Florida county guide
Duval County real estate: closing costs, taxes and market data
What it costs to buy and sell a home in Duval County, Florida, with the state's own formulas and the latest market figures.
Market snapshot
Duval County, which has been consolidated with the City of Jacksonville since 1968, had a median single-family sale price of $345,000 in September 2026. That was up 3.6% from August. Homes sold in a median of 29 days, and the county recorded 830 closed sales for the month, down 9.1% from August.
Main cities: Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, Baldwin
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 |
| $345,000 | $2,415 | $1,800 | $1,518 |
| $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 Duval 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
Lenders require flood insurance for federally backed mortgages on buildings in FEMA high-risk zones (A or V), so buyers should check a property's flood zone on the FEMA map for Jacksonville that took effect November 2, 2018.
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Questions agents and buyers ask
- How much are doc stamps in Duval County?
- On a $345,000 sale, deed doc stamps are about $2,415 ($0.70 per $100 of the price). The seller normally pays them.
- Who pays for title insurance in Duval County?
- By custom the seller pays for the owner's title policy. At $345,000 it's about $1,800 at Florida's promulgated rate; the contract can say otherwise.
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Sources
- Northeast Florida home prices rise in September as affordability falls (News4JAX, NEFAR data)
- Duval County, Florida - Wikipedia (2025 population estimate)
- Jacksonville, FL Flood Zone Map & Flood Risk
Market figures researched November 3, 2026.