A rare opportunity to enjoy 12 acres and your own private lake setting! This updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers 1,656 sq ft surrounded by beautiful oaks, mature woods, and abundant wildlife including deer and turkey. The property sits on crystal-clear, sand-bottom Opal Lake, reaching approximately 40 feet deep and offering excellent fishing right outside your door. Inside, the home features luxury vinyl plank flooring, modern finishes, shiplap accents, and tongue-and-groove ceilings that add warmth and character throughout. Step outside to a large back deck with plenty of room for entertaining, relaxing, or taking in the peaceful surroundings. An outdoor shower is perfect for rinsing off after working around the property or spending the day at the lake. With 12 acres, privacy, wildlife, and private lake access, this property delivers the North Florida lifestyle that's getting harder to find.
Single-familyProperty Type
1970Year Built
12.25 acresLot Size
$332Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Branden Waters• TREVOR WATERS REALTY, INC.
A secluded lake area retreat! Located between Melrose and Keystone Heights, this 12+ acre property is almost entirely wooded for maximum privacy and tranquility with approximately 70 feet of frontage on Lake Opal. It's time to roll up your sleeves and get to work renovating the 2 bedroom/2 bath home into your dream cottage in the woods. The floorplan includes two large open living areas that could be customized and utilized to your liking. Less than 30 minutes to Gainesville, and less than an hour to Jacksonville!
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #GC523881
Oct 18, 2024
Sold
$170,000
$103/sq ft
Sep 16, 2024
Pending
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Aug 27, 2024
Price Changed
$189,900
$115/sq ft
Jul 22, 2024
Listed
$199,900
$121/sq ft
realMLS #8106
Aug 22, 2001
Listing Removed
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Dec 15, 2000
Listed
$155,000
$94/sq ft
Public Records
May 18, 1999
Sold
$137,500
$83/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,925 (+4.2%)
$111,217 + $57,105
$168,322
2024
$2,807 (+10.2%)
2023
$2,548 (+10.1%)
$92,264 + $54,198
$146,462
2022
$2,313 (+4.9%)
2021
$2,205 (+13.9%)
2020
$1,936 (+1.2%)
$92,264 + $20,058
$112,322
2019
$1,912 (+17.2%)
2018
$1,631 (−2.7%)
$78,264 + $19,391
$97,655
2017
$1,677 (+2.4%)
$78,264 + $20,691
$98,955
2016
$1,638 (−18.5%)
$78,264 + $15,961
$94,225
2014
$2,011
$99,264 + $15,497
$114,761
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
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Lot depth
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Lot size
14 Acres
Year renovated
1970
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,656
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
1,656
Year built
1970
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Clay County
APN
05-09-23-005359-000-00
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 Feb 23, 2026.
Jan 3, 2025 • Final
Clay county - roofing permit - residential roof repair/replacement
Work on a reroof.
Roofing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Historical weather
Melrose, FL • 32666
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Sun exposure
83/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 8189 Melrose Rd
$525,138
$24K under list price of $549K
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