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2.5 Acre Land For Sale
on Indiana Street (Platted Road)
(off of Los Padres Avenue)
Keytone Heights, Florida 32656

Please take the time to read this entire description

including the "Frequently Asked Questions And Important Information" Section Below,

it contains a lot of detailed information about this property.

 

PLEASE ask questions and do your own due diligence BEFORE you click on BUY NOW.

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Please Understand That One of The Reasons That This Property Is A Great Deal

Is Because NO FINANCING IS OFFERED!

This is a FULL purchase price sale, you are paying the FULL price of this lot.

 

As Such, You MUST Be In A Position To Pay In Full!

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Please note that all details on this website are to the best of my knoledge.  Buyer must complete their own due diligence. 

If You Have Questions, Please Feel Free 
To Call or Text Me at (213) 503-9464

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Highlights:

Location:

on Indiana Street (Platted Road)

Keytone Heights, Florida 32656

Clay County

​lat/longitude:  29.791651, -81.969041

Property Specifics:

Assessors Parcel Number - 14-08-23-001552-000-00

Land Use Code - Vacant Residential (0000)

Zoning - AR Agricultural/Residential

Flood Zone - X

Wetlands - No

Elevation - 116 Feet

Climate:

Summer - July High Is Around 91 Degrees
Winter - January Average Low Is 42 Degrees

Sun - 219 Sunny Days Per Year
Rain - 51 Inches of Rain Per Year
Snow - No Snow
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Roadway & Utilities:

Road - Platted (Undeveloped Road)

Water - Well

Sewage - Septic Systems

Electric - About 250 Feet Away At Los Padres Ave. 

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Price & Terms:

Cash Prices:     (Seller Financing Is Not Being Offered)

 

$45,000 - Quit-Claim Deed without Title Insurance

(No Additional Closing Costs)

$48,750 - Warranty Deed with Title Insurance**

(Includes Closing Costs using Tax Title Services & Near North Title Co.)**​

**Call For Details.

​Size and Dimensions:

310 feet x 310 feet

2.5 Acres 

(2.2 Acres without road easment)

96,100 Square Foot Lot​​

Legal Description:

Lot 31 Block H - Many Lakes

Property Taxes & Liens:

2024 Property Taxes - $215.31

Buyer To Assume The 2024 Property Taxes

Other Liens - None

Public Boat Ramps Nearby:

Lake Geneva - 4 Miles Away

Lake Brooklyn - 7 Miles Away

George's Lake - 11 Miles Away

Little Lake Santa Fe - 12 Miles Away

Melrose Boat Ramp - 12 Miles Away

Lake Santa Fe - 13 Miles Away

Lawry Lake - 15 Miles Away

Lawry Lake - 15 Miles Away

Hampton Lake - 18 Miles Away

Lake Grandin - 19 Miles Away

Waldo Canal / Lake Alto - 23 Miles Away

So Many Options...

Have Your Boat In The Water In Just 10 - 30 Minutes!

Payment Methods:

For Quit-Claim Deed Option Payment Can Be Made By:

 

1.  Cashiers Check Via Mail,  or

  

2. Bank Wire,  or

  

3. Third Party Escrow Service To Hold Funds Until The

Deed Is Recorded (Buyer Pays Escrow Fees)

Call For Details.​

Prime Florida Land For Sale

Fantastic 2.5 Acre Lot
(2.2 Acre with roadway removed)
(96,100 Square Foot Lot)

In The Big Tree Lakes Area of Keystone Heights

The Lot's Address is on
Indiana Street
(Platted Road)
Keytone Heights, Florida 32656
in Clay County

PLEASE NOTE:
This Lot For Sale is on an Undeveloped Platted Road about 250 feet East of Los Padres Avenue.  A Platted Road Is A Planned Future Road, It Exists On The Map,
But The Road Has Not Been Cleared or Constructed.

My understanding is that if a propety owner wants to build a home on this lot,
then the property owner would need to get a permit to clear and maintain
a path through the platted road (Indiana Street), at the property owner's expense.

This Is A Great Place To Retire,
Build Your Dream Home,
or
To Own As An Investment Lot!

This Lot Is In A Great Location!
Lake Geneva's Public Boat Ramp
Is Just Four Miles Away!

Have Your Boat In The Water In Just Ten Minutes!

This Lot Has A --BUY NOW-- Price of ONLY $45,000! 

