Melrose Homes for Sale

Melrose Homes for Sale

Welcome to Melrose, Florida – a hidden gem nestled in the heart of North Central Florida. Known for its serene landscapes and friendly community, Melrose offers a perfect blend of small-town charm and modern conveniences. With its picturesque lakes, lush greenery, and a tranquil atmosphere, it’s no wonder that homebuyers are flocking to this delightful area.

Melrose boasts a rich history and a welcoming spirit, making it an ideal place for families, retirees, and everyone in between. The town is conveniently located near larger cities like Gainesville and Palatka, providing easy access to shopping, dining, and entertainment while maintaining the peaceful vibe of a close-knit community. Outdoor enthusiasts will revel in the abundance of recreational activities available, from boating and fishing on the pristine lakes to hiking and biking along scenic trails.

If you’re considering a move to Melrose, you’ll find a diverse array of homes for sale that cater to various tastes and budgets. Whether you’re seeking a cozy cottage, a modern family home, or a spacious waterfront property, Melrose has something for everyone. Many of these homes feature beautiful gardens, ample outdoor space, and stunning views, allowing you to fully embrace the natural beauty that surrounds you.

Don’t miss your chance to become part of this vibrant community. Explore the homes for sale in Melrose today and discover the perfect place to call home in this idyllic Florida town!

Newest Melrose Homes for Sale

$585,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Breezy Point SubDv. ⋅ 32666 Zip Code
Experience the best of lakefront living in this custom home on the pristine shores of spring-fed Lake Geneva. Designed for entertaining, the open floor plan showcases an exceptional chef's kitchen featuring a premium Wolf range, high-end appliances, granite countertops, an oversized center island, abundant custom cabinetry, and generous prep space. The split-bedroom layout offers privacy, while the owner's suite includes a sitting area, fireplace, spa-inspired bath, and a spacious walk-in closet. Step outside to enjoy your private sandy beachfront, along with a covered deck, pergola, outdoor kitchen, greenhouse, and raised garden beds--creating the perfect setting for relaxing or entertaining by the water. A detached insulated garage, additional carport, and gated entry complete this exceptional waterfront retreat.

7932 Breezy Point Road W, Melrose
$715,000
4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Geneva Meadows SubDv. ⋅ 32666 Zip Code
Welcome to your own private slice of North Florida paradise! Nestled on **5 picturesque acres** in the peaceful community of **Melrose**, this beautifully maintained **4-bedroom, 2-bathroom** home offers the perfect blend of country charm, modern comfort, and exceptional outdoor living.From the moment you arrive, you'll be captivated by the inviting **covered front porch**, complete with a classic porch swing—the perfect spot to enjoy your morning coffee, unwind after a long day, or simply take in the peaceful surroundings.Inside, you'll find a spacious, thoughtfully designed floor plan with plenty of room for family and guests. The home features four comfortable bedrooms, two well-appointed bathrooms, and an **oversized attached garage**, providing ample space for vehicles, tools, hobbies, and additional storage.Step outside and discover an outdoor oasis designed for year-round enjoyment. Cool off in the sparkling **in-ground fiberglass swimming pool**, protected by a screened enclosure that allows you to enjoy Florida's beautiful weather with added comfort and convenience. Whether you're entertaining friends, hosting family gatherings, or relaxing poolside, this backyard retreat is sure to impress.Beyond the pool lies one of the property's most unique features—an **active pecan orchard** and pear trees that creates a beautiful backdrop while offering seasonal harvests and a true taste of country living. The expansive acreage provides privacy, room to roam, and endless opportunities for gardening, recreation, or simply enjoying the natural beauty of the property.Need space for your toys, equipment, or hobbies? You'll love the impressive **metal outbuilding**, designed with functionality in mind. Featuring **two roll-up doors**, the drive-through design easily accommodates a boat, RV, trailers, or recreational vehicles. A large enclosed storage room provides secure space for tools and equipment, while generous workshop areas on both sides of the building offer endless possibilities for woodworking, mechanics, crafts, or running a home-based business.Located in the charming Melrose area, this exceptional property offers the tranquility of rural living while remaining within easy driving distance of Gainesville, Palatka, and the area's many lakes, parks, and outdoor recreation opportunities.If you've been searching for a property that offers privacy, acreage, a pool, abundant storage, and room to live the lifestyle you've always dreamed of, this remarkable home truly has it all. Schedule your private showing today and experience everything this one-of-a-kind property has to offer!

