A rare opportunity to enjoy 12 acres and your own private lake setting! This updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers 1,656 sq ft surrounded by beautiful oaks, mature woods, and abundant wildlife including deer and turkey. The property sits on crystal-clear, sand-bottom Opal Lake, reaching approximately 40 feet deep and offering excellent fishing right outside your door. Inside, the home features luxury vinyl plank flooring, modern finishes, shiplap accents, and tongue-and-groove ceilings that add warmth and character throughout. Step outside to a large back deck with plenty of room for entertaining, relaxing, or taking in the peaceful surroundings. An outdoor shower is perfect for rinsing off after working around the property or spending the day at the lake. With 12 acres, privacy, wildlife, and private lake access, this property delivers the North Florida lifestyle that's getting harder to find.
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$549,000
8189 MELROSE Road, Melrose, FL 32666
3beds
1,656sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1970
12.25 Acres Lot
$347,200 Zestimate®
$332/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Modern finishesShiplap accentsCrystal-clear sand-bottom opal lakePrivate lake settingLuxury vinyl plank flooringOutdoor shower
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Branden Waters 352-222-2888,
TREVOR WATERS REALTY, INC. 352-473-7777
Source: realMLS,MLS#: 2165461
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Central, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,656 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Circular Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- Waterfront features: Lake Front
Lot
- Size: 12.25 Acres
- Features: Irregular Lot, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 05092300535900000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1970
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Metes & Bounds
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Melrose
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $332/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $168,322
- Annual tax amount: $2,925
- Date on market: 9/18/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
$347,200
$288,000 - $417,000
$2,399/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $549,000+222.9%$332/sqft |
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| 10/18/2024 | Sold | $170,000-10.5%$103/sqft |
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| 9/16/2024 | Pending sale | $189,900$115/sqft |
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| 8/27/2024 | Price change | $189,900-5%$115/sqft |
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| 7/23/2024 | Listed for sale | $199,900$121/sqft |
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| 10/17/2015 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 9/23/2015 | Listed for sale | -- |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $168,322 +1.4% |
| 2024 | $2,807 +10.2% | $165,954 +13.3% |
| 2023 | $2,548 +10.1% | $146,462 +3.6% |
| 2022 | $2,313 +4.9% | $141,359 +7.4% |
| 2021 | $2,205 +13.9% | $131,627 +17.2% |
| 2020 | $1,936 | $112,322 +0.3% |
| 2019 | $1,936 +1.2% | $112,029 +14.7% |
| 2018 | $1,912 +17.2% | $97,655 -1.3% |
| 2017 | $1,631 -2.7% | $98,955 +5% |
| 2016 | $1,677 +2.3% | $94,225 -17.9% |
| 2015 | $1,639 -18.6% | $114,761 +0.8% |
| 2014 | $2,014 | $113,882 -0.1% |
| 2013 | -- | $114,006 0% |
| 2012 | -- | $114,043 -21.2% |
| 2011 | -- | $144,797 -21.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $184,597 -2.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $188,722 -2.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $192,959 -3.3% |
| 2007 | -- | $199,485 +66% |
| 2006 | -- | $120,150 +7.9% |
| 2005 | -- | $111,330 +2.4% |
| 2004 | -- | $108,752 +11.7% |
| 2003 | -- | $97,334 +14.7% |
| 2001 | -- | $84,844 +1.2% |
| 2000 | -- | $83,801 |
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