Have you been looking into buying land in North Port Florida? Buying a piece of vacant land in North Port Florida can be a great opportunity to get into the market at an affordable price and one day build your dream home! However, buying land is a little different than buying a house so there are certain steps to follow when buying land.

There are many lots for sale in North Port Florida, but there are a select few that you really should be focusing on. Last time I looked, there were 1,900+ lots for sale, but of course by the time you read this the numbers will change.

Today, let’s discuss the Top 3 Things you MUST look out for when it comes to buying land in North Port Florida. North Port has protected animals such as the Gopher Tortoise and Scrub Jay Bird that you have to be very careful about, otherwise it could cost you thousands of dollars more than you had anticipated.

If you are looking to build a house in North Port you also need to be aware of the New Tree Rule that was put into effect Summer of 2022. Since we build in North Port as well we can help you determine if a lot is worth considering or move on to find another lot as tree permits could get costly without the right guidance. 

Currently, if you have a native tree that is considered a Heritage tree for North Port the permit to remove that single tree is $100/inch of the tree’s diameter. As you can see, if you are not careful with picking the right lot one tree alone could cost you $2,400+. The the full video for an entire explanation on what to look out for and why.