Florida county guide
Calhoun County real estate: closing costs, taxes and market data
What it costs to buy and sell a home in Calhoun County, Florida, with the state's own formulas and the latest market figures.
Market snapshot
Calhoun County is a rural county in the Florida Panhandle. Its county seat, Blountstown, is also its largest city. The 2020 census counted 13,648 residents, which makes it one of Florida's least populous counties. According to Redfin's county housing market page, homes sold for a median of $127 per square foot, down 10.9% from the year before.
Main cities: Blountstown, Altha
Closing costs at common prices
| Sale price | Deed doc stamps | Owner's title policy | Note doc stamps + intangible tax (80% loan) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $1,750 | $1,325 | $1,100 |
| $350,000 | $2,450 | $1,825 | $1,540 |
| $500,000 | $3,500 | $2,575 | $2,200 |
| $750,000 | $5,250 | $3,825 | $3,300 |
Deed doc stamps are $0.70 per $100 of the price and are normally paid by the seller. In Calhoun County the seller customarily pays the owner's title policy, at Florida's promulgated rate. Buyers with a loan also pay $0.35 per $100 on the note and 0.2% intangible tax. Property tax uses the county's typical millage less the $50,000 homestead exemption, so it's an estimate; check the property appraiser for any parcel.
Flood risk
Parts of Calhoun County lie along the Apalachicola and Chipola rivers, so buyers should check the FEMA flood zone for each parcel and get flood insurance quotes before closing.
Local offices
Questions agents and buyers ask
- How much are doc stamps in Calhoun County?
- On a $350,000 sale, deed doc stamps are about $2,450 ($0.70 per $100 of the price). The seller normally pays them.
- Who pays for title insurance in Calhoun County?
- By custom the seller pays for the owner's title policy. At $350,000 it's about $1,825 at Florida's promulgated rate; the contract can say otherwise.
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Sources
- Calhoun County, Florida - Wikipedia
- Calhoun County, FL Housing Market - Redfin
- Calhoun County Property Appraiser - Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce
- Calhoun County Tax Collector's Office - FDACS
- Online Services - Calhoun Clerk of the Circuit Court & County Comptroller
Market figures researched November 3, 2026.