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Forest Cove by Maronda Homes

1235 Sw Upchurch Ave, Lake City, FL 32024

from $339,900

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Community highlights

Discover Forest Cove, a single-family home community by Maronda Homes found in 1235 Sw Upchurch Ave, Lake City, FL 32024. At the moment, the community has a status of Selling. Offering 1 unit, including 1 ready-to-move option. Forest Cove homes size start from 1,602 square feet on various lot sizes. Homes are priced from $339,900.

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Community details

Community details

Builder(s):
Maronda Homes
Home type:
Single-Family
Selling status:
Selling
School district:
Columbia County School District
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About the builder - Maronda Homes

Maronda Homes
With a legacy dating to 1972, Maronda Homes is a family-owned builder focused on creating new construction homes that blend affordability and quality design. The company’s commitment to homeowners is underscored by industry recognition, including multiple Platinum Builder Awards for leadership and innovation in construction.
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Neighborhood

Community address

1235 Sw Upchurch Ave, Lake City, FL 32024
City:
Lake City
County:
Columbia
Zip Code:
32024
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Schools in Columbia County School District

Forest Cove by Maronda Homes is served by the Columbia County School District, offering a complete academic progression in Lake City, Florida. High school students attend Columbia High School, a public campus for High grades positioned around 4.4 mi and recorded with a rating of 3. Middle-grade learners move through Lake City Middle School (Middle grades), which is located roughly 4.3 mi from the community. Younger students start at Westside Elementary School, teaching Elementary grades just 1.2 mi away.
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Places of interest

Destinations centered on Stadium are a visible part of the landscape around Forest Cove by Maronda Homes. With several locations represented in this category, residents have access to places like Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, located within a drive of approximately 40.0 mi. These sites are part of a larger mix that includes various other amenities spread across the region. Together, they form a varied list of nearby attractions and amenities that shape the local environment.
Health Services
HCA Florida Lake City Hospital3.4 mi
Airport
Lake City Gateway Airport8.4 mi

Getting around

Daily logistics at Forest Cove by Maronda Homes are shaped by the local transportation network. The Walk Score of 0 (Car-Dependent) serves as a key indicator of neighborhood connectivity and pedestrian ease. For those interested in two-wheeled travel, the Bike Score of 25 (Somewhat Bikeable) outlines the feasibility of cycling in the area. Together, these factors describe local transportation and mobility.
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0 /100
Car-Dependent
Bike score ®
25 /100
Somewhat Bikeable

Air quality

Natural hazards risk

Assessing the surroundings of Forest Cove by Maronda Homes involves looking at data compiled for the wider Columbia County area. Agencies like FEMA utilize scoring systems to quantify environmental factors, transforming abstract concepts into concrete numbers that are easier to interpret. This approach allows residents to see exactly how specific conditions are measured against national or regional averages. In this dataset, the entry for Landslide is represented by a score of 91.52 (Relatively Moderate). By examining these figures, residents can gain a clearer picture of the FEMA-based hazard indicators relevant to the region and how they define the local landscape.
Riverine flooding58.6
Relatively Low
Wildfire93.7
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane90.8
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake61.5
Very Low
Heat wave0.0
No Rating
Coastal flooding0.0
No Rating

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Welcome Home to Forest Cove

Forest Cove is a new home community with the best price for up to a 1-acre homesite and the most square footage available in Lake City (greater Alachua area).

Living here, you’ll love your new cul-de-sac neighborhood, featuring a spacious homesite. If you are looking for more space between your neighbors than what you can find in Alachua, Gainesville and Jacksonville, then Forest Cove checks all the boxes.

Forest Cove has a host of features for you and your family to enjoy, including:

  • Spacious, 1-acre homesites

  • No back-to-back neighbors

  • Cul-de-sac streets

  • Only 14 homes in the community

  • Access Alachua, Gainesville & Jacksonville in under 1 hour

Home Designs in Forest Cove

Home Designs in Forest Cove boast up to 3,282 square feet, 6 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, and a 3-car garage or workshop. Your new home will have an open-concept floor plan and up to 10-foot ceilings on the first floor. Turn the built-in flex space into a playroom for the kids or add a home office for you. Reach out to learn more about our home designs today.

Personalize your floor plan to suit the needs of your family:

  • Smart Home Package (one app to power your home)

  • Granite kitchen countertops and bathrooms

  • Tile flooring

  • Stainless steel appliances

  • Landscaping, Irrigation, and Water Softener Loop

Learn More About Living in Lake City

When you live in Forest Cove you can easily run errands with Walmart, Publix, Home Depot, and Ace Hardware all within 13 minutes. If you’re seeking retail therapy, check out Lake City Mall or shopping on Marion Street.

You’ll have peace of mind knowing you have your choice in health care with Florida Lake City Hospital, Lake City Medical Center, Shands at Lake City (UF Health Family Medicine) and VA Medical Center available.

On your way home from work in Jacksonville or Gainesville – swing by Zebos Crab Shack, Shirley’s, The Collective Food Yard & Garden, Captain Crab, Cedar River Seafood, or any one of the many restaurants. With many options close to home, you’re sure to find a favorite!

There is a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities nearby including Ginnie Springs, Falling Creek Falls, Troy Springs State Park, Butterfly Rainforest and Florida Museum of Natural History, or Olustee Beach.

At Forest Cove, you will be less than 5 miles to I-10 and I-75, connecting you to Alachua, Gainesville and Jacksonville. Nearby, you’ll also find Florida Gateway College, HAECO, Columbia County School System, and more. The Lake City Gateway Airport is just over 15 miles from your new home.

You can have a beautiful new home on a homesite up to 1 acre with no backyard neighbors and be in Alachua in 30 minutes when you choose Forest Cove.

  • Grocery, restaurants & retail - 10 to 15 miles

  • Lake City Mall - 11 miles

  • Shopping on Marion Street - 13 miles

  • Lake City Gateway Airport - 16 miles

  • Falling Creek Falls - 18.5 miles

  • Ginnie Springs - 24 miles

  • Olustee Beach - 26 miles

  • Gainesville - 52 miles

  • Jacksonville - 67 miles

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