Florida county guide
Marion County real estate: closing costs, taxes and market data
What it costs to buy and sell a home in Marion County, Florida, with the state's own formulas and the latest market figures.
Market snapshot
Marion County, whose county seat is Ocala, had a median home sale price of $257,000 in May 2026. Homes took an average of 94 days to sell, up from 80 days a year earlier. That suggests buyers had more room to negotiate than in 2025. The median list price for houses was $299,500, compared with $285,990 in May 2025.
Main cities: Ocala, Belleview, Dunnellon, McIntosh, Reddick, Silver Springs Shores, Marion Oaks, On Top of the World
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 |
| $255,000 | $1,785 | $1,350 | $1,122 |
| $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 Marion 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
Marion County is inland, but flood zones run along the Withlacoochee, Rainbow and Ocklawaha rivers and around low-lying lakes, so buyers should check FEMA flood maps for each parcel and ask about flood insurance.
Local offices
Questions agents and buyers ask
- How much are doc stamps in Marion County?
- On a $257,000 sale, deed doc stamps are about $1,799 ($0.70 per $100 of the price). The seller normally pays them.
- Who pays for title insurance in Marion County?
- By custom the seller pays for the owner's title policy. At $257,000 it's about $1,360 at Florida's promulgated rate; the contract can say otherwise.
Run every deal from contract to commission — start free
- Deadlines tracked automatically, with a morning reminder
- Checklists, documents and e-signature in one place
- Commissions, CDAs and agent pay
- Made for Florida brokerages, works on your phone
No contract, no setup fee. Built by a working Florida broker.
Sources
- Marion County Real Estate Market Trends & Data (May 2026)
- U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Marion County, Florida
Market figures researched November 3, 2026.