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Starke commercial real estate FAQ: land, leasing, taxes

This page answers the questions buyers, sellers, tenants, landlords and developers ask about commercial property in Starke and Bradford County, Florida. Topics run from land and rezoning to rents, traffic, jobs, property taxes and permits. Every figure names its source in the answer, from sources such as the U.S. Census Bureau, the Florida Department of Revenue and the Bradford County Telegraph, and where public data does not exist the answer says so.[7][6][2]

Last updated · Published by Makayla Richardson, Commercial Real Estate Advisor

Buying and selling

Five answers cover commercial property for sale, land, bypass utilities, rezoning and lot pricing. For the long version, read the developer services page and the services page.

  • Is there commercial property for sale in Starke, FL?
  • Is there land for sale in Starke, FL?
  • Does commercial land near the Starke bypass have water and sewer?
  • Can farmland in Bradford County be rezoned for commercial use?
  • How much does a commercial lot in Starke, FL cost?

Leasing and space

Three answers on rents, property types and new retail. Related: the market outlook.

  • How much does commercial space rent for in Starke, FL?
  • What kinds of commercial property are in Starke, FL?
  • What new businesses are coming to Starke, FL?

Market data

Four answers on the economy, population, size and traffic. The city facts page has more background.

  • What is the economy of Starke, FL like?
  • What is the population of Starke, FL?
  • How big is Starke, FL?
  • How much traffic does US 301 carry in Starke, FL?

Taxes and permits

Four answers on millage, the tax office, permits and the November 2026 ballot.

  • What are property taxes in Starke, FL?
  • Where do I find the tax office in Starke, FL?
  • Who handles building permits in Starke, FL?
  • Is a property tax amendment on the Bradford County ballot in November 2026?

Working with Makayla

Two answers about who she is and what she can and cannot do. About Makayla has the full profile.[15]

  • Who is Makayla Richardson?
  • Can Makayla help with a 1031 exchange in Bradford County?

How to use this page

Each answer stands alone and ends with the page that covers the topic in depth. Figures from the Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Department of Revenue are the latest available when we checked on October 13, 2026. Bradford County figures are not Starke city figures, and the answers say which is which.[12][11]

Have a Starke or Bradford County question this page did not answer? Ask it.

Talk with Makayla

Questions people ask

Is there commercial property for sale in Starke, FL?

Availability changes, and this site shows property concepts rather than active listings, so confirm any space before relying on it. Ask Makayla Richardson, a Florida real estate sales associate with Bosshardt Realty Services, what is available for retail, office, industrial or land along US 301.

Is there land for sale in Starke, FL?

This site does not post active listings, so ask Makayla Richardson to check current land availability. For context, the Bradford County Telegraph reported that about 6 acres of farmland along US 301 near Lawtey was designated for commercial use, and that Starke awarded a $5.86 million contract to extend water and sewer lines to the bypass.

Does commercial land near the Starke bypass have water and sewer?

Service is planned, but not guaranteed for every parcel. The Bradford County Telegraph reported on September 8, 2026 that Starke awarded a $5.86 million contract to extend water and sewer lines to the US 301 bypass. Whether and when service reaches a particular parcel is a question for the city, so ask before you price the land.

Can farmland in Bradford County be rezoned for commercial use?

It has happened recently. The Bradford County Telegraph reported that about 6 acres of farmland along US 301 near Lawtey is now designated for commercial use, and that commissioners took the first of two votes needed for a commercial rezoning of 7.67 acres near an RV resort. Each parcel differs, so ask the county what applies to yours.

How much does a commercial lot in Starke, FL cost?

This site cites no public source for commercial lot prices in Starke, so it publishes none. Price depends on frontage, utilities, zoning and access. Ask for comparable sales, and consider a broker opinion of value from Makayla Richardson, which is an opinion of likely value and not an appraisal.

How much does commercial space rent for in Starke, FL?

This site found no public source for commercial asking rents or vacancy in Starke or Bradford County, so it does not publish a rent figure. For a specific space, ask for recent comparable leases and the lease terms, such as who pays taxes, insurance and maintenance.

What kinds of commercial property are in Starke, FL?

Visit Natural North Florida calls US 301 the quickest and most direct route between Jacksonville and Gainesville. This site groups space as retail, office, industrial and land, shown as concepts rather than active listings. Ask Makayla Richardson which of those fits your use.

What new businesses are coming to Starke, FL?

The Bradford County Telegraph reported on October 6, 2026 that a Chick-fil-A site plan for Starke was approved, with construction possibly starting before the end of the year. It also reported commercial land-use approvals near Lawtey. Approvals are not openings, so confirm timing before you plan around any of them.

What is the economy of Starke, FL like?

