Sell your Lehigh Acres, FL lot

What can I do this week to sell my Lehigh Acres lot?

This week, you can check five things about a Lehigh Acres lot, and each one is a public lookup.

• Taxes owed. The Lee County Tax Collector's site links to a page to pay property taxes. The office is at 2480 Thompson Street, Fort Myers, and the phone is (239) 533-6000.
• Sold lot prices. Search your parcel on the Lee County Property Appraiser site at leepa.org. A parcel page has a "Sales / Transactions" section. To read a deed, use the Lee Clerk's online Official Records Search.
• Flood zone. The FEMA Flood Map Service Center at msc.fema.gov lets you enter an address to find a flood map. Buyers and lenders ask for the zone.
• Water and sewer. Lee County Utilities keeps service maps and a process for new service. Check your street before you set expectations.
• Septic. For a lot with no sewer, the Florida Department of Health in Lee County runs Septic Online Services. You can check application status there and search by permit number. The office phone is 239-690-2100.

How did Lehigh Acres end up with so many lots?

Chicago businessman Lee Ratner bought 18,000 acres in eastern Lee County in the mid-1950s, according to Wikipedia. His company platted some 152,000 lots of 0.25 and 0.5 acre along over 1,400 miles of roads.

What else slows a Lehigh Acres lot sale?

Four other items often slow a Lehigh Acres lot sale.

• Drainage and local services. The Lehigh Acres Municipal Services Improvement District handles drainage, flood control, roads and parks. The Florida Legislature created it in 2015. Water and sewer can be added only by a referendum vote and a Lee County agreement.
• Back taxes. Unpaid property tax on a lot you do not use adds up. See tax-delinquent land.
• Title. Old lots can carry liens or unclear ownership. See land without clear title.
• Shared ownership. If more than one person owns the lot, all owners usually must sign. See heirs property.

Should I list my Lehigh Acres lot or sell it for cash?

A listing suits an owner who can wait for a buyer and pay a commission, while a cash sale closes faster with no commission.

Compare both routes with the net proceeds calculator and read cash sale vs listing land.

Who buys Lehigh Acres lots for cash?

Liberty Acres is a family-owned land company. We buy land anywhere in the US, in any condition, and close through a title company. We pay back taxes and all closing costs, with no agents and no commissions. We can close in as little as 14 days. Most sales close within a few weeks to a few months, once the title work is done.

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