Parcel 28-7S-16-04343-001
Owners
BERRY CHRISTOPHER L
BERRY ESTHER A
BERRY ESTHER A
5278 SW CR 138
FORT WHITE, FL 32038
Parcel Summary
| Location | 5276 SW COUNTY ROAD 138 |
|---|---|
| Use Code | 5000: IMPROVED AG |
| Tax District | 3: COUNTY |
| Acreage | 64.1700 |
| Section | 28 |
| Township | 7S |
| Range | 16 |
| Subdivision | DIST 3 |
| Exemptions | 01: HOMESTEAD (196.031a&b) (100%) |
Legal Description
ALL OF GOV'T LOT 2 LYING NE OFFLORIDA POWER'S N R/W LINE.
373-31, 755-259, 955-444, WD 1292-887,
WD 1321-1889, WD 1414-2212, LE 1557-117
Working Values
| 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Total Building | $453,738 |
| Total Extra Features | $13,648 |
| Total Market Land | $288,765 |
| Total Ag Land | $2,527 |
| Total Market | $756,151 |
| Total Assessed | $472,590 |
| Total Exempt | $472,590 |
| Total Taxable | $0 |
| SOH Diff | $1,823 |
Value History
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Building | $453,738 | $425,362 | $388,934 | $336,261 | $283,587 | $259,406 |
| Total Extra Features | $13,648 | $13,648 | $13,648 | $13,648 | $13,648 | $13,648 |
| Total Market Land | $288,765 | $288,765 | $240,638 | $192,510 | $179,676 | $176,467 |
| Total Ag Land | $2,527 | $2,527 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total Market | $756,151 | $727,775 | $643,220 | $542,419 | $476,911 | $449,521 |
| Total Assessed | $458,899 | $446,037 | $577,062 | $524,602 | $476,911 | $449,521 |
| Total Exempt | $458,899 | $208,415 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total Taxable | $0 | $237,622 | $577,062 | $524,602 | $476,911 | $449,521 |
| SOH Diff | $15,514 | $0 | $66,158 | $17,817 | $0 | $0 |
Document/Transfer/Sales History
| Instrument / Official Record | Date | Q/U | Reason | Type | V/I | Sale Price | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE 1557/117 | 2025-12-10 | U | 14 | LIFE ESTATE DEED | Improved | $100 | Grantor: BERRY CHRISTOPHER L Grantee: BERRY CHRISTOPHER L (ENH LIFE EST) |
| WD 1414/2212 | 2020-05-28 | Q | 05 | WARRANTY DEED | Improved | $1,290,000 | Grantor: MELVIN J ERB JR & SUSIE PARK Grantee: CHRISTOPHER L & ESTHER A BERRY (H/W) |
| WD 1322/1889 | 2016-08-31 | Q | 01 | WARRANTY DEED | Improved | $875,000 | Grantor: LAKE CITY ASSOCIATES, LLC Grantee: MELVIN J ERB JR & SUSIE PARK (JTWRS) |
| WD 1292/0887 | 2015-03-31 | Q | 01 | WARRANTY DEED | Improved | $621,200 | Grantor: REDWINE PROPERTIES INC Grantee: LAKE CITY ASSOCIATES, LLC |
| WD 0995/0455 | 2003-09-16 | Q | 02 | WARRANTY DEED | Vacant | $106,200 | Grantor: KIRK I PIERCE JR Grantee: REDWINE PROPERTIES INC |
| WD 0995/0444 | 2003-09-16 | Q | WARRANTY DEED | Improved | $1,353,800 | Grantor: KIRK I & SANDRA E PIERCE Grantee: REDWINE PROPERTIES INC |
Buildings
Building # 1, Section # 1, 259406, SFR
| Type | Models | Heated Sq Ft | Repl Cost New | YrBlt | Year Eff | Gross Area | Other % Dpr | Normal % Dpr | % Cond | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0100 | 01 | 4458 | $698,059 | 1978 | 1978 | 6,657 | 0.00% | 35.00% | 65.00% | $453,738 |
Structural Elements
| Type | Description | Code | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| EW | Exterior Wall | 19 | COMMON BRK |
| RS | Roof Structure | 03 | GABLE/HIP |
| RC | Roof Cover | 03 | COMP SHNGL |
| IW | Interior Wall | 05 | DRYWALL |
| IW | Interior Wall | 06 | CUST PANEL |
| IF | Interior Flooring | 14 | CARPET |
| AC | Air Conditioning | 03 | CENTRAL |
| HT | Heating Type | 04 | AIR DUCTED |
| BDR | Bedrooms | 4.00 | |
| BTH | Bathrooms | 3.00 | |
| FR | Frame | 01 | NONE |
| STR | Stories | 2. | 2. |
| AR | Architectual Type | 05 | CONV |
| COND | Condition Adjustment | 03 | 03 |
| KTCH | Kitchen Adjustment | 01 | 01 |
Extra Features
Land Lines
Personal Property
None
Permits
None
TRIM Notices
Disclaimer
All parcel data on this page is for use by the Columbia County Assessor for assessment purposes only. The summary data on this page may not be a complete representation of the parcel or of the improvements thereon. Building information, including unit counts and number of permitted units, should be verified with the appropriate building and planning agencies. Zoning information should be verified with the appropriate planning agency. All parcels are reappraised each year. This is a true and accurate copy of the records of the Columbia County Assessor's Office as of January 13, 2026.