16421 169th Place

HOMESTEADERS DREAM on 10 North Florida acres with up to 2gbps hard-wired fiberoptic internet direct to house. Three bedroom, two bath 1997 owner-built open concept brick home with 2-car attached garage with individual AGDOs, 2-car carport and greenhouse with raised planting beds. Master Bedroom features vaulted ceiling, walk-in closet, bay window with built-in seating and en-suite bathroom with bidet. Ceiling fans and tile / laminate vinyl throughout. Living Room boasts vaulted ceiling and a floor-to-ceiling natural stone wood burning fire place with ability to convert to gas. Kitchen / Dining features light cabinets, vaulted ceiling, stainless steel appliances and breakfast bar. Dining Room french doors lead to a two-person hot tub waiting for you on your screened lanai overlooking the patio, back yard and greenhouse after a long day. Scenic setting at the end of a private street ready for you to create your secluded Homestead dream. Country living, yet only 14 miles to Live Oak, 30 miles to Lake City, and 42 miles to Steinhatchee & the Gulf of Mexico. High and dry in X Flood Zone. Greenhouse and raised planting bed covers were removed during the recent hurricanes, with the structures in place and ready for you to finish as your own vision. Original outbuilding formerly used as a workshop/shed that may or may not be salvageable sits toward the back of the property. Installed throughout the lawns surrounding the home is a water system with multiple spigots perfect for maintaining and expanding the mature lush landscaping that includes citrus & date trees with flowering trees & shrubs lining the drive. Wide open spaces for the dogs and kiddos to run and plenty of potential for chickens and horses. According to current (2nd) owners, the home was originally built by Cuban home builders as their primary residence when relocating to the area, making you only the third owner. Some of the original owner's custom mural artwork has been preserved in the living room by current owners and is being passed to new owner's discretion. Private well & septic. Garage floor epoxy finish. Current owner is a professional Handyman and prides himself on taking very good care of the home. Stainless Refrigerator/Freezer, Range and Dishwasher, and 2015 Whirlpool Washer & Dryer set convey. Metal Roof (2019), 60 Gallon Whirlpool Energy Smart Water Heater (2015), Well Pressure Tank (2019), 3-Ton Ameristar HVAC (2023). Starlink does not convey. Optional with LP contract: furniture, 50" Cub Cadet Zero Turn Mower (2021) and 7500 watt Champion Generator (2017). Quick sale optional for Buyers able and interested in closing before end of year to qualify for 2025 Homestead Property Tax Exemption.