Quail Heights
Homes for Sale in Lake City, FL
All 61 homes for sale in Lake City, FL · median $388,150 · Columbia County homes for sale
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As of November 2026, the MLS records 1 closed sale in Quail Heights in Lake City, FL, the most recent in November 2021. Across Lake City as a whole, 96 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $328,450, 43 median days on market, with 61 homes for sale today. At that median and Columbia County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.38 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,050 ($4,450 with the full homestead exemption).
Quail Heights is a small pocket in Lake City where price is driven almost entirely by the individual home — its condition, updates, and lot — rather than by any shared amenity set or community premium. With nothing identified in the current MLS listings beyond the homes themselves, what you pay tracks what you're actually buying under the roof.
For buyers, that means scrutinizing each listing on its own merits and not assuming comparables carry over cleanly from one house to the next. For sellers, condition is the lever you control; a well-prepared, move-in-ready home is what separates a strong result from a slow one here.
Figures in this note are as of October 26, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside QUAIL HEIGHTS right now. These are the 6 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.
Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.
The 60-Second Overview
Quail Heights sits in Lake City, in Columbia County, and reads as a straightforward residential pocket rather than an amenitized development. The value story here is about the houses, not the extras.
Pre-construction details are compiled from public records, builder announcements and builder listings, and are subject to change without notice; figures are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Momentum Research figures are our own analysis. This page describes homes, pricing and community attributes, not residents.
Who Quail Heights is best for.
Best for
- Buying a home you'll evaluate on its own condition rather than on a neighborhood premium
- Looking for a straightforward residential pocket in Lake City without resort-style extras
- Willing to weigh updates and any deferred work directly into the price
Probably not for
- Needing on-site amenities like a pool, clubhouse, or gated entry
- Wanting a uniform, amenity-driven subdivision where homes price in a tight band
- Expecting a fixed price range to shop against rather than judging each home individually
The market around Quail Heights
Quail Heights is a small community — 2 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2024 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32025, 18 homes are on the market and 33% are under contract — a fast-moving corner of Lake City.
Across Columbia County, 71 homes are active and 30 pending (30% under contract).
Homes here are single family residence.
In ZIP 32025 (Lake City), 36 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $534K ($226/sq ft), down 22.6% year over year, with a median 33 days on market. Right now 12 active and 10 pending listings put supply at about 2.9 months — a healthy market. See the live ZIP 32025 housing market and the Columbia County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Quail Heights specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Recent Developments in Quail Heights
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Quail Heights, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.
- October 2026Retail & Dining
Older Little Caesars at I-75 and SR 47 demolished for new drive-through location
The older Little Caesars next to the Cornerstone Crossing at 47 development in Lake City was demolished this week. The owner plans to build a new restaurant with a drive-through on the site. Opening date and cost were not published.
What it may mean for the marketContinued commercial reinvestment at the I-75 and SR 47 interchange adds quick-service dining access for the Lake City interstate corridor. The site is about 1 mile southwest of Quail Heights.
Source: Lake City Reporter - October 2026Schools
Florida Gateway College to build Building Construction Technology Center with $3 million federal grant
Florida Gateway College announced plans for a new Building Construction Technology Center and two new construction trades programs. A $3 million federal workforce grant secured with Rep. Cammack's help will fund the project. More than 150 people attended the announcement on the Lake City campus.
What it may mean for the marketNew construction trades training adds a local workforce pipeline for builders and contractors in the Lake City area. The site is about 4 miles northeast of Quail Heights.
Source: Lake City Reporter - October 2026Civic
Site work begins on new Columbia County Tax Collector's Office at former TD Bank building
Crews started expanding the parking lot at the former TD Bank building on NW Main Boulevard, next to the Lake City Public Safety Building. The county bought the property earlier in 2026 to house the Tax Collector's Office, with interior work to follow. Cost and completion date were not stated.
What it may mean for the marketConsolidating county services near the public safety building concentrates civic activity along NW Main Boulevard in central Lake City. The site is about 3 miles northeast of Quail Heights.
Source: Lake City Reporter - August 2026Parks & Amenities
Rodeo arena under construction at Florida Gateway Fairgrounds collapses during storm
A rodeo arena being built at the Florida Gateway Fairgrounds in Lake City collapsed on August 12 while workers installed beams with cranes ahead of storms; workers had minor injuries. Contractor Plumb Level Construction is involved, and the cause is under investigation. A pro rodeo is planned at the venue in March.
What it may mean for the marketThe delay affects the timeline of a planned event venue that would add regional event draw to the Lake City area. The site is about 3 miles east of Quail Heights.
Source: WCJB TV20
Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.
The Quail Heights buying strategy.
If we were buying in Quail Heights today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in Quail Heights.
A condition-first micro-market
With no community amenities identified from current listings, Quail Heights doesn't carry the kind of shared-feature premium you'd find in an amenitized subdivision. That tends to produce a wider spread in pricing, because the gap between a dated home and an updated one isn't smoothed over by a common denominator — it shows up directly in the number.
Practically, this rewards buyers who do their homework and sellers who prepare before listing. Walk each home on its own terms, weigh the cost of any deferred work, and treat condition — not a neighborhood label — as the thing setting the price.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Quail Heights. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a condition-driven pocket like Quail Heights, the right read on a specific house matters more than any broad market headline. We underwrite each listing individually — what's updated, what's deferred, how it compares to the closest true comps — and tell you plainly when a home is priced for its condition and when it isn't.
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Data sources & freshness
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2021 (1 transactions analyzed) |
Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.
Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of Stellar MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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The real cost & risk here
Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Columbia County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.
Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · Columbia County scorecard.
County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.