Forest Cove

The best price for a new home with up to 1-acre homesites in Lake City.
Oversized backyards with tree lined views giving you more privacy.
Enjoy the heart of the home with the features you want and plenty of room to whip up your favorite meals.
Downtown Lake City, only 13 miles away has cozy cafes to craft breweries, dessert shops and more.
Enjoy the serenity and peace in your spa-like bathroom.
Flex space makes a perfect home office, playroom or dedicated homework area.
Open floor plans ideal for helping kids with homework or hosting friends and family.
Out of the area? Contact us today to schedule your virtual tour of the community.
Decorating your retreat just got easier when you bring your Pinterest board to life.
Mornings are easier when everyone has their own space to get ready.
Pets are family too! Your pup will love the freedom to play in their spacious backyard.
Have peace of mind knowing that Maronda’s home warranty is transferable.
Pack a picnic and visit Falling Creek Falls to enjoy the 10’ waterfall along with trails.
There is plenty of room for everyone at Forest Cove with up to 5 bedrooms.
Publix, Xapa Coffee & Bakery, Walmart and Home Depot are all under 20 minutes away.
We are excited to welcome you home to Forest Cove! Schedule a tour today.
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Single-Family Home Community
Last Chance For a 1-Acre Homesite on a Cul-De-Sac Street!
Last Chance For a 1-Acre Homesite on a Cul-De-Sac Street!
location pinLake City, Columbia County
Single-Family Home Community
school iconColumbia County

Welcome Home

Forest Cove is a new home community with the best price for up to a 1-acre homesite and offering the choice of concrete block or wood frame with the most square footage available in Lake City (greater Alachua area). Schedule a visit today!

Model Home
The Willow
160 Sw Cadence Glen
Lake City, FL 32024
Sun: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Mon: Closed
Tue: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wed: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thu: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Fri: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sat: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Buildable Home Plans

The Maple in Forest Cove
Americana
Starting at $339k
1,876 sqft • 4 bed • 2 ba • 2 car
The Maple in Forest Cove
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The Willow in Forest Cove
Americana
Starting at $351k
2,052 sqft • 4-5 bed • 2 ba • 2 car
The Willow in Forest Cove
Come see our decorated model home.
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The Memphis in Forest Cove
Americana
Starting at $356k
1,602 sqft • 3 bed • 2 ba • 2 car
The Memphis in Forest Cove
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The Drexel in Forest Cove
Americana
Starting at $389k
1,988 sqft • 3-4 bed • 2 ba • 2-3 car
The Drexel in Forest Cove
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The Melody in Forest Cove
Americana
Starting at $394k
2,066 - 2,068 sqft • 3 bed • 2 ba • 2-3 car
The Melody in Forest Cove
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The Wilmington in Forest Cove
Americana
Starting at $399k
2,044 sqft • 3-4 bed • 2 ba • 2-3 car
The Wilmington in Forest Cove
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The Miramar in Forest Cove
Americana
Starting at $404k
2,151 sqft • 4 bed • 2-3 ba • 2 car
The Miramar in Forest Cove
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The Huntington in Forest Cove
Americana
Starting at $429k
2,286 sqft • 4-5 bed • 3 ba • 2-3 car
The Huntington in Forest Cove
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The Harmony in Forest Cove
Americana
Starting at $432k
2,471 sqft • 4 bed • 3 ba • 2-3 car
The Harmony in Forest Cove
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The Naples in Forest Cove
Renaissance
Starting at $439k
2,434 sqft • 4-5 bed • 3-4 ba • 2-3 car
The Naples in Forest Cove
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The Carlisle in Forest Cove
Americana
Starting at $459k
2,797 - 3,059 sqft • 4-6 bed • 2.5-4.5 ba • 2-3 car
The Carlisle in Forest Cove
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The Livorno in Forest Cove
Renaissance
Starting at $496k
3,130 - 3,282 sqft • 4-5 bed • 3 ba • 2-3 car
The Livorno in Forest Cove
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Quick Move-In Homes

Memphis in Forest Cove
Starting Soon
Elevation J
$369,900
1602 sqft • 3 bed • 2 ba • 2 car
248 Sw Cadence Glen Lake City, FL 32024
The Memphis in Forest Cove
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Huntington in Forest Cove
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Elevation J
$489,900
2286 sqft • 4 bed • 3 ba • 2 car
265 Sw Cadence Glen Lake City, FL 32024
The Huntington in Forest Cove
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Community Details

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 and the option for a 3-car garage. 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. Now selling! Schedule a tour to visit our model home today!


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


Welcome home to Forest Cove! Meet with our team to learn more and schedule a tour.

Schools Nearby
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What You'll Love About Forest Cove

Welcome Home

Forest Cove is a new home community with the best price for up to a 1-acre homesite and offering the choice of concrete block or wood frame with the most square footage available in Lake City (greater Alachua area). Schedule a visit today!

