Homes for sale in
Monticello, Florida
Small-town North Florida living near Tallahassee
1
Homes for sale
$584,000
Median list price
$272
Avg price / sqft
1
Median days on market
Monticello is the county seat of Jefferson County, a historic North Florida town where oak-lined streets, a walkable courthouse square, and rural acreage set the pace. It's the kind of place buyers choose when they want land, quiet, and easy access to the Tallahassee metro without paying city prices.
The market here is genuinely small, and that shapes everything. Right now there's just a single active single-family home on the MLS, listed at $584,000 and only a day on market, so buyers should expect limited choice and be ready to move quickly when the right property appears. Setting alerts for just reduced listings and open houses this week is the practical way to stay ahead in a town with this little inventory.
Monticello is in Jefferson County, Florida.
Within a 30-minute drive
Quick facts
$584,000 – $584K price range
2,148 sqft median home
Balanced right now
Fresh on the market
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The numbers that matter
The Monticello market
Balanced
6.0 months of inventory
Supply and demand are roughly even — negotiation cuts both ways.
Monticello vs Jefferson County
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Homes on the market
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — listings and closed sales in Monticello, 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 Monticello
Historic county seat
Monticello anchors Jefferson County with a walkable downtown and classic North Florida character.
Room to spread out
The area leans rural, drawing buyers who want acreage and space rather than dense subdivisions.
Tallahassee within reach
Its location east of the capital gives residents metro-area jobs and services without city living.
All single-family
The current active inventory is entirely single-family homes — no condos or townhomes on the market.
Priced around $272/sqft
The lone active listing runs about $272 per square foot on a 2,148-square-foot home.
Population
2,627
Median age
46.9
Median income
$44,920
Median home value
$192,500
What people here are into
Hobbies & Interests
Top 9% in the U.S.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.
Lifestyles
Top 10% in the U.S.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.
Appearance oriented
Top 10% in the U.S.Smart Chic
Passionate about style, smart chic searches high and low for the perfect look - but not one that will break the bank.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 12% in the U.S.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
Top 12% in the U.S.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.
Food & Drink
Top 12% in the U.S.Ingredient Attentive
These folks are conscious about what they eat. They're looking for ingredients that not only taste great, but also have great nutritional benefits.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Monticello home
≈ $3,762/mo
$584,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
0%
In a FEMA flood zone
Most homes here sit outside high-risk zones
Straight answers
Monticello real estate FAQs
Is Monticello a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want a quiet, historic North Florida town with rural surroundings and a real sense of community. As the seat of Jefferson County, it offers small-town living within driving range of Tallahassee's jobs and amenities. Local students are served by Jefferson County Elementary and Jefferson County Middle/High School.
Is Monticello expensive?+
By North Florida standards it's moderate, though inventory is thin. The single active listing sits at $584,000, or about $272 per square foot, which is the only current data point to gauge pricing from.
What do homes cost in Monticello?+
The one active single-family home is listed at $584,000 for roughly 2,148 square feet. With only a single listing, that figure reflects a specific property more than a broad market average — expect prices to vary widely with acreage and condition.
How is the Monticello housing market?+
It's a very low-inventory market with just one active listing that's been available for only about a day. Buyers should track new listings closely, including any just reduced properties, because homes here don't come up often and choices are limited.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
There's no HOA data on the current listing, which fits a rural area where homes typically sell without association dues. The median annual property tax runs about $5,706, so factor that into your monthly carrying cost.
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