Title will convey by Quit Claim Deed without Title Insurance
A Warranty Deed With Title Insurance Is Available For An Additional $3,750

Please Understand That One of The Reasons That
This Property Is A Great Deal Is Because
NO FINANCING IS OFFERED!

You MUST Be In A Position To Pay In Full!

I Live In California, I Have Never Been To This Lot!
Please do your own due diligence!

Google Map:

Details About This Property:
The Lot's dimensions are about:
310 feet x 310 feet
Thus it is a 96,100 Square Foot Lot
2.5 Acres (2.2 Acres without road easment)
This Lot's Parcel Number is # 14-08-23-001552-000-00

Here is How Sperling's Best Places Describes Keystone Heights...

"Living in Keystone Heights is a wonderful experience. The small town atmosphere provides the perfect balance of relaxation and excitement for people of all ages. Residents enjoy the peaceful, scenic views that come with being surrounded by lakes and nature preserves. In addition to the abundance of outdoor activities available such as fishing, kayaking, and birdwatching, there are also plenty of fun shops, restaurants, and other attractions nearby. The community is close-knit and welcoming to newcomers, creating an inviting environment that makes it easy to get to know your neighbors. People here take great pride in their hometown and look forward to many more years of building strong relationships with one another while enjoying the best that Keystone Heights has to offer. Large metro area set in the coastal plains and rivers of Florida. Primary industries include tourism and finance. Noteworthy features include shoreline and retirement destination. - Situated in northeast Florida, along the St. Johns River, 25 miles south of the Georgia border and 140 miles north of Orlando.."

The Clay County Property Appraiser Has The Lot's
Land Use Code As Vacant Residential (0000)
And Zoning As AR - Agricultural/Residential.

PLEASE NOTE: 
The 2023 Taxes Have Been Paid,
The New Owner Will Be Responsible To Pay The 2024 Taxes.
The 2024 Taxes Are Not Delinquent Until March 31st 2025
Property Taxes For 2024 are $215.31 For The Entire Year.

Unlike Most Real Estate Transactions, I do NOT add
additional fees for document preparation or recording!
(When the quit claim deed option is chosen).

In most real estate transactions you will pay $500 or more
for Deed preparation and recording, But not with my sales!

I will pay ALL THE FEES for preparing & recording the deed!
No additional fees will apply! 

FAQ / Important Info

Frequently Asked QuestionsAnd Important Information:

How Did You Acquire This Property?   Why Are You Selling It?

I manage a portfolio of tax lien certificates in over 40 counties in Florida.  A tax lien certificate is basically a loan that is made when a property owner is unable to pay their property taxes.  These tax liens are made by the County Tax Collector, and then the tax collector sells the liens to private investors (like me).   These tax liens pay interest just like a mortgage or other loan.  When the property owner pays off his delinquent taxes the tax lien is automatically paid off.  However, once in a while an owner does not pay the delinquent taxes.  In this case a foreclosure is begun and the property is put up for sale.  I acquired this Lot in this manner.

 

The prior owners Herbert & Mildred LaMaster purchased this lot over 50 years ago in 1968!  The property taxes were paid until 2021.  Tax liens were issued by The Clay County Tax Collector.  A foreclosure process was started on the land, and since the taxes remained unpaid, the Clay County Tax Collecter transferred the property to me by Tax Deed.

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I would like to reinvest my funds into other tax lien certificates as soon as possible, so I am offering this lot here at a deep discount.

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I choose to sell my land directly (For Sale By Owner) to avoid fees.  Realtor commissions, escrow and other fees can easily exceed $2,500.  By selling to you directly, I can avoid most of these fees and pass a great deal along to you!

This Land Was Purchased Via A Tax Deed ...
What Is A Tax Deed and How are Tax Deeds Different From Other Deeds?

A Tax Deed is a specific type of deed that is only used when a property owner fails to pay his property taxes.  A Tax Deed gives the County Tax Collector the authority to SELL the property to collect the unpaid property taxes.  The County Tax Collector must go through a series of legal steps in order to issue a Tax Deed.  These legal steps include notifying the property owner, applying for the tax deed, posting a notice at the property, and posting a public notice of sale.

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Once a Tax Deed is issued and recorded the new owner is legally granted immediate possession of the property per Florida Statute 197.562.  While a Tax Deed does grant the buyer immediate possession and immediate ownership, it does not give the buyer “marketable title”. 

