Columbia County, Florida

Fort White Real Estate

Fort White is the Columbia County market known for small-town homes, farms, and timberland, reached by the I-75 / I-10 interchange and US-90 traffic. Home to about 618 residents (2020 Census).

Market Snapshot · July 2026

Fort White home values right now

Typical Fort White home values are down 2.6% over the past year, at about $305,505.

Typical home value$305,505
1-year change-2.6%
5-year change+25.8%
Columbia County typical value$271,440 (-0.0% yr)
Population (2020 Census)618
County seatLake City
CourtsThird Judicial Circuit · Columbia 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 Fort White market report gives you sold comps for your exact street.

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Living in Fort White

What defines the Fort White market

Small-town homes, farms, and timberland

Access via the I-75 / I-10 interchange and US-90 traffic

Columbia County · seat Lake City · Third Judicial Circuit

Buying or Selling in Fort White?

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

Arthur Simpson · Realty Pros Assured is licensed statewide and serves Fort White 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 Columbia County deal where money is usually lost.

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Questions

Fort White real estate FAQ

What is the typical home value in Fort White, Florida?

As of July 2026, Zillow's Home Value Index puts the typical Fort White home at about $305,505, -2.6% over the past year. Columbia County overall is about $271,440.

Which county and court handle Fort White property records?

Fort White is in Columbia County (county seat: Lake City). Deeds and liens are recorded with the Columbia County Clerk of the Circuit Court, and real estate disputes are heard in the Third Judicial Circuit.

Can Arthur Simpson help me buy or sell in Fort White?

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

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

Florida does not require one, but Fort White 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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