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$286,210$212 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 97How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $285,000 on Jul 2, 2026

281 SW WISE DR

LAKE CITY, FL 32024
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,352 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.54 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2004
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$286K
$278K low$295K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$285,000 · Jul 2, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,225 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$207,496 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$35,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$172,496
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$196,276
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$207,496

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyCOLUMBIA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.54
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Columbia High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.0 mi
M
Lake City Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 4.2 mi
E
Melrose Park Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 5.4 mi

District: Columbia County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 32024These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.78
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.27

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.21,403
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.149 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$63,719
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$85,291
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.69°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.54 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.60%

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How this home compares

281 Sw Wise Dr measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Costs more per square foot than 85% of homes in Columbia County
  • Smaller than 70% of homes in Lake City 32024
  • Has a smaller lot than 81% of homes in Lake City 32024
  • Newer than 80% of homes in Columbia County

What homes are worth in Lake City 32024

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$117K$732K

This home is worth more than 37% of homes in Lake City 32024.

How it measures up in Lake City 32024

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lake City 32024.

Estimated value$286,210
CheaperTypical $318,974Pricier

Pricier than 37% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$212
CheaperTypical $181Pricier

Pricier than 82% of homes nearby

Living area1,352 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,620 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Lot size0.54 ac
SmallerTypical 1.93 acBigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Year built2004
OlderTypical 1996Newer

Newer than 75% of homes nearby

How 281 Sw Wise Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLake City 32024Columbia County
Estimated valuepricier than$286,21037% of homes55% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21282% of homes85% of homes
Living areabigger than1,352 ft²30% of homes38% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.54 ac19% of homes30% of homes
Year builtnewer than200475% of homes80% of homes

About 281 Sw Wise Dr

How much is 281 Sw Wise Dr, Lake City, FL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 281 Sw Wise Dr, Lake City, FL is $286,210 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $277,917 to $294,503. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 281 Sw Wise Dr, Lake City, FL last sell?

281 Sw Wise Dr, Lake City, FL last sold on Jul 2, 2026 for $285,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 281 Sw Wise Dr, Lake City, FL?

281 Sw Wise Dr, Lake City, FL has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,352 square feet of living space and a 0.54-acre lot.

When was 281 Sw Wise Dr, Lake City, FL built?

281 Sw Wise Dr, Lake City, FL was built in 2004, making it 22 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 281 Sw Wise Dr, Lake City, FL?

281 Sw Wise Dr, Lake City, FL is assigned to Columbia High School (high), rated D; Lake City Middle School (middle), rated C-; Melrose Park Elementary School (elementary), rated C-. All sit in Columbia County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 281 Sw Wise Dr, Lake City, FL compare to other homes in Lake City 32024?

Among the 7,650 homes in Lake City 32024, it is worth more than 37% of them ($286,210 against a typical $318,974), its price per square foot is higher than 82% of them ($212 against a typical $181), it is bigger than 30% of them (1,352 ft² against a typical 1,620 ft²), its lot is bigger than 19% of them (0.54 ac against a typical 1.93 ac) and it is newer than 75% of them (2004 against a typical 1996). Measured against all of Columbia County, it is worth more than 55% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 281 Sw Wise Dr, Lake City, FL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 281 Sw Wise Dr, Lake City, FL was $3,225. The county assessed it at $207,496.

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