Melrose Real Estate

Melrose Real Estate

Welcome to Melrose, Florida – a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Putnam County. This charming town, known for its serene landscapes and friendly community, offers a perfect blend of small-town charm and outdoor adventure. With its picturesque lakes and lush greenery, Melrose is an ideal destination for nature lovers and those seeking a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life.

One of the standout features of Melrose is its proximity to the stunning Lake Santa Fe, a popular spot for fishing, boating, and swimming. The lake's crystal-clear waters invite residents and visitors alike to partake in a variety of water activities, making it a hub for family fun and relaxation. The surrounding area is also dotted with beautiful parks and trails, perfect for hiking, biking, or simply enjoying a leisurely stroll amidst nature.

Melrose boasts a rich history, reflected in its quaint downtown area, where you can find local shops, cozy cafes, and welcoming restaurants. The community hosts a variety of events throughout the year, fostering a strong sense of camaraderie among residents. Whether it’s the annual Melrose Arts & Crafts Festival or seasonal farmers' markets, there’s always something happening to bring people together.

For those considering a move, Melrose offers a range of real estate options, from charming historic homes to modern lakefront properties. With its affordable living and vibrant community spirit, Melrose is not just a place to live; it’s a place to call home. Discover the tranquility and charm of Melrose, Florida – where every day feels like a getaway!

Newest Listings in Melrose

106 3rd Street, Melrose
$52,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Metes And Bounds SubDv. ⋅ 32666 Zip Code
MELROSE LAND OPPORTUNITY! Bring your vision to approximately 1.02 acres in the beautiful Melrose area of North Central Florida! Enjoy the charm of this peaceful area with convenient access to the Lake Santa Fe area and its outdoor recreation, including boating, fishing, kayaking, and waterfront activities. Whether you're looking for a property to explore for its land value or envisioning future possibilities, this parcel offers an opportunity to make it your own. The property includes a 1988 double-wide manufactured home and a workshop. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE: DO NOT ENTER THE MANUFACTURED HOME OR THE WORKSHOP UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. BOTH STRUCTURES ARE OFF-LIMITS DUE TO THEIR EXTREMELY POOR CONDITION AND POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARDS. EXTERIOR VIEWING ONLY. The property's value is primarily in the land. An existing well and septic system are noted in the appraisal; however, their current condition and functionality have not been verified. Central HVAC has been removed, and utilities were not functioning at the time of the appraisal inspection. Property is being sold AS-IS. Seller will not make repairs or perform a cleanout. Buyer will be responsible for removal and disposal of any remaining personal property, debris, and trash. Buyers are encouraged to conduct their own due diligence regarding zoning, utilities, well and septic condition, and intended use.

106 3rd Street, Melrose
101 Ashley Lake Drive, Melrose
$55,000
Ashley Lake Plantation SubDv. ⋅ 32666 Zip Code
Waterfront lot for homes or modular homes only. Paved road frontage. The lot has not been cleared so the new owner can puck and choose the trees that will remain

101 Ashley Lake Drive, Melrose
8329 State Road 100, Melrose
$33,999
Lake Hillcrest SubDv. ⋅ 32666 Zip Code
Discover this 2-acre vacant parcel in the Keystone Heights area, offering a great opportunity to own land in a peaceful rural setting. The property features a combination of wooded areas and open space, with mature trees providing natural privacy and plenty of room to enjoy the outdoors. Located in a quiet area with no HOA, this lot is ideal for buyers seeking more space, fewer restrictions, and a break from busy city living. A well and septic system will be required. The location offers convenient access to Highway 100 and the amenities of Keystone Heights, including shopping, restaurants, parks, and nearby lakes. Orange Park, Palatka, and Gainesville are also within a reasonable drive, making this an appealing option for those who value privacy without being too far from everyday conveniences. Listing is for land only and comes As Is. Street addresses can be for listing purposes only and vacant land will receive a true street address once improved. I MAKE IT MY POLICY TO PUT ALL KNOWN INFORMATION ABOUT EACH LOT IN THE WRITE-UP DETAILS, SO IF YOU DON’T SEE THE ANSWER YOU’RE LOOKING FOR , PLEASE CONTACT THE COUNTY TO GATHER INFORMATION. PLEASE UNDERSTAND WHEN BUYING OR SELLING VACANT OR RAW LAND THIS IS USUALLY THE CASE. THE LISTING AGENT DOES NOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS LISTING AND IS TO BE HELD HARMLESS OF ANY MISREPRESENTATION. BUYERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO DO THEIR OWN DUE DILIGENCE TO MAKE SURE THE LOT IS A GOOD FIT. SELLERS HAVE STATED THAT THEY WISH TO SELECT THE TITLE AGENCY FOR CLOSING. THEY ARE WILLING TO COVER THAT COST AT CLOSING. THANK YOU FOR LOOKING. THIS IS A FLAT FEE LIMITED-SERVICE LISTING.

