$220,000
SOLD APR 17, 2025

232 Shilah Ave Keystone Heights, FL 32656

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,504 Sq Ft
0.41 Acres

Recently Sold

$146 Per Sq Ft

21% Below List Price

24 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Home fronts a creek
  • Creek or Stream View
  • No HOA
  • Access To Creek
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Front Porch

About This Home

As of April 2025

Charming Home in Keystone Heights - A Hidden Gem! A delightful 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home with endless potential, nestled in the serene community of Keystone Heights. This charmer sits on a spacious 0.4-acre (1 & ½ lot) on the creek that runs out of Lake Brooklyn. The owner has stated it is 5' deep in front of home allowing direct access to Lake Brooklyn. Step inside to discover a bright and airy Florida Room, perfect for sipping your morning coffee. The home boasts 1,280 square feet of comfortable living space. Roof and drain field 2 years old. Located in the desirable Park of the Palms neighborhood, this home provides a perfect blend of tranquility and convenience. The area offers numerous lakes, parks and recreation areas, airport, golf course, full time fire station and EMT's, Santa Fe Community College, The Rally International Driving School, Electric charging station at City Hall (Keystone Heights). A quaint downtown area where resident's shop. Several national chain restaurants and bonus local ones. The residents value their community and are active in all areas to include schools, sports, churches, library and local events. It is a commuter's community for many to Gainesville, Palatka and Jacksonville.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Helen Hersey

HELEN HERSEY REALTY License #595434 Listed on: 02/06/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Helen Hersey

HELEN HERSEY REALTY License #595434 Listed on: 02/06/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,044

Year Built

  • Built in 1967

Lot Details

  • 0.41 Acre Lot
  • Home fronts a creek
  • Property fronts a county road
  • Wood Fence
  • Wire Fence

Parking

  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Block Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 1,504 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room
  • Creek or Stream Views

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Shower Only

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Access To Creek
  • Fire Pit
  • Front Porch

Schools

  • Keystone Heights Elementary School
  • Keystone Heights High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Keystone Christian Colony Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 19082302279400000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,044

Year Built

Built in 1967

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1967
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.41
  • Road Frontage Type: County Road
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Subdivision Name: Keystone Christian Colony
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • General Property Information Living Area2: 1504.0
  • General Property Information Waterfront YN: Yes
  • General Property Information New Construction YN: No
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Water Source Public: Yes
  • Architectural Style Traditional: Yes
  • General Property Information Accessibility Features YN2: No
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Interior Features Primary Bathroom - Shower No Tub: Yes
  • Flooring Vinyl: Yes
  • Fencing Wire: Yes
  • General Property Information Senior Community YN: No
  • General Property Information Lot Size Acres: 0.413
  • General Property Information Carport YN: No
  • Utilities Electricity Connected: Yes
  • Room Types Living Room: Yes
  • Road Frontage Type County Road: Yes
  • General Property Information Homestead YN: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Primary Bathroom - Shower No Tub
  • Major Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
  • Living Area: 1504.0
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Owner
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Range: Yes
  • Laundry Features:In Unit: Yes
  • Interior Features:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes

Exterior Features

  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Exterior: Fire Pit
  • Fencing: Wire, Wood
  • Roof: Shingle
  • View: Creek/Stream
  • Waterfront Features: Creek
  • Construction Type: Block
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch
  • Patio And Porch Features:Covered2: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Front Porch: Yes
  • Waterfront Features:Creek: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Block: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Fire Pit: Yes
  • View:CreekStream: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street
  • General Property Information:Garage YN: No
  • Parking Features:Off Street: Yes

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Water Connected
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating:Central: Yes
  • Sewer Septic Tank: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • General Property Information:Association YN: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Keystone Heights
  • High School: Keystone Heights

