Where Lake Life Meets Country Comfort! Imagine waking up beneath a canopy of mature oaks, spending your afternoons beside the pool, and ending the day with the peaceful beauty of private Lake Opal just beyond your door. Welcome to a truly special Melrose retreat—an expansive 4,425-square-foot brick home nestled on 1.69 acres of picturesque lakefront property. Designed for both comfortable everyday living and unforgettable gatherings, this six-bedroom, four-bath home offers the space, flexibility, and setting today's buyers are looking for. Inside, the heart of the home is the generous kitchen and inviting family spaces, where gatherings naturally become the centerpiece of everyday life. A spacious family room flows into a dedicated game room, complete with a pool table and built-in ping-pong table—creating an ideal setting for holidays, weekend guests, or simply enjoying time together. Need room for everyone? You have it. The home includes six bedrooms, the in-law suite features its own private entrance—perfect for extended family, guests, multigenerational living, or a private home office arrangement. One bedroom offers excellent flexibility as a dedicated office, study, or creative space. Storage is anything but an afterthought. A huge pantry/storage area, large laundry room with built-in drop zone and ironing board, plus additional storage beneath the pool deck provide practical solutions for everything from everyday organization to outdoor equipment. And then there is the lifestyle. Step outside and enjoy your own private oasis with a pool, hot tub, lake views, fenced yard, dog run, RV hookup, and oversized parking. Mature trees provide shade and privacy while Lake Opal creates a beautiful backdrop for quiet mornings, weekend recreation, fishing, swimming, and sunset gatherings. Sit on the pool deck and watch the wildlife frolicking in the back yard! With a metal roof, brick exterior, private well and septic system, this property combines enduring construction with the relaxed appeal of lake-country living. Located in the Melrose/Keystone Heights area, the property offers a peaceful retreat while remaining conveniently positioned for access to Gainesville, Ocala, St. Augustine, and Jacksonville. More Than a Home—It's a Place to Gather, Unwind & Make Memories. Whether you're looking for a spacious primary residence, a multigenerational home, a private lake retreat, or simply a property where family and friends can come together, 8315 Lilly Lake Road, Melrose offers an uncommon combination of space, privacy, recreation, and waterfront living. Come experience Lake Opal living for yourself. New Drain Field added Sept 2026, final inspection paperwork to be added to the Disclosures as soon as it is received. Also, some fresh paint is occurring. All Dragons are excluded from the sell.
Single-familyProperty Type
1999Year Built
1.68 acresLot Size
$184Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Carolyn Quinones• CLASSIC PROPERTIES OF NORTH FLORIDA
Where Lake Life Meets Country Comfort 8315 Lilly Lake Road - Melrose, Florida, Imagine waking up beneath a canopy of mature oaks, spending your afternoons beside the pool, and ending the day with the peaceful beauty of private Lake Opal just beyond your door. Welcome to a truly special Melrose retreat-an expansive 4,425-square-foot brick home nestled on 1.69 acres of picturesque lakefront property. Designed for both comfortable everyday living and unforgettable gatherings, this six-bedroom, four-bath home offers the space, flexibility, and setting today's buyers are looking for. Inside, the heart of the home is the generous kitchen and inviting family spaces, where gatherings naturally become the centerpiece of everyday life. A spacious family room flows into a dedicated game room, complete with a pool table and built-in ping-pong table-creating an ideal setting for holidays, weekend guests, or simply enjoying time together. Need room for everyone? You have it. The home includes six bedrooms, the in-law suite features its own private entrance-perfect for extended family, guests, multigenerational living, or a private home office arrangement. One bedroom offers excellent flexibility as a dedicated office, study, or creative space. Storage is anything but an afterthought. A huge pantry/storage area, large laundry room with built-in drop zone and ironing board, plus additional storage beneath the pool deck provide practical solutions for everything from everyday organization to outdoor equipment. And then there is the lifestyle. Step outside and enjoy your own private oasis with a pool, hot tub, lake views, fenced yard, dog run, RV hookup, and oversized parking. Mature trees provide shade and privacy while Lake Opal creates a beautiful backdrop for quiet mornings, weekend recreation, fishing, swimming, and sunset gatherings. With a metal roof, brick exterior, private well and septic system, this property combines enduring construction with the relaxed appeal of lake-country living. Located in the Melrose/Keystone Heights area, the property offers a peaceful retreat while remaining conveniently positioned for access to Gainesville, Ocala, St. Augustine, and Jacksonville. More Than a Home-It's a Place to Gather, Unwind & Make Memories. Whether you're looking for a spacious primary residence, a multigenerational home, a private lake retreat, or simply a property where family and friends can come together, 8315 Lilly Lake Road offers an uncommon combination of space, privacy, recreation, and waterfront living. In Law Suite is included in the 4425 SF. Come experience Lake Opal living for yourself.