Model Home
The Willow
160 Sw Cadence Glen
Lake City, FL 32024
Sun: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Mon: Closed
Tue: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wed: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thu: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Fri: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sat: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
School Name
Grades
Address
Type
Enrollment
Distance
Springville Preparatory Academy
7-11
787 Northeast Broadway Avenue, Lake City, FL,
Private
6.41mi
Happy Hearts Child Care Center
PK-KG
149 Southeast Lochlynn Terrace, Lake City, FL,
Private
6.29mi
Covenant Community School
KG-12
2019 Southwest Main Boulevard, Lake City, FL,
Private
4.34mi
Freedom School
2-12
10413 US Highway 129 , Live Oak, FL,
Private
18.75mi
Columbia Virtual Instruction Program
KG-12
372 West Duval Street, Lake City, FL,
Public
5.35mi
Pinemount Elementary School
PK-5
324 South West Gabriel Place, Lake City, FL,
Public
3.19mi
Residential Services
10-12
444 West Duval Street, Lake City, FL,
Public
5.27mi
Columbia Virtual Franchise
6-12
372 West Duval Street, Lake City, FL,
Public
5.35mi
A Plus Learning Academy
KG-12
810 Southwest Faith Road, Lake City, FL,
Private
3.33mi
Columbia Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided)
6-12
372 West Duval Street, Lake City, FL,
Public
5.35mi
New Generation School
KG-12
608 Southwest Marvin Burnett Road, Lake City, FL,
Private
3.71mi
Lake Butler Christian Academy
KG-12
PO BOX 127, Lake Butler, FL,
Private
19.51mi
Belmont Academy
PK-12
1476 Southwest Walter Avenue, Lake City, FL,
Charter
4.74mi
North Florida Aviation Academy
9-12
102 Southeast Academic Avenue, Lake City, FL,
Public
8.62mi
Cambridge Prep Academy
PK-12
2658 Southwest Main Boulevard, Lake City, FL,
Private
3.99mi
First Academy
PK-12
160 Southeast Gillen Terrace, Lulu, FL,
Private
12.95mi
Freedom School
KG-12
10413 U.S. 129, Live Oak, FL,
Private
18.79mi
Hart 2 Hart Academy Inc
PK-12
388 Southwest Birley Avenue, Lake City, FL,
Private
3.87mi
North Florida Arts & Sciences Academy
KG-11
7443 West US Highway 90, Lake City, FL,
Private
4.69mi
Springville Preparatory Academy
2-12
PO BOX 3790, Lake City, FL,
Private
5.54mi
Lake City Middle School
7-8
843 Southwest Arlington Boulevard, Lake City, FL,
Public
4.32mi
Richardson Middle School
6
646 Southeast Pennsylvania Street, Lake City, FL,
Public
5.67mi
Melrose Park Elementary School
PK-5
820 Southeast Putnam Street, Lake City, FL,
Public
5.97mi
Eastside Elementary School
PK-5
256 Southeast Beech Street, Lake City, FL,
Public
6.92mi
Five Points Elementary School
PK-5
303 Northwest Johnson Street, Lake City, FL,
Public
6.83mi
Fort White Elementary School
PK-5
18119 SW STATE ROAD 47, Fort White, FL,
Public
14.56mi
Summers Elementary School
PK-5
1388 Southwest McFarlane Avenue, Lake City, FL,
Public
4.15mi
Niblack Elementary School
PK-5
837 Northeast Broadway Avenue, Lake City, FL,
Public
6.51mi
Pathways Academy
KG-12
1301 Northwest Labonte Lane, Lake City, FL,
Public
4.99mi
Columbia City Elementary School
PK-5
7438 SW STATE ROAD 47, Lake City, FL,
Public
4.06mi
Columbia High School
9-12
469 SE FIGHTING TIGER DR, Lake City, FL,
Public
4.41mi
Epiphany Catholic School
KG-8
1937 Epiphany Court, Lake City, FL,
Private
4.45mi
Joy Explosion Christian Academy
1-9
3134 Pinemount Road, Lake City, FL,
Private
2.88mi
Lake City Christian Academy
PK-12
3035 Pinemount Road, Lake City, FL,
Private
2.73mi
The Blake School Of Lake City
PK-12
7443 West US Highway 90, Lake City, FL,
Private
4.79mi
Fort White High School
6-12
17828 SW STATE ROAD 47, Fort White, FL,
Public
14.26mi
Westside Elementary School
PK-5
1956 Southwest County Road 252B, Lake City, FL,
Public
1.22mi
Kids Kingdom
PK-KG
P.O. Box 643, Fort White, FL,
Private
15.05mi
Tabernacle Baptist Academy
KG-12
144 Southeast Montrose Avenue, Lake City, FL,
Private
6.49mi
Vocational/Adult/Community Education
UG
409 Southwest Saint Johns Street, Lake City, FL,
Public
5.31mi
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Tuesday
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Friday
11:00 AM-5:00 PM
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