8329 State Road 100, Melrose
657 Se 2nd Avenue, Melrose
$479,000
3 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ Seminole Ridge #6 SubDv. ⋅ 32666 Zip Code
Beautiful Seminole Ridge Home! This 3 bedroom 3.5 bath home has 3093 sq ft of living space and sits on 1.6 acres in a park like setting. The home was updated with new roof (2024), new gutters, AC, and submersible well & tank. It has a spacious great room with vaulted ceilings and tubular skylights. The kitchen has granite countertops, a large pantry, stainless steel appliances, plenty of cabinetry, breakfast bar, and a breakfast nook for casual dining. The bedrooms have walk in closets and en suite bathrooms. The bedroom adjacent to the family room could be used as an in-law suite. The laundry room has a half bath and lots of storage. There’s an all purpose room off the kitchen with hot tub that leads to the screen porch and concrete patio. The home has a detached 2 carport and attached 1 car carport that connects to a workshop. The back yard has privacy fencing and a shed and the whole property is made up of three parcels, one in Bradford and two in Clay. Come and see this home will not last!

657 Se 2nd Avenue, Melrose
6898 Cr 214, Melrose
$259,900
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 32666 Zip Code
***Seller is willing to contribute toward the buyer’s closing costs with an acceptable offer.*** Beautifully updated and move-in ready, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers 1,829 square feet of living space in Melrose. The spacious family room features recessed lighting, large windows that bring in plenty of natural light, and plenty of room to relax, gather, or entertain. The open layout connects the family room to the dining area and updated kitchen, creating a bright and welcoming living space. The kitchen features white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, plenty of counter space, and a large island with seating. LVP flooring runs throughout the main living areas, while both bathrooms have been beautifully updated with modern finishes and tile work. An indoor laundry room adds everyday convenience. Outside, you'll find a spacious backyard with mature trees and plenty of room to enjoy the outdoors. The home also features a 2023 roof. Conveniently located just minutes from the upcoming Aldi in Melrose, Winn-Dixie, Keystone Beach and Park, local restaurants, and everyday services, with easy access to both Keystone Heights and Gainesville. Enjoy a quieter setting while still keeping the places you need close by.

6898 Cr 214, Melrose
241 Se 5th Avenue, Melrose
$599,999
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Seminole Ridge #2 SubDv. ⋅ 32666 Zip Code
WATERFRONT LIVING ON THE CANAL TO LAKE SANTA FE! This spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bath waterfront home offers 2,301 square feet of heated and cooled living space with an ideal blend of comfort, functionality, and outdoor living. The interior features a welcoming living room, dedicated office area, dining space, and a well-appointed kitchen with prep island—perfect for everyday living and entertaining. The oversized primary bedroom is truly impressive, measuring approximately 31 feet in length and offering plenty of room to relax and unwind. Step outside to the lanai and take in peaceful waterfront views overlooking the boat house and boat lift. The outdoor living area is designed for enjoying the Florida lifestyle, featuring an inviting in-ground pool and hot tub. With canal access to Lake Santa Fe, this property offers an exceptional opportunity for boating, recreation, and waterfront enjoyment right at home. A unique combination of spacious indoor living, private outdoor amenities, and direct water access makes this Lake Santa Fe-area home a must-see.

241 Se 5th Avenue, Melrose
Se 4th Ave, Melrose
$65,000
32666 Zip Code
Discover the perfect place to build your dream home in beautiful Melrose, Florida! This stunning 1-acre vacant lot in the charming Seminole Ridge subdivision offers the space, tranquility, and natural beauty you've been looking for. With paved road access from SE 3rd Ave and SE 4th Ave, this property provides convenient access while maintaining the peaceful atmosphere of a quiet, welcoming community. One of the standout features is access to Lake Santa Fe through a private boat ramp, offering opportunities to enjoy boating, fishing, and the laid-back lake lifestyle that makes this area so special. Whether you're dreaming of a peaceful retreat or a place to build your forever home, this beautiful lot is ready for your vision. Located in the quiet, charm-filled town of Melrose, you'll enjoy the best of small-town living surrounded by Florida's natural beauty. Bring your plans and start building the home you've always imagined!

