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Property Description
Great Neighborhood with a new K-5 school blocks away! Many, many upgrades including total rewiring, newer Hvac and metal roof, new bathrooms, new kitchen appliances, ceramic tile in all rooms. The back yard has a Gazebo, a 25x20 foot shed with 2 roll up doors on a concrete pad, and a fenced in area for pets. Entire back yard has a wooden fence with gates on either side of the house. Fresh paint on the outside and most of the inside of the home. The home is in Columbia county, just outside the Lake City limits and 1 mile from the Osceola national forest. 35 minutes away are Ichetucknee, Oleno, and Suwannee River state parks. A total security system with cameras is installed on the Blink App system. Clearwaves high speed internet access is installed. Do not miss seeing this home!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 863 SE Defender Dr
General
- Price: $274,900
- Taxes: $1,171 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MidFloridaRegionalMLS
- MLS ID: GC544167
- Updated: 10/19/2026
- Added to Site: 8 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Min. Lease: No Minimum
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 5
- Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Thermostat
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator
- Furnishings: Unfurnished
- Flooring: Porcelain Tile
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Inside
Additional Information
- Security/Safety: Smart Security
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Irrigation System
- Deck/Patio: Patio
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Patio
Location
- Area: 32025 - Lake City
- County: Columbia
- Development Name: 32025 - Lake City
- Subdivision: BELLAIRE SUB
- Driving Directions: From I-75 go east on US 90 at Lake City. Turn right on SW Baya Dr and stay on until it turns into SE Baya Dr. Then take a right on Llewellyn Ave.and then a left on to SE Defender Drive. The home is on the left on the corner of Defender Drive and Natalie Ave.
- Direction Faces: South
School Information
- Elementary School: Eastside Elementary School-CO
- Middle School: Lake City Middle School-CO
- High School: Columbia High School-CO
Community
- Community Name: 32025 - Lake City
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Central
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Water Connected
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Traditional
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Exterior Const.: Block, Brick
- Roof: Metal
- Windows: Storm Window(s)
- Stories/Levels: One
- Square Feet: 1,632
- Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
- Year Built: 1972
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Gazebo, Shed(s)
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.28
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 12,197
- Lot Size: 12197
- Street/Road Desc.: Asphalt
- Fencing (Description): Wood
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $1,171
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: None
- Legal Description: LOT 13 BLOCK B BELLAIRE S/D. 888-147, WD 1020-473.
- Flood Zone Info: X
- APN: 343S1706989013
- Property ID: 343S1706989013
- Block/Lot/Section: B
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Schools
Schools serving 863 SE Defender Dr
School District:Columbia County School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Eastside Elementary School, Lake City, FL 256 Southeast Beech Street, Lake City, FL 32025 | PK-5 | 0.4 mi |
Richardson Middle School 646 Southeast Pennsylvania Street, Lake City, FL 32025 | 6- | 1.6 mi |
Lake City Middle School 843 Southwest Arlington Boulevard, Lake City, FL 32025 | 7-8 | 3.1 mi |
Columbia High School, Lake City, FL 469 Se Fighting Tiger Dr, Lake City, FL 32025 | 9-12 | 3 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 863 SE Defender Dr
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/19/2026
Listed
$274,900
223.41%
MLS
7/07/2004
Sold
$85,000
—
Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 863 SE Defender Dr
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$1,220
4%
$95,768
3%
2024
$1,172
—
$92,979
3%
2024
$1,172
3%
$90,359
3%
2023
$1,133
11%
$87,727
6%
2021
$1,025
-6%
$82,691
-3%
2022
$1,089
6%
$85,172
4%
2021
$1,025
—
$81,549
2%
2019
$1,029
1%
$79,716
2%
2018
$1,021
2%
$78,230
2%
2017
$1,002
3%
$76,621
—
2016
$972
-1%
$76,430
1%
2015
$981
1%
$75,899
1%
2014
$976
1%
$75,482
1%
2013
$971
—
$75,029
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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863 SE Defender Drive, Lake City, FL 32025 (MLS# GC544167) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 863 SE Defender Drive is currently listed for $274,900 and was received on October 19, 2026. Want to learn more about 863 SE Defender Drive? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Lake City? You can browse all Lake City real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

