Homes zoned for
Melrose Park Elementary School
A settled North Florida neighborhood with room to breathe
2
Homes for sale
$384,000
Median list price
$381
Avg price / sqft
145
Median days on market
The Melrose Park Elementary zone sits in the heart of Lake City, Columbia County's crossroads community in North Florida. It's a place defined by established streets and easy access to the schools that anchor family life here — from Lake City Middle School to Columbia High School, plus the vocational path at Tri County Aviation Maintenance Academy. If you want the pace of small-city Florida without giving up practical distance to Gainesville and the interstate, this is the kind of zone that keeps buyers looking.
The market here is thin and moves deliberately. Right now there are just 2 active listings, with a median list price of $384,000 and homes sitting a median of 144.5 days before they trade — so serious buyers have real negotiating room. Over the last year 18 homes sold at a median of $267,500, and sellers collected about 96% of asking, which tells you well-priced homes still close. Browse Lake City homes for sale or watch the zone on the live map to catch new inventory early.
Melrose Park Elementary School is an attendance zone in Lake City, Florida.
Quick facts
$345,000 – $423K price range
1,139 sqft median home
18 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in this zone
$345,000
568 SW GERALD CONNER DRIVE, LAKE CITY
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,478 sqft
$423,000$425,000
168 SW POBEREZNY GLN, LAKE CITY
1 bd · 1 ba · 800 sqft
Every active listing inside the Melrose Park Elementary School attendance boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Melrose Park Elementary School market
18
Sold, last 12 months
$267,500
Median sold price
96%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
36 days
Median time to sell
Melrose Park Elementary School vs Lake City
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 50.0% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Melrose Park Elementary School boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Melrose Park Elementary School home
≈ $2,484/mo
$384,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
Population
9,333
Median age
41
Median income
$52,195
Median home value
$170,999
Beyond the listings
Living in Melrose Park Elementary School
Lifestyles
Top 17% in the U.S.Student Life
There's more to student life than academics. It's about the experience - from classes and homecoming, to making lifetime friends and alumni events. These are students at school, taking classes online, or finding other ways to be students in their daily lives.
Entertainment
Top 17% in the U.S.Live Experiences
When it comes to entertainment, this population is looking for the ultimate experience. Whether it's a charity fundraiser or a concert, elements such as lights, sounds, and merchandise are critical for a good time.
Beliefs
Top 19% in the U.S.Politically Engaged
Politically aware, this population is interested in civic issues on both the local and national level. They often discuss candidates for office, taxes, and political ideologies.
Lifestyles
Top 19% in the U.S.Nerd Culture
These people aren't afraid to nerd out. Common activities include comic books, video games, and often intellectual pursuits.
Food & Drink
Top 20% in the U.S.Fueling for Fitness
A population characterized by healthy eating. Often pre-planning for meals for the purpose of fitness and convenience. Likely to participate in meal prep trends.
Active
Top 20% in the U.S.Fitness Obsession
Passionate about strength training, this population relies heavily on the encouragement of the exercise community. While these people seek the latest fitness techniques, they're also interested in supplements and equipment.
Straight answers
Melrose Park Elementary School FAQs
Is the Melrose Park Elementary zone a good place to live?+
It's a practical, established slice of Lake City with quick access to schools like Lake City Middle School and Columbia High School. The appeal is small-city North Florida living with commuter routes close by, which suits families and buyers who want space without big-metro pricing.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
Compared with much of Florida, no — the median list price is $384,000 and last year's median sold price was $267,500. That gap shows how the small active pool skews high, while actual closings land more affordably; you can track current listings on the live map.
What do homes cost in this zone?+
Active listings run $345,000 to $423,000 with a median of $384,000, and the average price is about $381 per square foot on a median home size of 1,139 square feet. Because supply is limited to 2 homes, pricing can swing, so it's worth comparing against the $267,500 median for recent sales.
How is the market right now?+
It's slow and buyer-friendly. Homes take a median of 144.5 days to sell, 18 closed over the past year, and sellers averaged 96% of their asking price — so realistic pricing gets deals done, and buyers have leverage to negotiate. See what's available in Lake City homes for sale.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
There's no reported HOA in this zone, so you won't carry monthly association dues. The median annual property tax runs about $3,012, which is the main recurring cost to budget alongside your mortgage and insurance.
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