Melrose Land for Sale

Melrose Land for Sale

Welcome to Melrose, Florida – a hidden gem nestled in the heart of the Sunshine State! Known for its picturesque landscapes and vibrant community, Melrose offers a perfect blend of small-town charm and natural beauty. This quaint city is surrounded by serene lakes, lush forests, and rolling hills, making it an ideal haven for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. Whether you enjoy fishing, hiking, or simply soaking in the tranquil environment, Melrose has something for everyone.

As you explore this delightful area, you'll discover a strong sense of community and a welcoming atmosphere that makes it easy to feel right at home. The city boasts a rich history and a variety of local events that celebrate its cultural heritage, ensuring that there’s always something happening. From charming boutiques to cozy cafes, Melrose offers a delightful mix of local businesses that contribute to its unique character.

Now is the perfect time to invest in your future with the available land for sale in Melrose. Imagine building your dream home surrounded by the natural beauty that this area has to offer. With spacious lots and stunning views, the possibilities are endless. Whether you're looking to create a peaceful retreat or a vibrant family home, Melrose provides the ideal backdrop for your vision.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be part of this enchanting community. Embrace the tranquility and charm of Melrose, Florida, and start your journey towards owning a piece of this beautiful land today!

Newest Melrose Land for Sale

$179,999
Lake Bonnet Farms SubDv. ⋅ 32666 Zip Code
SELLER SAYS SELL!! Massive $10,000 Price Improvement! The seller is highly motivated and has just authorized a major $10,000 price reduction. To make this deal even sweeter and keep more money in your pocket, the seller is also willing to contribute towards the buyer's closing costs!10.5 Acres in Gated Lake Bonnet Farms | Near Gainesville & Melrose | North Florida Land. Tucked away inside the exclusive, gated community of Lake Bonnet Farms in Earleton, Florida, Lot 13 offers an expansive 10.5 acres of pristine Florida landscape, delivering an unmatched blend of privacy, serenity, and natural beauty. Positioned at the absolute terminus of a private cul-de-sac, this premium parcel guarantees zero through-traffic and absolute peace and quiet. The northern and eastern portions of the property feature extensive, high-and-dry elevations perfectly suited for a custom home, barn, or detached workshop. Underground utilities run directly to the street frontage, significantly lowering your site development costs. The southern portion of the acreage encompasses a beautiful, designated natural wetland sanctuary wrapped in a generous 75-foot natural buffer area. Rather than a restriction, this feature serves as a permanent, park-like privacy screen that ensures no future neighbors can build near your homesite, while inviting local sandhill cranes, deer, and hawks right to your backyard. As a resident of Lake Bonnet Farms, you will enjoy exclusive deeded access to the community’s private boat dock on the sparkling waters of Bonnet Lake—the ideal spot for peaceful morning fishing or relaxing sunset boat rides. Located just minutes from historic Melrose and an easy, scenic drive to Gainesville, this exceptional lot seamlessly combines a secluded rural lifestyle with everyday city convenience. Bring your own builder, your horses, and your vision to start living the ultimate North Florida dream. Property Highlights: Size: 10.5 Gross Acres (Estimated 6.5–7+ High & Dry Acres),Location: Lot 13, Lake Bonnet Farms, Earleton, FL, Community Features: Gated entry, paved/stabilized private roads, and a shared community boat dock on Bonnet Lake, Zoning & Restrictions: Deed-restricted community; horses and estate-sized custom homes permitted, Utilities: Underground electric available at the road; well and septic required. * Disclaimer: All information provided is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. Properties are subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal. Neither the listing agent, brokerage, nor the developer assumes responsibility for typographical errors, omissions, or misstatements. Buyers are strongly advised to conduct their own due diligence, including verifying exact acreage, lot dimensions, zoning regulations, building requirements, and utility availability with local governing authorities.

Tbd, Melrose
$79,900
Seminole Ridge #5 SubDv. ⋅ 32666 Zip Code
READY TO BUILD | CLEARED LOT | PRIME LOCATION Are you searching for the perfect place to build your dream home? You found it! This cleared homesite is ready for your vision, saving you the time and expense of land clearing so you can get started right away. Ideally located just moments from beautiful Lake Santa Fe, you'll enjoy easy access to one of North Florida's premier recreational lakes, known for boating, fishing, kayaking, and year-round outdoor living. Enjoy the charm of downtown Melrose with its local restaurants, shops, and small-town atmosphere, while still being within a convenient drive to Gainesville for work, shopping, healthcare, and the University of Florida. Whether you're planning to build a primary residence, weekend retreat, or future investment, this property offers an outstanding combination of location, convenience, and opportunity. Vacant lots in this desirable area are becoming increasingly difficult to find. Don't miss your chance to build exactly what you've been dreaming of. ***Buyer is responsible for confirming all information, availability of utilities, zoning, permitting and land usage.

