Florida county guide
Manatee County real estate: closing costs, taxes and market data
What it costs to buy and sell a home in Manatee County, Florida, with the state's own formulas and the latest market figures.
Market snapshot
In September 2026, Manatee County recorded 636 single-family closed sales, down 3.9% from a year earlier, at a median sale price of $485,000, up 3.2%. Condos and townhomes had 224 closed sales that month at an unchanged median of $296,500. For the third quarter of 2026, the single-family median was $490,000 across 2,017 sales.
Main cities: Bradenton, Palmetto, Lakewood Ranch, Parrish, Ellenton, Holmes Beach, Anna Maria, Bradenton Beach
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 |
| $485,000 | $3,395 | $2,500 | $2,134 |
| $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 Manatee 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
Coastal and barrier-island parts of Manatee County, such as Anna Maria Island and areas along the Manatee River, include FEMA special flood hazard areas, so buyers should look up the FEMA flood zone and get flood insurance quotes before closing.
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Questions agents and buyers ask
- How much are doc stamps in Manatee County?
- On a $485,000 sale, deed doc stamps are about $3,395 ($0.70 per $100 of the price). The seller normally pays them.
- Who pays for title insurance in Manatee County?
- By custom the seller pays for the owner's title policy. At $485,000 it's about $2,500 at Florida's promulgated rate; the contract can say otherwise.
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Sources
- Q3 2026 Real Estate Market Report: Trends in Sarasota and Manatee Counties - RASM
- Manatee County, Florida - Ballotpedia
Market figures researched November 3, 2026.