Homes zoned forLake City Middle School
North Florida living with room to spread out
36
Homes for sale
$413,575
Median list price
$222
Avg price / sqft
100
Median days on market
The Lake City Middle School zone sits in Columbia County, the kind of North Florida community where properties run larger and the pace is slower than anything you'll find closer to the coast. Buyers here are drawn to space and value, with everything from modest starter homes to acreage holdings in the mix. Nearby you'll find schools like Columbia High School and Westside Elementary School, plus the Tri County Aviation Maintenance Academy for families eyeing technical careers.
For a buyer today, the market reads patient rather than frantic. There are 36 active Lake City homes for sale in and around this zone, with a median list price of $413,575 and a wide range from $69,900 all the way to $1.48M. Homes are sitting a median of nearly 100 days, which gives you negotiating room, and with 11 of those listings being new construction, there's genuine choice between resale and brand-new. Browse the live map to see how the segments break down by neighborhood.
Lake City Middle School is an attendance zone in Lake City, Florida.
Quick facts
$69,900 – $1.5M price range
2,169 sqft median home
$70/mo median HOA
68 sold in 12 months
Living in the Lake City Middle School zone
The Lake City Middle School zone sits within Columbia County in North Florida, a part of the state where lots run larger and the rhythm is slower than the busy corridors to the south. This is a community for buyers who value elbow room — generous yards, the occasional acreage parcel, and a setting that leans rural without cutting you off from town services. It's a practical choice for families, first-time buyers stretching a budget, and anyone who'd rather trade dense suburbia for space.
The zone pulls from a mix of neighborhoods and surrounding areas, so the feel shifts from one pocket to the next. Some streets are established and settled, while others are seeing fresh building activity. That variety is part of the appeal here — you can find a modest home close to everyday needs or a larger property with more land, depending on what you're after.
Everyday life here is anchored by the schools and institutions nearby, including the Tri County Aviation Maintenance Academy, which gives the area a technical-career draw you won't find everywhere. For buyers who want to see how it all fits together, the live map is the fastest way to orient yourself.
Schools for homes in the Lake City Middle School zone
The zone takes its name from Lake City Middle School, and the surrounding area includes several assigned and nearby campuses worth knowing. Richardson Middle School is another middle-grade option in the area, and families with younger children will want to look at elementary campuses such as Westside Elementary School.
For high school, the area feeds toward Columbia High School, and older students with an interest in aviation and technical trades have access to the Tri County Aviation Maintenance Academy. Together these give the zone a range of academic and career-focused paths.
School attendance boundaries in Columbia County can and do change from year to year. Before you make an offer on any home, confirm the exact assigned schools for that specific address directly with the Columbia County school district — don't rely solely on a listing's stated zone.
Homes for sale in the Lake City Middle School zone: prices and housing
There are 36 active listings in and around the zone right now, with a median list price of $413,575 and a broad range running from $69,900 to $1.48M. The average price works out to about $222 per square foot, and a typical home measures around 2,169 square feet — meaningful space for the price point. Over the past 12 months, 67 homes sold at a median price of $362,000, with sellers collecting roughly 97% of their asking price on average.
The housing here spans several segments. New construction is a real factor, making up 11 of the active listings, so buyers who want a brand-new home have genuine choice. On the amenity side, three listings have pools and one is waterfront; there are no gated, golf, or 55+ communities in the current active set, so set expectations accordingly.
Carrying costs are a strong point. The median HOA is just $70 a month, and plenty of properties carry no association at all, while median annual property taxes sit around $1,675. Combined with the slower sales pace — a median of nearly 100 days on market — buyers generally have time to compare options rather than rush. You can review current Lake City homes for sale to compare resale and new-build inventory side by side.
Getting around from the Lake City Middle School zone
Lake City's biggest regional advantage is its location at the junction of two interstates. Interstate 75 runs north-south and I-10 runs east-west, meeting in the Lake City area — a crossroads that makes longer trips toward Gainesville, Jacksonville, and beyond unusually straightforward for a community this size.
Within the zone, local roads connect neighborhoods to town services and the schools in the area. Because the community has a semi-rural footprint, daily drives will depend heavily on exactly where your home sits relative to the main routes and the interstates.
Specific point-to-point drive times aren't part of the data here, so the smart move is to test your own key routes — the school run, your commute, the grocery trip — from any address you're considering before committing. The interstate access means regional travel is easy; the question is how your particular street connects to it.
Is the Lake City Middle School zone a good fit?
