$8,894 Closing Credit¹
#GC529098, Branden Waters, Listing Office: TREVOR WATERS REALTY INC
$799,900 List price
222 SE 5th Ave Melrose, FL 32666
$9,499
Closing credit¹
3 beds
3 full
2,100 sqft
0.4 acres
$381 / 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
Virtual tour
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator
- Flooring Type: Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Parquet, Tile
- Interior: Built-in Features, Ceiling Fans(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, PrimaryBedroom Upstairs, Solid Surface Counters, Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
- Fireplace: Living Room
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Attached Garage: No
- Private Pool: No
- Parking: Boat, Covered, Driveway
- Waterfront: Lake Front
- View: Water
- Exterior: Courtyard, Lighting, Other, Private Mailbox, Storage
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Heating: Central
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $799,900
- Price/SqFt: $380
- HOA Amount: $0
- Annual Tax Amount: $2,017
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Landscaped, Level, Paved
- Directions: From Intersection of SR 26 and 21 in Melrose,. North on SR 21, left on Lakview, right onto SE 4th and then left onto SE 3rd. Left on SE 5th Ave.
- Year Built: 1972
- Living Area: 2,100 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.43 Acres
- 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
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 01, 2023 | Home Sold | $640,000 |
| May 30, 2013 | Home Sold | $250,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $161,561 | $2,017 |
| 2022 | $156,855 | $1,907 |
| 2021 | $152,286 | $1,907 |
| 2020 | $150,183 | $1,887 |
| 2018 | $144,069 | $1,701 |
| 2017 | $141,106 | $1,701 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
7
Melrose Elementary School
Public District PK-6
1.2 mi
•401 State Road 26
6
Keystone Heights Elementary School
Public District PK-6
4.1 mi
•335 SW Pecan St
3
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.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $46,767. Most Melrose, FL residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. Typical family type is married, no kids. Most 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/LPGA
NASCAR
Figure Skating
Where do the neighbors shop?
Stein Mart
Dollar General
Kmart
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Bob Evans
Cracker Barrel
Arbys
What do the neighbors drive?
Lincoln
Ram
Buick
What do the neighbors listen to?
News/Talk/Information
Classic Country
Adult Standards
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 222 SE 5th Ave
The listing price of 222 SE 5th Ave property is $799,900.
The property 222 SE 5th Ave is a house located in Melrose, Florida, 32666.
Active Listing: 222 SE 5th Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 222 SE 5th Ave are: Melrose Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Keystone Heights Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Ochwilla Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Howard W. Bishop Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Resilience Charter School Inc (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Abraham Lincoln Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Keystone Heights Junior/Senior High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Hawthorne Middle/High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Interlachen High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $2,017 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on September 1, 2023 for $640,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 222 SE 5th Ave has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
The property 222 SE 5th Ave is 2,100 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 222 SE 5th Ave is 1972.
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 $799,900.
In April 2025, from all listings sold in Melrose, FL there were more than 0 sold above asking price, over 10 sold below and more than 0 were sold right at the asked price. In April 2025 in Melrose, FL there were 4.7% more homes for sale than in March. While the average time on the market in April 2025 was 127 days, the median list price was $317,000.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.