Florida county guide
Wakulla County real estate: closing costs, taxes and market data
What it costs to buy and sell a home in Wakulla County, Florida, with the state's own formulas and the latest market figures.
Market snapshot
Wakulla County is a mostly rural coastal county just south of Tallahassee. Its county seat is Crawfordville, and the 2020 Census counted 33,746 residents. The housing stock is mainly single-family homes, often on large lots, and Crawfordville is where most sales happen. Smaller markets include Sopchoppy, Panacea, St. Marks and Woodville. In 2025 the county commission set the county's own operating millage at 7.9 mills.
Main cities: Crawfordville, Sopchoppy, St. Marks, Panacea, Woodville
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 |
| $350,000 | $2,450 | $1,825 | $1,540 |
| $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 Wakulla 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 areas along Apalachee Bay, such as Panacea, St. Marks and Shell Point, face storm surge and are partly in FEMA flood zones, so buyers should check the FEMA flood map for the property and get flood insurance quotes before closing.
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Questions agents and buyers ask
- How much are doc stamps in Wakulla County?
- On a $350,000 sale, deed doc stamps are about $2,450 ($0.70 per $100 of the price). The seller normally pays them.
- Who pays for title insurance in Wakulla County?
- By custom the seller pays for the owner's title policy. At $350,000 it's about $1,825 at Florida's promulgated rate; the contract can say otherwise.
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Sources
Market figures researched November 3, 2026.