$780,000
SOLD SEP 30, 2025

222 SE 5th Ave Melrose, FL 32666

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,100 Sq Ft
0.43 Acres

Recently Sold

$371 Per Sq Ft

10% Below List Price

449 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Boathouse
  • Dock has access to electricity
  • Boat Lift
  • 85 Feet of Lake Waterfront
  • Parking available for a boat
  • Open Floorplan

About This Home

As of September 2025

Welcome to paradise on Lake Santa Fe! This LAKE FRONT 3 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom home is situated on almost half an acre with 80 feet of lake frontage. Located on the southeast side of the lake, you not only have THE BEST SUNSET VIEWS but also convenience to Melrose's famous restaurants like Blue Water Bay and Fryer's as well as the 1935 charming gas station/convenience store "Chiappini's" (featuring live music on the weekends!). The home is located less than 30 minutes to Gainesville, 5 minutes from downtown Keystone restaurants/shops, and just within Bradford county for much lower taxes than the Alachua county side! For those with water toys, there are two public boat ramps and one private boat ramp in the neighborhood or just leave your boat on the home's lift for immediate enjoyment. Lake Santa Fe offers 5,850 acres of water fed by the Floridan Aquifer, offering ample room for boaters, water skiing, tubing and more. The home offers a great layout with two bedrooms on the main level and a SECOND owner's suite upstairs with second large private bathroom and views of the lake. An updated kitchen boasts granite counters and stainless steel appliances with an eat in kitchen and bar top seating. The spacious living room has a stone fireplace and flows nicely to the glass sunroom. The home has a boat lift, new stringers and new walkway boards on the dock, new roof, new water heater and tons of parking/storage.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tiffany Thomas

BHGRE THOMAS GROUP Brokerage Phone: 352-226-8228 License #3155356 Listed on: 06/07/2024

BHGRE THOMAS GROUP

Last Buyer's Agent

Tiffany Thomas

BHGRE THOMAS GROUP Brokerage Phone: 352-226-8228 License #3155356 Listed on: 06/07/2024

BHGRE THOMAS GROUP

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,017

Year Built

  • Built in 1972

Lot Details

  • 0.43 Acre Lot
  • 85 Feet of Lake Waterfront
  • Lake Front
  • East Facing Home
  • Wood Fence
  • Mature Landscaping
  • Level Lot
  • Irrigation Equipment
  • Landscaped with Trees
  • Property is zoned SF

Home Design

  • Bi-Level Home
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,100 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Window Treatments
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Storage Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Lake Views

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Solid Wood Cabinet

Flooring

  • Parquet
  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Primary Bedroom Upstairs
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Parking

  • 2 Carport Spaces
  • Driveway
  • Parking available for a boat

Accessible Home Design

  • Visitor Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Access To Lake
  • Seawall
  • Water Skiing Allowed
  • Boat Lift
  • Covered Boat Lift
  • Boathouse
  • Dock has access to electricity
  • Dock made with wood
  • Open Dock
  • Courtyard
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Private Mailbox
  • Front Porch

Schools

  • Hampton Elementary School
  • Bradford Middle School
  • Bradford High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • Phone Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Seminole Ridge #2 Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,017

Year Built

Built in 1972

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Condition: Completed
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Wood Siding
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 2100
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.43
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1972
  • Accessibility Features: Visitor Bathroom
  • Building Area Total: 2860
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 18615
  • Status: Sold
  • Street Direction: SE
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Building Area Total Srch Sq M: 265.70
  • Escrow State: FL
  • Minimum Lease: 1-7 Days
  • RATIO Current Price By Calculate: 371.43
  • Total Acreage: 1/4 to less than 1/2
  • Water Access YN: 1
  • MFR_InLawSuiteYN: 1
  • MFR_DockDescription: Dock - Open,Dock - Wood,Dock w/Electric
  • MFR_DockYN: 1
  • MFR_InLawSuiteDescription: 1 Bathroom,1 Bedroom,No Private Entrance
  • Attribution Contact: 352-226-8228
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Parquet, Tile
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Built-in Features, Ceiling Fans(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, PrimaryBedroom Upstairs, Solid Surface Counters, Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Levels: Two
  • Other Equipment: Irrigation Equipment
  • Spa Yn: No
  • Window Features: Window Treatments
  • Additional Rooms: Family Room,Florida Room,Storage Rooms
  • Living Area Meters: 195.10

