Franklin County, Florida

Apalachicola Real Estate

Apalachicola is the Franklin County market known for coastal cottages and bayfront properties, reached by US-98 coastal traffic. As the county seat, it is also where Franklin County deeds are recorded and cases are heard. Home to about 2,341 residents (2020 Census).

Market Snapshot · July 2026

Apalachicola home values right now

Typical Apalachicola home values are down 3.8% over the past year, at about $302,329.

Typical home value$302,329
1-year change-3.8%
5-year change+6.8%
Franklin County typical value$427,928 (-4.1% yr)
Population (2020 Census)2,341
County seatApalachicola (this city)
CourtsSecond Judicial Circuit · Franklin County Clerk of the Circuit Court

Values: Zillow Home Value Index and Observed Rent Index, mid-tier, smoothed and seasonally adjusted, July 2026. Population: U.S. Census 2020. Indexes are estimates, not appraisals; a free Apalachicola market report gives you sold comps for your exact street.

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Living in Apalachicola

What defines the Apalachicola market

Coastal cottages and bayfront properties

Access via US-98 coastal traffic

Franklin County · seat Apalachicola · Second Judicial Circuit

Buying or Selling in Apalachicola?

Your REALTOR® and your real estate attorney in Apalachicola: the same person

Arthur Simpson · Realty Pros Assured is licensed statewide and serves Apalachicola buyers and sellers by phone, video, and in-person appointment. Because Arthur is also a Florida attorney, REALTOR® & CIPS, you get a sharper eye on the contract, the title, and the deed, the parts of a Franklin County deal where money is usually lost.

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Questions

Apalachicola real estate FAQ

What is the typical home value in Apalachicola, Florida?

As of July 2026, Zillow's Home Value Index puts the typical Apalachicola home at about $302,329, -3.8% over the past year. Franklin County overall is about $427,928.

Which county and court handle Apalachicola property records?

Apalachicola is in Franklin County (county seat: Apalachicola). Deeds and liens are recorded with the Franklin County Clerk of the Circuit Court, and real estate disputes are heard in the Second Judicial Circuit.

Can Arthur Simpson help me buy or sell in Apalachicola?

Yes. Arthur Simpson is licensed statewide as a Florida REALTOR® with Realty Pros Assured and is also a Florida attorney, so Apalachicola buyers and sellers get one person for the contract, the negotiation, and the legal side. He works Apalachicola by phone, video, and in-person appointment from Ormond Beach.

Do I need a real estate attorney to buy or sell a home in Apalachicola?

Florida does not require one, but Apalachicola contracts, title questions, and deed transfers are where money is usually lost. Arthur reviews your paperwork as an attorney at no extra cost when he represents you as your REALTOR®; legal services are provided separately through Truestead Law when you need them.

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