Homes for sale in
Lake Butler, Florida
Small-town North Florida living at a fair price
20
Homes for sale
$297,450
Median list price
$168
Avg price / sqft
49
Median days on market
Lake Butler is the county seat of Union County, a quiet North Florida town where the pace is slower and homes sit on real acreage. The housing stock leans toward single-family homes with a handful of manufactured homes mixed in, and families here feed into a compact, walkable school system anchored by Union County High School. If you want space, low property taxes, and an easy drive to Gainesville and Lake City, this is the kind of place people quietly settle into for the long haul.
The market is small but steady — 20 active listings right now with a median list price of $297,450, and 33 homes sold over the past year at a median of $299,900. Sellers are getting about 97% of asking, and homes are taking a median of 48.5 days to sell, so there's room to negotiate without the frenzy of a hot metro. Buyers watching value should check what's just reduced and browse by price, since listings run from $85,000 all the way to $540,000.
Lake Butler is in Union County, Florida.
Within a 30-minute drive
Quick facts
$85,000 – $540K price range
1,907 sqft median home
Leans buyer right now
Fresh on the market
Newest homes in Lake Butler
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$417,000
5876 SW 52ND TERRACE, LAKE BUTLER
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,968 sqft
$85,000
8236 SW 48TH LANE, LAKE BUTLER
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,750 sqft
$285,000$295,000
6028 SW 91ST PLACE, LAKE BUTLER
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,961 sqft
$289,900$299,900
9972 SW 151ST PLACE, LAKE BUTLER
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,785 sqft
$459,997
7422 S COUNTY ROAD 231, LAKE BUTLER
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,336 sqft
$479,900$525,000
5149 SW 119TH PLACE, LAKE BUTLER
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,190 sqft
$449,000
16727 SE 91ST STREET, LAKE BUTLER
6 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,488 sqft
$267,000$290,000
11201 SW 49TH TERRACE, LAKE BUTLER
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,782 sqft
$349,000$375,000
4803 W STATE ROAD 238, LAKE BUTLER
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,921 sqft
$284,900$289,900
570 SW 5TH STREET, LAKE BUTLER
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,208 sqft
$330,000$349,000
9312 SW 152ND COURT, LAKE BUTLER
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,631 sqft
$260,000$276,500
6878 SW 36TH AVENUE, LAKE BUTLER
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,233 sqft
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The Lake Butler market
Leans buyer
10.9 months of inventory
Inventory is building — buyers have leverage and time.
33
Sold, last 12 months
$299,900
Median sold price
97%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
34 days
Median time to sell
Lake Butler vs Union County
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 24.7% yr/yr
Homes on the market
▲ 8.3% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — listings and closed sales in Lake Butler, FL. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in thin markets.
For the school run
School zones with homes for sale
Homes matched to official attendance boundaries — always verify zoning with the district.
Beyond the listings
Living in Lake Butler
County seat character
As the seat of Union County, Lake Butler offers small-town North Florida living with everyday services close at hand.
Room to spread out
The market is dominated by single-family homes, with a few manufactured homes and one townhouse rounding out the mix.
Low property taxes
The median annual property tax here is just $984, well below what you'd pay in Florida's larger metros.
Pools without the premium
Three of the current listings include a pool, a nice find at Lake Butler's mid-$200s to $300s price points.
Grounded school system
Families feed into Lake Butler Elementary, Lake Butler Middle, and Union County High School — a tight, all-local track.
Population
1,842
Median age
31.1
Median income
$43,134
Median home value
$154,200
What people here are into
Beliefs
Top 3% in the U.S.Spiritual Practices
Making it to church on Sunday, this population is drawn together by their devotion to, primarily Christian, religion. Common activities include worship services and bible studies.
Relationships
Top 6% in the U.S.Connected Motherhood
Motherhood is a unique journey for every woman. There are highs, lows,and lots to celebrate. These moms seek to share their experiences and engage with a community of moms.
Emotional
Top 9% in the U.S.Gratitude
From generous tipping to standing ovations, this population has a way with giving someone a pat on the back.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 10% in the U.S.Handcrafted
The only thing more beautiful than handmade decor? The hands that made it. This population appreciates the time and care put into one-of-a-kind pieces.
Attitudes
Top 13% in the U.S.Deal Seekers
These people are hunting discounts, contests, and promotions. The population loves a good sale, and they can't wait to share their bargain finds and winnings with friends and family.
Food & Drink
Top 14% in the U.S.Ingredient Attentive
These folks are conscious about what they eat. They're looking for ingredients that not only taste great, but also have great nutritional benefits.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Lake Butler home
≈ $1,859/mo
$297,450 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
0%
In a FEMA flood zone
Most homes here sit outside high-risk zones
Straight answers
Lake Butler real estate FAQs
Is Lake Butler a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want a quiet, small-town North Florida lifestyle over big-city convenience. As the seat of Union County, it keeps everyday services close while offering more space and lower costs than the surrounding metros. Families appreciate that the schools — Lake Butler Elementary, Lake Butler Middle, and Union County High — form a compact, all-local track.
Is Lake Butler expensive?+
Not by Florida standards. The median list price is $297,450 and the median sold price over the past year was $299,900, with the average price working out to about $168 per square foot. Low property taxes — a median of $984 a year — help keep the overall cost of ownership down.
What do homes cost in Lake Butler?+
Active listings range from $85,000 to $540,000, with a median list price of $297,450 and a typical home around 1,907 square feet. Most of the inventory is single-family, so if you want more affordable options it's worth checking what's currently available to browse by price.
How is the Lake Butler housing market right now?+
It's small and steady — 20 homes are active and 33 sold over the last 12 months. Homes take a median of 48.5 days to sell and sellers are getting about 97% of asking, so there's some room to negotiate. Keep an eye on listings that are just reduced for the best value.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Property taxes are a big draw, with a median of just $984 per year. HOA fees aren't a meaningful factor here — the market is dominated by single-family homes on their own land rather than managed communities.
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