$4,382 Closing Credit¹
#379294, Listing office: Timber & Tides Real Estate
$249,900 List price
12 Lake Essay Dr Panacea, FL 32346
$2,968
Closing credit¹
2 beds
1 full
1,148 sqft
0.3 acres
$218 / sqft
House
Property details
About 12 Lake Essay Dr
Escape to Wild Azalea Cottage on Lake Essay. Relax and unwind; enjoy soothing birdsong and amazing wildlife on your scenic hidden lakefront property; your own private oasis. Sun soaked, stylishly refitted charming cottage nestled in St Marks Nature Preserve has unlimited potential as a Staycation, rental or comfortable year-round residence. Sprawling private property away from the hustle and bustle offers the best of both worlds. Just 10 minutes to sandy Gulf beaches, and convenient to quaint seaport of Panacea -offering shopping, dining, seafood market, antique shops; marina, boat yards, aquarium, marine park with playground, fishing pier and offers great biking trails to the beach.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingElectric
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
Size1,148 sqft
Lot size0.33 Acres
Year built1984
ParkingDriveway
MLS #385810
WaterfrontLake Front
ViewLake
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Ice Maker, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Flooring Type: Vinyl
- Interior: High Ceilings
- Total Bedroom Count: 2
- Private Pool: No
- Parking: Driveway
- Waterfront: Lake Front
- View: Lake
- Architectural Style: Cottage, OneStory
- Heating: Electric
- Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
- List Price: $249,900
- Price/SqFt: $217
- Annual Tax Amount: $876
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Waterfront
- Directions: 98 S to Otter Lake turn R, Fishing Fool turn L, Lake Essay turn L go to end of road,
- Year Built: 1984
- Stories: 1
- Living Area: 1,148 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.33 Acres
- MLS Number: 385810
- MLS Name: Tallahassee
- Office Name: Waypoint Properties
- Office Phone: (850) 926-9100
- Office Email: jbrown@wptproperties.com
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 03, 2024 | Home Sold | $160,000 |
| Dec 07, 2020 | Home Sold | $75,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $66,797 | $876 |
| 2022 | $57,911 | $1,153 |
| 2021 | $55,853 | $1,153 |
| 2020 | $53,974 | $1,136 |
| 2018 | $35,159 | $138 |
| 2017 | $34,436 | $138 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
6
Medart Elementary School
Public District PK-5
3.4 mi
•2558 Coastal Hwy
6
Crawfordville Elementary School
Public District KG-5
10.4 mi
•379 Arran Rd
7
Shadeville Elementary School
Public District KG-5
13.7 mi
•45 Warrior Way
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $36,500. The most common annual income of people living in Panacea, FL is less than $<35k. Most families are single, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
49%
<35k
44%
35k-100k
7%
100k-200k
0%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
40%
Single, No Kids
11%
Single, with Kids
35%
Married, No Kids
14%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
12%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
16%
18-34 yrs old
44%
35-64 yrs old
21%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
NASCAR
Monster Trucks
Pro Wrestling
Where do the neighbors shop?
Dollar General
Wal-Mart
Bass Pro Shops
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Hardee's
Jimmy Johns
Applebees
What do the neighbors drive?
GMC
Chevrolet
Dodge
What do the neighbors listen to?
Classic Country- Country
New Country
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 12 Lake Essay Dr
The listing price of 12 Lake Essay Dr property is $249,900.
The property 12 Lake Essay Dr is a house located in Panacea, Florida, 32346.
Active Listing: 12 Lake Essay Dr is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 12 Lake Essay Dr are: Medart Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Crawfordville Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Shadeville Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Wakulla Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Riversprings Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Wakulla Coast Charter School of Arts Science & Technology (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Wakulla High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Tallahassee Classical School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Florida State University School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $876 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on January 3, 2024 for $160,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 12 Lake Essay Dr has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
The property 12 Lake Essay Dr is 1,148 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 12 Lake Essay Dr is 1984.
This home is located at 12 Lake Essay Dr in Panacea, FL and zip code 32346. This 1,148 square foot home, which was built in 1984, sits on a 0.33 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 12, 2025 and is currently priced at $249,900.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.