land link so inventory arrives.

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Questions

Questions about buying land in Florida

  • How much does an acre of land cost in Florida?

    In 2025 sales tracked by Saunders Real Estate, Florida farmland averaged about $8,780 per acre, ranch and pasture about $10,189, timberland about $2,291, and residential development land $85,840 per upland acre. Small rural lots are priced per lot.

  • Where is the cheapest land in Florida?

    Rural North Central Florida and interior Central Florida: Putnam, Dixie, Levy, Highlands and neighboring counties. Price depends more on road access, flood zone and zoning than on the county.

  • Is it hard to get a loan for vacant land in Florida?

    Yes. Most banks want 20% to 50% down on raw land and charge higher rates than for a home. That is why much of rural Florida sells owner financed.

  • Do I need a survey to buy land in Florida?

    Florida does not require one to close, but you should get one. A boundary survey shows the true lines, easements and encroachments. Owner financed parcels usually do not include a survey; the buyer orders it.

  • What are property taxes on vacant land in Florida?

    Low in most rural counties. Vacant lots in Putnam County are often taxed under $200 a year. Taxes rise once a home is built and fall again if you qualify for homestead exemption.

  • Can I put a mobile home or an RV on land in Florida?

    It depends on county zoning. Many agricultural and rural residential districts allow mobile homes with a permit. RV living is allowed in some counties on agricultural parcels and prohibited on most residential lots. Check the zoning on the listing, then the county code.

  • What is DirtWise?

    DirtWise is a Florida raw land marketplace. It lists vacant land with the county record, flood zone, zoning and soil attached to every parcel, plus a directory of licensed Florida land and building pros. Florida only.

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