Columbia City Elementary School

It's a quieter, west-side pocket of Lake City with larger lots and straightforward access to town and I-75. Buyers tend to value the school assignments, which run through Lake City Middle School and Columbia High. It suits families and anyone who wants space without leaving the city entirely.

The median list price is $399,000, but the range is broad — from $179,900 to $1,250,000 — so there's genuine flexibility. Actual sold prices have been more grounded, with a median of $275,000 over the last 12 months. That gap tells you the entry-level end of this market is very reachable.

Expect around $197 per square foot on a median home of about 2,128 square feet. Fourteen homes sold in the past year at a median of $275,000, while current asking prices sit higher at a $399,000 median. Where you land depends heavily on size, age and whether the home has a pool.

It's a small, steady market with 13 active listings and a median 39 days on market. Sellers are averaging 97% of their asking price, so well-priced homes are getting close to full value. Low inventory means it pays to move when the right listing appears.

Carrying costs here are light — the median HOA is just $19 a month, since most homes aren't in heavily managed communities. Median property tax runs about $2,200 a year. For renters comparing, the median rent in the area is around $1,500 a month.