Get away to some of the most beautiful lakefront sunsets you''ll ever see. 390'' on Long Lake, a private setting with one side of the lake belonging to UF''s Swisher Preserve. One of the first structures on the lake, this fixer upper has a ton of potential, but the Lake is the draw here. Good for fishing, kayaking and other water sports, the natural beauty and serenity are refreshing. Come to the Lake Life, just minutes outside of Melrose, easy access to Gainesville, Palatka, and Jax.
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
1.37 acresLot Size
$144Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Earl Gillain• CENTURY 21 LAKESIDE REALTY
Bought with • GAINESVILLE-ALACHUA COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
Get away to some of the most beautiful lakefront sunsets you'll ever see. 390' on Long Lake, a private setting with one side of the lake belonging to UF's Swisher Preserve. One of the first structures on the lake, this fixer upper has a ton of potential, but the Lake is the draw here. Good for fishing, kayaking and other water sports, the natural beauty and serenity are refreshing. Come to the Lake Life, just minutes outside of Melrose, easy access to Gainesville, Palatka, and Jax.
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #GC413594
Jul 25, 2018
Sold
$80,000
$78/sq ft
Apr 4, 2018
Listed
$94,900
$92/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,101 (+12.7%)
2024
$977 (+4.4%)
2023
$935 (+7.2%)
2022
$873 (+0.4%)
2021
$870 (−0.8%)
2020
$877 (−1.9%)
2019
$894 (−49.7%)
2018
$1,775 (+0.4%)
$55,710 + $28,720
$84,430
2017
$1,769 (+4.7%)
$55,710 + $25,880
$81,590
2016
$1,689 (−13.4%)
$55,710 + $23,220
$78,930
2015
$1,951 (+6.8%)
$55,668 + $37,296
$92,964
2014
$1,827
Tax history for 227 Long Lake Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,101 (+12.7%)
2024
$977 (+4.4%)
2023
$935 (+7.2%)
2022
$873 (+0.4%)
2021
$870 (−0.8%)
2020
$877 (−1.9%)
2019
$894 (−49.7%)
2018
$1,775 (+0.4%)
$55,710 + $28,720
$84,430
2017
$1,769 (+4.7%)
$55,710 + $25,880
$81,590
2016
$1,689 (−13.4%)
$55,710 + $23,220
$78,930
2015
$1,951 (+6.8%)
$55,668 + $37,296
$92,964
2014
$1,827
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.37 Acres
Year renovated
1960
Sq. Ft.
1,342
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Putnam County
APN
27-09-23-0000-0021-0000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: None
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 1
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Other Rooms Information
Additional Rooms: Family Room,Formal Dining Room Separate
# of Rooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: None
Cooling Information: None
Interior Features
Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen
Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Oven, Refrigerator
Flooring: Tile, Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Frame, Vinyl Siding
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Screened
Fencing: Partial
Waterfront Information
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Lake, Lake
Farm Information
Barn Features: Other, Shed-Row
Property Information
CDD Y/N: 0
Homestead Y/N: 0
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Condition: Fixer
Land Information
Total Acreage: 1 to less than 2
Lot Information
Lot Features: Other
Lot Size Acres: 1.37
Road Surface Type: Limerock
Lot Size Square Meters: 5544
Other Exemptions YN: 0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,769
Tax Year: 2018
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee Requirement: None
Location Information
Directions: From Melrose intersection of SR21 and SR26 go South on SR 21 to Baden Powell Rd Left-East to Long Lake Dr Left-North to sign on Left.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,342
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.37 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: 1960
County: Putnam County
APN: 27-09-23-0000-0021-0000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Other
Listing Date Information
Days to Contract: 101
Status Contractual Search Date: 2018-07-25
Listing Price Information
Calculated List Price By Calculated Sq Ft: 91.96
Green Information
Direction Faces: East
Home Information
Living Area: 1032
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Public Records
Living Area Meters: 95.88
Building Area Total: 1555
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Public Records
Around this home
Schools
Ochwilla Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 4.0mi
3/10
Interlachen High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 12.3mi
3/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
5/10 Fire Factor
3% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 109° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
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