We Buy Land in Citrus Springs, FL

Updated November 6, 2026 by SWFL Land

Looking for a land buyer in Citrus Springs, FL? SWFL Land (Libera Capital Group LLC) is a direct cash buyer of vacant lots and acreage in Citrus Springs and across Citrus County. Owners usually get a written offer within 24 hours and close through a licensed Florida title company. Wholesalers and agents can submit Citrus Springs land deals and usually hear back within 24 hours.

Citrus Springs is a Deltona lot community in northern Citrus County that was laid out for far more people than live there today. The Mackle brothers’ Deltona Company bought 15,000 acres of former Camp Phosphate land in 1969, opened the community in January 1970, and planned for about 70,000 residents. The 2020 Census counted 10,246. With about 34,000 homesites on 21.2 square miles, most of Citrus Springs is still vacant lots, many owned by families who bought by mail decades ago.

This page explains the land we buy in Citrus Springs, how the community was platted, what to know about water, septic and the planned sewer project, the county road condition problem, and where to look up your parcel. SWFL Land gives a written cash offer usually within 24 hours, closes in 7 to 21 days through a licensed Florida title company, charges no commissions or fees and pays standard closing costs. You can sell as-is from anywhere. Call (239) 686-0823 or request a cash offer online.

Citrus Springs Land We Buy

• Deltona-platted homesites: single-family lots across the 21.2 square mile community, in both the 34433 and 34434 ZIP codes.
• Lots near US 41: parcels close to North Florida Avenue, the highway that runs through Citrus Springs between Dunnellon and Inverness.
• Golf course area lots: homesites near El Diablo and the land set aside in the original plan for two 18-hole courses.
• Lots near the old phosphate pits: parcels near the abandoned phosphate mines concentrated inside Citrus Springs in the Withlacoochee River basin.
• Lots near the schools: homesites around Citrus Springs Elementary, Central Ridge Elementary and Citrus Springs Middle School.
• Lots on deteriorating roads: parcels on older residential streets that the county has named as needing repaving.
• Multiple adjoining lots: two or more homesites held together by one owner or one estate.
• Nearby Pine Ridge and Dunnellon-area land: parcels just south in Pine Ridge or north toward the Marion County line.

How Selling Citrus Springs Land Works

1. Send the address or parcel ID. Your Citrus County parcel number is ideal, but an address works too.
2. Get a written offer, usually within 24 hours. We review the lot, the road it fronts, utility access and flood zone, then send a written cash offer.
3. A licensed Florida title company opens title. It searches the records and handles back taxes, liens, tax certificates and payoffs from the sale proceeds.
4. Close in 7 to 21 days. Sign remotely or in person and get paid by wire or check.

About Land in Citrus Springs

Location and size

Citrus Springs is an unincorporated census-designated place in northern Citrus County. US 41 runs through it, about 3 miles south of Dunnellon in Marion County and about 15 miles north of Inverness, the county seat. Pine Ridge borders it to the south and the community of Hernando to the east. The whole community covers about 21.2 square miles.

Population has grown slowly, from 8,622 in 2010 to 10,246 in 2020. Compare that with about 34,000 platted homesites and you can see why vacant lots outnumber homes. Builders still pick up lots here, but there are far more lots than buyers, so location within the community and road condition matter a great deal.

Who platted Citrus Springs and when

Frank, Elliot and Robert Mackle had already built Deltona in Volusia County (1962) and opened Marco Island (1964). In 1966 they tried to buy about 12,000 acres in Lecanto, but oil-company mineral leases got in the way, so they built Spring Hill in Hernando County instead. By June 1969 most Citrus County mineral leases had expired, and the Deltona Company bought 15,000 acres of unused land once owned by the Camp Phosphate company, with an option on 12,000 more acres.

In October 1969 the Citrus County Commission approved the plat for the first phase. Construction began that November, and the formal opening came on January 4, 1970, when the entrance fountain was switched on and fifteen model homes were shown. Deltona donated 12 acres for an elementary school, 12 for a middle school and 35 for a high school, aiming for no home more than 2 miles from a school, and set aside a hospital site and 25 church sites. Buyers were flown in on chartered flights from Chicago, Detroit, Pittsburgh, Boston, Philadelphia and other cities. The elementary and middle schools were built, but the planned high school never was, and the fountain still runs at the entrance.

Water, septic and the planned sewer project

Citrus Springs had a central water system by the 1990s. A 1996 Florida Public Service Commission docket lists the “Citrus Springs Water System” among the systems of Southern States Utilities, a water-only system. Ownership of Florida water systems has changed several times since then, so confirm the current provider and whether a water main fronts your lot before you assume a well is not needed.

Sewer is the bigger gap. Many homes rely on septic tanks, and Citrus County has started planning a septic-to-sewer project for Citrus Springs with an estimated total cost of $30.2 million. The county asked for $1 million for Phase 1 preconstruction work (design, surveying, geotechnical study and permitting) and planned to seek construction funding in a later grant cycle. Owners should watch for future connection requirements or assessments as that project moves forward.

Septic rules are tightening in Citrus County. The Florida Department of Health in Citrus County says that starting December 15, 2025, repairs or modifications of existing septic systems on lots of any size in the Priority Focus Areas of the Crystal River/Kings Bay and Chassahowitzka springs BMAPs must use an enhanced nitrogen-reducing system. The nearby Rainbow Springs BMAP adopted by FDEP in 2015 covers western Marion and eastern Levy counties, including part of Dunnellon. Check the FDEP springs maps for your parcel, because lots inside a focus area cost more to build on.