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What exactly is “marketable title”?  A property has a marketable title when that property can be transferred to a new owner without the likelihood that the ownership will be challenged, or that any other claims will be made on the property by another party.   A Tax Deed property cannot have marketable title because a Tax Deed legally transfers ownership to the new purchaser on one condition…that condition makes the assumption that the County Tax Collector has followed all the legal steps that are required in order to issue the Tax Deed.

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But what happens if those legal steps are not followed exactly?   If the Prior Owner believes that an error has been made, then he can file a lawsuit to try to overturn or void the Tax Deed.  Fortunately, Per Florida Statute 95.192, the Prior Owner only has four years to bring about a lawsuit to challenge or void the Tax Deed.  Once those four years has elapsed the Prior Owner can no longer file a lawsuit, effectively eliminating that cloud on the title.  This is why most Title Insurance Companies will not issue title insurance during the four year period after a Tax Deed has been issued.

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Whew that sure was a mouthful, I think I sound too much like a lawyer … Let me further explain with a hypothetical example. 

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Let’s assume Mr. Smith owns a piece of land.  Mr. Smith unfortunately gets into a car accident and he is in a coma.  Because of the coma he does not pay his property taxes.  Tax Lien Certificates are issued and two years later the holder of the tax liens decides to file a Tax Deed Application (Foreclosure).  The Tax Collector goes through the legal steps and serves Mr. Smith with the notices, but because he is in a coma he cannot respond.   The land is then sold via Tax Deed.  One year later (or anytime up to four years later) Mr. Smith wakes up from his coma to discover that his land is gone.  What can he do? Because a Tax Deed has been issued Mr. Smith can no longer just go down to the Tax Collector and pay his back taxes.  Instead, Mr. Smith would need to get a real estate attorney and file a lawsuit (Mr. Smith would also need to pay all of the legal and court fees).  Mr. Smith would plead his case to the Judge, and in this specific case the Judge would most likely overturn the Tax Deed.  In this example the Judge would typically order that the land be returned to Mr. Smith, and that Mr. Smith would be required to pay back all the taxes and fees from the tax deed application (foreclosure). 

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When someone purchases a property via a Tax Deed they buy that property subject to the risk that at any time during the next four years the prior owner could file such a lawsuit in an attempt to challenge that Tax Deed.  By purchasing this land from me you are assuming that risk as well. Because legal and court fees are expensive (about $2,500) it is very, very rare for a prior owner to try to overturn a Tax Deed, especially on lower priced properties.

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Please keep in mind; one of the reasons this land is aggressively priced is because it was acquired via a tax deed.

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Most of the people who buy land from me will simply hold the land for the four year period, and then they can build a home or re-sell the land at the full retail price.

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The Tax Deed On This Lot Was Recorded On 10/23/2024, So The Four Year Period Will End On 10/23/2028.

Would I Be Able To Build A House On The Land?

Keep in mind, because this is a tax deed property the prior owner has a four year period in which he can file a lawsuit to try to contest or void the Tax Deed.  While this would be very, very rare Title Insurance Companies will typically not issue title insurance until that four year period has elapsed.

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Most lenders will require title insurance before lending you money to build a home, so if you want to build a home on the land you would need to do one of these four options:

  

  • You could just wait out the four year period.  Once that four year time frame is past you should be able to get title insurance from most Title Insurance Companies.

  • Or, you could file a Quiet Title Action with a Real Estate Attorney.  This is a lawsuit that would remove the prior owner’s right to file a lawsuit to try to contest the Tax Deed.  Please note: this option is NOT available in this sale.  If I were to perform the Quiet Title I might as well just sell the lot at the full retail price!  This option is available AT BUYER'S EXPENSE after title has passed to you via quit claim deed.

  • Or, you could use a Title Certification Company like Cleartosell.com or Taxtitleservices.com.  These companies work with Title Insurance Companies--they will review the Tax Deed Application Records from the Tax Collector to determine whether a title policy can be issued on the property.  Please note: this option is available for this sale for an additional fee.  If Taxtitleservices.com is used to certify the title an additional $3,750 will need be added ($48,750 Total).  This additional charge will cover taxtitleservices.com fees as well as the escrow fees, document fees, title insurance fees etc.  The process will take about 45-60 days and title will be transferred by Warranty Deed with Title Insurance.

