Property Attributes
- MLS#GC543379
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyAlachua
- CityMELROSE
- AreaMelrose
- NeighborhoodCANAL SHORES SUB
- Zip32666
- StyleSingle Family Residence
- Year Built1994
- Taxes$ 2663
- Price$ 398,000
- Bedrooms2
- Full Bathrooms2
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage1388
- Lot Size0.54 Acres
Data Source:
Stellar MLS
Property Description
Nestled on Island Road in Melrose, escape to your private waterfront oasis on the desirable Santa Fe Canal, with direct access to the expansive 6,000-acre Santa Fe Lake. This beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 2-bath home blends indoor comfort with outdoor Florida living-all just minutes from a public boat ramp and picnic area. Detached 2-car garage for storage, projects, or extra parking. Sprinkler system keeps the landscape lush with minimal effort. Canal-side deck ideal for cookouts, fishing, or relaxing by the water. Recent major updates: HVAC (2023), water heater (2024) plus many more recent improvements throughout. Vaulted ceiling with a stone-accent gas fireplace creates a warm, open great room. Split bedroom floor plan for privacy and flexibility. Enclose sunroom-perfect for morning coffee or enjoying outdoors from inside.
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School |
|---|---|---|
| Chester Shell Elementary School-AL Elementary School | Hawthorne Middle/High School-AL Middle School | Hawthorne Middle/High School-AL High School |
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 9/10/2026 | Listed $398,000 |
General Features
| Sewer | Septic Tank |
|---|---|
| Heating | Central,Electric |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Utilities | Electricity Available |
| Possession | Close Of Escrow |
| Roof | Shingle |
| Appliances | Dishwasher,Dryer,Electric Water Heater,Range,Refrigerator,Washer |
| Zoning | A |
| Garage Spaces | 2 |
| Patio/Porch Features | Deck,Porch,Screened,Side Porch |
| Construction Materials | Cedar |
| Year Built | 1994 |
| Levels | One |
| Property Subtype | Single Family Residence |
| Tax Year | 2025 |
| Ownership | Fee Simple |
| Waterfront Features | Canal - Freshwater |
| County | Alachua |
| New Construction | false |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Attached Garage | false |
| Subdivision Name | CANAL SHORES SUB |
| Facing Direction | East |
| Garage Y/N | true |
| Total Rooms | 3 |
| Full Baths | 2 |
| Status | Active |
| Directions | SR 21 & SR 26; W on SR 26; R on West Blvd (best way to get there instead of turning on Island Rd) R on Canal St., L on Island Rd. Sign on Left. 2nd house. |
| High School | Hawthorne Middle/High School-AL |
| City | MELROSE |
| Senior Community Y/N | false |
| MLS Area | 32666 - Melrose |
| Lot Size Units | Square Feet |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 23522 |
| Carport Y/N | false |
| Listing Terms | Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan |
| Elementary School | Chester Shell Elementary School-AL |
| Land Lease Y/N | false |
| Tax Annual Amount | 2663 |
| Middle/Junior High School | Hawthorne Middle/High School-AL |
| Additional Parcels Y/N | false |
| Lease Considered Y/N | false |
| Virtual Tour | https://www.propertypanorama.com/instaview/stellar/GC543379 |
| Building Area Units | Square Feet |
| Living Area Units | Square Feet |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Occupancy Type | Vacant |
| Tax Lot | 12 |
| Legal Description | CANAL SHORES OR 88/676 LOT 12 BLOCK A OR 5219/1901 |
| Water Access Type | Canal - Freshwater |
| Water Access Y/N | true |
| Water View Y/N | false |
| Flood Zone Code | X |
| In Law Suite YN | false |
| Flood Zone Code X | Yes |
| DockY/N | true |
Interior Features
| Interior Amenities | Ceiling Fan(s),Solid Surface Counters,Vaulted Ceiling(s),Walk-In Closet(s) |
|---|---|
| Flooring | Vinyl |
| Furnished Y/N | Partially |
| Fireplace Features | Gas,Living Room |
| Air Conditioning Y/N | true |
| Heating Y/N | true |
| Fireplace Y/N | true |
| Laundry Features | Inside |
| Total Bedrooms | 2 |
| LivingAreaSource | Public Records |
| Total Baths | 2 |
Exterior Features
| Exterior Amenities | Fire Pit |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Public,Well |
| Lot Size Area | 23522 |
| Foundation Details | Slab |
| Building Area Total | 1820 |
| Lot Size Acres | 0.54 |
| Road Surface Type | Dirt |
| Private Pool | false |
| Waterfront Y/N | true |
| Covered Spaces | 2 |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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