Homes for sale in
Union County, Florida
Small-town North Florida, room to breathe
20
Homes for sale
$297,450
Median list price
$168
Avg price / sqft
49
Median days on market
Union County is Florida's smallest county by land area, a rural pocket of North Florida built around the town of Lake Butler and its namesake lake. Life here runs on a slower clock — pine woods, open acreage, and a tight-knit community where a 1,900-square-foot house sits on real land instead of a postage stamp. It's the kind of place buyers choose when they want space and quiet within driving distance of Gainesville and Jacksonville.
The market is small and deliberate: just 20 active listings right now, with a median list price of $297,450 spanning everything from an $85,000 entry point to $540,000. Homes take about 48 days to sell, so there's time to look without a bidding-war scramble. Most of what's for sale is single-family homes, with a handful of manufactured homes and open land & lots for anyone planning to build.
Within a 30-minute drive of the county center
Quick facts
1 cities & towns
$85,000 – $540K price range
1,907 sqft median home
Leans buyer right now
Fresh on the market
Newest homes in Union County
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$417,000
5876 SW 52ND TERRACE, LAKE BUTLER
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,968 sqft
$85,000
8236 SW 48TH LANE, LAKE BUTLER
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,750 sqft
$285,000$295,000
6028 SW 91ST PLACE, LAKE BUTLER
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,961 sqft
$289,900$299,900
9972 SW 151ST PLACE, LAKE BUTLER
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,785 sqft
$459,997
7422 S COUNTY ROAD 231, LAKE BUTLER
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,336 sqft
$479,900$525,000
5149 SW 119TH PLACE, LAKE BUTLER
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,190 sqft
$449,000
16727 SE 91ST STREET, LAKE BUTLER
6 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,488 sqft
$267,000$290,000
11201 SW 49TH TERRACE, LAKE BUTLER
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,782 sqft
$349,000$375,000
4803 W STATE ROAD 238, LAKE BUTLER
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,921 sqft
$284,900$289,900
570 SW 5TH STREET, LAKE BUTLER
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,208 sqft
$330,000$349,000
9312 SW 152ND COURT, LAKE BUTLER
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,631 sqft
$260,000$276,500
6878 SW 36TH AVENUE, LAKE BUTLER
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,233 sqft
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The numbers that matter
The Union County market
Leans buyer
10.0 months of inventory
Inventory is building — buyers have leverage and time.
34
Sold, last 12 months
$306,450
Median sold price
97%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
36 days
Median time to sell
Union County vs Florida
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 24.7% yr/yr
Homes on the market
▲ 4.0% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — listings and closed sales in Union County, FL. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings.
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Beyond the listings
Living in Union County
Genuine small-town scale
With only 20 active listings, Union County is Florida's smallest county, and the inventory reflects a close, rural community centered on Lake Butler.
Space for the money
At $168 per square foot and a median size of 1,907 sqft, your budget buys real square footage and often real land.
Low property taxes
Median annual property tax runs about $984, well below what buyers see in Florida's bigger metros.
Room to build
Alongside existing houses, there are [land & lots](/area/union-county-fl/land) and a couple of [new construction](/area/union-county-fl/new-construction) options for buyers who want to start fresh.
A relaxed buying pace
Homes sit around 48 days on market, giving buyers time to tour, compare, and negotiate.
Population
15,551
Median age
40.1
Median income
$64,922
Median home value
$160,400
What people here are into
Beliefs
Top 24% in the U.S.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
Natural Beauty
This population marvels at the beauty of nature, and they want to capture every breath-taking scene.
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
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.
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.
Relationships
Connected Motherhood
Motherhood is a unique journey for every woman. There are highs, lows,and lots to celebrate. These moms seek to share their experiences and engage with a community of moms.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Union County home
≈ $1,859/mo
$297,450 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
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In a FEMA flood zone
Most homes here sit outside high-risk zones
Straight answers
Union County real estate FAQs
Is Union County a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want rural North Florida quiet and space over big-city amenities. The county centers on the town of Lake Butler, with a small, tight community feel. If acreage and a slower pace appeal to you, it delivers.
Is Union County expensive?+
No — it's one of the more affordable corners of Florida. The median list price is $297,450, and prices start as low as $85,000, so you can browse by price and still find real options under the median. Property taxes are modest too, with a median around $984 a year.
What do homes cost in Union County?+
Active listings range from $85,000 up to $540,000, with a median of $297,450 and an average of $168 per square foot. The typical home is about 1,907 square feet. Most of the market is single-family homes, with a few manufactured homes and one townhouse in the mix.
How is the housing market right now?+
It's a small, steady market with 20 homes for sale and a median 48 days on market. That pace gives buyers breathing room to negotiate, and it's worth watching the just reduced listings for price movement. There's no bidding-war pressure here.
What about HOA fees and taxes?+
Property taxes are low, with a median of about $984 per year. HOA fees aren't a factor in most of the county's rural, single-family inventory. That keeps ongoing carrying costs down compared with deed-restricted communities elsewhere in Florida.
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