Sell your Palm Bay, FL lot
To sell a vacant Palm Bay lot, first check whether city water and sewer reach your street. Then look up your Brevard County tax balance and your FEMA flood zone. Many Palm Bay lots came from the Port Malabar development of the late 1950s.
Request an offerWhat can I do this week to sell my Palm Bay lot?
This week, you can check four things about a Palm Bay lot.
- Water and sewer. Search your address on the Brevard County utility service area map at gis.brevardfl.gov/utility_services/service_area/. It shows utility providers and says City of Palm Bay boundaries come from the city. Then ask the City of Palm Bay Utilities Department about your street.
- Parcel record. Look up your parcel on the Brevard County Property Appraiser site.
- Taxes and assessments. Ask the Brevard County Tax Collector for your balance. See tax-delinquent land.
- 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.
Can I trust the utility map for my Palm Bay lot?
The Brevard County utility map is a starting point, not proof of service. The Brevard County map says it is for informational purposes only. It warns the map "may not reflect current and/or accurate conditions." Confirm with the county's Utility Services Department at (321) 633-2094. You can also ask City of Palm Bay Utilities.
Where did Palm Bay lots come from?
In 1959, General Development Corporation (GDC) bought and platted large Palm Bay tracts for a project called Port Malabar. GDC filed for bankruptcy in 1991, and the city bought its water plant.
What else can hold up a Palm Bay lot sale?
Three other items often hold up a Palm Bay lot sale.
- Wetlands and flood. See wetland-restricted property.
- Liens or a mortgage. See land with a mortgage or lien.
- Inherited or shared ownership. See inherited land and heirs property.
Should I list my Palm Bay 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.
Read how long it takes to sell land and cash sale vs listing land.
Who buys Palm Bay 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.
Common questions
What is Port Malabar?
Port Malabar is the GDC development that platted many lots in Palm Bay starting in 1959. Many vacant lots in the city trace back to it.
Can I sell a Palm Bay lot with back taxes?
Yes. Liberty Acres pays back taxes and all closing costs from the sale at closing.
Do I need an agent?
No. Liberty Acres uses no agents and charges no commissions.
How do I find out if my Palm Bay lot has water and sewer?
Search your address on the Brevard County utility service area map, then ask the City of Palm Bay Utilities Department to confirm.