Nestled on Island Road in Melrose, escape to your private waterfront oasis on the desirable Santa Fe Canal, with direct access to the expansive 6,000-acre Santa Fe Lake. This beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 2-bath home blends indoor comfort with outdoor Florida living-all just minutes from a public boat ramp and picnic area. Detached 2-car garage for storage, projects, or extra parking. Sprinkler system keeps the landscape lush with minimal effort. Canal-side deck ideal for cookouts, fishing, or relaxing by the water. Recent major updates: HVAC (2023), water heater (2024) plus many more recent improvements throughout. Vaulted ceiling with a stone-accent gas fireplace creates a warm, open great room. Split bedroom floor plan for privacy and flexibility. Enclose sunroom-perfect for morning coffee or enjoying outdoors from inside.
Nestled on Island Road in Melrose, escape to your private waterfront oasis on the desirable Santa Fe Canal, with direct access to the expansive 6,000-acre Santa Fe Lake. This beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 2-bath home blends indoor comfort with outdoor Florida living-all just minutes from a public boat ramp and picnic area. Detached 2-car garage for storage, projects, or extra parking. Sprinkler system keeps the landscape lush with minimal effort. Canal-side deck ideal for cookouts, fishing, or relaxing by the water. Recent major updates: HVAC (2023), water heater (2024) plus many more recent improvements throughout. Vaulted ceiling with a stone-accent gas fireplace creates a warm, open great room. Split bedroom floor plan for privacy and flexibility. Enclose sunroom-perfect for morning coffee or enjoying outdoors from inside.
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #GC541435
Aug 31, 2026
Listing Removed
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realMLS #2151935
Aug 31, 2026
Listing Removed
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Aug 11, 2026
Price Changed
$398,000
$249/sq ft
Jun 23, 2026
Listed
$399,000
$250/sq ft
realMLS #2140505
Jun 23, 2026
Listing Removed
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Jun 8, 2026
Price Changed
$399,000
$250/sq ft
May 25, 2026
Price Changed
$409,000
$256/sq ft
Apr 17, 2026
Listed
$419,000
$263/sq ft
realMLS #2081779
Jun 18, 2025
Sold
$400,000
$251/sq ft
Jun 14, 2025
Pending
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May 19, 2025
Contingent
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Apr 14, 2025
Listed
$425,000
$266/sq ft
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #GC370252
Mar 18, 2016
Sold
$160,000
$100/sq ft
Jan 11, 2016
Listed
$179,900
$113/sq ft
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #GC356865
Jan 29, 2015
Listing Removed
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realMLS #729979
Jan 29, 2015
Listing Removed
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Jul 29, 2014
Listed
$189,900
$119/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 1, 1992
Sold
$33,000
$21/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 1, 1982
Sold
$20,000
$13/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,663 (+2.9%)
2024
$2,589 (+3.2%)
2023
$2,507 (+5.0%)
2022
$2,389 (+4.4%)
2021
$2,288 (−0.9%)
2020
$2,310 (−2.2%)
$60,000 + $76,006
$136,006
2019
$2,362 (+3.5%)
2018
$2,281
2017
$2,281 (+3.9%)
2016
$2,196 (−2.7%)
2014
$2,258
$60,000 + $73,000
$133,000
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.54 Acres
Year renovated
1995
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,388
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,388
Year built
1994
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alachua County
APN
18772-012-000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 9, 2026.
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Agricultural District
The agricultural district A implements the rural/agriculture designation on the Future Land Use Map, and the policies of the Comprehensive Plan to allow rural and agricultural areas to be developed in a manner consistent with the retention of agriculture, Open Space, and rural character; preservation of environmentally sensitive areas; and the efficient use of public services and facilities.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Park & open space
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 107° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Melrose, FL • 32666
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
94/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Melrose. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.1 hrs
7.2 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 5930 Island Rd
$382,526
$15K under list price of $398K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $194K to $530K.