8140 Meadowlark Ct, Melrose
$599,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Country Square Estates SubDv. ⋅ 32666 Zip Code
Looking for a private hideaway where you can slow down and enjoy the peaceful country lifestyle? Welcome to this one-of-a-kind retreat nestled on nearly 19 beautiful acres in Melrose. This custom home is filled with warmth and character, featuring stunning hardwood floors, exceptional custom woodwork throughout, and a spacious great room highlighted by a soaring vaulting ceiling and cozy wood-burning fireplace. Expansive covered front and back porches stretch the full length of the home, providing the perfect place to relax, entertain, or simply take in the peaceful views of the surrounding property. Outside, the possibilities are endless. With nearly 19 acres, there's plenty of room for horses, gardening, outdoor recreation, or creating your own private homestead. Whether you're seeking a full-time residence or a weekend country escape, this property offers the perfect blend of privacy, comfort, and natural beauty. Come experience everything this country retreat has to offer!

22304 Ne 35th Avenue, Melrose
$495,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Lilly Lake SubDv. ⋅ 32666 Zip Code
Welcome to Lilly Lake, where peaceful lakefront living meets stylish modern comfort. Nestled on the crystal-clear, spring-fed waters, this fully upgraded 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers the perfect retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life. Step inside to a bright, sun-filled interior featuring luxury vinyl flooring throughout, a cozy wood burning fireplace, and tasteful designer finishes that create a warm yet elegant atmosphere. Every detail has been thoughtfully updated, making this home truly move-in ready. The outdoor living space is just as impressive. A spacious lakefront deck provides the perfect setting for entertaining guests, enjoying morning coffee, or simply taking in the breathtaking views. Down by the water, you'll find your own private boat ramp, boat lift, and an elevated sitting area-ideal for watching sunsets or relaxing by the lake. If you've been dreaming of peaceful waterfront living with modern upgrades and year-round recreation, this is the perfect home.

8443 Lilly Lake Road, Melrose
$795,000
6 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ Opal Lake SubDv. ⋅ 32666 Zip Code
Welcome to this beautiful brick home located under spreading old oaks on private Lake Opal! This 4425 SF Brick Pool home with metal roof has 6 bedrooms and 4 baths - including the In-Law-Suite! One of the bedrooms would make a perfect home office. The In-Law-Suite has it's own entrance. Enjoy the large family room and attached game room with the whole family or for group gatherings. The pool table stays as does the built in ping pong table. Family room features a wonderful wall of built ins. The kitchen is the "heart of the home" and this one lives up to it's name! Need more room for storage? Check out the huge pantry / storage room and the large laundry room with a built in Drop Zone for coats / boots / packages and it even has a built in ironing board. Then there is the sheltered storage areas under the pool deck for all of those outside things that just require so much room! Additionally, there is a dog run off of the side of the home with access to yet another outdoor storage area that allows the fur babies to get out of the sun or rain or for them to just stay close to you while you are out working. The 1.6+ acre lot is fenced down to the lake with a paved driveway and gated entrance. The established landscaping will feed your soul and the souls of the local baby deer! Lake Opal is a "no motorized crafts" lake.....so you can relax on the water or the shore without speed boats or Jet Skis disturbing you. It's a good fishing lake and the Owners say the lake is spring fed! The property has a gentle slope down to the water's edge, which also elevates the home up high from any rising waters. You need to see this water front jewel!! Want more land? Check to see of the vacant 1.69 acre lot next door is still available.

