Florida county guide
Liberty County real estate: closing costs, taxes and market data
What it costs to buy and sell a home in Liberty County, Florida, with the state's own formulas and the latest market figures.
Market snapshot
Liberty County is Florida's least populous county, with 7,974 residents in the 2020 census, and Bristol is its county seat and only incorporated city. Redfin reported a median sale price of about $173,000 in October 2025, down 33.1% from a year earlier, with a median of $202 per square foot. Because so few homes sell here, the median can change sharply from one month to the next.
Main cities: Bristol, Hosford, Sweetwater, Telogia
Closing costs at common prices
| Sale price | Deed doc stamps | Owner's title policy | Note doc stamps + intangible tax (80% loan) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $175,000 | $1,225 | $950 | $770 |
| $250,000 | $1,750 | $1,325 | $1,100 |
| $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 Liberty 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
Large parts of the county lie near the Apalachicola and Ochlockonee rivers, so buyers should check the FEMA flood zone for each property and ask for flood insurance quotes before closing.
Local offices
Questions agents and buyers ask
- How much are doc stamps in Liberty County?
- On a $173,000 sale, deed doc stamps are about $1,211 ($0.70 per $100 of the price). The seller normally pays them.
- Who pays for title insurance in Liberty County?
- By custom the seller pays for the owner's title policy. At $173,000 it's about $940 at Florida's promulgated rate; the contract can say otherwise.
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Sources
- Liberty County, FL Housing Market - Redfin
- Liberty County, Florida - Wikipedia (2020 census)
- Liberty County Property Appraiser
- Liberty County Clerk of Court
- Liberty County Tax Collector
Market figures researched November 3, 2026.