Skip main navigation
Sold for $273,000
    • $273,000

    257 SE Forest Ter, Lake City, FL 32025

    3beds
    1,508sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 2006
    0.34 Acres Lot
    $262,400 Zestimate®
    $181/sqft
    $1,895 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $262,400

    $239,000 - $289,000

    $1,895/mo

    Zestimate® history
    Loading
    Loading...

    Owner options

    List your home for rent

    $1,895/mo

    Rent Zestimate®

    Find your next renter with Zillow Rental Manager. Plus, with online applications, you can quickly screen prospective tenants – for free.

    Learn more

    $1,895/mo

    Rent Zestimate®

    Refinance and save

    $1,832/mo

    Est. payment

    Refinancing to a lower rate could help reduce your monthly payments and save thousands over the life of the loan.

    See today's rates

    $1,832/mo

    Est. payment

    Explore your selling options

    Work with a Zillow partner agent

    Leverage their expertise and Zillow's premium Showcase listings to get your home seen by more buyers.

    Get started

    List with your own agent

    Get your home in front of millions of buyers by listing it on Zillow.

    Learn how to do it

    Sell it yourself

    Take full control of how buyers see your home on Zillow by listing For Sale by Owner (FSBO).

    List your home

    What's special

    Expansive backyardBright and comfortable layout
    Welcome to this beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home nestled on a generous .34-acre lot in peaceful Lake City. Enjoy the freedom of no HOA or CDD fees, giving you the flexibility to create the lifestyle you’ve always wanted. The home features a bright and comfortable layout, perfect for everyday living. Step outside and experience the true highlight — the expansive backyard. With plenty of open space, it’s ideal for planting fruit trees, starting a garden, or letting the pets run and play freely. Whether you're looking to relax under the open sky or build your own outdoor oasis, this yard offers endless possibilities. It has a NEW ROOF (2025). Conveniently located just 10–15 minutes from Lake City Mall and less than 10 minutes from the Lake City Columbia County Historical Museum, this home combines small-town charm with easy access to shopping, culture, and community. Don’t miss this opportunity to own a piece of North Florida living at its best!

    Zillow last checked:

    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Donato Scarcello 352-644-8518,

    GAILEY ENTERPRISES REAL ESTATE 770-733-2596,

    Richard Gailey 678-923-0007,

    GAILEY ENTERPRISES REAL ESTATE

    Bought with:

    Mitchell Brown, 3489527

    ARIUM REAL ESTATE, LLC

    Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: OM698767MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Ocala - Marion

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Primary bedroom
    • Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
    • Level: First
    Great room
    • Level: First
    Kitchen
    • Level: First
    Heating
    • Central
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Laundry: In Garage
    Features
    • Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
    • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Hardwood
    • Has fireplace: No
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 2,138
    • Total interior livable area: 1,508 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    • Attached garage spaces: 2
    Features
    • Levels: One
    • Stories: 1
    • Exterior features: Garden
    Lot
    • Size: 0.34 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: 164S1708382412
    • Zoning: R1
    • Special conditions: None

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Other
    • Foundation: Slab
    • Roof: Shingle
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 2006

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Septic Tank
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: Cable Available, Cable Connected, Water Available, Water Connected

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Pet fee: $0 monthly
    • Subdivision: CENTURY OAK SUB
    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: Lake City

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $181/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $233,682
    • Annual tax amount: $2,543
    • Date on market: 4/5/2025
    • Cumulative days on market: 68 days
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Total actual rent: 0
    • Road surface type: Concrete

