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Branford, Florida

River living where the Suwannee sets the pace

18

Homes for sale

$449,500

Median list price

$338

Avg price / sqft

30

Median days on market

Branford sits along the Suwannee River in Gilchrist County, and life here bends toward the water — springs, boating, and quiet stretches of North Florida countryside. The housing here reflects that rural-river character, with a real mix of single-family homes, manufactured and modular houses, and plenty of land & lots for people who want room to spread out. If you want your weekends measured in paddle strokes rather than traffic lights, this corner of the state delivers.

The market is small and specific: just 17 active listings right now, with a median list price of $475,000 against a much lower median sold price of $246,000 over the past year. That gap tells you asking prices skew high — often because of the waterfront homes and a handful of luxury homes ($1m+) pulling the top of the range — while everyday sales land far more modestly. With homes moving in a median 30 days and sellers netting about 95% of asking, it pays to know which listings are priced to the river and which are priced to reality; the just reduced page is a good place to start.

Branford is in Gilchrist County, Florida.

Quick facts

$159,000$3.0M price range

1,921 sqft median home

Leans buyer right now

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Where the market lives

<$200K$200K–$300K$300K–$400K$400K–$500K$500K–$750K$1.0M–$2.0M$2.0M+

The numbers that matter

The Branford market

Leans buyer

7.7 months of inventory

Seller’s marketBuyer’s market

Inventory is building — buyers have leverage and time.

27

Sold, last 12 months

$246,000

Median sold price

95%

Sale-to-list ratio

What sellers actually get vs asking

59 days

Median time to sell

Branford vs Gilchrist County

Median list price

Branford$450K
Gilchrist Co.$350K

Price per sqft

Branford$338
Gilchrist Co.$240

Days on market

Branford30d
Gilchrist Co.43d

Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling

64.5% yr/yr

$115K$298K$480KSep ’23Jul ’26

Homes on the market

5.9% yr/yr

71523Aug ’23Jul ’26

Homes sold per month

024Aug ’24Jul ’26

Live Stellar MLS data — listings and closed sales in Branford, FL. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in thin markets.

For the school run

School zones with homes for sale

Homes matched to official attendance boundaries — always verify zoning with the district.

Beyond the listings

Living in Branford

01

The Suwannee shapes everything

Eight of the current active listings are waterfront, so river access isn't a luxury add-on here — it's a defining feature of the market.

02

A genuine range of home types

With single-family, manufactured, mobile, and modular homes all in the mix, buyers can enter well below the median or step into a substantial river property.

03

Big spread in prices

Active listings run from $170,000 all the way to $3,000,000, so the median list price of $475,000 hides a wide field of options.

04

Sales land below asking averages

The median sold price of $246,000 over the last year sits well under the median list, meaning sharp buyers can find value against ambitious pricing.

05

Room to build or park

Vacant land and lots are part of what draws people here, giving you the option to design river life on your own terms.

Population

929

Median age

26.8

Median income

$40,766

Median home value

$106,900

What people here are into

Relationships

Girl Squad

From girls night out to a movie night in with their closest gal pals, this population is all about getting the girls together for an evening of fun.

Appearance oriented

All About Hair

Passionate about all things hair, this population is talking about hair tutorials or the hottest celebrity blowout.

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.

Beliefs

Local Engagement

These citizens want to make their neighborhood a better, more beautiful place to live. They're attentive to the needs and affairs of the local community.

Active

Outdoor Adventures

Appreciating the outdoors, this population wants to actively engage with nature. Whether it's finding a new hiking trail or looking for the perfect spot to catch the sunset, they seek to explore the world around them.

Lifestyles

Nerd Culture

These people aren't afraid to nerd out. Common activities include comic books, video games, and often intellectual pursuits.

What it really costs

Owning here

Owning the median Branford home

$2,851/mo

Principal & interest $2,368
Property tax $273
Insurance (est.) $210

$449,500 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.

39%

In a FEMA flood zone

Ask about flood insurance early — it changes the payment

Straight answers

Branford real estate FAQs

Is Branford a good place to live?+

It's a good fit if you want a slower, river-centered lifestyle in rural North Florida rather than suburban convenience. Kids are generally assigned to Lafayette Elementary and Lafayette High School, and the waterfront homes along the Suwannee are the main draw. Expect country quiet, not walkable amenities.

Is Branford expensive?+

It depends entirely on where you look. The median list price is $475,000, but the median home actually sold for $246,000 over the past year, and listings start as low as $170,000. You can browse by price to see the more affordable end of the market.

What do homes cost in Branford?+

Active listings range from $170,000 to $3,000,000, with a median list of $475,000 and an average of about $359 per square foot on a median home size near 1,922 square feet. Four current listings are priced above $1 million, so the luxury homes ($1m+) segment stretches the top of the range considerably.

How is the Branford real estate market right now?+

It's a small, steady market — 17 active listings and 26 homes sold over the last 12 months. Homes take a median 30 days to sell and sellers get about 95% of asking on average, so well-priced listings move at a reasonable clip while overpriced ones tend to sit.

What about HOA fees and property taxes?+

There's no meaningful HOA presence here — none of the active listings sit in a gated or HOA-governed community — so you generally won't budget for monthly dues. Property taxes run a median of about $3,286 per year, which is the main recurring carrying cost to plan for.

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