Welcome to your Lake Retreat on Melrose Bay, Lake Santa Fe! Designed by renowned architect Ron Haase, this iconic, Old-Florida style home was designed as his family’s personal lake retreat. Filled with natural light, the open-concept great room, kitchen, and dining area create a warm, airy space ideal for both relaxed living and effortless entertaining. The kitchen features elegant stone countertops, brushed chrome appliances, and a cozy breakfast bar—perfect for greeting the sunrise through the easterly windows! Dine indoors or step onto the elevated deck and screened lanai to enjoy lake breezes and gorgeous sunsets! Thoughtfully designed to embrace Florida’s natural beauty, the home showcases wide overhangs, cedar trim, new wood flooring throughout, metal accent siding, cedar-lined closets, and Pella windows throughout—blending craftsmanship with timeless style. Nestled in the heart of historic Melrose, Melrose Bay is a peaceful no-wake zone with direct access to Lake Santa Fe. The Lake is celebrated for its pristine water quality, excellent fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding, and swimming! Enjoy the conveniences and activities of the eclectic Melrose community AND the serenity of this home and property. it is an easy walk, bike ride or golf cart trip from the property to Melrose for dining, art galleries, and supplies. Melrose is just 30 minutes from Gainesville, 20 minutes to Gainesville Regional Airport, and 90 minutes to Jacksonville. Experience the perfect harmony of architectural elegance, lakeside tranquility, and classic Florida charm in this one-of-a-kind waterfront home!
For sale
Price cut: $15K (5/13)
$935,000
25608 Devonia St, Melrose, FL 32666
3beds
2,556sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1993
0.45 Acres Lot
$886,900 Zestimate®
$366/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Screened lanaiCozy breakfast barElevated deckCedar-lined closetsMetal accent sidingWide overhangsEasterly windows
- 92 days |
- 787 |
- 44 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Lynn Hughes 412-559-7335,
RE/MAX PROFESSIONALS 352-375-1002
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: GC539093
Originating MLS: Gainesville-Alachua
Originating MLS: Gainesville-Alachua
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Den/Library/Office, Great Room, Storage Rooms
Primary bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Features: Storage Closet
- Level: First
Bedroom 3
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: Second
Bathroom 2
- Level: Second
Bathroom 3
- Level: First
Dining room
- Level: First
Great room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Laundry
- Level: First
Heating
- Central, Electric, Heat Pump, Other
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Other, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Split Bedroom
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
- Windows: Blinds
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,667
- Total interior livable area: 2,556 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Covered, Garage Door Opener, Other
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Bedroom, Accessible Entrance, Accessible Full Bath, Accessible Washer/Dryer
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Screened
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters
- Pool features: Screen Enclosure
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: In Ground
- Fencing: Chain Link
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water, Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water,Lake
- Waterfront features: Lake Front, Lake Privileges, No Wake Zone
Lot
- Size: 0.45 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot, Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Storage, Boat House
- Parcel number: 18768001000
- Zoning: RE-1
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Florida,Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Crawlspace, Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1993
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Street Lights
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Insulation, Thermostat, Windows
- Water conservation: Fl. Friendly/Native Landscape, Rain Water Harvesting
Community & HOA
Community
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
- Subdivision: NOT IN SUBDIVISION
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Melrose
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $366/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $504,662
- Annual tax amount: $10,497
- Date on market: 4/7/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 93 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 0
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$886,900
$843,000 - $931,000
$2,698/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/13/2026 | Price change | $935,000-1.6%$366/sqft |
Source:  Stellar MLS #GC539093 Report a problem | ||
| 4/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $950,000$372/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #GC539093 Report a problem | ||
| 1/26/2026 | Listing removed | $950,000$372/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #GC534263 Report a problem | ||
| 12/30/2025 | Price change | $950,000-4.9%$372/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #GC534263 Report a problem | ||
| 10/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $999,000+26.5%$391/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #GC534263 Report a problem | ||
| 9/21/2023 | Sold | $790,000-1.1%$309/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #GC515818 Report a problem | ||
| 9/1/2023 | Pending sale | $799,000$313/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #GC515818 Report a problem | ||
| 8/31/2023 | Listed for sale | $799,000+66.5%$313/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #GC515818 Report a problem | ||
| 8/26/2016 | Sold | $480,000-4%$188/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/11/2016 | Price change | $499,900-5.2%$196/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker M.M. Parrish Realtors #372388 Report a problem | ||
| 5/24/2016 | Price change | $527,500-18.8%$206/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker M.M. Parrish Realtors #372388 Report a problem | ||
| 3/16/2016 | Listed for sale | $650,000$254/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker M.M. Parrish Realtors #372388 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,497 -1.6% | $504,662 -0.8% |
| 2024 | $10,663 +71% | $508,914 +56% |
| 2023 | $6,236 +3.2% | $326,203 +3% |
| 2022 | $6,040 +2.4% | $316,702 +3% |
| 2021 | $5,898 -1.1% | $307,478 -0.8% |
| 2020 | $5,965 -1.1% | $309,823 +1.6% |
| 2019 | $6,032 | $305,000 -3.7% |
| 2018 | $6,032 -2.8% | $316,600 -0.8% |
| 2017 | $6,204 -3.5% | $319,100 +3.5% |
| 2016 | $6,430 -12.3% | $308,200 +34.2% |
| 2015 | $7,328 +61.5% | $229,670 +0.8% |
| 2014 | $4,538 +1.1% | $227,850 -26.3% |
| 2013 | $4,488 | $309,200 -7.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $335,300 +56.4% |
| 2011 | -- | $214,320 -38.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $350,600 -3.5% |
| 2009 | -- | $363,500 -2.9% |
| 2008 | -- | $374,300 +1.7% |
| 2007 | -- | $367,900 +38.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $264,800 +5.3% |
| 2005 | -- | $251,400 +7.4% |
| 2004 | -- | $234,000 +8.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $216,400 |
| 2002 | -- | $216,400 +1.5% |
| 2001 | -- | $213,200 +3.2% |
| 2000 | -- | $206,600 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 32666
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Chester Shell Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 8.1 mi
- 3/10Hawthorne Middle/High SchoolGrades: 6-12Distance: 8.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Chester Shell Elementary School-AL
- Middle: Hawthorne Middle/High School-AL
- High: Hawthorne Middle/High School-AL
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- Alachua County
- Melrose
- 32666
- 25608 Devonia St
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