There are some places that simply make you slow down... and this is one of them. Tucked beneath a canopy of towering oak trees on approximately 4.5 beautiful acres, this charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath cottage feels like it was pulled straight from the pages of a storybook. From the moment you pull into the driveway, you're greeted by a setting that's becoming harder and harder to find—peaceful, private, and full of possibility. The yard is truly the star of the show. Mature shade trees, wide open green space, room for gardens, chickens, fruit trees, a workshop, or even your dream home someday... it's a blank canvas waiting for someone with imagination. Whether you're searching for a weekend retreat, an investment opportunity, a place to renovate, or the perfect homesite while enjoying the existing home, the possibilities here are endless. Inside, the home is filled with character you simply can't recreate today. Original hardwood floors, beautiful crown molding, oversized baseboards, detailed door trim, and natural light pouring through the windows create a warm, inviting feeling throughout. The kitchen is full of vintage charm, complete with a farmhouse-style sink that's sure to steal your heart. Two gas heaters provide warmth during the winter months, while the home is ready for someone to add central air and make it their own. Step onto the screened front porch with its classic brick flooring, settle into a rocking chair, and enjoy evenings watching the sun disappear behind the trees. A single carport, attached storage room, and utility room off the back porch add practical space to this already special property. Being sold AS-IS and priced to sell, this is the kind of property that rarely comes along in such a desirable area. Whether you restore its timeless charm, build your forever home among the oaks, or create an incredible investment, this little storybook property is ready for its next chapter.
Pending
$145,000
5845 Highway 4, Jay, FL 32565
2beds
891sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1948
4.5 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$163/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fruit treesFarmhouse-style sinkSingle carportMature shade treesTowering oak treesAttached storage roomDetailed door trim
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Taylor Helton Lee 251-294-2060,
PHD Real Estate, LLC
Source: PAR,MLS#: 685661
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
- Area: 156.09
- Dimensions: 12.9 x 12.1
Bedroom
- Level: First
- Area: 92.7
- Dimensions: 10.3 x 9
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 90.88
- Dimensions: 12.8 x 7.1
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 70.29
- Dimensions: 9.9 x 7.1
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 235.95
- Dimensions: 19.5 x 12.1
Heating
- Floor Furnace
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: W/D Hookups
Features
- Baseboards
- Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl
- Has basement: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 891
- Total interior livable area: 891 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Carport, Front Entrance, Guest
- Carport spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Porch, Screened
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 4.5 Acres
- Features: Central Access
Details
- Parcel number: 175n280000011010000
- Zoning description: Agricultural,County,Horses Allowed
- Special conditions: Standard
- Horses can be raised: Yes
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage, Country
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition,Metal
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1948
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: No Energy Features
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Jay
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $163/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $73,717
- Annual tax amount: $980
- Price range: $145K - $145K
- Date on market: 7/9/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 57 days
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/3/2026 | Pending sale | $145,000$163/sqft |
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| 7/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $145,000$163/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $980 +15.3% | $73,717 +19.4% |
| 2024 | $849 +2.9% | $61,732 +10% |
| 2023 | $826 +2.7% | $56,120 +10% |
| 2022 | $804 +17.1% | $51,018 +10% |
| 2021 | $686 +9.5% | $46,380 +10% |
| 2020 | $627 +9.7% | $42,164 +10% |
| 2019 | $571 | $38,331 +2.5% |
| 2018 | $571 +9.5% | $37,411 +8.9% |
| 2017 | $522 | $34,344 +8.1% |
| 2016 | $522 +213.5% | $31,775 +0.7% |
| 2015 | $166 +0.4% | $31,554 -2.2% |
| 2014 | $166 | $32,278 +1.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $31,801 +0.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $31,772 +3% |
| 2011 | -- | $30,847 +1.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $30,391 +2.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $29,592 +0.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $29,562 |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2006 | -- | -- |
| 2005 | -- | -- |
| 2004 | -- | -- |
| 2003 | -- | -- |
| 2002 | -- | -- |
| 2001 | -- | -- |
| 2000 | -- | -- |
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