Jefferson County, Florida

Monticello Real Estate

Monticello is the Jefferson County market known for historic homes and plantation-country acreage, reached by I-10 and US-19 traffic. As the county seat, it is also where Jefferson County deeds are recorded and cases are heard. Home to about 2,589 residents (2020 Census).

Market Snapshot · July 2026

Monticello home values right now

Typical Monticello home values are up 4.0% over the past year, at about $320,979.

Typical home value$320,979
1-year change+4.0%
5-year change+31.9%
Jefferson County typical value$311,781 (+4.2% yr)
Population (2020 Census)2,589
County seatMonticello (this city)
CourtsSecond Judicial Circuit · Jefferson 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 Monticello market report gives you sold comps for your exact street.

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Living in Monticello

What defines the Monticello market

Historic homes and plantation-country acreage

Access via I-10 and US-19 traffic

Jefferson County · seat Monticello · Second Judicial Circuit

Buying or Selling in Monticello?

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Arthur Simpson · Realty Pros Assured is licensed statewide and serves Monticello 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 Jefferson County deal where money is usually lost.

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Questions

Monticello real estate FAQ

What is the typical home value in Monticello, Florida?

As of July 2026, Zillow's Home Value Index puts the typical Monticello home at about $320,979, +4.0% over the past year. Jefferson County overall is about $311,781.

Which county and court handle Monticello property records?

Monticello is in Jefferson County (county seat: Monticello). Deeds and liens are recorded with the Jefferson 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 Monticello?

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

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

Florida does not require one, but Monticello 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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