Florida county guide
Gadsden County real estate: closing costs, taxes and market data
What it costs to buy and sell a home in Gadsden County, Florida, with the state's own formulas and the latest market figures.
Market snapshot
Gadsden County is a rural county west of Tallahassee and part of the Tallahassee metro area, with a population of 43,826 at the 2020 Census. In August 2026 the median sale price for all home types was $264,116, down 1.4% from a year earlier. Its prices are well below Florida's statewide levels, which draws buyers who commute to jobs in Leon County.
Main cities: Quincy, Havana, Chattahoochee, Gretna, Midway, Greensboro
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 |
| $265,000 | $1,855 | $1,400 | $1,166 |
| $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 Gadsden 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
Gadsden County is inland, but properties near the Apalachicola and Ochlockonee rivers and Lake Talquin may be in FEMA flood zones, so buyers should check the FEMA flood map before buying.
Local offices
Questions agents and buyers ask
- How much are doc stamps in Gadsden County?
- On a $264,116 sale, deed doc stamps are about $1,849 ($0.70 per $100 of the price). The seller normally pays them.
- Who pays for title insurance in Gadsden County?
- By custom the seller pays for the owner's title policy. At $264,116 it's about $1,400 at Florida's promulgated rate; the contract can say otherwise.
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Sources
- Redfin – Gadsden County, FL real estate trends
- Florida EDR – Gadsden County area profile (2020 Census population)
- Florida Realtors – August 2026 MSA summary (Tallahassee MSA includes Gadsden)
Market figures researched November 3, 2026.