Florida county guide
Palm Beach County real estate: closing costs, taxes and market data
What it costs to buy and sell a home in Palm Beach County, Florida, with the state's own formulas and the latest market figures.
Market snapshot
In September 2026 the median single-family home in Palm Beach County sold for $700,000, up 6.9% from September 2025. The median condo or townhouse sold for $310,000, unchanged from a year earlier. As of October 29, 2026, the county had 4,132 houses and 6,647 condos and townhouses for sale.
Main cities: West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, Jupiter, Wellington, Palm Beach Gardens, Lake Worth 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 |
| $500,000 | $3,500 | $2,575 | $2,200 |
| $700,000 | $4,900 | $3,575 | $3,080 |
| $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 Palm Beach 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
Many coastal and low-lying parts of Palm Beach County fall within FEMA special flood hazard areas, so buyers should check the FEMA flood map for any property and get flood insurance quotes before closing.
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Questions agents and buyers ask
- How much are doc stamps in Palm Beach County?
- On a $700,000 sale, deed doc stamps are about $4,900 ($0.70 per $100 of the price). The seller normally pays them.
- Who pays for title insurance in Palm Beach County?
- By custom the seller pays for the owner's title policy. At $700,000 it's about $3,575 at Florida's promulgated rate; the contract can say otherwise.
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Sources
Market figures researched November 3, 2026.