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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 GlenLake City, FL 32024
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Buildable Home Plans
Americana
Starting at $339k
as low as $1,565/mo.
Calculation based on specific rate, downpayment and credit score variables.
1,876 sqft • 4 bed • 2 ba • 2 car
The Maple in Forest Cove
Americana
Starting at $351k
as low as $1,621/mo.
Calculation based on specific rate, downpayment and credit score variables.
2,052 sqft • 4-5 bed • 2 ba • 2 car
The Willow in Forest Cove
Come see our decorated model home.
Americana
Starting at $356k
as low as $1,644/mo.
Calculation based on specific rate, downpayment and credit score variables.
1,602 sqft • 3 bed • 2 ba • 2 car
The Memphis in Forest Cove
Americana
Starting at $389k
as low as $1,796/mo.
Calculation based on specific rate, downpayment and credit score variables.
1,988 sqft • 3-4 bed • 2 ba • 2-3 car
The Drexel in Forest Cove
Americana
Starting at $394k
as low as $1,819/mo.
Calculation based on specific rate, downpayment and credit score variables.
2,066 - 2,068 sqft • 3 bed • 2 ba • 2-3 car
The Melody in Forest Cove
Americana
Starting at $399k
as low as $1,842/mo.
Calculation based on specific rate, downpayment and credit score variables.
2,044 sqft • 3-4 bed • 2 ba • 2-3 car
The Wilmington in Forest Cove
Americana
Starting at $404k
as low as $1,865/mo.
Calculation based on specific rate, downpayment and credit score variables.
2,151 sqft • 4 bed • 2-3 ba • 2 car
The Miramar in Forest Cove
Americana
Starting at $429k
as low as $1,980/mo.
Calculation based on specific rate, downpayment and credit score variables.
2,286 sqft • 4-5 bed • 3 ba • 2-3 car
The Huntington in Forest Cove
Americana
Starting at $432k
as low as $1,994/mo.
Calculation based on specific rate, downpayment and credit score variables.
2,471 sqft • 4 bed • 3 ba • 2-3 car
The Harmony in Forest Cove
Renaissance
Starting at $439k
as low as $2,026/mo.
Calculation based on specific rate, downpayment and credit score variables.
2,434 sqft • 4-5 bed • 3-4 ba • 2-3 car
The Naples in Forest Cove
Americana
Starting at $459k
as low as $2,118/mo.
Calculation based on specific rate, downpayment and credit score variables.
2,797 - 3,059 sqft • 4-6 bed • 2.5-4.5 ba • 2-3 car
The Carlisle in Forest Cove
Renaissance
Starting at $470k
as low as $2,169/mo.
Calculation based on specific rate, downpayment and credit score variables.
3,029 - 3,579 sqft • 4 bed • 3 ba • 2-3 car
The Sienna in Forest Cove
Renaissance
Starting at $496k
as low as $2,284/mo.
Calculation based on specific rate, downpayment and credit score variables.
3,130 - 3,282 sqft • 4-5 bed • 3 ba • 2-3 car
The Livorno in Forest Cove
Quick Move-In Homes
Approx. move-in: 12/15/2025
Elevation J
$369,900
as low as $1,703/mo.
Calculation based on specific rate, downpayment and credit score variables.
1602 sqft • 3 bed • 2 ba • 2 car
The Memphis in Forest Cove
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.
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 GlenLake City, FL 32024
Sun: Appointments only
Mon: Appointments only
Tue: Appointments only
Wed: Appointments only
Thu: Appointments only
Fri: Appointments only
Sat: Appointments only
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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