Homes for sale in
Bradford County, Florida
Rural North Florida living at an honest price
40
Homes for sale
$297,000
Median list price
$207
Avg price / sqft
31
Median days on market
Bradford County sits in North Florida's quiet interior, anchored by the small towns of Starke, Hampton, and Lawtey. This is space-and-quiet country — a mix of single-family homes on real lots and manufactured homes, with a handful of waterfront homes for buyers who want a lake or pond of their own. It's the kind of place where your dollar buys land, not just square footage.
For buyers, the math here is refreshingly grounded. The median list price is $297,000 and homes typically sell at 96% of asking within about 31 days, so there's room to negotiate without the frenzy you'll find closer to the coast. With 40 active listings and prices running from $109,000 up past $1.3 million, you can browse by price or watch for something just reduced if you're patient.
Within a 30-minute drive of the county center
Quick facts
4 cities & towns
$109,000 – $1.3M price range
1,594 sqft median home
$1,598/mo median rent
Leans buyer right now
Fresh on the market
Newest homes in Bradford County
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$195,000
9798 STATE ROAD 100 W, STARKE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,593 sqft
$275,000
468 28TH WAY, MELROSE
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,008 sqft
$225,000
9929 FACTORY AVENUE, HAMPTON
3 bd · 1 ba · 1,280 sqft
$612,000
15809 NE 15TH PLACE, STARKE
4 bd · 4 ba · 3,291 sqft
$799,900
2527 NW COUNTY ROAD 225, LAWTEY
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,695 sqft
$125,000
2242 LAKE STREET, LAWTEY
3 bd · 1 ba · 1,064 sqft
$450,000
6600 SW 160TH STREET, STARKE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,730 sqft
$369,900
529 SE 5TH AVENUE, MELROSE
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,080 sqft
$1,349,000
298 SE 5TH AVENUE, MELROSE
3 bd · 3 ba · 3,360 sqft
$397,500
561 SE 28TH STREET, MELROSE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,594 sqft
$995,000
2499 SE 30TH STREET, MELROSE
4 bd · 4.5 ba · 3,058 sqft
$370,000
1619 RAIFORD ROAD, STARKE
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,274 sqft
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The numbers that matter
The Bradford County market
Leans buyer
7.5 months of inventory
Inventory is building — buyers have leverage and time.
81
Sold, last 12 months
$292,000
Median sold price
96%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
53 days
Median time to sell
Bradford County vs Florida
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 6.5% yr/yr
Homes on the market
▼ 4.9% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — listings and closed sales in Bradford County, FL. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings.
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Cities in Bradford County
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Beyond the listings
Living in Bradford County
Land and elbow room
Most listings are single-family homes on generous lots, a mix that suits buyers who want acreage over amenities.
Waterfront within reach
Ten of the active listings sit on water, an unusually high share for an inland county and priced far below coastal equivalents.
Genuinely low carrying costs
The median property tax runs about $1,929 a year and HOA fees are essentially nonexistent at a median of $2 a month.
A market that moves fairly
Homes sell at 96% of asking in a median of 31 days, giving buyers a balanced, negotiable pace.
A little new construction
Four newly built homes are on the market for buyers who'd rather skip the renovation list.
Population
27,888
Median age
40.5
Median income
$59,740
Median home value
$180,300
What people here are into
Hobbies & Interests
Engine Enthusiast
This population loves working on and showing off their cars, trucks and motorcycles. You can find them researching car shows and the hottest models on the lot.
Active
Fitness Obsession
Passionate about strength training, this population relies heavily on the encouragement of the exercise community. While these people seek the latest fitness techniques, they're also interested in supplements and equipment.
Beliefs
Politically Engaged
Politically aware, this population is interested in civic issues on both the local and national level. They often discuss candidates for office, taxes, and political ideologies.
Lifestyles
Farm Culture
Do you know where your food comes from? These people do, and they want to share their love for farming and simple living with the community.
Beliefs
Spiritual Practices
Making it to church on Sunday, this population is drawn together by their devotion to, primarily Christian, religion. Common activities include worship services and bible studies.
Hobbies & Interests
Animal Advocates
Passionate about animal welfare, this population wants to know how best to care for their own pets (with toys and training) and help other animals find their fur-ever home.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Bradford County home
≈ $1,938/mo
$297,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
18%
In a FEMA flood zone
Ask about flood insurance early — it changes the payment
$1,598/mo
Median rent
2 homes for rent right now
Straight answers
Bradford County real estate FAQs
Is Bradford County a good place to live?+
If you value quiet, space, and small-town North Florida over nightlife and density, it's a strong fit. The county is built around the towns of Starke, Hampton, and Lawtey, with mostly single-family homes on real lots. Buyers who want a lake nearby will find the county's waterfront homes especially appealing.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
Not by Florida standards. The median list price is $297,000 and average price per square foot is about $207, well below most of the state's metro markets. You can even browse by price to find options starting around $109,000.
What do homes cost in Bradford County?+
Active listings range from $109,000 to $1,349,000, with a median list price of $297,000 on a median home size of about 1,594 square feet. Over the past year, 81 homes sold at a median price of $292,000. There's a small luxury tier ($1m+) too, with two homes currently above a million.
How is the market right now?+
It's steady and negotiable. There are 40 active listings, homes take a median of 31 days to sell, and sellers are getting about 96% of their asking price. That gap leaves real room to negotiate, and it's worth checking the just reduced listings.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Carrying costs here are low. The median HOA is just $2 a month — effectively nothing, since most properties aren't in managed communities — and the median annual property tax is about $1,929. For renters or investors weighing the numbers, median rent runs around $1,598 a month.
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