Homes for sale in
Bradford County, Florida
Small-town North Florida with room to breathe
35
Homes for sale
$365,000
Median list price
$257
Avg price / sqft
69
Median days on market
Bradford County sits in North Florida's rural heartland, a stretch of pine woods, small lakes, and farm land anchored by the county seat of Starke. This is a place for buyers who want acreage, a slower pace, and a short drive to the fishing and lakes that define the area — the kind of county where waterfront homes and classic single-family homes still trade at prices that feel sane. The towns of Lawtey and Hampton round out the picture, each with its own small-town rhythm.
For a buyer today, the market is affordable but thin. There are only 35 active listings, with a median list price of $365,000 and homes selling at a median of $294,750 over the past year. Expect to move deliberately — homes sit a median of 74 days, and sellers are getting about 95% of asking, so there's room to negotiate but also limited choice, with options from new construction to just reduced listings.
Quick facts
4 cities & towns
$150,000 – $5.4M price range
1,780 sqft median home
$2,595/mo median rent
Balanced right now
Living in Bradford County
Bradford County is one of North Florida's small, rural counties — a landscape of pine woods, farmland, and scattered lakes anchored by the county seat of Starke. It's the kind of place where land is still relatively plentiful and the pace is set by small towns rather than subdivisions. Buyers here tend to value space, privacy, and proximity to fishing and the outdoors over urban amenities.
The county suits a particular kind of buyer: someone looking for acreage, a first home at an attainable price, or a quieter base within reach of the larger North Central Florida region. The housing stock is overwhelmingly single-family homes, with a handful of manufactured homes reflecting the rural setting. There are no gated communities, golf developments, or 55+ enclaves in the current market — this is traditional small-town and country living.
What you trade for that affordability and space is scale. With only 35 active listings countywide, choices are limited, and the services and retail you'd find in a larger metro are farther away. For the right buyer, though, that's exactly the appeal.
Towns in Bradford County
Starke is the county seat and the largest of Bradford County's towns, serving as the commercial and civic center of the area. It's where most of the county's everyday services cluster, and it anchors the local housing market. Buyers who want to be closest to shops and services generally start their search here.
Lawtey sits to the north and is a smaller, quieter town with a distinctly rural feel. It's the kind of community where homes come with more land and fewer neighbors, appealing to buyers who want elbow room. Expect a more country lifestyle and a short drive into Starke for errands.
Hampton rounds out the county's trio of notable communities. Like Lawtey, it's a small town where rural character defines daily life. Across all three, the shared thread is affordability and space rather than amenity-rich development — so the choice between them comes down to how far from Starke you're willing to live and how much land you want.
Homes for sale in Bradford County: prices and housing
The numbers tell a clear story of affordability. The median list price is $365,000, the average price per square foot is about $260, and the median home size is 1,780 sqft. Over the past 12 months, 72 homes sold at a median price of $294,750, with sellers receiving roughly 95% of their asking price. Active list prices range from about $150,000 to $5,400,000, so there's a wide spread between modest homes and a few outsized rural estates.
The housing mix is dominated by single-family homes — 30 of the 35 active listings — with five manufactured homes making up the balance. Among the active inventory, nine are waterfront homes, five have a pool, and three are new construction. Three listings sit in the $1M-plus range, so the luxury homes ($1m+) segment exists but is very small.
Carrying costs are a strong point. The median HOA is just $18 a month — a reflection of how few homes here belong to an association — and median property tax runs about $2,565 a year. Combined with entry-level prices, that makes Bradford County one of the lower-cost places to own in North Florida, though the thin inventory means you'll need patience to find the right fit.
Schools in Bradford County
Public schools in the county are part of the Bradford County School District, which serves the towns of Starke, Lawtey, and Hampton. As the single district covering a small, rural county, it handles all grade levels within its boundaries.
School assignments in Florida are tied to a home's specific address, and zones can change. Before committing to a home, confirm the exact attendance zone for that address directly with the district rather than relying on general assumptions.
If schools are a priority in your search, build that verification into your process early — especially in a rural county where the nearest school may be a meaningful drive from a given property.
Getting around Bradford County
Bradford County is a car-dependent, rural area, so plan on driving for most trips. The towns are spread across the countryside, and daily errands typically mean traveling into Starke, the county's commercial hub.
The county's location in North Central Florida puts it within reach of larger regional centers, though those trips are measured in miles of two-lane and highway driving rather than quick hops. Buyers moving from a metro area should budget more time for routine drives than they're used to.
Because specific drive-time data isn't available here, the practical takeaway is simple: reliable transportation is essential, and the right home for you will balance the land and quiet you want against how far you're comfortable driving for work, shopping, and school.
Is Bradford County a good place to live?
