863 Defender Drive, FL
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$274,900

863 Defender DriveLake City, FL 32025

Listing updated: October 20, 2026 at 11:28 AM ET

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Stellar MLSListing courtesy of Bosshardt Realty Services Llc · Thomas Mastin · MLS #GC544167 · Active · 352-371-6100
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,632
Sq Ft
0.28
Acres
1972
Built
◆$168/sqft◆360° tour
Single Family Residence

Property type

1972

Year built

12,197 sqft

Lot size

$168

Price / sq ft

No HOA

HOA dues

1

Day on market

X

Flood zone

About this home

Great Neighborhood with a new K-5 school blocks away! Many, many upgrades including total rewiring, newer Hvac and metal roof, new bathrooms, new kitchen appliances, ceramic tile in all rooms. The back yard has a Gazebo, a 25x20 foot shed with 2 roll up doors on a concrete pad, and a fenced in area for pets. Entire back yard has a wooden fence with gates on either side of the house. Fresh paint on the outside and most of the inside of the home. The home is in Columbia county, just outside the Lake City limits and 1 mile from the Osceola national forest. 35 minutes away are Ichetucknee, Oleno, and Suwannee River state parks. A total security system with cameras is installed on the Blink App system. Clearwaves high speed internet access is installed. Do not miss seeing this home!

Estimated monthly payment

Principal & interest$1,390
Property taxes$98
Home insurance (est.)$126

Estimate only. Taxes use the listing's reported amount where available; insurance is a Florida-average estimate. Your actual payment will vary — run a full calculation or talk to a lender.

Price & listing history1 days on market

  1. Status: Active
    Oct 19, 2026
  2. Listed$274,900
    Oct 19, 2026

Facts & features

Property type
Residential
Sub type
Single Family Residence
Status
Active
Days on market
1
Subdivision
Bellaire Sub
County
Columbia
Year built
1972
Living area
1,632 sq ft
Price/sq ft
$168
Building area
1,656 sq ft (Public Records)
Lot size
12,197 sq ft
Lot category
1/4 to less than 1/2
Flood zone
X (12023C0311D)
Annual taxes
$1,171 (2025)
Parcel #
34-3S-17-06989-013
Zoning
RES
MLS #
GC544167

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Interior Details

Bedrooms
3
Full bathrooms
2
Flooring
Tile
Appliances
Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator
Interior features
Ceiling Fans(s), Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Thermostat
Laundry
Inside
Stories / Levels
One
Direction faces
South

Heating & Cooling

Heating
Central
Cooling
Central Air

Parking

Garage spaces
0

HOA & Financial

Total monthly fees
None
Total annual fees
None
CDD
No
Homestead exemption
Yes
Min lease term
No Minimum
Listing terms
Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Ownership
Fee Simple
Available for lease
Yes
Lease restrictions
No

Exterior & Construction

Construction materials
Block, Brick
Roof
Metal
Foundation
Block, Slab
Road surface
Asphalt

Utilities

Sewer
Septic Tank
Water source
Public
Utilities
Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Water Connected

Schools

ElementaryEastside Elementary School-COGreatSchools ↗
MiddleLake City Middle School-COGreatSchools ↗
High SchoolColumbia High School-COGreatSchools ↗

Letter grades: Florida DOE 2024–25 school grades (Orange, Seminole, Lake, Osceola, Brevard). Assigned schools from the listing agent — verify enrollment with the district.

Room Details

RoomLevelDimensions
Living Room16.75x25.6
Primary Bedroom12.75x18.2
Bedroom 212x13.4
Bedroom 312x8
Kitchen

Listing Details

Listing date
2026-10-19
On market date
2026-10-19
Original list price
$274,900
Occupant type
Owner
MLS area
32025 - Lake City
Listing AOR
Gainesville-Alachua
Status changed
2026-10-19
Tax legal description
LOT 13 BLOCK B BELLAIRE S/D. 888-147, WD 1020-473.

Flood risk

Minimal riskFEMA Zone XPanel 12023C0311D

Minimal-risk area outside the mapped floodplain. Flood insurance is optional and typically low-cost.

Source: FEMA flood zone reported on the listing. Confirm current designation at FEMA Flood Map Service Center.

Location

Directions

From I-75 go east on US 90 at Lake City. Turn right on SW Baya Dr and stay on until it turns into SE Baya Dr. Then take a right on Llewellyn Ave.and then a left on to SE Defender Drive. The home is on the left on the corner of Defender Drive and Natalie Ave.

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