Here is what public data shows. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated Starke at 5,963 residents on July 1, 2025. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that Bradford County employers had 10,509 jobs across 581 establishments in March 2026, and a preliminary 5.5 percent county unemployment rate for August 2026, a preliminary figure.

What is the population of Starke, FL?

The U.S. Census Bureau estimated Starke at 5,963 residents on July 1, 2025, down from 5,985 a year earlier. Bradford County rose over the same period, from 28,154 to 28,307. City and county trends can differ, so check which area your customers come from.

How big is Starke, FL?

The U.S. Census Bureau's 2020 Gazetteer lists Starke at 7.178 square miles of land. It lists Bradford County at 293.964 square miles of land and 6.527 square miles of water. Size alone says little about market depth, so pair it with population, jobs and traffic.

How much traffic does US 301 carry in Starke, FL?

The Florida Department of Transportation counted an average of 17,900 vehicles a day in 2025 on US 301, called Temple Avenue in Starke, between SR 100 (Madison Street) and SR 16 (Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard). A count measures passing traffic, not customers, so check access and visibility at the exact site.

What are property taxes in Starke, FL?

For fiscal year 2025-26 the Florida Department of Revenue lists 10.0000 mills for the Bradford County commission and 4.3879 mills for the City of Starke, both unchanged from the prior year. Other taxing authorities levy millage too, so ask the Bradford County Tax Collector for the full bill on a parcel.

Where do I find the tax office in Starke, FL?

This site does not list an office address or phone number. Ask the Bradford County Tax Collector about a specific bill, starting from the county's official website at bradfordcountyfl.gov. For the millage rates behind a bill, see the Florida Department of Revenue figures summarized on our market outlook page.

Who handles building permits in Starke, FL?

This site cannot name the right office for your parcel, so confirm it before you design or buy. Ask the City of Starke whether your site is inside city limits, and if it is not, ask Bradford County. Raise utilities and any needed rezoning early, because recent rezonings reported by the Telegraph took public votes.

Is a property tax amendment on the Bradford County ballot in November 2026?

Bradford County's public notices page said the county would address questions regarding the Proposed Property Tax Amendment scheduled to appear on the November 2026 ballot. This site does not explain the amendment. Read the county notice and ask a tax adviser how it could affect a specific property.

Who is Makayla Richardson?

Makayla Richardson is a Florida real estate sales associate, license SL3598503, with Bosshardt Realty Services, on the team Invest Florida CRE. She focuses on investment sales and development across North Central Florida. This site is not a listing service. She can discuss leasing, sales and land for Starke and Bradford County.

Can Makayla help with a 1031 exchange in Bradford County?

She can help on the real estate side, which means searching for, evaluating and negotiating replacement property. A 1031 exchange has strict rules and deadlines, and this is not tax or legal advice. Consult a qualified intermediary and a tax adviser before you sell or buy.

Sources

  1. Annual Average Daily Traffic, Florida Department of Transportation, 2025. Accessed October 13, 2026.
  2. Starke awards $5.86 million contract to extend water, sewer lines to bypass, Bradford County Telegraph, September 8, 2026. Accessed October 13, 2026.
  3. County OKs commercial land use, zoning near Lawtey, Bradford County Telegraph, September 30, 2026. Accessed October 13, 2026.
  4. Bradford advances commercial rezoning near RV resort, Bradford County Telegraph, September 8, 2026. Accessed October 13, 2026.
  5. Chick-fil-A plan approved; work could begin by year's end, Bradford County Telegraph, October 6, 2026. Accessed October 13, 2026.
  6. Table 1, Comparison of Taxes Levied, Bradford County, Florida Department of Revenue, Fiscal years 2024-25 and 2025-26. Accessed October 13, 2026.
  7. City and town population estimates, Vintage 2025 (Florida), U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024 and 2025. Accessed October 13, 2026.
  8. County population estimates, Vintage 2025, U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024 and 2025. Accessed October 13, 2026.
  9. 2020 Gazetteer Files, Florida places, U.S. Census Bureau, 2020. Accessed October 13, 2026.
  10. 2020 Gazetteer Files, Florida counties, U.S. Census Bureau, 2020. Accessed October 13, 2026.
  11. Local Area Unemployment Statistics, Bradford County, FL (series LAUCN120070000000003), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, August 2026, preliminary. Accessed October 13, 2026.
  12. Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, Bradford County, FL, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Q1 2026 (March employment). Accessed October 13, 2026.
  13. Starke, Visit Natural North Florida. Accessed October 13, 2026.
  14. Public Notices, Bradford County, Florida. Accessed October 13, 2026.
  15. About the team, Invest Florida CRE (Bosshardt Realty Services). Accessed October 13, 2026.