Two-Bedroom Country Homestead on 8.92 Acres – Wellborn, FL – $320,000

Property Overview

Set on 8.92 acres in Wellborn, Florida, this two-bedroom, one-bath single-family residence offers a country homestead setting with extensive improvements for outdoor living, storage, equestrian care, recreation, and self-sufficient living. The gently sloping property is mostly fenced and extends toward a creek along the rear, with mature fruit and nut trees creating a productive food-forest setting.

The 1,200-square-foot home was built in 2008 and features butcher-block countertops, Whirlpool appliances, waterproof Stainmaster flooring, a wood-burning stove, a new split-unit HVAC system, a covered front porch, and ample storage. Additional improvements include a large barn with electricity, water, and tack room; a wired 18-by-12-foot shed; a 36-foot RV carport with porch; a partially enclosed two-car carport/workspace; an outdoor shower; a horse-care area; a refurbished well; and multiple water and electrical hookups.

Located between Lake City and Live Oak, the property combines a rural setting with access to nearby communities and everyday services.

Property Features

Land, Food Forest & Outdoor Features

The acreage includes an established collection of fruit and nut trees, including oranges, bananas, figs, limes, olives, grapefruit, pecans, walnuts, and cherries. The mostly fenced grounds include an automatic gate, planted areas, flowering trees, lighting, pavers, and a water feature.

A creek runs along the rear of the property and provides a natural setting for observing local wildlife. The land also includes multiple water and electrical hookups, supporting the property’s range of outdoor improvements.

Additional Structures & Improvements

• Large barn with electricity, water, and tack room
• Wired 18-by-12-foot shed
• 36-foot RV carport with porch
• Partially enclosed two-car carport and workspace
• Horse-care area
• Outdoor shower
• Refurbished well
• RV hookup
• Multiple water and electrical hookups

Utilities & Construction

The home is a one-level single-family residence with metal siding and a metal roof. The property uses a private well and septic tank. The road surface is gravel, and the property has no HOA.

The property is located in the Orange Creek Farms subdivision and is identified by parcel number 143S1500181003. Zoning is listed as RES.

Buyer Area Research

Area Overview

Wellborn is an unincorporated community in Suwannee County in north-central Florida. The property is positioned between Lake City and Live Oak, providing access to services in both communities. Suwannee County had an estimated population of 48,149 as of July 1, 2025, with approximately 688.59 square miles of land area. The county’s 2020–2024 median value of owner-occupied housing units was $171,600.

Safety & Crime

Crime statistics for this property should not be inferred from broad regional descriptions. Florida’s official crime-data resources provide county and agency-level reporting, while Florida Health Charts publishes county-level index-crime statistics. These datasets describe reported activity for their respective geographic areas and do not establish conditions at the property address.

Current 2024 county-level index-crime data is available through Florida’s public health data system, while the Florida Department of Law Enforcement provides statewide and historical Uniform Crime Reporting resources.

Schools & Education

Nearby schools identified for the property include Pinemount Elementary School, approximately 5 miles away, Lake City Middle School, approximately 9 miles away, and Columbia High School, approximately 10.9 miles away. These nearby-school references should not be interpreted as confirmed enrollment assignments without verification with the applicable school district.

Pinemount Elementary is located in Lake City, while Lake City Middle School and Columbia High School are also part of Columbia County Schools. The district publishes current school-zone information and school details separately.

Healthcare & Hospitals

Healthcare resources are available in nearby Live Oak and Lake City. HCA Florida Suwannee Emergency in Live Oak provides emergency services, while HCA Florida Lake City Hospital in Lake City is a 141-bed acute-care hospital with emergency services and medical and surgical specialties. The Florida Department of Health also operates a Suwannee County medical clinic in Live Oak offering services that include immunizations, Healthy Start, HIV/AIDS services, tuberculosis services, and WIC.

Housing Market History

A comparable historical housing series for ZIP Code 32094 is available through American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The figures below represent median value of owner-occupied housing units and should be read as area-level housing statistics rather than as historical values for this property.

The 2020–2024 series shows a change in the ZIP-code median owner-occupied housing value from $103,200 in 2020 to $197,200 in 2024. These are historical estimates and are not a prediction of future property values.

Transportation & Access

The property is located on a gravel road and sits in the Wellborn area between Lake City and Live Oak. The wider north-central Florida region is served by major routes including U.S. 90, U.S. 129, U.S. 441, Interstate 75, Interstate 10, and State Road 47. The Florida Department of Transportation maintains the state’s roadway and transportation network.

Shopping & Everyday Services

Everyday shopping and services are available in the nearby communities of Live Oak and Lake City. The Live Oak Walmart Supercenter provides grocery, pharmacy, garden, automotive, financial, and other retail services. Lake City also has a Walmart Supercenter with grocery, pharmacy, automotive, vision, and related services. Additional pharmacy locations are available in both communities.

Parks & Recreation

Wellborn Community Park is a 5-acre public recreation facility with two picnic pavilions, a playground, a lighted basketball court, baseball field, sand volleyball court, horseshoe pit, and a quarter-mile walking trail. Suwannee County also operates additional parks and recreation facilities, including the Suwannee River Greenway.

Utilities & Connectivity

The property itself is equipped with a private well and septic tank. At the area level, Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative provides electric service across portions of Suwannee, Columbia, Hamilton, and Lafayette counties. The Suwannee County Economic Development Office identifies Rapid Fiber, a Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative subsidiary, as a provider of residential and commercial fiber internet services in the county. Area-level provider availability should be confirmed for the specific address before arranging service.

Development & Planning

Publicly available 2026 county budget documents include a requested $197,500 FRDAP allocation associated with Wellborn Park improvements. The budget entry identifies the amount as a requested item rather than a guarantee of a completed project. No property-adjacent development project has been presented here as confirmed without a source specifically establishing that relationship.

Property Summary