OPPORTUNITY ALERT: Lakefront Cottages on Beautiful Lake Santa Fe – Melrose, FL: Two Cottages! Escape to your own private retreat on the serene shores of Lake Santa Fe. This rare offering includes TWO separate lakefront cottages Investors, Take Note! Primary Cottage features: 2 spacious bedrooms with generous storage closets, large bath, Open living area perfect for relaxing or entertaining, and screened porch stretching the length of the house overlooking the lake – ideal for morning coffee, sunset views, or hosting guests! Guest Cottage / Studio Apartment: offers flexible space and a kitchenette for your guests to enjoy, pursuit of your hobbies, or serve as a home office. With views of the lake from its second-story screened porch, the studio is situated over two large storage bays for extra convenience and utility. This property is a perfect retreat from the bustle of every day Life! One of the best lakes in the state, Lake Santa Fe offers nearly 6,000 acres of adventure - fishing, boating, and enjoyment year round. It is approximately 1/2 hour to Gainesville, 45 minutes to Ocala, and just over an hour to Jacksonville! There is an adjacent, 2.23 acre parcel offers room for an additional home, outdoor recreation, or other future development. It features a 2 Bay Garage, In addition to the 2 storage bays on the primary property. This is an ideal setup for a “friends and family” compound on one of North Florida’s most sought-after lakes. Whether you're looking for a weekend getaway, a full-time residence, or a rental/investment opportunity, this unique property offers endless potential. Investors and families alike will appreciate the flexibility of multiple dwellings, combined with direct lake access on the Beautiful Lake! Enjoy boating, fishing, kayaking, or simply soaking up the peaceful ambiance of lakefront living. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a true slice of paradise on Lake Santa Fe. This home is 20 minutes from Gainesville, 7 minutes from Melrose, 50 minutes from Ocala!
Sold for $547,300
$547,300
7929 NE 221ST STREET, MELROSE, FL 32666
3beds
1,628sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
0.3 Acres Lot
$549,300 Zestimate®
$336/sqft
$2,125 Estimated rent
Home value
$549,300
$461,000 - $648,000
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Lakefront cottagesTwo separate lakefront cottagesSpacious bedroomsSecond-story screened porchFlexible spaceGenerous storage closetsDirect lake access
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Listed by:
Lynn Hughes 412-559-7335,
RE/MAX PROFESSIONALS 352-375-1002
Bought with:
Lynn Hughes, 3381191
RE/MAX PROFESSIONALS
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: GC532079
Originating MLS: Gainesville-Alachua
Originating MLS: Gainesville-Alachua
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
Other
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: Second
Primary bathroom
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Level: Second
Balcony porch lanai
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Eating Space In Kitchen, Primary Bedroom Main Floor
- Flooring: Carpet, Parquet, Vinyl
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,456
- Total interior livable area: 1,628 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Screened
- Exterior features: Storage
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water, Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water,Lake
- Waterfront features: Lake Front, Beach Access, Lake Privileges
Lot
- Size: 0.3 Acres
Details
- Additional parcels included: 18679-001-000
- Parcel number: 18659002000
- Zoning: A
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
- Subdivision: SANTA FE SHORES
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Melrose
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $336/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $249,639
- Annual tax amount: $5,226
- Date on market: 7/3/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 95 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 0
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Dirt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/14/2025 | Sold | $547,300+1.4%$336/sqft |
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| 10/9/2025 | Pending sale | $540,000$332/sqft |
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| 9/10/2025 | Price change | $540,000-1.8%$332/sqft |
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| 8/28/2025 | Price change | $550,000-6.6%$338/sqft |
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| 8/19/2025 | Price change | $589,000-1.7%$362/sqft |
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| 7/24/2025 | Price change | $599,000-12.6%$368/sqft |
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| 7/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $685,000+6.2%$421/sqft |
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| 11/13/2024 | Listing removed | $645,000$396/sqft |
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| 8/8/2024 | Price change | $645,000-7.2%$396/sqft |
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| 10/4/2023 | Listed for sale | $695,000+85.3%$427/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #GC516665 Report a problem | ||
| 10/6/2022 | Sold | $375,000+25%$230/sqft |
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| 3/15/2014 | Listing removed | $299,900$184/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Lakeside Realty #346114 Report a problem | ||
| 9/21/2013 | Listed for sale | $299,900-16.7%$184/sqft |
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| 5/4/2012 | Listing removed | $359,900$221/sqft |
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| 11/16/2011 | Listed for sale | $359,900-5.3%$221/sqft |
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| 10/4/2011 | Listing removed | $379,900$233/sqft |
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| 3/31/2011 | Listed for sale | $379,900$233/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,338 +2.1% | $249,639 +4.4% |
| 2024 | $5,226 +10.5% | $239,095 +10% |
| 2023 | $4,732 +11.3% | $217,359 +15.3% |
| 2022 | $4,252 +10.2% | $188,439 +10% |
| 2021 | $3,859 -1% | $171,308 -0.9% |
| 2020 | $3,896 +3.1% | $172,798 +5.8% |
| 2019 | $3,780 | $163,311 -1.6% |
| 2018 | $3,780 +0.1% | $166,000 -0.8% |
| 2017 | $3,775 -3.4% | $167,300 +3.3% |
| 2016 | $3,908 +0.5% | $161,900 -7.4% |
| 2015 | $3,887 -7.8% | $174,900 +0.1% |
| 2014 | $4,217 +0.3% | $174,800 -0.7% |
| 2013 | $4,206 | $176,100 -8.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $192,300 -2.3% |
| 2011 | -- | $196,800 -2.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $201,700 -6.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $215,500 +38.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $155,400 +5.5% |
| 2005 | -- | $147,300 +11.8% |
| 2004 | -- | $131,700 +13.3% |
| 2003 | -- | $116,200 |
| 2002 | -- | $116,200 +1.7% |
| 2001 | -- | $114,300 +8.7% |
| 2000 | -- | $105,200 |
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Neighborhood: 32666
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GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Chester Shell Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 9.4 mi
- 3/10Hawthorne Middle/High SchoolGrades: 6-12Distance: 9.6 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
Source: Stellar MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Alachua County
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- 7929 NE 221ST STREET
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