
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
111 Ne Hillcrest Circle
$299,900
30824 65Th Pl C
$1,100,000
4335 290Th Terrace
$239000
Branford Listings Summary
Branford - Town vs. County Stats
Avg Price in Branford: $486,200 / County Avg $374,400
Avg Sq. Ft. in Branford: 1,769 / County Avg 1,868
Avg Price per/sqft in Branford:$275 / County Avg $200
Avg Walkscore in Branford: 14 / County Avg 36
Avg Year Built in Branford: 2001 / County Avg 1971
Avg Days on Website in Branford: 99 / County Avg 197
Branford Real Estate Market Health
Areas in Branford FL |
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11-Lafayette County |
14-S. of 216th St. Suwannee Co. |
16-S. of 252 Suwannee - W. of US 129 |
5-S. Us 90 - E. Us 129 Suwannee |
Neighborhoods in Branford FL |
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Forest Glades |
Hillcrest Heights |
Magnolia Island |
River Access |
Santa Fe River Estates |
Suwannee River Country |
Three Rivers Estates |