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$497,455$218 / 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 93How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $122,500 on Dec 4, 2002

979 SW RIVERSIDE AVE

FORT WHITE, FL 32038
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,286 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.
1.82 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2018
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$497K
$461K low$534K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$122,500 · Dec 4, 2002
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$456,836
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$365,469
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.7%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$22,619
FIRST FSB FLORIDA · E · recorded Jul 22, 1996
2nd MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$18,000
DONALD & AUDREY BRANKER

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,518 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$409,341 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$32,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$376,941
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$389,545
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$409,341

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.44 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyColumbia
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.82
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.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

E
Fort White Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 4.7 mi
M
Fort White High SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 4.8 mi

District: Columbia County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 32038These 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.122
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.22

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.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.19%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.11,234
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.103 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$55,846
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$73,698
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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

979 Sw Riverside Ave 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.

  • Worth more than 91% of homes in Columbia County
  • Costs more per square foot than 87% of homes in Columbia County
  • Bigger than 90% of homes in Fort White 32038
  • Has a smaller lot than 68% of homes in Fort White 32038
  • Newer than 98% of homes in Columbia County

What homes are worth in Fort White 32038

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

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$99K$749K

This home is worth more than 87% of homes in Fort White 32038.

How it measures up in Fort White 32038

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Fort White 32038.

Estimated value$497,455
CheaperTypical $316,422Pricier

Pricier than 87% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$218
CheaperTypical $197Pricier

Pricier than 68% of homes nearby

Living area2,286 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,485 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

Lot size1.82 ac
SmallerTypical 4.23 acBigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Year built2018
OlderTypical 1997Newer

Newer than 96% of homes nearby

How 979 Sw Riverside Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFort White 32038Columbia County
Estimated valuepricier than$497,45587% of homes91% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21868% of homes87% of homes
Living areabigger than2,286 ft²90% of homes87% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.82 ac32% of homes59% of homes
Year builtnewer than201896% of homes98% of homes

About 979 Sw Riverside Ave

How much is 979 Sw Riverside Ave, Fort White, FL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 979 Sw Riverside Ave, Fort White, FL is $497,455 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $461,395 to $533,515. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 979 Sw Riverside Ave, Fort White, FL last sell?

979 Sw Riverside Ave, Fort White, FL last sold on Dec 4, 2002 for $122,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 979 Sw Riverside Ave, Fort White, FL?

979 Sw Riverside Ave, Fort White, FL has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,286 square feet of living space and a 1.82-acre lot.

When was 979 Sw Riverside Ave, Fort White, FL built?

979 Sw Riverside Ave, Fort White, FL was built in 2018, making it 8 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 979 Sw Riverside Ave, Fort White, FL?

979 Sw Riverside Ave, Fort White, FL is assigned to Fort White Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Fort White High School (middle), rated C-. All sit in Columbia County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 979 Sw Riverside Ave, Fort White, FL compare to other homes in Fort White 32038?

Among the 4,376 homes in Fort White 32038, it is worth more than 87% of them ($497,455 against a typical $316,422), its price per square foot is higher than 68% of them ($218 against a typical $197), it is bigger than 90% of them (2,286 ft² against a typical 1,485 ft²), its lot is bigger than 32% of them (1.82 ac against a typical 4.23 ac) and it is newer than 96% of them (2018 against a typical 1997). Measured against all of Columbia County, it is worth more than 91% 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 979 Sw Riverside Ave, Fort White, FL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 979 Sw Riverside Ave, Fort White, FL was $5,518. The county assessed it at $409,341.

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