Roads and county services

Citrus Springs roads are county roads, and many are in poor shape. Florida Politics reported that commissioners named Citrus Springs and Pine Ridge as communities with aging, deteriorating residential streets and agreed to direct a larger share of repaving money to District 3, which includes both. In that district, 38 percent of streets were rated in the worst condition range. Countywide, the Citrus County Chronicle reported about 1,844 paved miles with an average pavement condition index of 55.37, which the county classifies as poor, and a repair backlog of more than $700 million. A lot on a crumbling street is harder for a builder to finance and sell.

The Citrus County Commission also has a Citrus Springs Advisory Council, a board that gives residents a formal channel to the county on community issues.

Zoning and permits

Because Citrus Springs is not a city, Citrus County sets zoning and issues building permits under its Land Development Code. Septic permits come from the Florida Department of Health in Citrus County. Recorded plats and any deed restrictions are on file with the Clerk of Court.

Land and environment

Citrus Springs sits on old phosphate land. Many abandoned phosphate mines lie in the Withlacoochee River basin, with a concentration inside Citrus Springs, and some are visible from the El Diablo golf course. Lots next to old pits can have steep grades, ponds or fill questions. The community sits at about 98 feet of elevation, so most of it is inland and higher than coastal Citrus County, but low spots near ponds and depressions can still carry a FEMA flood zone.

What Affects the Value of Citrus Springs Land

• Supply of lots: about 34,000 homesites for about 10,000 residents keeps competition among sellers high.
• Road condition: a lot on a recently paved street draws more builder interest than one on a failing road.
• Water at the street: a central water connection saves the cost of a well.
• Septic requirements: a lot inside a springs focus area needing a nitrogen-reducing system costs more to build on.
• Future sewer project: the planned $30.2 million septic-to-sewer project could bring connection requirements.
• Distance to US 41 and Dunnellon: shorter drives to shopping and services help value.
• Old phosphate mine terrain: pits, ponds and steep grades can limit the buildable area.
• Adjoining lots: two or more lots together can appeal to buyers who want more room.

Common Citrus Springs Selling Situations

• A lot bought by mail in the 1970s: the original buyer has passed and the family now owns it. See selling inherited land in Florida.
• Estate not yet probated: learn your options in selling probate land in Florida.
• Taxes behind or a certificate sold: see selling land with back taxes before a tax deed application.
• Overgrown lot fines: code liens are paid from proceeds. See selling land with code liens.
• Not sure what it is worth: try what’s my lot worth and the land sale proceeds calculator, or compare options in cash buyer vs. listing vs. tax deed.
• Title problems: We buy land with deed restrictions, restrictive covenants, clouded title, missing heirs, unreleased mortgages, old liens or boundary questions. A licensed Florida title company reviews the title, and we make our offer on the land as it stands.

Looking Up Your Citrus County Parcel

• Citrus County Property Appraiser: owner of record, parcel number, lot size, assessed value, sales and maps.
• Citrus County Tax Collector: current and delinquent taxes and any tax certificates on the parcel.
• Citrus County Clerk official records: deeds, mortgages, liens, probate filings and recorded plats; the Clerk also runs tax deed sales.
• Florida Department of Health in Citrus County: septic permit rules and nitrogen-reducing requirements.
• FEMA Flood Map Service Center: the official flood zone for your lot.

For the wider county, see we buy land in Citrus County, and review our Florida land due diligence checklist.

Citrus Springs Land Selling FAQs

Is Citrus Springs in Citrus County or Marion County?

Citrus Springs is in northern Citrus County. Its Dunnellon neighbor to the north is in Marion County, which is why some people mix them up.

Who developed Citrus Springs?

The Mackle brothers’ Deltona Company bought the land in 1969, got the first plat approved that October and opened the community on January 4, 1970.

How many lots are in Citrus Springs?

About 34,000 homesites on 21.2 square miles, according to the Old Citrus County Courthouse Heritage Museum.

Do Citrus Springs lots have sewer?

Many homes use septic. Citrus County is planning a septic-to-sewer project for Citrus Springs, estimated at $30.2 million, but construction had not been funded at last report.

Do I need a well for a Citrus Springs lot?

Not always. Citrus Springs had a central water system by the 1990s. Confirm with the current water provider that a main runs in front of your lot.

Why are some Citrus Springs roads in bad shape?

The county has more residential road miles than its repaving budget covers. Commissioners have named Citrus Springs among communities with aging streets and agreed to direct more repaving money to its district.

Land Buyers in Citrus Springs: Quick Answers

Who buys land for cash in Citrus Springs, FL?

SWFL Land (Libera Capital Group LLC) buys vacant lots and acreage in Citrus Springs and across Citrus County for cash. Call 239-686-0823 or email info@swflland.com for a written offer, usually within 24 hours.

Does SWFL Land buy Citrus Springs lots with back taxes or liens?

Yes. We buy lots with back taxes, tax certificates, code liens and old mortgages, and the title company pays them from the proceeds at closing.

How fast can I sell my Citrus Springs land?

Most sales close in 7 to 21 days through a licensed Florida title company, depending on title.

Ready to Sell Your Citrus Springs Land?

Send your Citrus Springs address or Citrus County parcel number. Call (239) 686-0823 or request a cash offer online and you will usually have a written offer within 24 hours.

Sources

• Old Citrus County Courthouse Heritage Museum: The Development of Citrus Springs
• Citrus Springs, Florida (2020 Census, ZIP codes, geography)
• Florida Public Service Commission 1996 filing: Citrus Springs Water System
• Citrus County Chronicle: septic-to-sewer projects countywide
• Florida Department of Health in Citrus County: septic permitting deadline
• FDEP Rainbow Springs BMAP
• Florida Politics: Citrus County road repaving challenge
• Citrus County Chronicle: new road condition data
• Citrus County: Citrus Springs Advisory Council
• Citrus County Property Appraiser
• Citrus County Clerk of Court
• FEMA Flood Map Service Center