8315 Lilly Lake Road, Melrose
$397,500
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Boykin SubDv. ⋅ 32666 Zip Code
Welcome to a beautiful waterfront retreat in the heart of Lake Geneva Estates in Melrose, Florida—where everyday living feels like a private getaway. This exceptional 3-bedroom, 2-bath canal-front home offers the perfect rural living: sweeping water views underneath the most beautiful oak trees. From the moment you arrive, the paved driveway leads you to an inviting entrance that sets the tone for what’s inside. Step through the door into a spacious open-concept living area where high ceilings and a panoramic layout seamlessly connect the living room, kitchen, and dining space. The kitchen is designed for both function and gathering, featuring abundant counter space and sleek stainless steel appliances. Anchoring the living room is a warm brick wood-burning fireplace, creating a cozy focal point that flows naturally into the Florida room—where walls of windows showcase stunning canal and island views. The primary suite is a peaceful retreat with a generous walk-in closet and a private en-suite bath. An interior utility room adds everyday convenience and functionality. Outdoor living is where this property truly shines. An oversized garage provides ample storage, while the screened lanai invites you to relax and take in serene views of the canal just beyond your backyard. A patio overlooks lush green grass that invites all the wildlife to entertain you—your own natural sanctuary waiting to be explored. Nature surrounds you here, with frequent sightings of whistling wood ducks, sandhill cranes, deer, and more, creating a peaceful and vibrant wildlife backdrop. Tucked away in a quiet, desirable neighborhood, this property offers the rare combination of privacy, waterfront living, and convenience—just minutes from local restaurants, shopping, and everyday essentials. And best of all—NO HOA. Offered at $397,500, this is more than a home—it’s a lifestyle, a retreat, and an extraordinary opportunity to own a slice of Florida paradise. *Additional 8.2 acre island lot available at $97,000

561 Se 28th Street, Melrose
$249,900
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Atlantic Shores SubDv. ⋅ 32666 Zip Code
Cute Lakefront Gem in Melrose: Fully Rehabbed 2-Bed/2-Bath with Screened Pool. Discover this charming 2-bedroom, 2-bath home, perfectly situated on a lake with a low water level ideal for peaceful enjoyment. The owner has completely rehabbed the property with top-tier upgrades, including a new plumbing system, new HVAC, new hot water heater, new well pump, new pressure tank, and a new pool pump. A new roof is scheduled to be installed prior to closing, ensuring you move into a worry-free home. Interior Highlights: New stainless-steel appliances and quartz countertops in a modern kitchen with new cabinets. Brand-new bathrooms. All upgrades in 2025. Spacious laundry room with ample storage. Fresh new paint in every room. Outdoor Features: Screened-in ground pool for safe, relaxing swim time. Three outbuildings. Cute patio on lakeside. Lake views with a serene, low-water shoreline. Cute Lakefront Gem in Melrose: Fully Rehabbed 2-Bed/2-Bath with Screened Pool. Discover this charming 2-bedroom, 2-bath home, perfectly situated on a lake with a low water level ideal for peaceful enjoyment. The owner has completely rehabbed the property with top-tier upgrades, including a new plumbing system, new HVAC, new hot water heater, new well pump, new pressure tank, and a new pool pump. A new roof is scheduled to be installed prior to closing, ensuring you move into a worry-free home. Interior Highlights: New stainless-steel appliances and quartz countertops in a modern kitchen with new cabinets. Brand-new bathrooms. All upgrades in 2025. Spacious laundry room with ample storage. Fresh new paint in every room. Outdoor Features: Screened-in ground pool for safe, relaxing swim time. Three outbuildings. Cute patio on lakeside. Lake views with a serene, low-water shoreline.

111 2nd Street, Melrose
$275,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Geneva Lake Estates SubDv. ⋅ 32666 Zip Code
Move-in ready 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home in the desirable Geneva Lake Estates community! This beautifully updated home features a new 40-year metal roof installed in 2023, a remodeled kitchen with granite countertops, a new range, and microwave, plus a major 2024 renovation that added a spacious second bedroom and second full bathroom. Fresh interior and exterior paint give the home a clean, modern feel, while the 24' x 12' screened room with an insulated roof, completed in 2024, provides the perfect space to relax or entertain year-round. A 10' x 12' storage shed offers additional storage. Located in a quiet, walkable neighborhood, the home is just minutes from Winn-Dixie and is conveniently situated between Keystone Heights and Melrose, offering easy access to shopping, dining, schools, and nearby lakes. This is a wonderful opportunity to own an extensively updated home in a great location.

