, MELROSE, FL 32666

$650,000

Beds: 3

Baths: 2 Full / 1 Half

Sq. Ft.: 2,019 Sq. Ft.

Year Built: 1956

Lot Size: 1.3 Acres

Garage: 0

Pool: No

DOM: 0

Property Overview

Status: Closed

Property Type: Residential

MLS #: fde52c9f36e48165fa84a1783934811d

Subdivision: INDIAN BEACH UN 03

County: Bradford

HOA Fee: N/A

Year Built: 1956

Construction: Block

Foundation: Slab

Roof: Shingle

Cooling: Central Air

Heating: Electric, Other

Sewer: Septic Tank

Water Source: Well

Zoning: RES

Tax Amount: $8,226.92 (2023)

Date Sold: Feb 19, 2025

Sold Price: $587,000

Listed On: Feb 13, 2025

Description

This beautiful Big Lake Santa Fe lakefront property is ideally located between Melrose and Keystone Heights (east of Gainesville) and offers the idyllic, "Old Florida" flavor with the convenience of a town nearby. This spacious property offers so many wonderful features! The 3 bedroom/2 bath cottage is nestled among giant oaks, spectacular cypress trees down near the water, AND a Large, flat yard for lawn games, garden, or just enjoyment! The house features an open floor plan with fireplace, a galley kitchen, a large, screened lanai leading to a deck situated up a gentle rise from the lake...view the lake from an excellent vantage point! Investors: The Bonus efficiency apartment above the garage has been reliably leased for years... or use it for guest overflow! There is a dock with a screened room for summer-day entertainment, plus a second dock just for water toys. Rated one of the best lakes in the state, Lake Santa Fe offers nearly 6,000 acres of adventure and enjoyment year round - approximately 1/2 hour to Gainesville and just over an hour to Jacksonville!

Exterior Features

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Directions

North on 21 to 18th Terrace, the property is located at the end of the road

School Information

Elementary: Bradford Elementary

Middle: Bradford Middle School-BF

High: Bradford High School-BF

Location

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Listing Information

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Listing Agent: Lynn Hughes

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