Real Estate Values and Property Tax Valuation in Liberty County, Florida

Liberty County has a total of 2,447 properties with a cumulative value of $240.8M, representing 0.01% of all real estate value in Florida. Property taxes in Liberty County totaled $1.8M, with an average homeowner paying $881 in property taxes compared to the state average of $3,597. The average property tax rate in Liberty County is 0.75%, while the state average is 1.34%. Property taxes are based on the assessed value of the property, which is typically lower than the market value.

In Florida, property values are assessed on January 1st. Property value notices are issued in August and property tax appeal deadlines are typically 25 days from the date of the value notices, which is usually in September. Property tax bills are issued on November 1st.

Important Dates
Property Valuation Date:January 1st
Property Value Notices Issued:August
Property Tax Appeal Deadline:September or 25 days from date of value notices
Property Tax Bills Issued:November 1st
Real Property Tax Bill Due (1st of #):March 31st
Available Exemptions
Early Payment DiscountAvailable
SeniorAvailable
DisabledAvailable
HomesteadAvailable
VeteranAvailable
Solar/WindAvailable
CharitableAvailable

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Real Estate Statistics in Liberty County

Total Real Estate Value
$240.8M
Total Real Property Taxes
$1.8M
Average Property Tax Rate
0.75%
# of Real Properties
2.4K

Residential Property Taxes by Cities in Liberty County

Liberty County has an average property tax rate of 0.75%, which is lower than the national average of 1.08%. This makes Liberty County an attractive place to live for those looking to keep their property taxes low. The city with the highest effective property tax rate is Bristol, at 0.79%, while the city with the lowest effective property tax rate is Hosford, at 0.65%. This shows that there is a significant difference in property tax rates across the cities in Liberty County, with some cities having higher rates than others. This could be due to a variety of factors, such as the size of the city, the amount of development, and the local economy. Overall, Liberty County has relatively low property tax rates compared to the rest of the country, making it a desirable place to live for those looking to keep their property taxes low.

Tax Assessment Value

The following table shows the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile of property assessment value in each city in Liberty County. The tax assessment value may differ from the potential sale value, and is used to calculate the property tax for each piece of real estate.

City10th Percentile25th PercentileMedian75th Percentile90th Percentile
Bristol$14,349$26,942$67,989$142,753$228,495
Hosford$13,541$26,782$51,961$113,015$195,112

Property Tax Bill

This table shows the percentiles of actual property tax paid on residential properties for each city in Liberty County.

City10th Percentile25th PercentileMedian75th Percentile90th Percentile
Bristol$115$265$567$1,320$2,209
Hosford$102$238$460$935$1,589

Effective Property Tax Rate

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the property tax bill by the assessed value. For the percentiles below, the calculation is performed using the percentiles for property tax bill and assessed value above. Therefore, each consecutive percentile doesn't necessarily show a larger value.

City10th Percentile25th PercentileMedian75th Percentile90th Percentile
Bristol 0.80% 0.98% 0.83% 0.92% 0.97%
Hosford 0.75% 0.89% 0.89% 0.83% 0.81%

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Real Estate Values in Liberty County

The home price trends in Liberty County, Florida from October 2022 to October 2023 show no change in median home price. However, there has been a decrease in home inventory from 13 in October 2022 to 10 in October 2023. This suggests that the demand for homes in Liberty County is increasing, which could lead to an increase in home prices in the future.

Total Active Listings
10

Average Home Value in Liberty County, Florida

Last updated: November 2023

Percent Change in Total Home Sales in Liberty County

Last updated: November 2023

Percent Change in New Home Listings in Liberty County

Last updated: November 2023

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Mortgage Rates in Liberty County

Mortgages in Liberty County are a major source of financing for homeowners. According to recent statistics, there is a total of $36.5M in outstanding loans across the county, representing 333 individual loans. This amount is equivalent to approximately 5.6% of the total home value in Liberty County. Additionally, there is a notable variation in mortgage rates across the county, with the highest median rate being 4.2% in Hosford and the lowest median rate being 4.11% in Bristol. This variation in rates can be beneficial for homeowners looking to secure the best possible deal on their mortgage.

# of Outstanding Loans
333
Total Outstanding Loan Amount
$36.5M
Properties with Loans
13.61%

Outstanding Mortgages

The table below shows the percentile distribution of outstanding loans on residential properties in Liberty County by city.

City10th Percentile25th PercentileMedian75th Percentile90th Percentile
Bristol$25,973$49,788$98,528$153,425$212,634
Hosford$17,724$28,390$75,463$98,343$167,794

Mortgage Rates

The following table shows the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile of mortgage rates in cities across Liberty County.

City10th Percentile25th PercentileMedian75th Percentile90th Percentile
Bristol 2.97% 3.56% 4.11% 4.93% 6.29%
Hosford 2.90% 3.65% 4.20% 5.25% 6.22%

Housing Expenses in Liberty County, Florida

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Frequently asked questions

We currently operate in Texas, California, Washington, Georgia, Florida and Illinois.
We use a private national data provider that cross-references with county recorder's offices to verify ownership. If in the event our system is unable to verify the property, our team will take further steps to investigate ownership and reach out to the customer for confirmation.
Our success rate varies across geographies; however, in any given year, we typically win more than 70% of our cases, saving clients an average of $1,457 on their property taxes.
Yes, in the market areas we serve, we have a dedicated Property Tax Consultant that is physically present in the market they are servicing. The specialist assigned to your property has the necessary geographical competence to provide exemplary service!
The average property tax rate in Liberty County is 0.75%.
The following exemptions and discounts are available in Liberty County: Charitable, Disabled, Early Payment Discount and Homestead

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