Florida county guide
Franklin County real estate: closing costs, taxes and market data
What it costs to buy and sell a home in Franklin County, Florida, with the state's own formulas and the latest market figures.
Market snapshot
Franklin County is a small coastal county on Florida's Gulf Coast. It had 12,451 residents in the 2020 Census, and its county seat is Apalachicola. Housing there includes historic in-town homes in Apalachicola and Carrabelle as well as beach and second homes on St. George Island and Alligator Point. Florida TaxWatch reported a 2025 millage rate of 10.6003 for the county.
Population (2020)
12,451
County seat
Apalachicola
Main cities: Apalachicola, Carrabelle, Eastpoint, St. George Island, Alligator Point
Closing costs at common prices
| Sale price | Deed doc stamps | Owner's title policy | Note doc stamps + intangible tax (80% loan) | Est. yearly property tax (homestead) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $1,750 | $1,325 | $1,100 | $2,120 |
| $350,000 | $2,450 | $1,825 | $1,540 | $3,180 |
| $500,000 | $3,500 | $2,575 | $2,200 | $4,770 |
| $750,000 | $5,250 |