Homes for sale in
Lake City, Florida
Where North Florida crossroads meet room to breathe
70
Homes for sale
$392,525
Median list price
$207
Avg price / sqft
38
Median days on market
Lake City sits at the meeting point of I-75 and I-10 in Columbia County, giving it the feel of a working North Florida town with acreage, pines, and easy reach in every direction. The housing here leans toward single-family homes on generous lots, with a healthy share of manufactured homes and even a working farm in the current mix — this is a place where a bigger yard is the norm, not the exception.
For a buyer today, the market is approachable: 70 active listings, a median list price of $392,525, and homes averaging about $207 per square foot. Inventory spans from entry-level options under six figures to a handful of luxury homes ($1m+), and with 14 new construction listings and 11 with pools, there's real variety. At a median 37.5 days on market, well-priced homes move at a steady, non-frantic pace.
Lake City is in Columbia County, Florida.
Within a 30-minute drive
Quick facts
$70,000 – $2.5M price range
1,973 sqft median home
$950/mo median rent
Leans buyer right now
Fresh on the market
Newest homes in Lake City
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$87,000
152 NW WILTON WAY, LAKE CITY
2 bd · 2 ba · 924 sqft
$297,700
3462 SW STATE ROAD 247, LAKE CITY
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,842 sqft
$425,000
1638 SW KING STREET, LAKE CITY
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,090 sqft
$225,000
22897 COUNTY ROAD 137, LAKE CITY
3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,056 sqft
$345,000
568 SW GERALD CONNER DRIVE, LAKE CITY
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,478 sqft
$225,000
276 SW TABERNACLE GLEN, LAKE CITY
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,920 sqft
$399,000
129 SW BENZ WAY, LAKE CITY
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,779 sqft
$443,500
6694 S US HWY 441, LAKE CITY
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,704 sqft
$389,900
203 SW SILVER PALM DRIVE, LAKE CITY
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,882 sqft
$200,000
4296 SE COUNTY ROAD 18, LAKE CITY
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,620 sqft
$559,900
122 SW SCOTT PLACE, LAKE CITY
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,530 sqft
$179,900
8456 SW STATE ROAD 47, LAKE CITY
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,216 sqft
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The numbers that matter
The Lake City market
Leans buyer
7.1 months of inventory
Inventory is building — buyers have leverage and time.
110
Sold, last 12 months
$300,000
Median sold price
96%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
58 days
Median time to sell
Lake City vs Columbia County
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 6.1% yr/yr
Homes on the market
▲ 12.7% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — listings and closed sales in Lake City, FL. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in thin markets.
For the school run
School zones with homes for sale
Homes matched to official attendance boundaries — always verify zoning with the district.
Beyond the listings
Living in Lake City
Crossroads location
The I-75 and I-10 interchange puts Jacksonville, Gainesville, and Tallahassee all within a reasonable drive.
Space to spread out
With single-family homes, manufactured homes, and farm parcels in the mix, larger lots and acreage are common here.
Pools without the premium
Eleven of the current listings include a [pool](/area/lake-city-fl/homes-with-pool), a real feature in the North Florida heat.
New builds on the market
Fourteen [new construction](/area/lake-city-fl/new-construction) homes are active right now, an unusually large share for a town this size.
Low carrying costs
A median HOA of just $50/month and median property tax of $1,512/year keep monthly ownership costs down.
Population
12,404
Median age
38.2
Median income
$51,175
Median home value
$178,600
What people here are into
Lifestyles
Top 12% in the U.S.Student Life
There's more to student life than academics. It's about the experience - from classes and homecoming, to making lifetime friends and alumni events. These are students at school, taking classes online, or finding other ways to be students in their daily lives.
Lifestyles
Top 13% in the U.S.Nerd Culture
These people aren't afraid to nerd out. Common activities include comic books, video games, and often intellectual pursuits.
Emotional
Top 14% in the U.S.Gratitude
From generous tipping to standing ovations, this population has a way with giving someone a pat on the back.
Attitudes
Top 15% in the U.S.Home & Leisure
There's no place like home. This activity is highest when people are feeling relaxed, like sharing a meal with friends or enjoying their morning coffee in their own home.
Appearance oriented
Top 15% in the U.S.All About Hair
Passionate about all things hair, this population is talking about hair tutorials or the hottest celebrity blowout.
Culture
Top 18% in the U.S.Sites to See
This population finds the most beautiful sites just by looking up. Sunrise, sunset or sometime in between, these people love to marvel at man-made and natural wonders.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Lake City home
≈ $2,454/mo
$392,525 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
11%
In a FEMA flood zone
Ask about flood insurance early — it changes the payment
$950/mo
Median rent
3 homes for rent right now
Straight answers
Lake City real estate FAQs
Is Lake City a good place to live?+
It works well for buyers who want space, a slower pace, and quick highway access to bigger cities. Families are served by schools including Columbia High School, Lake City Middle School, and Westside Elementary, and the housing mix leans toward single-family homes on sizable lots.
Is Lake City expensive?+
It's moderately priced for Florida, with a median list price of $392,525 and homes averaging about $207 per square foot. There's genuine range too — active listings run from $70,000 up to $2,500,000, so you can browse by price to match your budget.
What do homes cost in Lake City?+
The median list price is $392,525 for a home of around 1,973 square feet. Entry points start near $70,000, and a small luxury tier reaches $2.5 million, with four luxury homes ($1m+) currently active.
How is the Lake City housing market right now?+
There are 70 active listings and homes are taking a median of 37.5 days to sell, a steady rather than overheated pace. Buyers have choices, including 14 new construction homes and 11 with pools.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Carrying costs are low: the median HOA runs about $50 per month, and median property tax is $1,512 per year. Many homes here carry no HOA at all given the single-family and acreage character of the area.
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