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8250 WAUKEENAH HIGHWAY, Monticello, FL, 32344

3beds
4baths
2,148sqft
$584,000
$272price/sqft
$4,339/moest. monthly cost
$173,560/yrincome needed

About This Home

Enjoy two private year around spring fed ponds! Escape to your own private sanctuary on 30 breathtaking acres where nature, privacy, and craftsmanship come together. This custom-built retreat features soaring vaulted ceilings, expansive windows, & French doors- blurring the line between indoors and out, flooding every room with natural light and serene views. 2 Bed, 2.5 Bath, thoughtfully designed floor plan. Expansive wood deck where morning coffee is accompanied by birdsong and the gentle sounds of the creek below. Follow the private walking platform overlooking the babbling brook, creating the perfect place to relax, meditate, or simply enjoy the serenity of your own forest. Multiple outbuildings equipped with electricity and plumbing provide endless possibilities for workshops, studios, guest space, hobbies, or equipment storage. Enjoy a soothing creek meandering through the property, and discovering private trails across 30 acres, on foot or by ATV. 2022 Roof & updated hot water heater provide peace of mind for years to come. Whether you're searching for a full-time residence, weekend escape, artist's retreat, homestead, or private nature preserve, this remarkable property offers a lifestyle that is increasingly difficult to find, only a short drive from both Tallahassee and historic Monticello. This is not just a home — it is a lifestyle. A sanctuary. Come experience it for yourself

Getting Around

0
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
19
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

3/10
Jefferson K-12 SchoolGrades PK-126.5 mi
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Babies/TapGrades 6-126.5 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Property condition: Completed
  • Year built: 1999

Materials

  • Foundation: Stem Wall
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction materials: Wood Frame,Wood Siding

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Craftsman
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dishwasher,Dryer,Electric Water Heater,Range,Range Hood
  • Laundry features: Corridor Access,Electric Dryer Hookup,Inside,Laundry Room,Washer Hookup

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 4
  • Full bathrooms: 3
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1

Features

  • Ceiling Fan(s),Dry Bar,High Ceilings,Living Room/Dining Room Combo,Primary Bedroom Main Floor,PrimaryBedroom Upstairs,Solid Surface Counters,Solid Wood Cabinets,Thermostat,Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Door features: French Doors,Sliding Doors
  • Flooring: Carpet,Ceramic Tile
  • Fireplace features: Living Room,Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Central,Electric
  • Cooling features: Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 2,896
  • Total interior livable area: 2,148 sqft

Kitchen

  • Features: Breakfast Bar,Storage Closet
  • Level: First

Living Room

  • Features: Built-In Shelving
  • Level: First

Primary Bedroom

  • Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Built-in Closet
  • Level: First

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 051S4E000000910000
  • Zoning: A
  • Special condition: None

Features

  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Patio & porch: Covered,Deck,Front Porch,Rear Porch
  • Exterior features: Garden,Irrigation System,Private Mailbox,Private Yard,Rain Gutters,RV Hookup,Storage
  • Fencing: Wire
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: Garden,Trees/Woods,Water,Creek/Stream,Pond
  • Has water view: Yes
  • Water view: Water,Creek/Stream,Pond
  • On waterfront: Yes
  • Waterfront features: Creek,Pond,Creek Access,Pond Access
  • Residential vegetation: Fruit Trees,Oak Trees,Trees/Landscaped,Wooded

Lot

  • Lot size: 30 Acres
  • Features: Private

Parking

  • Parking features: Driveway,Open,Oversized
  • Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Lightning
    LightningVery High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveRelatively High
  • Hurricane
    HurricaneRelatively High
  • Tornado
    TornadoRelatively High
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate
  • Wildfire
    WildfireModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Lightning
Cold Wave
Hurricane
Tornado
Heat Wave
Inland Flooding
Strong Wind
Wildfire
Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters in Jefferson County and Florida

Coastal Storm
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Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $2,953$35,436
Home Insurance *$464$5,568
Property Taxes $706$8,472
Electricity $216$2,594
Total$4,339$52,068
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$148,765/yr
40% on housing$130,170/yr
45% on housing$115,706/yr

Florida FAIR Plan Programs

Citizens Property Insurance Corporation [Florida]

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Current Policies
Residential: 1,321,953Commercial: 13,564
Total Premiums$4.60B
Total Exposure$385.82B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 15.4%
15.4%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 2.2%
2.2%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 3.6%
3.6%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$272This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 32344$164
Jefferson County$168

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 32344$218
Jefferson County$209

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-07-02Listed for sale$584,000
2022-06-24Sold$557,000
2022-05-22Contingent$549,000
2022-05-16Listed for sale$549,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentBhishma Benedict
BrokerageFLORIDA HOMES REALTY & MORTGAGE GVILLE

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