Lakefront living on Little McMeekin Lake! This charming property has a 2 bedroom 1 bath main residence and a guest cottage providing for another bedroom featuring and bathroom. If you enjoy boating, fishing and other water sports, this is the little getaway you have been looking for! The spacious living room is open to both the kitchen and dining. The split floor plan has a Master Bedroom with a large walk-in closet and updated bathroom. Live in one and rent the other or use the property as an Airbnb The property has nice shade trees, fencing, a wood dock where you can fish and spend nice evenings watching the sunset. The property has an RV hook up and a detached workshop/garage with electric. While the home resides on the smaller of the spring fed lakes, it has deeded access to the larger 200 Acre McMeekin Lake and joined through a canal. These private lakes offer numerous recreational opportunities including boating, wake boarding, water skiing, swimming, fishing, and kayaking/canoeing. Anglers should expect to catch all kinds of fish. Sit on the dock and fly fish or go out on your boat for an adventure.
Single-familyProperty Type
1973Year Built
0.84 acresLot Size
$153Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Stephanie Anson• ANSON PROPERTIES LLC
Bought with Jennifer Munsell• ISLAND REAL EST&PROP MGMT INC
* REDUCED* Home and Cottage and Large Metal Building with 160 ft on Little McMeekin Lake. A Home and Cottage and Large Metal Building with 160 ft on Little McMeekin Lake. Located between Historic Melrose and Hawthorne Florida is this multi purpose recreational lake that is great for all types of water activities. The main home is a 1/1 block home with open floor plan. The 1 room efficiency cottage - with kitchen and bathroom nearer the lake is perfect for a rental or guests. The property is a fenced double lot with dock and swimming beach area. The metal 32x30 Farm Shed building provides lots of room for storage or projects. All the buildings have metal roofs. Upgrades over the last few years include new pump, new septic and more. The Lake Region and this location makes for an easy commut commut
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #GC417677
Nov 16, 2018
Sold
$112,500
$58/sq ft
Aug 8, 2018
Listed
$119,900
$62/sq ft
* REDUCED * Home and Cottage and large metal building with 160 ft on Little McMeekin Lake. Home and Cottage and large metal building with 160 ft on Little McMeekin Lake. Located between Historic Melrose and Hawthorne, Florida is this multi purpose recreational lake for all types of water activities. The main home is a 1/1 block home with open floor plan. The 1 room efficiency cottage – with kitchen and bathroom nearer the lake is perfect for a rental or guests. The property is a fenced double lot with dock and swimming beach area. The metal 24x18 Farm Shed building provides lots of room for storage or projects. All the buildings have metal roofs. Upgrades over the last few years include new pump, new septic and more. The Lake Region and this location makes for an easy commute to Gainesville, Palatka and Ocala, Florida. The property has been priced to sell NOW! It’s an opportunity to live the Lake Life and perhaps even generate some rental income. See why so many have discovered the “Lake Region” out here it’s “A different way of life”. Showings are easy.
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #OM537115
Jul 10, 2018
Listing Removed
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realMLS #571205
Feb 28, 2011
Listed
$94,000
$49/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 8, 1999
Sold
$83,000
$43/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,618 (−0.5%)
$44,240 + $92,300
$136,540
2024
$2,631 (+0.5%)
$44,240 + $101,530
$145,770
2023
$2,618 (+161.8%)
$44,240 + $100,230
$144,470
2022
$1,000 (+0.6%)
2021
$994 (−0.4%)
2020
$998 (−47.8%)
$44,240 + $54,000
$98,240
2019
$1,912 (+91.0%)
$44,240 + $49,930
$94,170
2018
$1,001 (−24.4%)
$44,240 + $35,920
$80,160
2017
$1,324 (+3.1%)
$63,200 + $34,150
$97,350
2016
$1,284 (−35.7%)
$63,200 + $32,450
$95,650
2015
$1,998 (−11.8%)
$63,200 + $32,452
$95,652
2014
$2,266
Tax history for 123 Depot Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,618 (−0.5%)
$44,240 + $92,300
$136,540
2024
$2,631 (+0.5%)
$44,240 + $101,530
$145,770
2023
$2,618 (+161.8%)
$44,240 + $100,230
$144,470
2022
$1,000 (+0.6%)
2021
$994 (−0.4%)
2020
$998 (−47.8%)
$44,240 + $54,000
$98,240
2019
$1,912 (+91.0%)
$44,240 + $49,930
$94,170
2018
$1,001 (−24.4%)
$44,240 + $35,920
$80,160
2017
$1,324 (+3.1%)
$63,200 + $34,150
$97,350
2016
$1,284 (−35.7%)
$63,200 + $32,450
$95,650
2015
$1,998 (−11.8%)
$63,200 + $32,452
$95,652
2014
$2,266
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
1
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
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Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.84 Acres
Year renovated
1973
Sq. Ft.
816
Year built
1973
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Putnam County
APN
29-10-23-0000-0197-0000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Guest, Open
Garage Spaces: 1
Has Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Laundry Closet
Other Rooms Information
# of Rooms: 3
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Other
Cooling Information: Wall/Window Unit(s)
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling Fans(s), Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Master Bedroom Main Floor, Walk-in Closet(s)
Window Features: Blinds
Appliances: Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Other
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Block
Roof: Metal
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Enclosed, Front Porch
Utilities: BB/HS Internet Available, Electricity Connected, Water Connected
Additional Water Information: 160 ft on Little McMeekin Lake. Multi-purpose recreational lake for all types of water activities such as skiing, motor boats, water sports and fishing. Property has deeded access to the larger approximately 200 Acre McMeekin Lake.
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Unit Number YN: 0
HOA Information
Association Approval Required Y/N: 0
Location Information
Directions: From Melrose Florida go South on SR21, Cross SR20 onto 20A then right on McMeekin Rd, Cross RR and then left on Depot Rd to property on right. From Gainesville take State Rd 20 towards Interlachen. Make a right onto SR20 onto 20A then right on McMeekin Rd, Cross RR and then left on Depot Rd to property on right.
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 816
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.84 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1973
Year Renovated: 1973
County: Putnam County
APN: 29-10-23-0000-0197-0000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Third Party YN: 1
Listing Information
Previous Status: Pending
Backups Requested YN: 0
Listing Date Information
Days to Contract: 118
Status Contractual Search Date: 2022-03-18
Listing Price Information
Calculated List Price By Calculated Sq Ft: 122.01
Green Information
Green Verification Count: 0
Direction Faces: North
Home Information
Living Area: 1926
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Public Records
Living Area Meters: 178.93
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Slab
Levels: One
Around this home
Schools
Ochwilla Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 2.9mi
3/10
Interlachen High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 13.6mi
3/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
0.93% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 109° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Hawthorne, FL • 32640
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
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