We Buy Land in Montura Ranch Estates, FL

Updated October 19, 2026 by SWFL Land

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

Montura Ranch Estates is a 1970 paper-lot subdivision south of Clewiston in Hendry County, with thousands of roughly 1.25-acre homesites that still sit vacant. Lots here are built on with a private well and septic system, most roads are dirt, and every acre pays a per-acre maintenance tax to the Central County Water Control District, which handles drainage and roads. If you inherited a Montura lot or have been paying taxes on one for years from out of state, this page explains what you own and how to sell it.

Selling Land in Montura Ranch Estates: At a Glance

Buyer: SWFL Land (Libera Capital Group LLC), a direct cash land buyer, not a listing agent.
Offer: a written cash offer within 24 hours.
Closing: 7 to 21 days through a licensed Florida title company, on the date you choose.
Costs to you: no commissions and no fees. We pay standard closing costs.
What we buy: vacant lots, acreage and teardowns, including land with back taxes, liens, deed restrictions or title issues, and land with approved permits or blueprints.
Get an offer: call (239) 686-0823 or request an offer online.

Montura Ranch Estates Land We Buy

We buy Montura lots in almost any condition, including:

Single vacant homesites, the typical lot of about an acre and a quarter.
Two or more side-by-side lots, which can give a buyer more room or help meet the minimum lot size.
Lots with an old mobile home, slab or debris left from a past owner.
Problem lots with back taxes, unpaid district taxes, code cases, missing heirs or unclear title.

If you also own land elsewhere in the county, see how we buy land in Clewiston, LaBelle, Port LaBelle and the farm country around Felda.

How Selling Montura Ranch Estates Land Works

Send us the parcel. A parcel ID, address or owner name is enough. You can check what your lot is worth first.
We research it. We look at ownership, county taxes, the water control district levy, liens, road access, zoning and flood zone.
You get a written cash offer, usually within 24 hours. The offer spells out who pays each closing cost, and our land sale proceeds calculator helps you estimate your net.
A Florida title company closes. Unpaid taxes and recorded liens are paid from the proceeds, and out-of-state owners can usually sign with a mobile notary.

On multiple lots we can also discuss seller financing. See how it works for the full process.

About Land in Montura Ranch Estates

A 1970 lot-sales subdivision

According to Hendry County’s land use study, Montura Ranch Estates was platted in 1970 by the Pan American Land Development Corporation, which dedicated the land to the Central County Drainage District on June 22, 1970. The company built the original amenities but went out of business not long after.

The county study counted about 8,103 acres and 5,823 parcels in Montura Estates. The average parcel is 1.25 acres, and 93% of parcels fall between 0.9 and 1.5 acres. About 4,869 residential parcels, covering some 6,165 acres, were vacant, roughly 78% of the residential land.

Population and housing

Montura is a census-designated place. The Census counted 3,283 residents in 2010 and 3,343 in 2020, across about 22 square miles. American Community Survey estimates for 2017 to 2021 put mobile homes at roughly 60% of housing units. Mailing addresses use Clewiston and ZIP code 33440.

Roads and the water control district

The Central County Water Control District is an independent special district created on May 21, 1970, under Chapter 298 of the Florida Statutes. It covers about 17 square miles and is responsible for canals, drainage pumps and roads inside its boundary. This district, not a homeowners association, is the main local body that maintains Montura’s streets.

The district is funded mainly by a maintenance tax levied per acre. Its audited financial statements show $325 per acre in fiscal 2023 and $425 per acre in fiscal 2024 and 2025, with $425 per acre adopted for fiscal 2026. A 1.25-acre lot pays more than the per-acre figure, on top of county taxes.

Road condition is the top complaint in the county’s resident surveys, and residents asked for more paved roads. The district’s budget includes ongoing work maintaining and rebuilding dirt roads. County Road 833 runs through the area and meets County Road 832 near Montura. A lot on or near a paved road is easier to sell than one at the end of a dirt road.

Zoning and minimum lot size

Most of Montura is zoned Rural Residential Farm (RR-F), which the county study lists with a 1.10-acre minimum lot size, a 600-square-foot minimum home size and a 500-square-foot minimum for mobile homes. After a land use study that ran from 2019 to 2021, Hendry County’s comprehensive plan now includes a Montura Ranch future land use category. It caps single-family homes at one unit per acre and sets a CR 833 corridor overlay and a village center area where limited commercial uses can go. Because some original lots are smaller than 1.10 acres, ask the county planning and zoning department whether your lot is buildable as platted before you price it.

Wells, septic and flood

The area is not intended to receive urban services. The county plan calls for private wells and individual septic systems for homes. A buyer planning to build will need a well and a septic permit, which the health department handles under rules set by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection since July 1, 2021. Flooding came up often in resident surveys, so check your lot on FEMA’s Flood Map Service Center.

