$10,000

closing credit¹

222 SE 5th Ave Melrose, FL 32666

$865,000
3 beds
3 full
2,100 sqft
0.4 acres
$412 / sqft
House

Property details

About 222 SE 5th Ave

Welcome to paradise on Lake Santa Fe! This LAKE FRONT 3 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom home is situated on almost half an acre with 80 feet of lake frontage. Located on the southeast side of the lake, you not only have THE BEST SUNSET VIEWS but also convenience to Melrose's famous restaurants like Blue Water Bay and Fryer's as well as the 1935 charming gas station/convenience store "Chiappini's" (featuring live music on the weekends!). The home is located less than 30 minutes to Gainesville, 5 minutes from downtown Keystone restaurants/shops, and just within Bradford county for much lower taxes than the Alachua county side! For those with water toys, there are two public boat ramps and one private boat ramp in the neighborhood or just leave your boat on the home's lift for immediate enjoyment. Lake Santa Fe offers 5,850 acres of water fed by the Floridan Aquifer, offering ample room for boaters, water skiing, tubing and more. The home offers a great layout with two bedrooms on the main level and a SECOND owner's suite upstairs with second large private bathroom and views of the lake. An updated kitchen boasts granite counters and stainless steel appliances with an eat in kitchen and bar top seating. The spacious living room has a stone fireplace and flows nicely to the glass sunroom. The home has a boat lift, new stringers and new walkway boards on the dock, new roof, new water heater and tons of parking/storage.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size2,100 sqft
Lot size0.43 Acres
Year built1972
ParkingBoat, Covered, Driveway
MLS #GC522407
WaterfrontLake Front
FireplaceLiving Room
ViewWater

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Summary

  • MLS Number: GC522407
  • MLS Name: MFRMLS
  • Office Name: BHGRE THOMAS GROUP
  • Office Phone: (352) 226-8228
  • Listing Agent: Tiffany Thomas

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
May 30, 2013
Home Sold
$250,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2020$150,183$1,776
2018$144,069$1,701
2017$141,106$1,701

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

6

Melrose Elementary School

Public District PK-6

1.2 mi

401 State Road 26

5

Keystone Heights Elementary School

Public District PK-6

4.1 mi

335 SW Pecan St

4

Ochwilla Elementary School

Public District PK-5

6.5 mi

299 N State Road 21

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $46,767. The majority of Melrose, FL residents have income between $35k-100k annually. Most families are married, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

35%
<35k
51%
35k-100k
11%
100k-200k
3%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

39%
Single, No Kids
6%
Single, with Kids
41%
Married, No Kids
14%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

10%
<11 yrs old
5%
12-17 yrs old
13%
18-34 yrs old
44%
35-64 yrs old
28%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • PGA/LPGAPGA/LPGA
  • NASCARNASCAR
  • Figure SkatingFigure Skating

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Stein MartStein Mart
  • Dollar GeneralDollar General
  • KmartKmart

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Bob EvansBob Evans
  • Cracker BarrelCracker Barrel
  • ArbysArbys

What do the neighbors drive?

  • LincolnLincoln
  • RamRam
  • BuickBuick

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • News/Talk/InformationNews/Talk/Information
  • Classic CountryClassic Country
  • Adult StandardsAdult Standards
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 222 SE 5th Ave

This home is located at 222 SE 5th Ave in Melrose, FL and zip code 32666. This 2,100 square foot home, which was built in 1972, sits on a 0.43 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 7, 2024 and is currently priced at $865,000.

While more than 1 listings in Melrose, FL in December 2024 were sold above asking price, there were more than 0 listings sold at asking price, and more than 3 were sold below. In December 2024 in Melrose, FL there were 10% less homes for sale than in November. In December 2024 median list price was $309,500 and the average listing age was 93 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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