  • Or, Instead of buying my land you could choose to buy a different lot where title insurance is offered.   (For example you could just buy a similar lot through a Realtor at Full Retail Price)​.

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Most of the people who buy land from me will simply hold the land for the four year period, and then they can build a home or re-sell the land at the full retail price.

If The Prior Owner Did Not Pay The Taxes,
Does This Mean The Lot is Worthless or is "Swamp-Land"?

This Lot is far from worthless!  There are numerous homes in this area, and as such this lot would make a great homesite or a great lot for future growth & appreciation!

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Please See The Photo That Shows Comparable Land Sales In This Area.  You Can See Many Recent Comparable Sales on The Photo, As Well As Numerous Comparable Lots That Are Currently Listed For Sale by Realtors. 

How Do I Pay?

 

For the quit claim deed option:

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Buyer will need to send funds to my bank by wire transfer, or send cashiers check or money orders by mail.   Buyer will need to provide legal name(s) of the new owner(s) and how title will be held.  Once your funds have cleared I will prepare a quit claim deed and send it to Clay County to be recorded.

 

I will pay ALL THE FEES for preparing & recording the quit claim deed.

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WHAT YOU PAY FOR THIS LOT IS WHAT YOU WILL PAY!  No additional fees will apply!

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Please also note that Apps like Pay-Pal, Venmo, Zelle, Google Pay, etc. are NOT available for Real Estate Transactions (Their Rule Not Mine) So I am unable to accept payment via these apps.

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Please also note:  Local Pickup is not offered, Deed will be delivered directly to Clay County to be recorded at my expense.  You as the Buyer will only pay the purchase price--not one penny more!.  I will pay all deed preparation and recording fees.

 

In most real estate transactions you will pay $500 or more for Deed preparation and recording, But not with my sales!  I will pay ALL THE FEES for preparing & recording the deed.  WHAT YOU PAY FOR THIS LOT IS WHAT YOU WILL PAY!  No additional fees will apply!

 

For the warranty deed with title insurance option please contact me for more information.​​

What About An Escrow?

I am able to offer this lot at a deep discount by keeping the fees and costs low.  Escrow fees can easily run $400 to $500.  This is why I ask the Buyer to wire funds to my bank, or send a cashiers check or money orders for the purchase price.  I am very trustworthy, Check out my feedback--well over 1,500 with 100% positive feedback! 

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However if you are concerned about sending money to someone you have never met before, I am not opposed to using a third party escrow service that will hold the money until the quit claim deed is recorded.  I just ask that if you want to use an escrow service that you pay the escrow fees.

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Any neutral third party escrow service would be fine, but I would recommend Safefunds.com, they work in the USA as well as 124 other countries world wide with complete transaction protection and secure payment services.  They are a great company and they provide top notch customer service at the lowest prices I have found.  Escrow Fee for this transaction using Safefunds.com would be just $355.

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If you have questions on the Escrow Service please feel free to give me a call.

What About Title, What Type Of Deed Will I Receive?

You will receive a Quit Claim Deed which will transfer all of my interest in the property to you.  A Quit Claim Deed is a valid legal instrument that is used to transfer interest in real property—it is just as valid as any other type of deed.

  

In fact, the most common deed used in Florida is a Quit Claim Deed.

 

I use a Quit Claim Deed because I acquired this land via a Tax Deed.  As stated above, when someone purchases property via a Tax Deed they buy that property subject to the risk that at any time during the next four years the prior owner can file a lawsuit to attempt to challenge that Tax Deed.  Since I can not guarantee that the prior owner will not file a lawsuit to challenge the Tax Deed I must use a Quit Claim Deed to transfer the land to you. 

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The Tax Deed which was issued by the Clay County Tax Collector transferred 100% ownership of this land to me.  I am now the owner of the land.  When I record your Quit Claim Deed you will acquire all of my interest in this land, making you the new 100% owner of the land … in essence it would be just as if you had purchased the land from the Tax Collector yourself.  Because I purchased the land via a Tax Deed I assumed the risk of the Prior Owner filing a lawsuit to challenge said Tax Deed.  By purchasing this land from me via Quit Claim Deed you will be assuming that risk as well. 

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Because legal and court fees are expensive (about $2,500) it is very, very rare for a prior owner to try to overturn a Tax Deed, especially on lower priced properties; however it is a risk that you are assuming.

