$559,000
$30K PRICE DROP

12530 Merle Ave Cedar Key, FL 32625

Estimated payment $3,347/month

Total Views 38,043
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,160 Sq Ft
$259 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Water Views
  • Deck
  • Wooded Lot
  • Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom
  • Pond
  • Beamed Ceilings

About This Home

This beautiful island home sits high and dry, away from flood waters, on plenty of land! The home and separate entry studio apartment, joined by open decks and an elevated walkway, are nestled perfectly in the middle of TWO superior wooded lots. Sit on your porches or deck and be enveloped by exquisite gardens on all sides. With a separate spot for guests--you WILL get guests, once you buy a home on a Florida island--they will have a nice private spot of their own to enjoy! The separate entry studio suite is like heaven, surrounded by the "secret garden" landscape. The cottage has been a good income-producing vacation rental, too, if you don't want to reserve it exclusively for your guests! The split-level home has four sets of French doors opening to the beautiful landscape. Fireplaces on two levels provide a nice cozy spot to unwind should we get a chilly winter night. The third bedroom in the main house is currently used as a den, but would make a great separate dining room, as well. The home has porches galore--on two different levels, and back and front. Sit and sip your lemonade and enjoy the great saltwater view across the street. It's a rare win-win to enjoy a water view while your home is safely outside the flood zone! With an attached garage and a nice long rock driveway, you'll have plenty of room for your cars, golf cart, boat or RV. There is even an underground storm shelter, built well out of the flood zone--just in case you want extra protection. Check it out--it is one of a kind! Just a quick golf cart ride will get you to downtown Cedar Key, where you can enjoy treats from the restaurants, bars, coffee shops and bakery. Drop in on a few of the shops and galleries if you want to pick up a gift. Stop by the library, City Park and beach, or the Community Garden, or just ride through the Historic District and chat with the local folks. Cedar Key is "Old Florida" at its finest--somehow unspoiled, and escaping big development and the trials that come with it. It's time you began your new chapter--island life!

Listing Agent

Vanessa Edmunds

Cedar Key Realty, Inc. Brokerage Phone: 3525439899 License #BK3263028 Listed on: 03/12/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,411

Year Built

  • Built in 1998

Lot Details

  • 0.76 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 228.5' x 145.5'
  • Landscaped
  • Oversized Lot
  • Sloped Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Additional Parcels

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking

Home Design

  • Split Level Home
  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Metal Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,160 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Central Vacuum
  • Bookcases
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Decorative Lighting
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Blinds
  • French Doors
  • Water Views
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Laminate Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Upstairs
  • Dual Closets
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dressing Area
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Shower Only

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Electric Dryer
  • Washer
  • Laundry Tub

Outdoor Features

  • Pond
  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Porch

Additional Homes

  • Separate Entry Quarters

Utilities

  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • Multiple Heating Units
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Internet Available

Community Details

  • Cedar Key Shores Subdivision
  • The community has rules related to covenants, conditions, and restrictions

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1646500000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,411

Year Built

Built in 1998

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.7632
  • Lot Size: 228.5' x 145.5'
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street, Maintained
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Subdivision Name: Cedar Key Shores
  • Directions: From SR 24 in Cedar Key, turn onto Whiddon Avenue. Follow Whiddon past school, and to Gulf Boulevard. Turn right onto Gulf, and follow past the cemetery to Hodges Avenue. Turn left onto Hodges, go to the end, and turn left onto Watson Circle. Follow Watson down the hill, and after it curves to the right, take an immediate left onto Merle. The home is on the right. Look for the CEDAR KEY REALTY, INC. sign.
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: 2+ Story, Multi/Split
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1998
  • Attribution Contact: 3525439899
  • NAV10_StudioYN: No
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Electric, Microwave, Electric Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Beamed Ceilings, Bookcases, Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Decorative Lights, Fireplace, Laminate Counters, Plant Shelf, Walk-In Closet(s), Central Vacuum
  • Living Area: 2160
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Blinds, Window Treatments
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Level: Upper
  • Master Bedroom Features: 1 Master Suite, Dressing Area, Dual Closets, Sitting Area, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Master Bathroom Features: Combo Tub & Shower, Shower Only

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: None
  • Lot Features: Multiple Lots, Oversize, Landscaped, Wooded
  • Pool Features: None
  • Topography: Sloping
  • View: Water
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disclosures: Seller Property Disclosure
  • Construction Type: Other, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Other, Pond
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space, Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Other Structures: Separate Entrance Apt
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Open Deck
  • Roof: Metal

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Driveway, Limerock, Private, Shell, Garage Door Opener
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Laundry Tub
  • Heating: Ductless, Multiple Units
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Electric - Central FL Coop, Electricity Connected
  • Electricity On Property: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Internet
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Restrictive Covenants, Street Lights
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Levy

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 33246.75
  • Additional Parcels: Yes
  • Parcel #: 1646500000

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4410.93
  • Tax Year: 2024

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Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/02/2025 05/02/25 Price Changed $559,000 -5.1% $259 / Sq Ft
03/12/2025 03/12/25 For Sale $589,000 +28.3% $273 / Sq Ft
01/29/2023 01/29/23 Off Market $459,000 -- --
01/26/2023 01/26/23 Sold $422,500 -8.0% $196 / Sq Ft
01/07/2023 01/07/23 Pending -- -- --
11/08/2022 11/08/22 For Sale $459,000 -- $213 / Sq Ft
Source: Dixie Gilchrist Levy Counties Board of REALTORS®

About the Listing Agent

Vanessa Edmunds

Cedar Key Realty, Inc.

(352) 698-4112

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Hi, I'm Vanessa Edmunds, Florida Licensed Real Estate Broker with Cedar Key Realty, Inc., in my beautiful hometown of Cedar Key, Florida, and I’d love to help you, also, find your perfect island home here! If you are currently in the process of choosing a Cedar Key real estate agent, here are a few items that may be of interest regarding my background.


My great-great-grandparents came to Cedar Key when they were young, and loved it enough to stay for the duration. I am a

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Source: Dixie Gilchrist Levy Counties Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 794465

APN: 30-15-13-16465-000-00