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #GC415444
Oct 9, 2018
Sold
$415,000
$94/sq ft
May 9, 2018
Listed
$425,000
$96/sq ft
* * * Under 3 day right of refusal * * * REST & RELAXATION IS WAITING FOR YOU…this well appointed home has everything and is virtually maintenance free from its metal roof and brick exterior to the weather proof aluminum pool decking. The home is nestled amongst the oaks on serene Lake Opal which is a non-motorized boats only lake to preserve the peace and tranquillity of the area. The floor plan offers 3 full bedrooms plus a study or 4th bedroom and a hobby room or additional study and a fully equipped mother-in-law suite with its own separate living room, kitchenette and bath. Plus a HUGE recreation/game room complete with a convertible pool/ping pong table and built-in entertainment center. The master suite boasts his and hers sinks and closets as well as a separate walk-in shower and garden tub. Every detail was thought of in this design from additional storage room for supplies, to a exterior dog kennel, multiple water heaters, floating dock for lake rise and fall and much more! You won’t want to miss this ONE-OF-A-KIND home!!!
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #GC409974
May 9, 2018
Listing Removed
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realMLS #910286
May 9, 2018
Listing Removed
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Apr 3, 2018
Price Changed
$448,000
$101/sq ft
Nov 20, 2017
Listed
$465,000
$105/sq ft
realMLS #696305
Apr 25, 2014
Sold
$400,000
$90/sq ft
Dec 17, 2013
Listed
$449,000
$101/sq ft
realMLS #573100
Mar 14, 2012
Listing Removed
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Mar 14, 2011
Listed
$495,000
$112/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,060 (+4.4%)
2024
$5,804 (+2.6%)
2023
$5,656 (+5.1%)
2022
$5,381 (+0.5%)
2021
$5,355 (+3.6%)
2020
$5,170 (+1.5%)
2019
$5,096 (+72.0%)
$24,800 + $330,147
$354,947
2018
$2,962 (+0.5%)
2017
$2,948 (+0.1%)
2016
$2,945 (−39.5%)
2014
$4,870
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
4
Stories
2
Lot width
100 ft.
Lot depth
734 ft.
Lot size
1.68 Acres
Year renovated
1999
Finished Sq. Ft.
4,425
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
4,425
Year built
1999
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Clay County
APN
06-09-23-005451-000-00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 15, 2026.
AG
Agricultural District
All land designated as Zone AG is subject to the regulations of this Section as well as the appropriate density and intensity restrictions from Sec. 20.3-10. Such uses have been established for the protection of agriculture as a major industry in the County by preventing encroachment on agricultural lands by incompatible uses; to encourage a broad range of agricultural activities and their accessory operations, including the processing and sale of agricultural products raised on the premises; to protect watersheds and water supplies, wilderness and scenic areas and conservation and wildlife areas; and to permit a variety of activities which require non-urban locations but which do not operate to the detriment of adjoining lands devoted to rural and agriculture purposes.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Greenhouse / nursery
Livestock production
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Mobile home park
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 107° 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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Historical weather
Melrose, FL • 32666
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Sun exposure
98/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 14% for 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 8315 Lilly Lake Rd
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