Florida county guide
Pinellas County real estate: closing costs, taxes and market data
What it costs to buy and sell a home in Pinellas County, Florida, with the state's own formulas and the latest market figures.
Market snapshot
In the three months ending September 2026, the median home sale price in Pinellas County was $392,000, up 4.4% from the same period a year earlier. The median price per square foot was $275. Homes took an average of 75 days to sell, compared with 63 days a year earlier.
Main cities: St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Largo, Pinellas Park, Dunedin, Palm Harbor, Tarpon Springs, Safety Harbor
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 |
| $390,000 | $2,730 | $2,025 | $1,716 |
| $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 Pinellas 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
Pinellas is a coastal peninsula county, and many properties lie in FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas, so buyers should check the FEMA flood zone and get flood insurance quotes before making an offer.
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Questions agents and buyers ask
- How much are doc stamps in Pinellas County?
- On a $392,000 sale, deed doc stamps are about $2,744 ($0.70 per $100 of the price). The seller normally pays them.
- Who pays for title insurance in Pinellas County?
- By custom the seller pays for the owner's title policy. At $392,000 it's about $2,035 at Florida's promulgated rate; the contract can say otherwise.
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Sources
Market figures researched November 3, 2026.