Have you been dreaming about Lake Living? This beautiful cottage on Lilly Lake offers a perfect retreat! Investors, this home enjoys a robust short-term rental history. .. make your property work for you if you are unable to be there full time to enjoy it! This property offers fantastic views of this hidden gem; Lilly Lake is one of the clearest, spring-fed freshwater recreational lakes in north central Florida. Boasting 85 feet of sandy beach, the lakefront allows access for all of your recreational activities. The UF ski team practices on occasion here! The lake is wonderful for fishing, boating, kayaking, swimming, or just enjoying the abundant natural surroundings. Quiet location so you can truly enjoy the peace, yet minutes to Melrose and Keystone Heights, 45 minutes to Gainesville, 90 minutes to Jacksonville. Call for details or to schedule a viewing! Please note that dock adjacent is portable - does not convey with this property
St. Augustine and St. Johns County Board of REALTORS® #233920
Aug 29, 2023
Sold
$275,000
$370/sq ft
Jul 15, 2023
Pending
—
Jun 26, 2023
Listed
$299,000
$402/sq ft
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Have you been dreaming about Lake Living? This beautiful cottage on Lilly Lake offers a perfect retreat! Investors, this home enjoys a robust short-term rental history. .. make your property work for you if you are unable to be there full time to enjoy it! This property offers fantastic views of this hidden gem; Lilly Lake is one of the clearest, spring-fed freshwater recreational lakes in north central Florida. Boasting 85 feet of sandy beach, the lakefront allows access for all of your recreational activities. The UF ski team practices on occasion here! The lake is wonderful for fishing, boating, kayaking, swimming, or just enjoying the abundant natural surroundings. Quiet location so you can truly enjoy the peace, yet minutes to Melrose and Keystone Heights, 45 minutes to Gainesville, 90 minutes to Jacksonville. Call for details or to schedule a viewing! Please note that dock adjacent is portable - does not convey with this property
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #GC514366
Aug 29, 2023
Sold
$275,000
$370/sq ft
Jul 15, 2023
Pending
—
Jun 26, 2023
Listed
$299,000
$402/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 19, 2017
Sold
$140,000
$188/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 2, 2014
Sold
$80,000
$108/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 1, 1979
Sold
$14,650
$20/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,016 (+2.1%)
$82,892 + $91,398
$174,290
2024
$2,954 (+47.8%)
$82,892 + $89,995
$172,887
2023
$1,999 (+7.5%)
$82,892 + $27,394
$110,286
2022
$1,859 (+2.1%)
$82,892 + $25,472
$108,364
2021
$1,822 (+3.2%)
$82,892 + $19,610
$102,502
2020
$1,765 (−1.5%)
$82,892 + $18,232
$101,124
2019
$1,792 (+6.5%)
$82,892 + $18,831
$101,723
2018
$1,682 (+9.4%)
$82,892 + $18,270
$101,162
2017
$1,538 (+10.2%)
$82,892 + $11,384
$94,276
2016
$1,395 (−3.2%)
$68,264 + $9,884
$78,148
2014
$1,441
$68,264 + $9,304
$77,568
Tax history for 8477 Lilly Lake Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,016 (+2.1%)
$82,892 + $91,398
$174,290
2024
$2,954 (+47.8%)
$82,892 + $89,995
$172,887
2023
$1,999 (+7.5%)
$82,892 + $27,394
$110,286
2022
$1,859 (+2.1%)
$82,892 + $25,472
$108,364
2021
$1,822 (+3.2%)
$82,892 + $19,610
$102,502
2020
$1,765 (−1.5%)
$82,892 + $18,232
$101,124
2019
$1,792 (+6.5%)
$82,892 + $18,831
$101,723
2018
$1,682 (+9.4%)
$82,892 + $18,270
$101,162
2017
$1,538 (+10.2%)
$82,892 + $11,384
$94,276
2016
$1,395 (−3.2%)
$68,264 + $9,884
$78,148
2014
$1,441
$68,264 + $9,304
$77,568
*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
Permits
Beds
1
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
85 ft.
Lot depth
357 ft.
Lot size
0.7 Acres
Year renovated
1995
Sq. Ft.
744
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Clay County
APN
05-09-23-005367-000-00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 15, 2026.
AR-2
Rural Estates District
All land designated as Zone AR-2 is subject to the regulations of this Section as well as Sec. 20.3-10. Such areas have been established in order to protect the lands best suited for rural estates purposes. The purpose and intent of the AR-2 District is to provide a transition between the agricultural areas and the more urban residential communities; and to create a rural residential environment 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:
Housing-Single unit
Sep 10, 2025 • Active
Clay county - plumbing permit (residential) - new construction
Plumbing
Jun 24, 2025 • Active
Clay county - building permit (residential) - single family dwelling (detached)
Construct a new residential building. Plan review and inspections will be conducted by a private provider.
New construction
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Property details
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
Other Rooms Information
# of Rooms: 4
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Other
Cooling Information: Central Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling Fans(s), Master Bedroom Main Floor
Middle Or Junior High School: Keystone Heights Junior/Senior High-CL
High School: Keystone Heights Junior/Senior High-CL
Location Information
Directions: From Gainesville to Melrose on 26, turn left on SE SR-21 (main light) and veer right to Melrose Road. Turn right on Lily Lake Rd, follow road as it curves. Home on left, watch for sign.
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 744
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.7 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: 1995
County: Clay County
APN: 05-09-23-005367-000-00
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 15, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Third Party YN: 1
Listing Information
Attribution Contact: 352-375-1002
Previous Status: Pending
Backups Requested YN: 0
Listing Date Information
Days to Contract: 18
Status Contractual Search Date: 2023-08-29
Listing Price Information
Calculated List Price By Calculated Sq Ft: 401.88
Green Information
Green Verification Count: 0
Direction Faces: East
Home Information
Living Area: 744
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Public Records
Living Area Meters: 69.12
Building Area Total: 744
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Public Records
Foundation Details: Crawlspace
Levels: One
Around this home
Schools
Keystone Heights Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 3.0mi
5/10
Keystone Heights Junior/Senior High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 3.1mi
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 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
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
June and 6.1 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.2 hrs
6.1 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$261,000 – $315,000
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