Florida county guide
Glades County real estate: closing costs, taxes and market data
What it costs to buy and sell a home in Glades County, Florida, with the state's own formulas and the latest market figures.
Market snapshot
Glades County is a rural county in Florida's Heartland, on the western shore of Lake Okeechobee. Moore Haven is the county seat. The 2020 census counted 12,126 residents, making it the fourth-least populous county in Florida. Its housing is mostly single-family homes, manufactured homes and acreage, with lakefront and canal-front property around Buckhead Ridge and Lakeport.
Main cities: Moore Haven, Buckhead Ridge, Lakeport, Muse, Palmdale, Ortona
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 Glades 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
Much of Glades County is low-lying land near Lake Okeechobee and its canals, so buyers should look up the property's FEMA flood zone and get flood insurance quotes before closing.
Local offices
Questions agents and buyers ask
- How much are doc stamps in Glades 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 Glades 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
- Glades County, Florida - Wikipedia (2020 census population)
- Glades County Property Appraiser - Contact
- Glades County Clerk of Court
- Glades County Tax Collector
Market figures researched November 3, 2026.