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: East
  • Other Structures: Boat House, Storage
  • Exterior Features: Courtyard, Lighting, Other, Private Mailbox, Storage
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Water
  • Water Body Name: LAKE SANTA FE
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features: Front Porch
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Water Access: Lake
  • Water Extras: Lift,Lift - Covered,Seawall - Other,Skiing Allowed
  • Water View: Lake
  • Water View YN: 1
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 85
  • Flood Zone Panel: 12001C0360E
  • Water Frontage Feet Lake: 85

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport Spaces: 2
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Parking Features: Boat, Covered, Driveway

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Fire Hydrant, Phone Available, Water Connected
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association 2 YN: 0
  • Association Approval Required YN: 0
  • Development: Seminole Ridge

Fee Information

  • Total Annual Fees: 0.00
  • Total Monthly Fees: 0.00

Schools

  • Elementary School: Hampton Elementary School-BF
  • High School: Bradford High School-BF
  • Middle Or Junior School: Bradford Middle School-BF

Lot Info

  • Zoning: SF
  • Parcel Number: 06230-B-02700
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Fencing: Fenced, Other, Wood
  • Lot Features: Landscaped, Level, Paved
  • Flood Zone Code: AE

Rental Info

  • Lease Restrictions YN: 0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2017
  • Tax Lot: 27

Multi Family

  • Waterfront Features: Lake Front

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 7, 2024
Closed on
Sep 30, 2025
Sold by
Montane Alan E
Bought by
Upchurch Thomas and Upchurch Jillian
Seller's Agent
Tiffany Thomas
BHGRE THOMAS GROUP
Buyer's Agent
Tiffany Thomas
BHGRE THOMAS GROUP
List Price
$865,000
Sold Price
$780,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$85,000
-9.83%
Views
226
Current Estimated Value
$775,958

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$4,042
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.47%
Original Mortgage
$455,000
Outstanding Balance
$455,000
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$320,958

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 31, 2023
Sold by
Basel Perkins Trust
Bought by
Montane Alan E

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 26, 2013
Closed on
May 28, 2013
Sold by
Behrman Andrea L
Bought by
Rudolph Stasia
List Price
$330,000
Sold Price
$250,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$80,000
-24.24%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.33%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $780,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $640,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $250,000 Attorney
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $455,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/30/2025 09/30/25 Sold $780,000 -2.5% $371 / Sq Ft
08/31/2025 08/31/25 Pending -- -- --
05/13/2025 05/13/25 Price Changed $799,900 -2.4% $381 / Sq Ft
04/22/2025 04/22/25 Price Changed $819,900 -3.5% $390 / Sq Ft
02/19/2025 02/19/25 Price Changed $849,900 -1.7% $405 / Sq Ft
12/02/2024 12/02/24 For Sale $865,000 +10.9% $412 / Sq Ft
12/01/2024 12/01/24 Off Market $780,000 -- --
09/24/2024 09/24/24 Price Changed $865,000 -1.1% $412 / Sq Ft
06/07/2024 06/07/24 For Sale $874,900 +250.0% $417 / Sq Ft
12/06/2021 12/06/21 Off Market $250,000 -- --
05/29/2013 05/29/13 Sold $250,000 -24.2% $116 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/29/2013 05/29/13 Pending -- -- --
02/22/2013 02/22/13 For Sale $330,000 -- $153 / Sq Ft
Source: Stellar MLS

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $8,759 $541,088 $286,726 $254,362
2024 $7,943 $498,849 $253,895 $244,954
2023 $2,017 $161,561 $0 $0
2022 $1,908 $156,855 $0 $0
2021 $1,887 $152,286 $0 $0
2020 $1,776 $150,183 $0 $0
2019 $1,746 $146,806 $0 $0
2018 $1,720 $144,069 $0 $0
2017 $1,701 $141,106 $0 $0
2016 $1,695 $138,204 $0 $0
2015 $4,155 $243,557 $0 $0
2014 $4,187 $245,063 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Stellar MLS

MLS Number: GC522407

Stellar MLS

APN: 06230-B-02700