Welcome to your Lake Retreat on Melrose Bay, Lake Santa Fe! Designed by renowned architect Ron Haase, this iconic, Old-Florida style home was designed as his family’s personal lake retreat. Filled with natural light, the open-concept great room, kitchen, and dining area create a warm, airy space ideal for both relaxed living and effortless entertaining. The kitchen features elegant stone countertops, brushed chrome appliances, and a cozy breakfast bar—perfect for greeting the sunrise through the easterly windows! Dine indoors or step onto the elevated deck and screened lanai to enjoy lake breezes and gorgeous sunsets! Thoughtfully designed to embrace Florida’s natural beauty, the home showcases wide overhangs, cedar trim, new wood flooring throughout, metal accent siding, cedar-lined closets, and Pella windows throughout—blending craftsmanship with timeless style. Nestled in the heart of historic Melrose, Melrose Bay is a peaceful no-wake zone with direct access to Lake Santa Fe. The Lake is celebrated for its pristine water quality, excellent fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding, and swimming! Enjoy the conveniences and activities of the eclectic Melrose community AND the serenity of this home and property. it is an easy walk, bike ride or golf cart trip from the property to Melrose for dining, art galleries, and supplies. Melrose is just 30 minutes from Gainesville, 20 minutes to Gainesville Regional Airport, and 90 minutes to Jacksonville. Experience the perfect harmony of architectural elegance, lakeside tranquility, and classic Florida charm in this one-of-a-kind waterfront home!
Property Details
Price:
$950,000
MLS #:
GC539093
Status:
Active
Beds:
3
Baths:
2.5
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
NOT IN SUBDIVISION
Neighborhood:
32666melrose
Listed Date:
Apr 7, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
2,556
Total Sq Ft:
2,667
Lot Size:
19,602 sqft / 0.45 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1993
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Schools
Elementary School:
Chester Shell Elementary School-AL
Middle School:
Hawthorne Middle/High School-AL
High School:
Hawthorne Middle/High School-AL
Interior
Appliances
Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathroom
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
Tile, Hardwood
Heating
Central, Electric, Heat Pump, Other
Interior Features
Ceiling Fan(s), Other, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Split Bedroom
Laundry Features
Laundry Room
Levels
Two
Exterior
Accessibility Features
Accessible Bedroom, Accessible Entrance, Accessible Full Bath, Accessible Washer/Dryer
Architectural Style
Florida, Other
Attached Garage YN
1
Construction Materials
Wood Siding
Covered Spaces
2
Direction Faces
South
Exterior Features
Rain Gutters
Fencing
Chain Link
Garage Spaces
2
Green Energy Efficient
Insulation, Thermostat, Windows
Lot Features
Corner Lot, Landscaped
Other Structures
Storage
Parking Features
Covered, Garage Door Opener, Other
Patio And Porch Features
Deck, Screened
Roof
Metal
Spa Features
In Ground
View
Water
Waterfront Features
Lake Front
Window Features
Blinds
Financial
Tax Year
2025
Taxes
$10,497
Map
Community
- Address25608 DEVONIA STREET MELROSE FL
- SubdivisionNOT IN SUBDIVISION
- CityMELROSE
- CountyAlachua
- Zip Code32666
Subdivisions in MELROSE
- AMERICAN GARDENS
- ASHLEY LAKE PLANTATION
- BREEZY POINT
- BRISTOL HARBOUR REP
- BUNDY PARK
- CANAL SHORES SUBDIVISION
- COUNTRY LIVING
- COUNTRY LIVING UNIT #1
- DUTTONS LAKE ROSA
- GENEVA CREEK
- GENEVA SPGS CONDO
- HAZELWOOD HEIGHTS
- HILLCREST
- HILLCREST ON LAKE
- HILLCREST/LK
- HUTCHINSON ACRES
- INDIAN BEACH
- INDIAN BEACH UN III
- INDIAN LAKE RANCH PH 2
- INDIAN LAKE WOODS
- INDIAN LANDING
- LAKE BONNET WOODS
- LAKE HIGHLANDS
- LIVE OAK FOREST
- MELROSE
- MELROSE SPGS
- METES & BOUNDS
- NON SUB
- PUMPKIN PATCH
- RIDGEFIELD PARK 01
- SANTA FE SHORES
- SEMINOLE RDG
- SEMINOLE RIDGE #2
- SEMINOLE RIDGE #3
- SEMINOLE RIDGE #4
- WALLACE GROVES
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in MELROSE as of May 02, 2026
31
Single Family Listed
78
Avg DOM
245
Avg $ / SqFt
$526,861
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the NOT IN SUBDIVISION subdivision, 25608 DEVONIA STREET MELROSE FL is a Single Family for sale in MELROSE, FL, 32666. It is listed for $950,000 and features 3 beds, 3 baths, and has approximately 2,556 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1993. The current price per square foot is $372. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in MELROSE is $245. The average listing price for Single Family in MELROSE is $526,861. To schedule a showing of MLS#gc539093 at 25608 DEVONIA STREET in MELROSE, FL, contact your CENTURY 21 Carioti agent at 800-783-8847.
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