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897 SW Jafus Ave, Lake City, FL 32024 Property Records

Columbia County property record for 897 SW Jafus Ave, Lake City, FL 32024 · Last verified April 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms3 Beds
Bathrooms2 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1989
Square Footage3,396 sqft Living Area
Lot Size984,892 sqft (22.6 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$304,500 (2018)
Tax Bill$4,087.00 (2024)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN12-4S-15-00348-002
Alternative APN
  • R00348002

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Building Area3,396 sqft Living Area
Gross Area5,904 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor3,396 sqft 1st Floor
Stories1 Stories
Primary FlooringWood Flooring
Interior StructureWallboard/Drywall Interior Structure
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1989
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1989
Architectural StyleConventional Style
Exterior MaterialBrick Exterior
Roof ConstructionGable/Hip Roof Construction
Roof MaterialMetal Roof
Lot Area984,892 sqft (22.6 acres)
Garage TypeCarport Garage
Garage Area288 sqft Garage
CarportCarport
Carport Area288 sqft Carport
TopographyRolling Topography
Lean-ToLean-To

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemCentral Cooling
Heating SystemCentral Heating

Location & Zoning

Street Address897 SW JAFUS AVE
CityLAKE CITY
StateFL
Zip32024-3978
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionNW1/4 OF SW1/4 OF SE1/4 & N 50
Legal Range15E
Legal Township04S
Legal Section12
JurisdictionCOLUMBIA FL
Minor Civil DivisionLAKE CITY
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1010
Census Tract110603

Owner

Source: Columbia County records · APN 12-4S-15-00348-002

Assessment roll updated January 7, 2026 · Last verified April 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individuals Owners
Mailing Address897 SW JAFUS AVE, LAKE CITY, FL 32024-3978
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 26, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand Alone Second Mortgage
NAVY FCU
Jan 27, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION
Jul 05, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage with Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)
USAA
Feb 06, 2019Correction Deed, Transfer
LAKE CITY TITLE INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Known Transactions
  • Last Sale Amount on Jul 06, 2018
  • Deed Sale Price on Jul 06, 2018
Deed Doc Number201813828
Deed Book / Page1363 / 2424
Record RefreshedJun 08, 2026

March 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOLUMBIA FL
Property Address897 SW JAFUS AVE, LAKE CITY, FL 32024-3978
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 22, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address897 SW JAFUS AVE, LAKE CITY, FL 32024-3978

Mortgage

Document Number0015640175
DateMar 26, 2026
Book Page1564/175
Instrument202612006726
Lender
NameNAVY FCU
TypeCredit Union
AddressVIENNA, VA 22180
Agreement
TypeStand Alone Second Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term181 Months
DueApr 01, 2041

January 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOLUMBIA FL
Property Address897 SW JAFUS AVE, LAKE CITY, FL 32024-3978
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 11, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address897 SW JAFUS AVE, LAKE CITY, FL 32024-3978

Mortgage

Document Number0014572262
DateJan 27, 2022
Book Page1457/2262
Instrument202212001615
Lender
NameBETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION
TypeMortgage Company
AddressNEW YORK, NY 10007
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueFeb 01, 2052

July 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOLUMBIA FL
Recording DateJul 05, 2018
Property Address897 SW JAFUS AVE, LAKE CITY, FL 32024-3978
Document Number0013632424
Book / Page001363 / 002424
Instrument DateJul 02, 2018
Instrument12013828
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 27, 2018
Title CompanyLAKE CITY TITLE INC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$2,131.50
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband And Wife
Address897 SW JAFUS AVE LAKE CITY FL 320243978, LAKE CITY, FL 32024-3978

Mortgage

Document Number13632426
DateJul 05, 2018
Book Page001363/002426
Instrument12013829
Lender
NameUSAA
AddressSAN ANTONIO, TX 78288-0544
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage with Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJul 04, 2048

February 2019: Correction Deed, Transfer

Document TypeCorrection Deed
JurisdictionCOLUMBIA FL
Recording DateFeb 06, 2019
Property Address897 SW JAFUS AVE, LAKE CITY, FL 32024-3978
Document Number0013771899
Book / Page001377 / 001899
Instrument DateJul 02, 2018
Instrument12002759
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 12, 2019
Title CompanyLAKE CITY TITLE INC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$2,131.50
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband And Wife
Address897 SW JAFUS AVE LAKE CITY FL 320243978, LAKE CITY, FL 32024-3978

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Columbia County records · Assessment roll updated January 7, 2026 · Last verified April 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateFlorida
CountyColumbia County
Unified School DistrictColumbia County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$324,456 (+3%)$562,731 (-) Land $180,880 Building $381,851
2025$315,006 (+7.75%)$562,731 (+14.43%) Land $180,880 Building $381,851
2024$4,087.00 (+4.34%)
2023$3,917.00 (+2.73%) Homeowner's exemption$292,357 (+3%)$491,748 (+8.18%) Land $180,880 Building $310,868
2022$3,813.00 Homeowner's exemption$283,842$454,560 Land $180,880 Building $273,680

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