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Please keep in mind; one of the reasons this land is aggressively priced is because it was acquired via a tax deed.

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Most of the people who buy land from me will simply hold the land for the four year period, and then they can build a home or re-sell the land at the full retail price.

The Tax Deed On This Lot Was Recorded On 10/23/2024, So The Four Year Period Will End On 10/23/2028.

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A Warranty Deed With Title Insurance Is Available For An Additional Fee, Contact Me For More Information

What About The Property Taxes?

The 2023 Taxes Have Been Paid,

The New Owner Will Be Responsible To Pay The 2024 Taxes.

The 2024 Taxes Are Not Delinquent Until March 31st 2025

Property Taxes For 2024 are $215.31 For The Entire Year.

What About Liens or Mortgages?

I acquired this land in a Tax Lien Foreclosure.  The Tax Lien Foreclosure / Tax Deed Process eliminates virtually all mortgages and liens.  ONLY IRS LIENS and some City/County/State liens can remain.

 

IRS Liens as well as City/County/State Liens are part of the Public Record in Florida.  By entering the prior owner's name into the clerk of court's public records search the record will emerge. 

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Please do your own due diligence, the prior owner's names are Herbert & Mildred LaMaster.

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I have attached photos of the Property Information Report that was used in the Tax Deed Foreclosure, as well as a photo of the Prior Owner's Public Record.

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The Prior Owner's Public Records are Super Clean, I did not see any IRS, City, County or State Liens.

I am Not A U.S. Citizen Can I Buy The Land?

Sure, I welcome International Buyers, but I do have some requirements.  If you are a foreign buyer you MUST pay by either wiring funds to my bank (in U.S. Dollars) or obtain a cashiers check from CITIBANK, CHASE, WELLS FARGO or BANK of AMERICA and pay in US Dollars.  You must send the funds via a method like priority international mail with tracking availability.  Once your funds have cleared I will prepare a quit claim deed and send it to Clay County to be recorded.  I will pay ALL THE FEES for preparing and recording the quit claim deed.  Deed will be returned to you by normal international mail (no tracking).   You can also access The County Clerk of Court website to print a copy of the deed once it is recorded.  Future property tax bills will be mailed to you by the county, or can be paid online.

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If you are concerned about sending money to someone you have never met before, I am not opposed to using a third party escrow service that will hold the money until the quit claim deed is recorded.  I just ask that if you want to use an escrow service that you pay the escrow fees.

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Any neutral third party escrow service would be fine, but I would recommend Safefunds.com, they work with 124 countries world wide with complete transaction protection and secure payment services.   Safefunds.com provides top notch customer service at the lowest prices I have found.   International Escrow Fee for this transaction using Safefunds.com would be just $355.

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If you have questions on the Escrow Service please feel free to give me a call.

It Seems To Good To Be True, What's The Catch?

I have tax lien certificates in over 40 counties in Florida.  As a result of dealing with such a huge number of tax liens I occasionally will acquire a property for just the un-paid taxes and fees.  When I acquire a property my only interest is to liquidate the property and reinvest the funds as quickly as possible.  Because my cost to acquire the property is low it means I can pass along a great deal to you!

Why Don't You Sell The Property In The "Normal" Way?

I choose to sell my land directly (For Sale By Owner) to avoid fees.  Realtor commissions, escrow and other fees can easily exceed $2,500.  By selling to you directly, I can avoid most of these fees and pass a great deal along to you!  Also, time is money!  Selling vacant land at Full Retail Prices usually takes a very long time.  I would much rather sell quickly and reinvest the proceeds into more Tax Liens.

Will You Really Sell This Lot At That Low --Buy Now-- Price?

Absolutely, The First Person To Click on "Buy Now" And Pay Will Get This Great Deal.

I Have More Questions, How Do I Contact You?

You can contact me via cell or text at -213-503-9464

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Thank you for taking the time to read this entire description.

Buy Now

BUY NOW ---- Purchase Agreement

Indiana Street (Platted Road), Keystone Heights, Florida 32656


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Select Your Deed Option.
Quit Claim Deed / No Title Insurance $45,000.
Warranty Deed -- With Title Insurance $48,750.

If You Selected Quit Claim Deed - What Are Your Payment Intentions
Cashiers Check / Money Orders
Bank Wire Transfer
Escrow Service (Buyer To Pay Escrow Fees)

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