Ready to sell land in St. Louis City, Missouri? Tell us where it is and what you know about it. You can start with a land ID number, a tax bill, or a map pin. We’ll review the details and let you know if we can make a cash offer.
Tell us about your land. There’s no obligation to accept an offer.
Find the exact lot first. Then gather the deed and what you know about its use. You can tell us about your land even if some records are missing. Let us know what still needs a check.
Use City records for a City lot. St. Louis City is separate from St. Louis County. The City handles its own property records. If your lot is in the County, use our St. Louis County seller page instead.
Open the City’s Address & Property Search. Enter the address or parcel number. A parcel number is the ID for a piece of land. Choose property information for taxes and land use, and boundary information for maps and districts.
Save the parcel number and map. Check that they match the lot you want to sell. If you own two lots side by side, list each one. Don’t assume one address covers both.
The Assessor’s Records and Mapping office keeps property maps and ownership-transfer records, but it doesn’t manage deeds. For those, use the City Recorder’s Land Records page.
That page links to a free land-record search and a paid copy service. Save the record number and get the deed copy you need. If you’re unsure which record to choose, ask Land Records at 314-622-3260.
An empty lot can look simple from the street. Its shape, allowed use and needed approvals still matter. Gather what you have before telling a buyer they can build.
Zoning means the rules for how land can be used. The City’s Zoning Section links to the zoning map and handles zoning verification letters. Give staff the parcel number and explain the plan, such as a home, parking or a larger building site.
Ask which rules apply and whether the use needs a hearing or other approval. The office reviews building permits for zoning compliance. A zoning label alone doesn’t promise that a particular building will be approved.
If the lot is in a local historic district, ask about design review before promising a buyer they can build any style they want. The Cultural Resources permit guide explains its review and offers a preliminary review for large projects, including a new building.
A preliminary review can help a buyer plan. It’s not a building permit. Share any past review letters or plans you have, and mark plans that haven’t been approved yet.
If the plan is to combine nearby lots, start with the City’s property boundary change guide. It covers splitting lots, combining lots and moving a lot line.
The guide calls for survey drawings sealed by a Missouri licensed surveyor and proof of the required prior-year tax payments. Ask which parcels the application must include. Selling two lots together and changing their lot lines are different steps.
Try this: “The parcel number is ____. I’m selling one lot / these separate lots: ____. I have a deed, map and these plans: ____. I haven’t confirmed these details yet: ____.”
Add what you know about the lot size, street or alley access, and water or sewer connections. Don’t guess about service just because another house is nearby. Share any service records you have.
Start here: You don’t need every land record to ask about selling. Share the location, acres if known, and any questions about ownership or access. Before accepting an offer, compare the price, costs, and money you keep. Tell us about your land.
Start with the details you already have. If we can make an offer, you can compare it with your other options before deciding.
Share the location and acres if you know them. Tell us about any loan, shared owners, or access questions.
Ask which costs the buyer pays, what may come out of your payment, and what could change the closing date.
If you accept an offer, the closing team checks the ownership records and helps prepare the sale papers. Ask what they need from you.
A larger offer isn’t always a better deal. Ask for a written breakdown of the costs and amounts taken out of your payment.
For example, a $30,000 offer with $2,000 in costs leaves $28,000 before any loan or tax balance. Compare that with an offer that lists those costs differently.
Ask whether the buyer can cancel after checking the land. Read any deadline and what happens to the deposit.
You can compare a direct sale with listing the land or finding a buyer yourself. Think about the time, work, and costs each choice takes.
Missing records or signatures can delay a sale. Ask for a target date and a list of things that still need to be checked.
Use our land offer worksheet to compare the details side by side. The dollar amounts above are a simple example, not an estimate for your land.
Start with the location, acres if known, and the names of the owners. A tax bill, deed, or land ID number can help us find the right parcel. If you don’t have them, tell us what you know.
A land ID number or map pin can be more useful than a street address. Share the closest road and any old tax bill or deed you have. Don’t guess an address for empty land.
Compare the offer price, costs you pay, amounts taken out, and the planned closing date. Ask what must happen before the buyer is ready to close. Check the money you keep rather than the price alone.
Ask for a written estimate before you sign. A loan balance, unpaid taxes, or costs assigned to you may reduce the money you receive. Make sure the agreement says which costs each side pays.
Tell us about it when you share the land details. Ask the closing team to check the current balance and explain how it would be paid. Don’t assume an offer includes every debt or fee.
Tell us who is listed on the deed and who else may have an interest in the land. Share any estate papers you have. Ask the closing team which documents and signatures are needed before setting a closing date.
Yes, you can share it for review. Tell us how you reach the land and whether you have a written right to cross another property. An access issue can affect whether we make an offer and how much a buyer will pay.
The timing depends on the land, the ownership records, and the steps in the sale agreement. Ask which checks are still open and who needs to sign. We’ll discuss a target date if we move forward with an offer.
Start by comparing similar land that has sold. Size alone isn’t enough: road access, allowed uses, water, and other features can change what buyers will pay. An asking price or a tax value is not the same as a completed sale price.
Ask who will buy the land, who will handle closing, and how payment will reach you. Get the price, costs, and deadlines in writing. If a term is unclear, ask for an explanation before signing.
No. They are separate local governments. For a City lot, start with City property and deed records. If you’re unsure, check the parcel’s map and tax papers before searching.
Not by itself. List each parcel in your sale details. If a buyer wants to combine lots or move a lot line, ask about the City’s property boundary change process.
Yes. Tell us what you know and which approvals are still open. Share plans or review letters if you have them. Don’t describe an unapproved plan as approved.
Need to find your parcel? Start with our land ID guide. For sale papers, see the land seller document checklist.
Read our guide to a land sale agreement for the main things to check.
Reelvest buys land directly from owners. Tell us about your land so we can review it. If we make an offer, you can ask questions and decide whether it works for you. You’re free to compare other options.
Contact our team or call 888-850-5755.
Looking for another area? You can also start with our Missouri land seller guide.