
12530 Merle Ave Cedar Key, FL 32625
Estimated payment $3,347/month
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
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
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 |
About the Listing Agent

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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