Moving to Williston, Florida: The 2026 Data Guide

As of 2026-09-13, the median home sold in Williston, Florida over the last 12 months went for $218,000 (52 closings across 4 communities in Momentum’s MLS record), about $156 per square foot for a median 1,457-sq-ft home built around 2006. Homes currently listed have been on the market a median of 48 days, and with 219 active listings against that sales pace the city is carrying roughly 50.5 months of supply. Sellers have been getting about 95% of their original asking price. That median is 46% below the median across Momentum’s Florida and Georgia coverage.

$218,000

Median sale (12 mo)

$156

Price per sq ft

$1,498

Est. monthly cost to own

48 days

Days listed (median)

50.5

Months of supply

31%

New construction share

What your budget buys in Williston

Three price points from 21 recent Williston closings in our record, each showing what actually closed within 10% of that price:

The real monthly cost of owning in Williston

Take the median $218,000 home with 20% down at today’s 6.76% 30-year rate: principal and interest run about $1,132/month. Levy County’s typical total millage is 17.89 mills, so after the $50,000 homestead exemption the property tax is roughly $3,006/year ($250/month) for a new owner — the seller’s capped bill on the listing will be lower and is not your number. Citizens Property Insurance’s average premium in Levy County is about $1,385/year; private-market quotes vary with roof age and wind mitigation. 5% of current Williston listings carry an HOA, with a median of $59/month where one applies. All in, budget on the order of $1,498/month to own the median Williston home.

For the full worksheet — taxes by scenario, the homestead exemption, and how the Save Our Homes cap works after year one — see the Levy County property tax guide and our home insurance by county map.

Where people are buying: Williston’s most active communities

The communities with the most closings in the last 12 months, with each one’s median sale and how long its current listings have been on the market. Every name links to that community’s own guide with live listings.

Community	Sales (12 mo)	Median	Days listed
Williston Highlands	22	$214,995	48

Williston by ZIP code

Sales and medians by ZIP over the same 12 months: 32696 (16 sales, median $238,228).

What’s for sale: property types, new construction, and age of homes

Of the last 12 months of sales, 57% were single-family homes. New construction accounted for 31% of closings, led by Williston Highlands. The housing stock skews newer: 48% of homes sold were built in 2015 or later and 29% before 1980.

Getting around from Williston

Measured from the center of Williston’s recent sales: Gainesville is about 24 miles; Ocala is about 25 miles; St. Augustine is about 81 miles; Downtown Jacksonville is about 85 miles. Distances are straight-line; drive times depend on the corridor and time of day.

Schools, taxes, and insurance: where to verify

School assignments change; check the Levy County school grades page for the district’s current grades, and confirm zoning for a specific address directly with the district. Property tax figures on this page use Levy County’s typical millage of 17.89; municipal and special-district millage varies inside the county. Insurance uses Citizens’ Levy County average of $1,385/year; a wind-mitigation inspection and roof age can move a private quote a long way in either direction.

Williston: the case for and against

What works in Williston’s favor

prices run 46% below the statewide median in our coverage
about 50.5 months of supply gives buyers room to negotiate
31% of sales are new construction, so builder incentives and warranties are part of the market
insurance is comparatively manageable here (Citizens average $1,385/year)
most listings (95%) have no HOA
no state income tax, and Florida’s Save Our Homes cap limits assessment growth once you homestead

What to plan for

property taxes reset to your purchase price, so never budget off the seller’s bill

Your Williston relocation toolkit

Common questions about moving to Williston

How much does a house cost in Williston, FL?

The median sale over the last 12 months was $218,000 (52 closings), about $156 per square foot. Among recent closings in our record a quarter sold under $215,000 and a quarter over $290,000.

What does it cost per month to own a home in Williston?

For the median $218,000 home with 20% down at 6.76%, roughly $1,498 per month including principal, interest, Levy County property tax after the homestead exemption, insurance.

What are property taxes like in Williston?

Levy County's typical total millage is 17.89 mills. On the median home that is about $3,006 a year for a new owner after the $50,000 homestead exemption; the assessment resets at purchase, so the seller's bill is not a guide.

Is Williston a buyer's or seller's market right now?

With about 50.5 months of supply and a median 48 days on market for current listings, conditions favor buyers.

Is there a lot of new construction in Williston?

New construction was 31% of sales in the last 12 months, concentrated in Williston Highlands.

Does Florida have a state income tax?

No. Florida has no state income tax, including on retirement income, and the Save Our Homes cap limits how fast a homesteaded assessment can rise.

Sales figures are Momentum Realty’s MLS record of closings in Williston communities over the trailing 12 months (community snapshots as of their last refresh; price-band examples from the most recent closings on file); tax and insurance figures are Levy County data. Estimates, not guarantees; verify before relying on them. General relocation guidance, not financial advice. Equal Housing Opportunity.