468 28th Way, Melrose
$280,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Atlantic Shores Unrecorded SubDv. ⋅ 32666 Zip Code
Searching for a carefree home in the peaceful Melrose area? This beautifully refurbished 2-bedroom, 2-bath concrete block home sits on 2 mostly cleared acres with nearly every major update already completed for worry-free living. Recent improvements include a new HVAC system, new roof on the home (installed in late 2023), a months-old roof on the detached two-story Tudor-style garage, new appliances, new well pump, new water heater, new 110-volt wiring throughout both levels of the detached garage, new porcelain tile and flooring throughout the home, and updated plumbing fixtures. The septic system was pumped and inspected at the end of 2023, and a spacious concrete patio provides the perfect space for outdoor entertaining. The detached Tudor-style garage offers endless possibilities as a she shed, home office, workshop, or guest space, while the attached garage could potentially be converted into a third bedroom. A professionally installed 4-foot retaining wall spanning approximately 50 yards elevates the home's grade for added peace of mind regarding wetlands and insurance. The seasonal Lake at the rear of the property varies with annual rainfall, adding a natural backdrop to the property. A private driveway leads to the home and only two quiet neighbors, with convenient curbside garbage pickup. Survey available upon request. Located just about 20 miles from Gainesville and 25 miles from Palatka with minimal traffic, you'll enjoy the charm of historic Melrose, featuring local shops, boutiques, restaurants, a farmers market, ACE Hardware, and a Winn-Dixie just a couple of miles away. This move-in-ready property combines country tranquility with modern updates and small-town convenience.

121 Serena Circle, Melrose
$294,900
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Ashley Lake Plantation SubDv. ⋅ 32666 Zip Code
Peaceful Lakefront Cottage Retreat!! Escape to your own private waterfront sanctuary! This charming 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath home offers the perfect blend of comfort, nature, and tranquility in a picturesque lakefront cottage setting. Step inside to a spacious open floor plan featuring a large family room with soaring ceilings and a cozy gas fireplace, creating a warm and inviting space for relaxing or entertaining. The expansive screened porch is the perfect place to enjoy your morning coffee, unwind in the evening, or take in breathtaking lake views. Surrounded by abundant wildlife, this peaceful retreat feels miles away from it all while offering the comforts of home. The calm lake is ideal for kayaking, fishing, or simply enjoying the beauty of nature right from your backyard. Whether you're looking for a full-time residence, a weekend getaway, a vacation home, or to use as an air-bnb, this lakefront gem offers the serene lifestyle you've been dreaming of.

235 Ashley Lake Drive, Melrose
$479,999
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ N/A SubDv. ⋅ 32666 Zip Code
If you've been searching for a home where quality comes first, look no further. Built in 2021 with exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail, this beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath home sits on 2.35 peaceful acres with no HOA, offering the perfect balance of privacy, comfort, and modern convenience. From the moment you arrive, it's clear this home has been meticulously cared for. Inside, you'll find soaring ceilings, an open-concept layout, abundant natural light, and a thoughtfully designed split floor plan. The spacious kitchen flows seamlessly into the living and dining areas, creating an ideal space for everyday living and entertaining. Designed with long-term comfort in mind, the home is fully ADA accessible, featuring wide doorways, single-level living, and an accessible bathroom. One of the home's most practical features is the laundry room, conveniently accessible from both the primary suite and the main living area. Step onto the large screened porch and enjoy peaceful views of Big Lake Santa Fe, framed by magnificent live oak trees that create a tranquil setting where nature takes center stage. Beyond the home itself, the property offers exceptional versatility with an attached 2-car garage, a 2-car carport, and a separate 18' x 22' powered workshop/garage—perfect for projects, hobbies, additional vehicles, or lake toys. Built with durability and peace of mind in mind, this home also includes insulated garage walls, a whole-house generator connected to a buried 500-gallon propane tank, an active termite bond in place since construction, and countless thoughtful details that reflect the pride of ownership throughout. Whether you're enjoying coffee on the porch overlooking the lake, working on your next project in the workshop, or simply appreciating the quiet surroundings, this is the kind of home that's increasingly difficult to find—a home built with intention, maintained with care, and designed to be enjoyed for years to come. Quality never goes out of style. Come experience the difference for yourself. Dreaming of lakefront access? The charming waterfront cottage directly across the street is also available. Ask about discounted package pricing when purchasing both properties and enjoy the best of lake living. (GC541231)

7517 Ne 221st Street, Melrose
$375,000
10 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ Town/Melrose SubDv. ⋅ 32666 Zip Code
The historic Lee House at 200 Park Street in Melrose, was built in 1879 by William Lee as his personal residence. As his family grew he expanded the structure into a sprawling 27 room property. During the 1920 & 30's it operated as a prominent boarding house and remained in the Lee family for over 100 years. The room count in mls may be off because not all bedrooms have closets and there are some two room bedroom or double rooms.

200 Park Street, Melrose
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