Florida county guide
Leon County real estate: closing costs, taxes and market data
What it costs to buy and sell a home in Leon County, Florida, with the state's own formulas and the latest market figures.
Market snapshot
Leon County, home to the state capital of Tallahassee, had about 299,048 residents in 2025. The median sale price across all home types was $331,820 in May 2026, up 6.5% from a year earlier, according to Redfin. Demand is shaped by state government employment and a large university population.
Main cities: Tallahassee, Woodville, Fort Braden, Miccosukee
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 |
| $330,000 | $2,310 | $1,725 | $1,452 |
| $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 Leon 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
Some parts of Leon County lie in FEMA special flood hazard areas, so buyers should check the FEMA flood map for each parcel and get flood insurance quotes before closing.
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Questions agents and buyers ask
- How much are doc stamps in Leon County?
- On a $331,820 sale, deed doc stamps are about $2,323 ($0.70 per $100 of the price). The seller normally pays them.
- Who pays for title insurance in Leon County?
- By custom the seller pays for the owner's title policy. At $331,820 it's about $1,735 at Florida's promulgated rate; the contract can say otherwise.
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Sources
Market figures researched November 3, 2026.