The sand mine debate

A request to rezone about 1,330 acres along CR 833, next to Montura Ranch Estates, for a sand mine was rejected by commissioners in July 2025, according to Lake Okeechobee News. Residents organized again in 2026 when a rehearing was sought, so check current county agendas for its status.

Want a number for your Montura lot? Try our instant lot value tool or request a written cash offer. We usually reply within 24 hours.

What Affects the Value of Montura Ranch Estates Land

Factor	Why it matters
Road access	Paved or well-kept frontage beats a rough dirt road
Lot size	Lots meeting the 1.10-acre minimum are easier to permit
Wet or dry ground	Drives fill, septic design and flood insurance
Annual carrying cost	The per-acre district tax adds to every year a buyer holds
Neighbors and debris	Junk, old trailers or open code cases on or near the lot
Unpaid taxes and liens	Come out of the price at closing

We don’t publish price ranges for Montura because lots vary. Our guide on how to comp vacant land shows how to find real sales.

Common Montura Ranch Estates Selling Situations

Inherited lots. Many lots bought in the 1970s now belong to heirs. See selling inherited land in Florida and selling probate land.
Behind on taxes. Unpaid county taxes and district taxes can lead to a tax certificate and eventually a tax deed. Read selling land with back taxes and use our tax deed deadline calculator.
Code issues for overgrowth, dumping or an abandoned trailer. See selling land with code liens.

Looking Up Your Hendry County Parcel

Hendry County Property Appraiser. The official parcel search shows the owner, legal description, acreage and assessed value. The assessed value is a tax figure, not an offer.

Hendry County Tax Collector. Under section 197.333, Florida Statutes, taxes are due November 1 and delinquent April 1. The tax collector gives a 4% discount for paying in November, and the certificate sale begins on or before June 1 for unpaid taxes. Under section 197.502, a certificate holder can apply for a tax deed once two years have passed since April 1 of the year the certificate was issued. The Hendry County Clerk runs tax deed sales online.

This is general information, not legal or tax advice. Our Hendry County land guide covers these records in more detail, and the Hendry County land buying page lists every market we buy in. Wholesalers can see our criteria on the Hendry County wholesaler page.

Montura Ranch Estates Land Selling FAQs

Who maintains the roads in Montura Ranch Estates?

The Central County Water Control District, a special district created in 1970, is responsible for drainage and roads inside its boundary and maintains and rebuilds the dirt roads. County roads such as CR 833 and CR 832 run through the area.

What is the Central County Water Control District tax?

It is a maintenance tax levied per acre under Chapter 298, Florida Statutes. The district’s audits show $425 per acre for fiscal 2024 and 2025, with the same rate set for fiscal 2026.

Does Montura Ranch Estates have city water and sewer?

No. The county plan calls for private wells and septic systems for homes, and the area is not intended to receive urban services.

What is the minimum lot size to build in Montura?

Most of Montura is zoned RR-F, which the county lists with a 1.10-acre minimum lot size. Some platted lots are smaller, so confirm with Hendry County planning and zoning whether yours is buildable.

Can I sell my Montura lot if I owe back taxes?

Yes, as long as it hasn’t been sold at a tax deed auction. The title company pays delinquent taxes and recorded liens from your proceeds at closing.

Is Montura in Clewiston?

No. Montura is an unincorporated census-designated place in Hendry County south of Clewiston. It uses Clewiston mailing addresses, but county rules apply, not the city’s.

Land Buyers in Montura Ranch Estates: Quick Answers

Who buys land for cash in Montura Ranch Estates, FL?

SWFL Land, a d/b/a of Libera Capital Group LLC, buys Montura lots for cash, as-is. Offers usually come within 24 hours, and closings go through a Florida title company. Get your offer or call 239-686-0823.

Does SWFL Land buy Montura Ranch Estates land deals from wholesalers?

Yes. Wholesalers and agents can submit Montura contracts at swflland.com/submit-deal. We close by assignment or double close and usually respond within 24 hours. See our Hendry County wholesaler page.

Where can I learn about selling land in Hendry County?

Read our Hendry County land guide. It covers taxes, agricultural classification, wells and septic, access and how to sell.

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Ways to Sell Your Montura Ranch Estates Land

Wholesaler with a Montura Ranch Estates deal under contract? Send us your land deals.

Helpful Guides for Montura Ranch Estates Landowners

Hendry County Land Seller Guide

Before you sell land in Montura Ranch Estates, read our researched guide to selling vacant land in Hendry County. It covers local assessments, property taxes and tax certificates, flood zones, permitting, what drives lot value and how to sell.

Wholesalers and Agents: Send Us Your Montura Ranch Estates Land Deals

SWFL Land buys Montura Ranch Estates lots and acreage from wholesalers, bird dogs and agents by assignment or double close. Send the parcel ID and your price and we usually answer within 24 hours.

Submit a Montura Ranch Estates Deal See our buy box