Lot Info

  • Current Use: Residential, Single Family
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 17990.28
  • Parcel #: 19082302279400000
  • Zoning Description: Single Family
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2044.36
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 6, 2025
Closed on
Apr 17, 2025
Sold by
Gamsby Elizabeth N
Bought by
Sapp Steven Gerald and Sapp Joy L
Seller's Agent
Helen Hersey
HELEN HERSEY REALTY
Buyer's Agent
Helen Hersey
HELEN HERSEY REALTY
List Price
$280,000
Sold Price
$220,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$60,000
-21.43%
Views
34
Current Estimated Value
$227,730

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$7,730
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.91%

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 31, 2022
Closed on
Jul 12, 2022
Sold by
Thompson Kaitlin E
Bought by
Gamsby Elizabeth N
Seller's Agent
ASHLEY STRICKLIN
FLORIDA HOMES REALTY & MTG LLC
Buyer's Agent
NON MLS
NON MLS
List Price
$210,000
Sold Price
$175,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$35,000
-16.67%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.64%
Original Mortgage
$157,500
Interest Rate
5.78%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 13, 2015
Closed on
Nov 3, 2015
Sold by
Fannie Mae
Bought by
Thompson Kaitlin E
Seller's Agent
Jesse Gathright
AMERICAN DREAM OF NORTHEAST FLORIDA
Buyer's Agent
Helen Hersey
HELEN HERSEY REALTY
List Price
$99,000
Sold Price
$72,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$26,500
-26.77%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.08%
Original Mortgage
$74,550
Interest Rate
3.89%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 17, 2015
Sold by
Ward Lynn Arnold
Bought by
Federal National Mortgage Association

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 6, 2015
Sold by
Ward Lynn Arnold
Bought by
Federal National Mortgage Association

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 25, 2014
Sold by
Ward Lynn Arnold
Bought by
Federal National Mortgage Association

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 13, 2014
Sold by
Ward Lynn Arnold
Bought by
Federal National Mortgage Association
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed -- Us Patriot Title
Special Warranty Deed $72,500 Attorney
Trustee Deed -- None Available
Trustee Deed -- None Available
Trustee Deed -- Attorney
Trustee Deed -- Attorney
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $157,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $74,550 New Conventional
Previous Owner $53,824 Unknown
Previous Owner $16,667 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/17/2025 04/17/25 Sold $220,000 -12.0% $146 / Sq Ft
03/02/2025 03/02/25 Pending -- -- --
02/26/2025 02/26/25 Price Changed $250,000 -10.7% $166 / Sq Ft
02/06/2025 02/06/25 For Sale $280,000 +286.2% $186 / Sq Ft
12/17/2023 12/17/23 Off Market $72,500 -- --
12/17/2023 12/17/23 Off Market $175,000 -- --
07/14/2022 07/14/22 Sold $175,000 0.0% $137 / Sq Ft
07/13/2022 07/13/22 Sold $175,000 0.0% $137 / Sq Ft
06/13/2022 06/13/22 Pending -- -- --
06/03/2022 06/03/22 Pending -- -- --
06/02/2022 06/02/22 For Sale $175,000 -16.7% $137 / Sq Ft
05/31/2022 05/31/22 For Sale $210,000 +189.7% $164 / Sq Ft
11/05/2015 11/05/15 Sold $72,500 -26.8% $57 / Sq Ft
08/17/2015 08/17/15 Pending -- -- --
05/13/2015 05/13/15 For Sale $99,000 -- $77 / Sq Ft
Source: realMLS (Northeast Florida Multiple Listing Service)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $1,965 $151,936 -- --
2023 $1,965 $147,511 $25,000 $122,511
2022 $1,002 $91,451 $0 $0
2021 $998 $88,788 $0 $0
2020 $970 $87,563 $0 $0
2019 $950 $85,595 $0 $0
2018 $860 $83,999 $0 $0
2017 $850 $82,271 $0 $0
2016 $844 $80,579 $0 $0
2015 $1,460 $79,119 $0 $0
2014 $710 $75,304 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: realMLS (Northeast Florida Multiple Listing Service)

MLS Number: 2068964

realMLS (Northeast Florida Multiple Listing Service)

APN: 19-08-23-022794-000-00