00 Se 2nd Avenue, Melrose
$199,900
32666 Zip Code
Escape to your own private slice of Old Florida on this beautiful 10 acre high and dry lot tucked away on Lady Bug Lane in Melrose. Surrounded by larger acreage parcels, native woods, and open farmland, this property offers the rare combination of true seclusion without sacrificing convenience. Untouched natural beauty creates a breathtaking setting filled with wildlife and peaceful country living. Whether your vision is a custom cabin in the woods, mini-farm, or weekend retreat, this property gives you the freedom to build the lifestyle you want. All this yet just 5 minutes from Twin Lakes Park and less than 20 minutes from numerous lakes, boating, fishing, parks, and outdoor recreation options. If you’ve been searching for space, freedom, and the opportunity to enjoy country living the way it was meant to be, this is it!

0000 Lady Bug Lane, Melrose
$98,000
Ashley Lake Plantation SubDv. ⋅ 32666 Zip Code
RARE opportunity to own one of the last remaining lakefront lots in Melrose! This beautiful 1.5-acre buildable homesite is tucked away in the desirable Ashley Lake Plantation community, offering peaceful waterfront living with approximately 103 feet of a spring-fed lake frontage. Located adjacent to one of two community parks, the property provides both privacy and convenience to Gainesville, Palatka, and Jacksonville. The second community park boost a pavilion for friends and family gatherings and boat ramp access. The lot has already been cleared and improved with new asphalt driveway and a private gated entrance, electric pole, 2021 Deep Rock Well with upgraded 4" stainless steel piping plus 2021 Water Right Impression Series Water Softener System, 2021 in-ground septic tank and drain field, extensive fill dirt with a 40' X 90' dirt house pad, all helping to reduce preparation costs for your future home. Whether you're ready to build now or invest for the future, this exceptional property offers the perfect setting to create your dream lakeside retreat.

261 Ashley Lake Drive, Melrose
$219,000
32666 Zip Code
10 ACRES OF PURE FREEDOM Imagine building your dream home, homestead, or weekend getaway on this sprawling 10-acre lot. Privacy, nature and unlimited potential. On site is a 40x60 pole barn, 200-amp electric service, 4''well, and 900 gal. septic system. Horses, Cattle, Goats allowed with AR zoning

5276 Organic. (Pole Barn) Road, Melrose
$27,490
32666 Zip Code
Spacious 2-acre property that would make the best camping or weekend getaway retreat. Owner Financing available with 20% down. You have Electricity right up front at the road, with no wetlands or flood zones. Mobile or Manufactured homes are also allowed in this neighborhood. Centrally located to all the hustle and bustle of Melrose and Keystone Heights.

Hills Road, Melrose
$65,000
Lake Bonnet Estates Ph Ii SubDv. ⋅ 32666 Zip Code
One acre homesite with paved road frontage. Located near Historic Melrose, Lake Bonnet and Lake Santa Fe, the perfect place for quiet country living. You have endless possibilities, custom home, weekend getaway or future investment. This property gives you room to make it happen. Mobile homes welcome!

21902 Ne 69th Place, Melrose
$44,900
Santa Fe Shores SubDv. ⋅ 32666 Zip Code
Build your dream home on this approximately 0.23-acre buildable corner lot with canal frontage leading to Lake Santa Fe, offering a great opportunity to create your ideal North Central Florida retreat. Soil testing has been completed—no mounded septic system required, with only approximately 8 inches of fill needed. Setbacks allow 25 feet from the canal, 15 feet from the road, and a 5-foot variance on the sides, giving you flexibility in your build design. Located on a quiet dirt road, this lot does not currently have power, well, or septic in place, allowing you to design and install utilities to your exact specifications. Enjoy access to Lake Santa Fe, a 5,850-acre spring-fed lake known as one of the most stable in Florida, perfect for fishing, boating, wakeboarding, and kayaking. While the canal water level is currently low due to seasonal conditions, it typically provides direct access to one of the area’s most sought-after recreational lakes. This listing is for Lot 2, with contiguous Lot 1 (also approximately 0.23 acres) available separately or together for a combined total of approximately 0.46 acres. Zoned for residential homes only, with possible owner financing available at 20%+ down; survey on file and available upon request.

