''Buy This Home & We'll Buy Yours''* Welcome to the quite town of Melrose. Only Minutes away from Downtown Keystone Heights. This cozy home offers almost 8 acres on a lakefront setting. Whether you're looking to downsize or looking for a yearly getaway this property has much to offer. Enjoy an open Living Room/Dining room area with a brick wood burning fireplace for those cool nights. Bedrooms offer high ceilings with spacious sleeping area. Titled Kitchen offers plenty of space for cooking and dinning. Exiting through the Atrium Door, Enjoy Beautiful Sunrises/Sunsets on the back porch with a view of the Property and Lake. Enjoy the outdoors and acreage with a short driving distance to many different Lakes, Parks and Natural trails. Melrose is an unincorporated community in Alachua, Bradford, Clay, and Putnam counties in the state of Florida. It lies on State Road 26, approximately 18 miles east of Gainesville and approximately 48 miles southwest of Jacksonville. The town lies on Lake Santa Fe and the Santa Fe River. Enjoy many outdoor activities like fishing, hiking, camping etc. which this area is known for and has to offer.
Single-familyProperty Type
1952Year Built
$289Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by PHILLIP TURWITT• XCELLENCE
Listed by Realtor® TURWITT• XCELLENCE
Bought with BILLIE MILLER• COLDWELL BANKER VANGUARD REALTY
Granddaddy oaks welcomes you to this park like setting for this modernized home. You will truly enjoy open plan with cathedral ceilings and wood burning fireplace for those cozy nights. Comfortable 2Bed/1Bath. Construction is concrete block with detached concrete block (10x10) Studio/Guest room. Bedrooms are non-conforming. Upgrades included roof, central air with heat pump, 200amp service and wiring, septic, kitchen, bath, interior/exterior finish. Appliances included. 10x12 wood frame storage building. Additional lot is EXEMPT FROM COUNTY IMPACT FEE. Approximately 8.00 acres (part of acreage is in lake bottom) for both parcels. If water level was at it''s peek then 3.48 acres are usable. Zoned Ag-Res.
realMLS #800801
Apr 1, 2016
Sold
$98,900
$110/sq ft
Mar 29, 2016
Pending
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Nov 9, 2015
Listed
$98,900
$110/sq ft
+13
Granddaddy oaks welcomes you to this park like setting for this modernized home. You will truly enjoy open plan with cathedral ceilings and wood burning fireplace for those cozy nights. Comfortable 2Bed/1Bath. Construction is concrete block with detached concrete block (10x10) Studio/Guest room. Bedrooms are non-conforming. Upgrades included roof, central air with heat pump, 200amp service and wiring, septic, kitchen, bath, interior/exterior finish. Appliances included. 10x12 wood frame storage building. Additional lot is EXEMPT FROM COUNTY IMPACT FEE. Approximately 8.00 acres (part of acreage is in lake bottom) for both parcels. If water level was at it's peek then 3.48 acres are usable. Zoned Ag-Res. Located on Hillcrest Lake but at present time water level is low.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,095 (+6.1%)
2024
$1,975 (+9.2%)
2023
$1,808 (+21.3%)
2022
$1,490 (+10.0%)
2021
$1,354 (+126.6%)
$20,556 + $51,950
$72,506
2020
$598 (+2.2%)
2019
$585 (+9.0%)
2018
$536 (−24.8%)
2017
$713 (−1.3%)
2016
$722 (+184.3%)
$13,770 + $19,974
$33,744
2014
$254
Tax history for 8060 County Line Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,095 (+6.1%)
2024
$1,975 (+9.2%)
2023
$1,808 (+21.3%)
2022
$1,490 (+10.0%)
2021
$1,354 (+126.6%)
$20,556 + $51,950
$72,506
2020
$598 (+2.2%)
2019
$585 (+9.0%)
2018
$536 (−24.8%)
2017
$713 (−1.3%)
2016
$722 (+184.3%)
$13,770 + $19,974
$33,744
2014
$254
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
100 ft.
Lot depth
800 ft.
Lot size
9.1 Acres
Year renovated
1998
Sq. Ft.
899
Year built
1952
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Clay County
APN
34-08-23-005184-000-00
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
AR
Agricultural/Residential District
All land designated as Zone AR is subject to the requirements of this Section as well as the appropriate density and intensity in Sec. 20.3-10. Such uses have been established to provide a transition between agricultural and the more urban residential areas; and to create a rural residential environmental wherein natural constraints applicable to development can be recognized and protected in a manner compatible with the needs of the resident.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Greenhouse / nursery
Livestock production
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Mobile home park
Property details
Interior
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 1
Interior Features: Pantry, Primary Bathroom - Tub with Shower, Split Bedrooms, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Appliances: Dryer, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Flooring: Tile, Wood
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Exterior
Pool Features
Private YN: No
Pool Features: None
Exterior Features
SecurityFeatures: Smoke Detector(s)
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Patio, Porch
Roof: Metal
Building Information
Construction Materials: Concrete, Stucco
Property Information
Entry Level: 1
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Guest House
Current Use: Agricultural, Residential, Single Family
Lot Information
Road Surface Type: Dirt
Waterfront
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Cooling: Central Air
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Heat Pump
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee Frequency: One Time
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 899
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9.1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1952
Year Renovated: 1998
County: Clay County
APN: 34-08-23-005184-000-00
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Keystone Heights Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 3.7mi
5/10
Keystone Heights Junior/Senior High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 3.9mi
4/10
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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
2% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 108° 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
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Melrose, FL • 32666
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$247,000 – $299,000
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