Homes for sale in
Columbia County, Florida
Springs, pines, and room to breathe in North Florida
94
Homes for sale
$399,450
Median list price
$253
Avg price / sqft
28
Median days on market
Columbia County sits at the crossroads of North Florida, anchored by Lake City with smaller Fort White to the south near the Santa Fe River. This is spring country and pine country — a place where a spread of land, a manufactured home on acreage, or a spot near the water all coexist, and where the pace runs slower than the coastal metros a couple hours in any direction. The housing mix reflects that range, from single-family homes to farms and 23 active manufactured homes.
For a buyer today, the numbers are approachable: 94 active listings with a median list price of $399,450, though the range runs from $70,000 all the way to $4.5 million. Homes are moving in about 28 days and sellers are getting 96% of asking, so it's a market that rewards a serious offer without being frantic. If you want to sort by budget you can browse by price, and there are 15 new construction options for those who want something turnkey.
Within a 30-minute drive of the county center
Quick facts
2 cities & towns
$70,000 – $4.5M price range
1,973 sqft median home
$1,550/mo median rent
Leans buyer right now
Fresh on the market
Newest homes in Columbia County
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$750,000
732 SW CARL WILSON ROAD, FORT WHITE
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,607 sqft
$174,900
187 SW PEACH GLEN, HIGH SPRINGS
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,248 sqft
$399,000
129 SW BENZ WAY, LAKE CITY
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,779 sqft
$425,000
1638 SW KING STREET, LAKE CITY
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,090 sqft
$443,500
6694 S US HWY 441, LAKE CITY
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,704 sqft
$235,000
173 SW BOUNDARY WAY, FORT WHITE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,680 sqft
$368,000
201 SW THISTLEWOOD LANE, FORT WHITE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,534 sqft
$168,000
264 SW CENTRAL TERRACE, FORT WHITE
2 bd · 2 ba · 920 sqft
$299,999
348 NW NULL ROAD, WHITE SPRINGS
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,212 sqft
$259,000
1366 SW CENTRAL TERRACE, FORT WHITE
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,280 sqft
$424,900
525 SW HEATHRIDGE DRIVE, LAKE CITY
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,880 sqft
$225,000
276 SW TABERNACLE GLEN, LAKE CITY
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,920 sqft
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Property features
The numbers that matter
The Columbia County market
Leans buyer
7.2 months of inventory
Inventory is building — buyers have leverage and time.
177
Sold, last 12 months
$300,000
Median sold price
96%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
55 days
Median time to sell
Columbia County vs Florida
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 14.2% yr/yr
Homes on the market
▼ 1.7% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — listings and closed sales in Columbia County, FL. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings.
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Cities in Columbia County
Beyond the listings
Living in Columbia County
Land and acreage lifestyle
With 23 manufactured homes and a handful of farms among the active listings, Columbia County suits buyers who want space and privacy over subdivision living.
Water within reach
Seven waterfront listings tap into the county's spring and river character for buyers who want to be near the water.
Pools without the premium
Twelve active listings include a private pool, a practical want in the North Florida summer heat.
Newer options on the table
Fifteen new-construction listings give buyers a turnkey path in a market otherwise dominated by resale.
Two distinct town choices
Lake City offers the county's services and hub feel, while Fort White leans rural and river-adjacent to the south.
Population
70,755
Median age
40.7
Median income
$55,070
Median home value
$186,400
What people here are into
Hobbies & Interests
Natural Beauty
This population marvels at the beauty of nature, and they want to capture every breath-taking scene.
Hobbies & Interests
Wanderlust
Always thinking about their next destination, this population loves exploring new places abroad or right in their own backyard. They hold onto past trips by sharing their favorite memories and pictures year round.
Active
Outdoor Adventures
Appreciating the outdoors, this population wants to actively engage with nature. Whether it's finding a new hiking trail or looking for the perfect spot to catch the sunset, they seek to explore the world around them.
Lifestyles
Nerd Culture
These people aren't afraid to nerd out. Common activities include comic books, video games, and often intellectual pursuits.
Beliefs
Spiritual Practices
Making it to church on Sunday, this population is drawn together by their devotion to, primarily Christian, religion. Common activities include worship services and bible studies.
Hobbies & Interests
Engine Enthusiast
This population loves working on and showing off their cars, trucks and motorcycles. You can find them researching car shows and the hottest models on the lot.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Columbia County home
≈ $2,508/mo
$399,450 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
14%
In a FEMA flood zone
Ask about flood insurance early — it changes the payment
$1,550/mo
Median rent
5 homes for rent right now
Straight answers
Columbia County real estate FAQs
Is Columbia County a good place to live?+
It's a solid fit if you value space, a slower pace, and North Florida's spring-and-river landscape over big-city convenience. Lake City serves as the county hub while Fort White offers a more rural setting to the south. The mix of single-family homes, manufactured homes, and farms means the area works for a wide range of lifestyles.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
It's relatively affordable for Florida, with a median list price of $399,450 and homes selling at a median of $300,000 over the past 12 months. Prices span a wide range — from $70,000 up to $4.5 million — so you can browse by price to find your bracket.
What do homes cost in Columbia County?+
The average is about $253 per square foot on a median home size of 1,973 square feet, and 177 homes sold in the last year at a median of $300,000. Waterfront and larger acreage properties push toward the top of the range, with seven waterfront homes currently active.
How is the market right now?+
It's steady and moving. There are 94 active listings, homes go under contract in a median of 28 days, and sellers are collecting 96% of their asking price on average — meaning well-priced homes don't linger, but buyers still have negotiating room.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Costs are light here: the median HOA runs just $29 a month, since much of the county is unincorporated land rather than managed communities. Median annual property tax is about $1,972, and if you're renting first, the median rent is around $1,550 a month.
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