Se 4th Ave, Melrose
752 N State Road 21, Melrose
$259,900
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Whitehead & Files Surv SubDv. ⋅ 32666 Zip Code
IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR THE MOST BANG FOR YOUR BUCK, KEEP READING! A well-kept concrete block home with over 1500 sq. Ft. h/c and over 3,000 sq. Ft. under roof on 1.85 acres is right here all for under $260,000! With 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, a large open concept layout for kitchen/dining/living, and an additional Florida Room overlooking your tranquil backyard.. you have so much offered here! Situated in Melrose, over the Putnam County line giving you lower property taxes, you’ll enjoy a fully-fenced front and backyard and tons of room to enjoy inside and outside. You get a massive garage/workshop to store your equipment, tools, or could be additional income-producing to rent it out to someone! Or if you own your own business, it’s nice that it has its own electric meter for business/tax purposes and it’s got a new roof. You’ll find a nice John Deere lawn mower (with low hours on it) inside that stays with the property too. There are raised garden beds nearby looking for its next owners to plant and care for them lovingly. There are also loquat, kumquat, and orange trees! You'll find an RV hookup nearby too. Also outside is a basement and huge crawlspace under the home. There is electricity down there and perfect space for canning/additional storage or could be a bunker room. You can also easily access your water heater, upgraded water filtration system, and AC ductwork making it an easy house to work on as needed. Back inside in the Florida Room, you’ll get to take in the nature views and escape from the hustle and bustle while doing your laundry. Washer and Dryer comes with the house as well! The kitchen features lots of storage with a nice pantry cabinet next to the fridge in addition to the other cabinets and drawers that surround the stainless steel appliances. Natural light flows through the living and dining areas. There is also a flex space room that could be perfect for a playroom, homeschool space, work from home office room, or anything you could think of! You’ll then find all the bedrooms in the other corridor of the home. Enjoy the shower/tub combo in the 2nd full bathroom and the primary bedroom features a full bathroom ensuite in its own room, allowing for a space to relax and unwind. Enjoy not having to worry about large maintenance items for some time to come - Roof, HVAC, water heater and floors are all 5 years old! This is perfect for those who want to find their home out of the city, enjoy the small-town charm, and if the lake life is calling you, this is the home to check out since it’s just around the corner from Lake Santa Fe. Bring your jet skis, your boat, and fishing poles and your moving boxes. This home is ready for you to plant your roots here and start calling it yours! After a day on the water, enjoy local-loved favorites such as Fryers, Gator Bait, and Blue Water Bay for food and drinks. In your spare time, jot on over to one of the many parks the town offers such as Jill McGuire Santa Fe Lake Park (bonus: Playground and access to the lake), Melrose Bay Park, and Melrose Heritage Park. Commuting to Gainesville is approximately 20-30 min and a smooth, constant ride instead of bumper-to-bumper traffic. There is so much to appreciate here and it is worth a look in person as you’ll feel immediately at ease as you get here. Call today for your private showing! 100% financing as well as other types of financing are available here, and close by 12/31/26 to take advantage of the increased homestead exemption!

752 N State Road 21, Melrose
7217 Ne 221st Street, Melrose
$219,990
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ N/A SubDv. ⋅ 32666 Zip Code
A peaceful tranquil spot overlooking Lake Santa Fe. Perfect for a weekender or place to set up for fishing and water sports in a clean fresh water lake with a boat ramp less than a mile away. Enjoy country living at its finest. Just a small spot listing that this is a a sturdy, solid built house with major upgrades to house new roof, new septic, recent AC, new well, water softener, extra Storage, plenty of land to store boat or camper with dual road entrance and exit. Fruit trees, grapes plenty of room for outdoor gardens. Outdoor shower cozy gazebo. A tranquil space to enjoy the outdoors. Melrose offers many community involvement. Restaurants, art galleries, community center, great music venues and a short drive to Gainesville with university and sports. A great get out of town spot or live the peaceful life.

