Location is all-important in real estate, and this attractive home is just 4 miles NW of High Springs, is halfway between Gainesville and Lake City, and only a couple of miles from Rum Island Park on the Santa Fe River. It''s also in Columbia County with its lower tax rate. Exceptionally well-maintained and super clean, the home is a top-quality triple-unit Skyline custom home with vaulted ceilings, textured drywall throughout, and a new metal roof. At the end of a long banana plant-lined driveway, the home isn''t visible from the road, offering great privacy. It''s surrounded by a variety of mature trees and shrubs, including 300 banana plants, and has a lovely flower garden just outside the spacious back screened porch attracting hundreds of butterflies each summer day to compliment the daily visits from deer. Features include a fireplace, laminate wood flooring throughout, and transom windows for extra light. New HVAC system installed Feb 28th, 2018. Newer items include: Front & side porches, dishwasher, microwave & Maytag washer & dryer and refrigerator. There''s also a 24x36 workshop with concrete floor. Enjoy a retreat to natural beauty on this exceptional property.
Single-familyProperty Type
1998Year Built
10 acresLot Size
$182Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by John Caldwell• BHHS FLORIDA REALTY - HIGH SPRINGS
Location is all important in real estate, , and this attractive home is just 4 mi NW to High Springs, is halfway between Gainesville and Lake City, and only a couple of miles from Rum Island Park on the Santa Fe River. It's also in Columbia County with it's lower tax rate. Exceptionally well maintained and super clean, the home is a top quality triple unit Skyline custom home with vaulted ceilings, texture dry wall throughout, and a new metal roof. New HVAC 02/18, new refirgerator, dishwasher, water heater. Laminate-wood floors thru out. New kitchen tile.
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #GC305850
Dec 29, 2009
Listing Removed
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,379 (−0.3%)
2024
$1,383 (+3.2%)
2023
$1,340 (+3.8%)
2022
$1,292 (+5.2%)
2021
$1,228 (+30.9%)
2020
$938 (−22.4%)
2019
$1,209 (+42.1%)
2018
$851 (+0.4%)
2017
$848
Tax history for 285 SW Unity Ct
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,379 (−0.3%)
2024
$1,383 (+3.2%)
2023
$1,340 (+3.8%)
2022
$1,292 (+5.2%)
2021
$1,228 (+30.9%)
2020
$938 (−22.4%)
2019
$1,209 (+42.1%)
2018
$851 (+0.4%)
2017
$848
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
10.01 Acres
Year renovated
1998
Sq. Ft.
1,992
Year built
1998
Style
Mobile/Manufactured Home
County
Columbia County
APN
257S1604318126
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 20, 2026.
A-3
Agricultural District
The A Agricultural category includes three zone districts: A-3. Lands in these districts are intended to provide for areas primarily consisting of agricultural and residential uses consistent with the areas as designated agricultural within the county's comprehensive plan.
Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned, Water Softener Rented
Flooring: Laminate
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Roof: Metal
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Screened
Exterior Features: Irrigation System
Fencing: Vinyl, Wire
Farm Information
Barn Features: Other
Property Information
CDD Y/N: 0
Homestead Y/N: 1
Property Type: Residential
Other Structures: Workshop
Body Type: Triple Wide
Land Information
Total Acreage: 10 to less than 20
Lot Information
Lot Features: Cleared, Other, Pasture
Lot Size Acres: 10
Road Surface Type: Unimproved
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Lot Size Square Meters: 40469
Other Exemptions YN: 1
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $885
Tax Year: 2016
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee Requirement: None
School Information
Elementary School: Fort White Elementary School-CO
High School: Fort White High School-CO
Location Information
Directions: From the High Springs downtown traffic light take US 27N toward Ft. White 3 miles. Turn left onto CR 138 at the flashing yellow light and go 1.2 miles. Turn right onto SW Unity CT and go 0.2 miles to mailbox 285 on the right.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,992
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10.01 acres
Style: Mobile/Manufactured Home
Year Built: 1998
Year Renovated: 1998
County: Columbia County
APN: 257S1604318126
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 20, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Attribution Contact: 386-454-7373
Listing Date Information
Days to Contract: 300
Status Contractual Search Date: 2018-07-24
Listing Price Information
Calculated List Price By Calculated Sq Ft: 81.33
Green Information
Direction Faces: South
Home Information
Living Area: 1992
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Public Records
Living Area Meters: 185.06
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Public Records
Foundation Details: Crawlspace
Builder Name: Skyline
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Schools
Fort White Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 5.8mi
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Fort White High School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 6.0mi
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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1% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 109° expected this year, 22 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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