Lot 2 Se 16th Street, Melrose
$44,900
Santa Fe Shores SubDv. ⋅ 32666 Zip Code
Build your dream home on this approximately 0.23-acre buildable corner lot with canal frontage leading to Lake Santa Fe, already equipped with a power pole and meter, with soil testing completed—no mounded septic system required and only approximately 8 inches of fill needed. Lot 1 also includes an existing (older) septic system and an old well, with the drop pipe still in place (pump has been stripped). Setbacks allow 25 feet from the canal, 15 feet from the road, and a 5-foot variance on the sides, offering flexibility for your build. Located on a quiet dirt road, this property provides access to Lake Santa Fe, a 5,850-acre spring-fed lake known as one of the most stable in Florida, ideal for fishing, boating, wakeboarding, and kayaking. While the canal water level is currently low due to seasonal conditions, it typically provides direct access to one of North Central Florida’s premier recreational lakes. This listing is for Lot 1, with contiguous Lot 2 (also approximately 0.23 acres) available separately or together for a combined total of approximately 0.46 acres. Zoned for residential homes only, with possible owner financing available at 20%+ down; survey on file and available upon request.

Lot 1 Se 16th Street, Melrose
$1,500,000
N/A SubDv. ⋅ 32666 Zip Code
This is a rare chance to own two parcels of land on Lake Santa Fe. One lot (Parcel #18762-000-000) offers 17 acres, while the adjacent lot (Parcel #18762-001-001) has 11.49 acres. The possibilities are endless, with the property located right next to a 25-acre local boat ramp owned by Alachua County (24500 NE State Road 26 Melrose Florida). Perfect for stunning waterfront homesites or potential single-family lot development, the land sits directly on NE State Road 26 in Melrose, Florida. A roughly 1,200-foot canal connects straight to the lake and the public boat ramp. The property is currently zoned for Rural Agriculture which would allow 5 lots. City water & Clay electric on site, no sewer, will need septic.

24510 Ne State Rd 26, Melrose
$55,000
Ashley Lake Plantation SubDv. ⋅ 32666 Zip Code
Waterfront lot for homes or modular homes only. Paved road frontage.

101 Ashley Lake Drive, Melrose
$395,000
32666 Zip Code
42.5-Acre Timber & Recreational Haven in Melrose, FL | Between Gainesville and St. Augustine A Timeless Investment Truth: "Buy the land, they don't make it anymore." Secure your legacy with this sprawling 42.5-acre parcel in the heart of North Central Florida. Offering unmatched privacy, exceptional hunting opportunities, and substantial financial upside, this property is a truly unique asset. The property is densely covered with mature pine trees, representing a solid, appreciating timber investment. This asset offers immediate options for a managed harvest or long-term growth for generational wealth. Recreational Paradise: With 42.5 acres of undisturbed habitat, this is a prime recreational hunting property or a personal escape for hiking, ATVs, and camping. Land Use Potential: A blank slate ready for your vision—ideal for a private estate, a family compound, or a sustainable agricultural operation. Premier Location: Situated in the charming community of Melrose, FL, the property offers the perfect balance of rural tranquility and regional convenience: Central Corridor: Perfectly positioned roughly halfway between the culture and university amenities of Gainesville and the historic beaches of St. Augustine. Local Access: Minutes from the area's beautiful recreational lakes (Lake Santa Fe, Lake Geneva). Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a tangible, finite asset with both immediate utility and proven long-term value. Contact us today for details and to explore the possibilities of this exceptional Florida land investment. Important Disclosures & Disclaimer: Acreage and Boundaries: The 42.5-acre measurement is based on public records (Tax Parcel/Plat Map) and is considered approximate. Buyers are strongly encouraged to obtain a new survey to verify exact acreage and boundary lines prior to closing. Timber Valuation: Any statements regarding timber value or income potential are estimates and projections only. The quality, quantity, and market value of the timber are not guaranteed. Buyers interested in timber value should hire a certified forester to conduct a professional timber cruise and valuation. General Liability: All information is sourced from the seller and public records. It is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. The property is offered AS-IS.

Old Bellamy Trail, Melrose
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