Homes for sale in
Mayo, Florida
Small-town North Florida living along the Suwannee
2
Homes for sale
$227,000
Median list price
$195
Avg price / sqft
87
Median days on market
Mayo is the seat of Lafayette County, a rural pocket of North Florida where the pace is slow, the land is open, and the Suwannee River country defines the lifestyle. Life here leans toward acreage, springs, and a genuinely small community — the kind of place where single-family homes and manufactured homes on a bit of property are the norm rather than subdivisions.
The market here is tiny, which is exactly what you should plan around. With just 2 active listings and a median list price of $227,000, inventory moves slowly — the typical home sits about 87 days — so patience and quick action when the right property appears both matter. If you're open to a range of options, it's worth watching just reduced listings and browsing nearby land & lots alongside built homes.
Mayo is in Lafayette County, Florida.
Within a 30-minute drive
Quick facts
$179,000 – $275K price range
1,200 sqft median home
Balanced right now
Fresh on the market
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The numbers that matter
The Mayo market
Balanced
6.0 months of inventory
Supply and demand are roughly even — negotiation cuts both ways.
3
Sold, last 12 months
$463,000
Median sold price
98%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
19 days
Median time to sell
Mayo vs Lafayette County
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 147.0% yr/yr
Homes on the market
▼ 33.3% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — listings and closed sales in Mayo, FL. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in thin markets.
Beyond the listings
Living in Mayo
Genuinely rural North Florida
Mayo is the county seat of Lafayette County, a small, quiet community where open land and river country shape daily life.
Modest entry prices
The median list price sits at $227,000, with active homes ranging from $179,000 to $275,000.
Low property taxes
The median annual property tax runs about $1,171, reflecting the area's rural, low-cost profile.
Land and home options
The housing mix spans single-family residences and manufactured homes, and acreage is part of the appeal here.
A patient market
Homes typically take around 87 days to sell, so buyers have room to consider carefully.
Population
1,172
Median age
32.6
Median income
$45,833
Median home value
$116,100
What people here are into
Hobbies & Interests
Bookish
Always seeking the next book, article, or poem to read, this activity is prevalent in areas where reading is a way of life. Although a solo activity, the expression of the love of books is a bonding, communal experience.
Hobbies & Interests
Green Thumb
From tiny sprouts and window plants, to flower arrangements and designing a landscape, this population has an affinity for all things green.
Hobbies & Interests
Natural Beauty
This population marvels at the beauty of nature, and they want to capture every breath-taking scene.
Hobbies & Interests
Wanderlust
Always thinking about their next destination, this population loves exploring new places abroad or right in their own backyard. They hold onto past trips by sharing their favorite memories and pictures year round.
Hobbies & Interests
Handcrafted
The only thing more beautiful than handmade decor? The hands that made it. This population appreciates the time and care put into one-of-a-kind pieces.
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 Mayo home
≈ $1,504/mo
$227,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
100%
In a FEMA flood zone
Ask about flood insurance early — it changes the payment
Straight answers
Mayo real estate FAQs
Is Mayo a good place to live?+
Mayo suits buyers who want rural North Florida living with space, low taxes, and a small-community feel over suburban conveniences. As the seat of Lafayette County, it centers on land, the Suwannee River region, and a slower pace. If that lifestyle fits, it delivers on it directly.
Is Mayo expensive?+
No — it's one of the more affordable corners of Florida. The median list price is $227,000, with active homes running from $179,000 to $275,000, and the median property tax is only about $1,171 a year. You can also browse by price to see the lower end of the market.
What do homes cost in Mayo?+
Currently the median list price is $227,000, averaging around $195 per square foot on a median home size of about 1,200 square feet. Over the past 12 months only 3 homes sold, at a median sold price of $463,000 — a figure skewed by the very small sample, so treat active list prices as the better guide.
How is the Mayo housing market?+
It's a small, slow-moving market with just 2 active listings and a median 87 days on market. When homes do sell, sellers get about 98% of asking on average, so pricing tends to be realistic. Checking open houses this week is a good way to stay current when options are limited.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Property taxes are low here, with a median of about $1,171 per year. HOA fees aren't a meaningful factor — this is rural, non-subdivision territory with no notable HOA communities in the current data, so ongoing carrying costs stay minimal.
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