Why would somebody want to purchase an extra lot?

If it is a or was a building lot -- then to build on it. If it is not zoned to be built on -- find out what is allowable on the property and what is not -- and can they file for a zoning change. Maybe they want to put a storage building/garage, garden, chickens, park their RV/camper or boat. Is the Buyer a neighboring house that could expand their yard?

Simple, build a home. Profits for a new construction home for the builder can be 100K plus. Land is a commodity, if its subdivision is desirable. Now, builders will not want to pay the market price for a lot.

If allowed, maybe you could build an extra home, or it would have value for storage?

Hi Abby,

First off, I get it—when your phone keeps buzzing with people asking about that extra lot, it can feel puzzling, maybe even a little pushy. Here’s what’s really going on: in a neighborhood, an extra piece of land is like gold. To one neighbor, it might mean privacy—more breathing room between homes. To another, it could mean space for a pool, a guest house, or just a bigger backyard for their kids and dogs to run free. And for an investor or builder, it might be about squeezing in another home, depending on what your HOA and city zoning allow.

The fact that you don’t see an obvious use for it is exactly why others do—they see possibility. And that’s leverage. You hold the rare thing everyone else wishes they had. So before you even think about saying yes to anyone, it’s worth understanding the rules, the zoning, and what that land is really worth. Because here’s the truth: if people are calling you this often, it’s not just a nice-to-have—it’s in demand. And that means you get to control the conversation, on your terms.

It depends on the zoning. The most probable answer is to build a house on it. If not, an adjoining neighbor might want more land, a playground, a pool. The community might even want to put amenities on it.