$269,900
863 SE DEFENDER DRIVE, LAKE CITY, FL 32025
Beds
3
Baths
2
Sq Ft
1,632 sq ft
Year Built
1972
Lot Size
0.28 acres
Garage
0
About This Property
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!
Property Overview
Interior Features
Exterior & Lot
Utilities
Parking
HOA & Community
Financial Details
Schools
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.
Location
863 SE DEFENDER DRIVE, LAKE CITY, FL 32025
Listing Information
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Home Price
$269,900
Loan Term
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How to Buy This Home
Multiple financing options available for this $269,900 home in LAKE CITY.
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FHA Loan
$9,447 Down
Government-backed, low down payment. Credit scores as low as 580.
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VA Loan
$0 Down
Zero down for eligible veterans, active duty, and military families.
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Conventional
$13,495 Down
Traditional financing. As low as 3-5% down with good credit.
Florida Down Payment Assistance Programs
You may qualify for up to $35,000 in assistance to cover your down payment and closing costs.
Florida Hometown Heroes
Up to $35,000
First-time buyers working in FL
FL Assist
Up to $10,000
FHA, VA, or USDA borrowers
FL HLP Second Mortgage
Up to $10,000
First-time buyers, 0% deferred
Can You Afford This Home?
Quick check based on the 28% debt-to-income rule. Not a guarantee, just a starting point.
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