For the right buyer, yes. Bradford County delivers genuine affordability — a $365,000 median list price, roughly $294,750 median sold price, low HOA and property-tax costs — alongside the space and quiet of rural North Florida. If you want land, water access, or a budget-friendly home away from the crowds, few nearby markets compete on value.
The honest trade-offs are inventory and convenience. With just 35 active listings and a median 74 days on market, you'll have fewer choices and need to move patiently when the right home appears. The towns differ mostly by degree of rural-ness: Starke offers the most services, while Lawtey and Hampton lean quieter and more country.
Bottom line: Bradford County rewards buyers who prioritize affordability, acreage, and a slower pace over amenities and selection. Line up your financing, verify school zones and commute distances for any specific home, and watch the just reduced and waterfront homes listings closely to catch the best opportunities in a thin market.
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Newest homes in Bradford County
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$163,900
19490 NW 135TH LANE, LAKE BUTLER
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,674 sqft
$349,000
5882 NW 200TH STREET, STARKE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,780 sqft
$150,000
523 SE 28TH WAY, MELROSE
1 bd · 1 ba · 1,148 sqft
$420,000
4565 SE 3RD PLACE, KEYSTONE HEIGHTS
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,310 sqft
$174,900
11693 NW COUNTY ROAD 229, LAKE BUTLER
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,216 sqft
$479,000
657 SE 2ND AVENUE, MELROSE
3 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,093 sqft
$238,000
3583 NW 216TH STREET, LAWTEY
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,296 sqft
$5,400,000
00 SW COUNTY ROAD 100A, STARKE
4 bd · 5 ba · 3,938 sqft
$259,900
6542 SW COUNTY RD 100A, STARKE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,311 sqft
$389,900$399,900
853 S PARKER STREET, STARKE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,807 sqft
$599,999
241 SE 5TH AVENUE, MELROSE
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,121 sqft
$549,900
6723 SW 95TH STREET, HAMPTON
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,004 sqft
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The numbers that matter
The Bradford County market
Balanced
5.5 months of inventory
Supply and demand are roughly even — negotiation cuts both ways.
72
Sold, last 12 months
$294,750
Median sold price
95%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
47 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
▲ 21.6% yr/yr
Homes on the market
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
Real affordability
With a median list price of $365,000 and sold prices near $294,750, Bradford County is among the more attainable corners of North Florida.
Water on the market
Nine of the 35 active listings are waterfront, giving lake-minded buyers a genuine slice of the inventory.
Low carrying costs
Median property tax runs about $2,565 a year and median HOA just $18 a month, so monthly ownership costs stay modest.
Room to negotiate
Homes take a median 74 days to sell and close at roughly 95% of asking, which leaves space to make your case.
Single-family and acreage focus
The inventory is overwhelmingly single-family homes with a handful of manufactured homes, reflecting the county's rural character.
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
≈ $2,350/mo
$365,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
17%
In a FEMA flood zone
Ask about flood insurance early — it changes the payment
$2,595/mo
Median rent
1 homes for rent right now
Straight answers
Bradford County real estate FAQs
Is Bradford County a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want rural North Florida — pine woods, small lakes, and towns like Starke, Lawtey, and Hampton where life moves slower. The trade-off is fewer services and a small housing market, with just 35 active listings at any given time. If space, water access, and affordability matter more than nightlife or big-box convenience, it's a strong fit.
Is Bradford County expensive?+
No — it's one of the more affordable markets in the region. The median list price is $365,000 and homes sold over the past year had a median price of $294,750. You can also browse by price for entry points, with active listings starting around $150,000.
What do homes cost in Bradford County?+
The median list price is $365,000 and the average is about $260 per square foot on a median home size of 1,780 sqft. Prices range widely, from roughly $150,000 to $5,400,000, so the market spans modest homes to a few large rural estates among the luxury homes ($1m+).
How is the real estate market right now?+
It's a slow, affordable market with limited inventory — 35 active listings and 72 sales over the past 12 months. Homes take a median of 74 days to sell and close at about 95% of asking, so sellers are generally holding firm but buyers have negotiating room. Keep an eye on just reduced listings for the best openings.
What are HOA fees and property taxes like?+
Both are low here. The median HOA is just $18 a month, reflecting how few communities carry association fees, and median property tax is about $2,565 a year. That keeps monthly carrying costs down compared with more developed Florida counties.
What about schools in Bradford County?+
Bradford County is served by the Bradford County School District, the public district for the area. Since school assignments depend on the specific address, confirm the zone for any home you're serious about directly with the district before you make an offer.
Is there new construction in Bradford County?+
There's a small amount — three of the 35 active listings are new construction. Most of the market is existing single-family homes, so new builds are the exception rather than the rule here.
Are there waterfront or pool homes available?+
Yes. Nine active listings are waterfront and five have a pool, so lake and homes with a pool buyers have real options despite the small overall inventory. There are no gated, golf, or 55+ communities currently represented in the active listings.
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