Homes for sale in
Taylor County, Florida
Florida's Big Bend, where the fishing comes first
9
Homes for sale
$538,900
Median list price
$501
Avg price / sqft
92
Median days on market
Taylor County sits on Florida's Big Bend, the quiet stretch of Gulf coast where salt marsh and pine flatwoods replace the theme-park crowds. Life here orbits the water: the waterfront homes along the river in Steinhatchee draw anglers and scallopers, while the county seat of Perry anchors the area with its working-town roots in timber and the outdoors. It's a place for people who want elbow room, river access, and a slower rhythm.
The market is small and thinly traded — just 9 active listings right now, with a median list price of $538,900 that spans a wide $200,000 to $2.65M range. Only 10 homes sold in the past year at a median of $234,749, and sellers are averaging 90% of asking, so there's real room to negotiate. Homes sit a while here — a median of 92 days — which means patient buyers can take their time and check the just reduced listings and land & lots for the best value.
Quick facts
2 cities & towns
$200,000 – $2.6M price range
1,400 sqft median home
Leans buyer right now
Living in Taylor County
Taylor County occupies a stretch of Florida's Big Bend, the uncrowded Gulf coast between the Panhandle and the peninsula where salt marsh, tidal rivers, and pine flatwoods set the pace. This is working, outdoor Florida — a place built around timber, fishing, and scalloping rather than tourism and master-planned subdivisions. The county seat, Perry, serves as the practical hub, while the coastal village of Steinhatchee is the recreational draw.
The lifestyle rewards people who value space and self-sufficiency over convenience. You trade big-box retail and quick highway access for quiet roads, river access, and genuinely dark skies. It's a strong fit for anglers, hunters, retirees seeking a slower life, and remote workers who want acreage without the price tag of coastal Florida farther south.
What you won't find is bustle. With only 9 homes actively for sale and 10 sold in the past year, this is one of the smallest, most thinly traded markets in the state. That scarcity shapes everything about buying here — it means fewer choices, longer searches, but also far less competition than Florida's crowded metro counties.
Towns in Taylor County
The two communities that define Taylor County are Steinhatchee and Perry, and they offer very different versions of Big Bend life. Steinhatchee is the coastal, water-first community — the center of the county's fishing and scalloping culture, where river and Gulf access drive both the lifestyle and the top of the price range. It's where you'll find the waterfront homes and the second-home and getaway buyers.
Perry, the county seat, is the inland working town — the place for everyday services, the courthouse, and the county's timber heritage. Housing here tends to be more modest and more affordable than the riverfront, making it the practical base for full-time residents and buyers focused on value. The contrast between the two is the central choice most buyers face in this county.
Because these are the county's main communities, inventory is spread thin across both. A buyer should expect to track listings patiently and be ready to consider land & lots as an alternative to resale homes, particularly if a specific location on the water or acreage matters more than move-in-ready condition.
Homes for sale in Taylor County: prices and housing
The headline numbers tell two stories. The median list price is $538,900 with a range from $200,000 all the way to $2.65M, and the average price per square foot is about $501 on a median home size of 1,400 square feet. But list prices here are skewed by a single $1M-plus waterfront property; the median home actually sold for $234,749 over the past 12 months, which is a far better gauge of everyday value.
The housing mix is simple and overwhelmingly single-family — 8 of the 9 active listings are single-family homes, with just one condominium. Two active listings are waterfront and one qualifies as a 55-plus property, while there are currently no pool, gated, golf, or new-construction homes on the market. Buyers wanting something new generally buy land & lots and build.
On carrying costs, median property tax is about $4,036 a year, and where an HOA applies the median is $333 a month — though most rural single-family and land buys carry no HOA. With a 92-day median time on market and sellers averaging 90% of asking, this is a market where thoughtful offers and a look at the just reduced listings can pay off. Always confirm taxes and dues on the specific property.
Schools in Taylor County
Public education across the county is handled by the Taylor County School District, Florida's countywide system that serves both Perry and the outlying communities. As a single-district rural county, the schools are centralized rather than spread across many separate municipal systems.
Because attendance is assigned by address, the most reliable step for any buyer is to confirm the exact zoned schools for a specific home directly with the district. School boundaries and program offerings can change, so verify current assignments rather than relying on general assumptions.
Families should also factor in the rural geography — in a county this spread out, the distance to a given school can be a meaningful part of the daily routine. It's worth mapping the drive from any home you're serious about before committing.
Getting around Taylor County
This is a drive-everywhere county. There is no commuter transit, and the distances between Perry, Steinhatchee, and the Gulf coast can be substantial, so a reliable vehicle is essential for daily life here.
The county is tied together by regional highways that connect Perry to the surrounding Big Bend and to larger towns beyond the county line. Because services and retail are concentrated, residents often plan trips rather than running quick errands, which is simply part of the rural rhythm.
For buyers, the practical takeaway is to weigh location against your routine. A riverfront place in Steinhatchee offers the coastal lifestyle but a longer drive to town services, while a home in Perry keeps everyday needs closer at the cost of direct water access.
Is Taylor County a good place to live?
For the right buyer, Taylor County delivers something increasingly rare in Florida: space, water access, and quiet at prices that still start in the low $200,000s. The trade-offs are honest ones — a tiny market of just 9 active listings, long search timelines, limited retail and services, and real driving distances between towns. If you need urban convenience, this isn't your county.