This zone makes sense for buyers who prioritize space and value over density and amenities. You get larger properties, low carrying costs, and a wide price range that opens the door to first-time buyers and acreage seekers alike. The strong share of new construction — 11 of 36 active listings — is a bonus for anyone who wants a modern, move-in-ready home.
The trade-offs are honest ones. There are no gated, golf, or 55+ communities in the current inventory, and amenity-rich resort-style living isn't what this market is about. The slower sales pace, with homes sitting about 100 days, cuts both ways: more time to decide as a buyer, but patience required if you later sell.
If your priorities are space, affordability, easy interstate access, and proximity to schools like Columbia High School, this zone earns a serious look. Confirm the school assignment for your specific address, test your commute, and weigh resale against the new-build options before you decide.
On the market now
Homes for sale in this zone
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$599,900
471 SW ROSEMARY DRIVE, LAKE CITY
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,875 sqft
$235,000
387 NW LAMAR PLACE, LAKE CITY
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,768 sqft
$185,000
140 SW QUINCY TERRACE, LAKE CITY
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,600 sqft
$415,000
619 SW BELLFLOWER, LAKE CITY
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,822 sqft
$417,100
213 SW BELLFLOWER DRIVE, LAKE CITY
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,200 sqft
$319,500$325,000
3989 NW RIVER SEBASTIAN LANE, LAKE CITY
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,783 sqft
$899,000
845 NW COUNTRY LAKE DRIVE, LAKE CITY
4 bd · 4 ba · 2,895 sqft
$69,900
199 NW DAVIS COURT, WHITE SPRINGS
3 bd · 1 ba · 610 sqft
$275,000$289,000
144 SW ENCHANTED COURT, LAKE CITY
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,655 sqft
$324,900$349,900
526 NW SAVANNAH CIRCLE, LAKE CITY
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,441 sqft
$350,000
122 SW ARROW GLEN, LAKE CITY
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,743 sqft
$299,900
245 NW GENELL LOOP, LAKE CITY
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,167 sqft
Every active listing inside the Lake City Middle School attendance boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Lake City Middle School market
68
Sold, last 12 months
$363,500
Median sold price
97%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
74 days
Median time to sell
Lake City Middle School vs Lake City
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 23.4% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Lake City Middle School boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Lake City Middle School home
≈ $2,599/mo
$413,575 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$70/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
Population
25,822
Median age
43
Median income
$64,463
Median home value
$212,550
Beyond the listings
Living in Lake City Middle School
Lifestyles
Top 24% 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.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 24% in the U.S.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.
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.
Beliefs
Politically Engaged
Politically aware, this population is interested in civic issues on both the local and national level. They often discuss candidates for office, taxes, and political ideologies.
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.
Straight answers
Lake City Middle School FAQs
Is the Lake City Middle School zone a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want more space and a quieter North Florida pace than you'd get near the coast. The zone offers everything from affordable starter homes to larger acreage properties, and proximity to schools like Columbia High School makes it practical for families.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
It's moderately priced for Florida, with a median list price of $413,575 and an average of $222 per square foot. The range is wide, running from $69,900 at the low end to $1.48M, so there's a fit for most budgets.
What do homes cost in the Lake City Middle School zone?+
The median list price is $413,575 across 36 active listings, while homes that actually sold over the past year closed at a median of $362,000. A typical home runs about 2,169 square feet, so you're getting real space for the money.
How is the market right now?+
It's a patient, buyer-friendly market: 67 homes sold in the last 12 months and the median listing sits for about 99.5 days. Sellers are still getting roughly 97% of their asking price, so come with a serious offer rather than expecting a steep discount.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Carrying costs are low here, with a median HOA of just $70 a month and median annual property taxes around $1,675. Many properties in the zone carry no HOA at all, which keeps monthly ownership costs down.
What are the schools like?+
The zone is anchored by Richardson Middle School and feeds toward Columbia High School, with Westside Elementary School among the nearby elementary options. Always confirm the exact attendance zone for a specific address directly with Columbia County schools, since boundaries can change.
Is there new construction available?+
Yes — 11 of the 36 active listings are new construction, which is a healthy share. That gives buyers a genuine choice between move-in-ready new builds and more established resale homes.
What's the commute like from here?+
Lake City sits at the crossroads of I-75 and I-10 in North Florida, which makes regional travel straightforward whether you're heading toward Gainesville or Jacksonville. Specific drive times vary by where in the zone you land, so check the location of a given listing against your daily routes.
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Other Lake City school zones
Homes matched to the official attendance boundary — school zoning changes; always verify with the district. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by Stellar MLS.
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