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Jacksonville buyers typically pay lender fees, Florida documentary stamp tax on their mortgage at $0.35 per $100 of the loan amount, title charges, Duval County recording fees, third-party service costs, and prepaid items including escrow deposits. The exact total depends on your loan amount, lender, and contract terms.

What closing costs does a buyer pay in Jacksonville, Florida?

Jacksonville buyers pay several categories of costs at closing: Florida state taxes (including documentary stamp tax on the mortgage at a fixed statutory rate), lender fees, title and settlement charges, Duval County recording fees, third-party service costs like appraisal and inspection, and prepaid items including homeowners insurance and escrow deposits. Which…

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Your net proceeds from selling a Jacksonville home equal the contract price minus your mortgage payoff, Florida documentary stamp tax, title and closing fees, brokerage compensation, and any buyer credits. Most costs are negotiable except the statutory doc stamp rate. A local agent can build you a personalized net sheet before you list.

Your net proceeds depend on four moving parts: the final contract price, your mortgage payoff balance, Florida's fixed documentary stamp tax on the deed, and the negotiable closing costs you agree to in the contract. For most Jacksonville sellers in 2026, the gap between list price and actual wire to the bank is larger than they expect, and knowing what drives that gap is the first step to protecting your number.

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