$116,000
SOLD JUL 28, 2025

300 SE Defender Dr Lake City, FL 32025

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,247 Sq Ft
10,019 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$93 Per Sq Ft

10% Below List Price

31 Days on Market

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • 1-Story Property
  • Dining Room
  • Tile Flooring
  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Ceiling Fan

About This Home

As of July 2025

Turnkey Income-Producing Home Near Town and School! Looking for an investment opportunity? This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home is ideally located just minutes from downtown and nestled close to local schools. New metal roof. Whether you're looking to expand your portfolio or find a perfect spot for your family, this property checks all the boxes! Currently leased to reliable tenants, providing immediate cash flow. Just a short walk to schools, parks, shops, and restaurants - Easy access to major highways for quick commuting. Whether you're an experienced investor or a first-time buyer, this home offers endless possibilities. Contact us today for more information or to schedule a private showing!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brooke McDougal

Tides & Timber Realty LLC License #3570396 Listed on: 06/27/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Brooke McDougal

Tides & Timber Realty LLC License #3570396 Listed on: 06/27/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,721

Year Built

  • Built in 1962

Lot Details

  • 10,019 Sq Ft Lot

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Metal Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,247 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Blinds
  • Aluminum Window Frames
  • Family Room
  • Dining Room
  • Utility Room
  • Tile Flooring

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Dishwasher

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Internet Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,721

Year Built

Built in 1962

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Second Address Number: 300
  • Association Special Assessment: No
  • Directions: Head east on W Duval St toward NW Alachua Ave Pass by Advance Auto Parts (on the right in 0.4 mi) 2.0 mi Turn right onto Defender Ave Destination will be on the right Across the street from Eastside Elementary
  • Homestead Year: No
  • Latitude Of Property: 30.184252
  • Longitude Of Property: -82.607536
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Sale Agent Code: BMCDOU
  • Sale Office Code: TIDES
  • Stage Construction: Existing Resale
  • Type Utility: Room
  • Actual Year Built: 1962
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1962

Interior Features

  • Partial Bathrooms: Yes
  • Breakfast Room: No
  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Stove Elec
  • Basement Full Bathrooms: Yes
  • Design: Single Story
  • Dining Room: Yes
  • Family Room: Yes
  • Flooring: Tile
  • Florida Room: No
  • Great Room: No
  • Heated Sq Ft: 1247
  • Interior Amenities: Blinds, Ceiling Fans
  • Dining Kitchen: Yes
  • Living Room: No
  • Windows: Aluminum

Exterior Features

  • Acreage: 0.23
  • Exterior Construction: Stucco Over Frame, Wood Siding
  • Flood Zone: X
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Porch Type: None
  • Road: Paved
  • Roof: Metal

Garage/Parking

  • Carport: No
  • Parking: 1 Car, 2 Car, Driveway

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Electric
  • Heating: Central Electric
  • Sewer: Public Connected
  • Hot Water: Public Connected
  • High Speed Internet: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Home Owners Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: .23
  • Zoning: RES
  • Deed Restrictions: No

Tax Info

  • FILLTAXID: 34-3S-17-07099-000

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 12, 2015
Sold by
Mccranie Julian H
Bought by
Mccranie Lands Ii Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 15, 2003
Sold by
Caldwell Patricia A and Chambers Patricia
Bought by
Mccranie Julian H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$43,000
Interest Rate
8.5%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 6, 1991
Sold by
Granger Lumber Co Inc
Bought by
Chambers Patricia and Imm Patricia A
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- Attorney
Warranty Deed $48,000 --
Warranty Deed $12,400 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $43,000 Seller Take Back
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/28/2025 07/28/25 Sold $116,000 -10.0% $93 / Sq Ft
05/28/2025 05/28/25 For Sale $128,900 -- $103 / Sq Ft
Source: North Florida MLS

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 $1,721 $107,402 $18,500 $88,902
2023 $1,721 $99,834 $18,500 $81,334
2022 $1,572 $85,400 $15,000 $70,400
2021 $1,407 $70,274 $10,800 $59,474
2020 $1,153 $65,143 $10,720 $54,423
2019 $1,338 $60,939 $10,720 $50,219
2018 $1,255 $53,240 $10,720 $42,520
2017 $1,215 $50,299 $9,720 $40,579
2016 $1,182 $49,912 $9,720 $40,192
2015 $1,180 $48,747 $0 $0
2014 $1,169 $47,970 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Brooke McDougal

    Tides & Timber Realty LLC

    (352) 221-2133

    1 in this area

    6 Total Sales

    Brooke McDougal
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Map

Source: North Florida MLS

MLS Number: 127247

North Florida MLS

APN: 34-3S-17-07099-000

Florida Columbia County Lake City 32025

300 SE Defender Dr, Lake City, FL

This home is located at 300 SE Defender Dr, Lake City, FL 32025 and is currently priced at $116,000, approximately $93 per square foot. This property was built in 1962. 300 SE Defender Dr is a home located in Columbia County with nearby schools including Eastside Elementary School, Richardson Middle School, and Columbia High School.

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