618 NW EMERALD LAKES Drive, Lake City, FL, 32055
About This Home
Back on buyers' radar in Emerald Lakes! 🌴 If you missed this one the first time, here's your second chance. This spacious 4-bedroom, 3-bath home offers over 2,500 sq ft of living space and the Florida lifestyle buyers love -- complete with a screened-in saltwater pool perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The seller is now offering $10,000 toward a kitchen update, giving the next owner the opportunity to add their own style and value right away. With generous living areas, great natural light, and plenty of room to spread out, this home is ready for its next chapter. Located in the desirable Emerald Lakes community with easy access to shopping, dining, and major roadways. Come see the potential and make it yours!
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1997
Materials
- Roof: Metal
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Dryer,Electric Range,Microwave,Refrigerator,Washer
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Features
- Flooring: Carpet,Tile
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Central
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total interior livable area: 2,551 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 283S1602372398
- Zoning description: Single Family
Features
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: In Ground,Salt Water,Screen Enclosure
Lot
- Lot size: 2.63 Acres
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
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
- Hurricane
- Heat Wave
- Strong Wind
- Tornado
- Wildfire
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Columbia County and Florida
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
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $2,755 | $33,060 |
| Home Insurance * | $393 | $4,716 |
| Property Taxes | $594 | $7,128 |
| Electricity | $256 | $3,080 |
| Total | $3,998 | $47,976 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Florida FAIR Plan Programs
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.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-10 | Price change | $545,000 |
| 2025-12-20 | Listed for sale | $550,000 |
| 2025-12-12 | Listing removed | $475,000 |
| 2025-10-15 | Price change | $475,000 |
| 2025-09-18 | Price change | $490,999 |
| 2025-07-10 | Price change | $499,999 |
| 2025-06-06 | Price change | $509,000 |
| 2025-03-04 | Price change | $579,000 |
| 2025-01-16 | Price change | $589,000 |
| 2024-10-23 | Listed for sale | $599,000 |
| 2024-08-13 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2024-06-24 | Price change | $548,690 |
| 2024-04-07 | Price change | $649,900 |
| 2024-02-14 | Listed for sale | $674,000 |
| 1997-03-31 | Sold | $13,500 |
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