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    7/30/2025Sold$273,000$181/sqft
    Source: Stellar MLS #OM698767 Report a problem
    6/26/2025Pending sale$273,000+1.5%$181/sqft
    Source: Stellar MLS #OM698767 Report a problem
    6/23/2025Price change$269,000-1.8%$178/sqft
    Source: Stellar MLS #OM698767 Report a problem
    6/11/2025Price change$274,000-0.4%$182/sqft
    Source: Stellar MLS #OM698767 Report a problem
    5/25/2025Listed for sale$275,000$182/sqft
    Source: Stellar MLS #OM698767 Report a problem
    5/12/2025Pending sale$275,000$182/sqft
    Source: Stellar MLS #OM698767 Report a problem
    4/5/2025Listed for sale$275,000-1.8%$182/sqft
    Source: Stellar MLS #OM698767 Report a problem
    7/19/2024Listing removed$279,990$186/sqft
    Source: realMLS #1251721 Report a problem
    7/19/2024Listed for sale$279,990$186/sqft
    Source: realMLS #1251721 Report a problem
    7/18/2024Pending sale$279,990$186/sqft
    Source: realMLS #1251721 Report a problem
    7/16/2024Price change$279,990-2.8%$186/sqft
    Source: realMLS #1251721 Report a problem
    6/2/2024Price change$287,990-0.7%$191/sqft
    Source: realMLS #1251721 Report a problem
    4/24/2024Price change$289,990-3.3%$192/sqft
    Source: realMLS #1251721 Report a problem
    2/23/2024Price change$300,000-6.3%$199/sqft
    Source: realMLS #1251721 Report a problem
    11/21/2023Price change$320,000-1.5%$212/sqft
    Source: realMLS #1251721 Report a problem
    10/7/2023Listed for sale$325,000+18.2%$216/sqft
    Source: realMLS #1251721 Report a problem
    3/27/2023Listing removed--
    Source: NFMLS #118625 Report a problem
    1/29/2023Listed for sale$275,000+19.6%$182/sqft
    Source: NFMLS #118625 Report a problem
    10/25/2021Sold$230,000$153/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    9/14/2021Contingent$230,000$153/sqft
    Source: NFMLS #112670 Report a problem
    9/14/2021Pending sale$230,000$153/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX International #112670 Report a problem
    9/10/2021Price change$230,000-3.4%$153/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX International #112670 Report a problem
    9/6/2021Listed for sale$238,000+84.5%$158/sqft
    Source: NFMLS #112670 Report a problem
    2/9/2018Sold$129,000-7.2%$86/sqft
    Source: NFMLS #98935 Report a problem
    12/7/2017Listed for sale$139,000$92/sqft
    Source: CENTURY 21 The Darby-Rogers Company #98935 Report a problem
    10/20/2017Listing removed$139,000-15%$92/sqft
    Source: CENTURY 21 The Darby-Rogers Company #98935 Report a problem
    12/5/2006Sold$163,500+380.9%$108/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    2/27/2006Sold$34,000$23/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$2,521 -0.9%$197,569 +2.9%
    2024$2,544 +2.8%$192,001 +3%
    2023$2,475 +3.1%$186,409 +3%
    2022$2,401 +47.9%$180,980 +44.6%
    2021$1,623 +13.5%$125,198 +1.4%
    2020$1,430 -14.3%$123,469 +2.3%
    2019$1,668 $120,693 +6.9%
    2018$1,668 -22.5%$112,851 +3.5%
    2017$2,152 $109,040 -0.1%
    2016$2,152 +0.7%$109,163 +1.7%
    2015$2,138 -0.4%$107,383 +0.8%
    2014$2,147 $106,493 -8%
    2013-- $115,747 -0.1%
    2012-- $115,883 -3.5%
    2011-- $120,099 -4.6%
    2010-- $125,866 -7.3%
    2009-- $135,797 -7.1%
    2008-- $146,216 +1.7%
    2007-- $143,786 +637.4%
    2006-- $19,500 +95%
    2005-- $10,000
    2004-- $10,000 +30.7%
    2003-- $7,650
    2002-- $7,650
    2001-- $7,650
    2000-- $7,650
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 32025

    Nearby homes

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Get pre-qualified for a loan
    At Zillow Home Loans, we can pre-qualify you in as little as 5 minutes with no impact to your credit score.

    An equal housing lender. NMLS #10287.

    Sell for more on Zillow
    Get a Zillow Showcase℠ listing at no additional cost and you could sell for .
    $262,400
    2% more
    +$5,248
    With Zillow Showcase(estimated)
    $267,648

    Nearby cities

    Nearby zip codes

    Other Lake City Topics

      Search
      Updates
      Favorites
      Plan
      Inbox