The central decision comes down to Steinhatchee versus Perry. Choose the coast for fishing, scalloping, and riverfront living, knowing you'll pay more and drive farther for errands. Choose Perry for affordability, everyday services, and a working-town pace. Many buyers also solve the equation by buying land & lots and building exactly what they want.
The market itself favors patient buyers. With homes averaging 92 days on market and sellers accepting about 90% of asking, there's room to negotiate and no pressure to rush. For someone who genuinely wants Big Bend life, that combination of value and leverage makes Taylor County a compelling, if unhurried, place to buy.
Fresh on the market
Newest homes in Taylor County
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$795,000
104 3RD STREET NW, STEINHATCHEE
2 bd · 3 ba · 2,120 sqft
$538,900
1103 N JEFFERSON STREET, PERRY
8 bd · 4 ba · 5,548 sqft
$324,500
206 SE TENTH STREET UNIT 9, STEINHATCHEE
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,400 sqft
$200,000$215,000
2699 LIVE OAK ROAD, PERRY
1 bd · 1 ba · 764 sqft
$259,900$275,000
526 KINGS CREEK CIRCLE, STEINHATCHEE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,110 sqft
$425,000$479,000
19018 GOOD TIMES DRIVE, PERRY
2 bd · 1 ba · 840 sqft
$2,650,000
1106 FOX HUNTER RD, PERRY
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,200 sqft
$650,000$725,000
1410 SE MAGNOLIA DRIVE, STEINHATCHEE
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,702 sqft
$569,900$599,900
204 VIRGINIA AVENUE, STEINHATCHEE
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,729 sqft
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Property features
The numbers that matter
The Taylor County market
Leans buyer
7.7 months of inventory
Inventory is building — buyers have leverage and time.
10
Sold, last 12 months
$234,749
Median sold price
90%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
134 days
Median time to sell
Taylor County vs Florida
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 42.7% yr/yr
Homes on the market
▼ 14.3% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — listings and closed sales in Taylor County, FL. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings.
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Beyond the listings
Living in Taylor County
Big Bend waterfront living
Two of the active listings are waterfront, reflecting a county where river and Gulf access define the lifestyle.
Room to negotiate
With sellers averaging 90% of asking and a 92-day median on market, buyers here hold real leverage.
Wide price spectrum
Listings run from $200,000 up to $2.65M, so there's a lane for both budget buyers and luxury waterfront seekers.
Mostly single-family
The housing mix is overwhelmingly single-family — 8 of 9 active listings — with just one condominium on the market.
Low-density escape
A thinly traded market of only 9 active homes signals the kind of space and quiet that coastal Florida rarely offers anymore.
Population
21,422
Median age
43.8
Median income
$44,985
Median home value
$100,200
What people here are into
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
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.
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.
Food & Drink
Fueling for Fitness
A population characterized by healthy eating. Often pre-planning for meals for the purpose of fitness and convenience. Likely to participate in meal prep trends.
Culture
Sites to See
This population finds the most beautiful sites just by looking up. Sunrise, sunset or sometime in between, these people love to marvel at man-made and natural wonders.
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.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Taylor County home
≈ $3,718/mo
$538,900 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
67%
In a FEMA flood zone
Ask about flood insurance early — it changes the payment
Straight answers
Taylor County real estate FAQs
Is Taylor County a good place to live?+
It suits people who want a quiet, outdoors-first life on Florida's Big Bend rather than a suburban grid. The appeal is the water — scalloping, fishing, and river access out of Steinhatchee — plus the working-town practicality of Perry. It's not for buyers who need lots of shopping and nightlife nearby.
Is Taylor County expensive?+
It depends entirely on what you're after. The median list price is $538,900, but that number is pulled up by a $1M-plus waterfront listing; the median home actually *sold* for $234,749 over the past year. You can browse by price starting in the low $200,000s, while prime riverfront runs well into seven figures.
What do homes cost in Taylor County?+
Active listings range from $200,000 to $2.65M, with a median list of $538,900 and an average of about $501 per square foot on a median home size of 1,400 square feet. Actual sold prices tell a more grounded story at a $234,749 median. The gap between list and sold is why it pays to watch the just reduced page.
How is the Taylor County market right now?+
It's slow and buyer-friendly. Only 10 homes sold in the last 12 months, there are just 9 active listings, and homes take a median of 92 days to sell. Sellers are getting about 90% of their asking price on average, so patient, prepared buyers have genuine negotiating room.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Median property tax runs about $4,036 a year, and where an HOA applies the median is $333 a month — though most single-family and land purchases here carry no HOA at all. Always confirm the specific dues and tax bill on any listing, since they vary widely between a riverfront condo and rural acreage.
What are the schools like in Taylor County?+
Taylor County is served by the Taylor County School District, Florida's countywide public system. School assignments go by the specific address, so verify the zoned schools and current ratings for any home you're considering directly with the district before you make an offer.
Is there new construction in Taylor County?+
Not in the current active inventory — there are zero new-construction listings on the market right now. Buyers wanting something new typically look at land & lots and build, which is common in a rural county like this one. The existing housing stock is almost entirely single-family resale.
What's the commute and getting around like?+
This is a drive-everywhere, rural county on the Big Bend, so a vehicle is essential and distances between Perry, Steinhatchee, and the coast can be long. There's no commuter transit here. Most buyers weigh their daily drive carefully, since services and larger towns are spread out across the region.
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