7217 Ne 221st Street, Melrose
202 Mason Road, Melrose
$1,190,000
6 Beds ⋅ 6 Baths ⋅ South Lake Rosa SubDv. ⋅ 32666 Zip Code
Welcome to an extraordinary lakefront retreat where space, character, and spectacular water views come together on beautiful Lake Rosa in Melrose, Florida. This one-of-a-kind property offers not just one exceptional home, but two residences, creating an incredible opportunity for a large family, multigenerational living, guests, or those looking for a private lakefront getaway with additional space on an expansive 9.2 acres. The magnificent main residence offers an impressive 5,187 square feet of heated and cooled living space, featuring 4 bedrooms and 4 1/2 bathrooms. From the moment you drive onto the property, you will feel you have entered a park with the beautifully manicured grounds, which include 1000 planted, mature camellias. Once inside the main house you will take in vaulted ceilings and the expansive and breathtaking lake views that set the tone for relaxed lakefront living. You'll find wonderful spaces designed for both entertaining and everyday enjoyment, including two loft areas, a cozy fireplace, wet bar, and a wine cellar—perfect for evenings spent with friends and family after a day on the lake. The generous living spaces provide plenty of room to spread out while still maintaining the warm, inviting feel you'd expect from a true lake home. The outside decks from this home give over 3000 sq ft of additional space to enjoy the outdoors from many rooms and levels of the home. And then there's the second residence, offering an additional 2,496 square feet of heated and cooled living space, with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Complete with its own deck overlooking the lake, this separate home is ideal for guests, extended family, a caretaker, or anyone who wants their own private space while still being just steps from all the lakefront fun. With a combined 7,683 square feet of heated and cooled living space and 6 total bedrooms, this is far more than a home—it's a lakefront lifestyle and an opportunity that's hard to duplicate. Imagine morning coffee with the lake as your backdrop, afternoons enjoying the water from your private dock and evenings gathered around the fireplace or relaxing on the deck as the day winds down. Whether you're looking for a spectacular full-time residence, a weekend escape, or a property designed for entertaining generations of family and friends, this one delivers the space, setting, and character to make lake memories for years to come. Come experience the magic of Lake Rosa for yourself—this is lake living with room for everyone!

202 Mason Road, Melrose
5930 Island Road, Melrose
$398,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Canal Shores Sub SubDv. ⋅ 32666 Zip Code
Nestled on Island Road in Melrose, escape to your private waterfront oasis on the desirable Santa Fe Canal, with direct access to the expansive 6,000-acre Santa Fe Lake. This beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 2-bath home blends indoor comfort with outdoor Florida living-all just minutes from a public boat ramp and picnic area. Detached 2-car garage for storage, projects, or extra parking. Sprinkler system keeps the landscape lush with minimal effort. Canal-side deck ideal for cookouts, fishing, or relaxing by the water. Recent major updates: HVAC (2023), water heater (2024) plus many more recent improvements throughout. Vaulted ceiling with a stone-accent gas fireplace creates a warm, open great room. Split bedroom floor plan for privacy and flexibility. Enclose sunroom-perfect for morning coffee or enjoying outdoors from inside.

5930 Island Road, Melrose
377 Se 4th Avenue, Melrose
$389,700
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Seminole Rdg Un No 5 SubDv. ⋅ 32666 Zip Code
BEAUTIFUL NEW CONSTRUCTION IN DESIRABLE MELROSE! Welcome home to this beautifully crafted new construction by D.R. Baker Construction, offering quality, comfort, and thoughtful design on a spacious half-acre lot in desirable Melrose, Bradford County. Just one block from Lake Santa Fe, this 3-bedroom, 2-full-bath home offers an inviting blend of modern style and relaxed Florida living. Step inside to a bright and welcoming open-concept floor plan featuring over 1,551 square feet of living space, high ceilings, and abundant natural light. The spacious kitchen is designed for both everyday living and entertaining, with an open layout and center island that creates the perfect gathering spot for family and guests. The desirable split-bedroom floor plan provides privacy for the spacious primary suite, which features elegant tray ceilings, a generous walk-in closet, and a light and bright primary bathroom. An oversized inside utility room provides excellent storage and workspace, adding everyday convenience to this thoughtfully designed home. Step outside and enjoy your morning coffee or unwind at the end of the day from either the front or back covered porch. The beautiful half-acre lot provides room to enjoy the peaceful surroundings and embrace the laid-back lifestyle that makes Melrose so special. Located in Melrose, Bradford County, with an easy commute to Gainesville, Orange Park, and Palatka, this home offers a wonderful opportunity to enjoy new construction, a beautiful setting, and convenient access to surrounding communities. Come see the quality and beauty of a D.R. Baker Construction home for yourself!

377 Se 4th Avenue, Melrose
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