Branford Real Estate
In the years before the railroads came to this part of Florida, the Suwannee River was an important transportation artery from the Gulf of Mexico to Branford and points even further upstream such as White Springs. Branford was originally known as Rowland’s Bluff and was the location of a ferry across the river into Lafayette County. The name was chosen by Henry Plant, the railroad man, after his home town in Connecticut.
The Suwannee River Greenway through Branford is a 12.5 mile paved trail that runs along a former railroad corridor. It is great for cycling and hiking through canopied trees and fresh water springs. Bob’s River Place on the Suwannee is a popular privately owned recreation area that is the favorite swimming hole for this part of Florida. It is usually open from spring through early fall. Troy Spring State Park is another popular location for recreation in Branford. It is the location of a beautiful freshwater spring that feeds the Suwannee River. The park offers swimming, open water scuba diving, birding, hiking, picnicking and the rare chance to explore the wreck of a Civil War steamboat!
Sources; bobsriverplace.com,floridatimesunion.com,floridabackroadstravel.com
675 Se Jm Ridgeway Blvd
$239,000
30824 65Th Pl C
$1,100,000
3993 284Th Terrace
$165000
Branford Listings Summary
Branford - Town vs. County Stats
Avg Price in Branford: $393,900 / County Avg $527,900
Avg Sq. Ft. in Branford: 1,577 / County Avg 1,591
Avg Price per/sqft in Branford:$250 / County Avg $332
Avg Walkscore in Branford: 1 / County Avg 26
Avg Year Built in Branford: 1988 / County Avg 1992
Avg Days on Website in Branford: 109 / County Avg 227