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222 SE 5th Avenue

MELROSE, FL 32666

3 beds
3 baths
2,100 sqft
~1/2 acre lot
$380 per sqft
1972 build
– on site

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.

Listing courtesy of STELLAR_MLS / BHGRE THOMAS GROUP

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated May 14, 2025 •

MLS# GC522407 —

The Building

Year Built:

1972
New Construction:

false
Architectural Style:

Ranch
Construction Materials:

Brick
Levels:

Two
Roof:

Shingle
Foundation Details:

Slab
Window Features:

Window Treatments
Patio And Porch Features:

Front Porch
Accessibility Features:

Visitor Bathroom
Building Area Total:

2860
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Building Area Source:

Public Records

Interior

Interior Features:

Built-in Features
Flooring:

Ceramic Tile
Additional Rooms:

Family Room
Fireplace:

true
Fireplace Features:

Living Room

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

2100
Living Area Units:

Square Feet
Living Area Source:

Public Records

Location

Directions:

From Intersection of SR 26 and 21 in Melrose,. North on SR 21, left on Lakview, right onto SE 4th and then left onto SE 3rd. Left on SE 5th Ave.
Latitude:

29.721961
Longitude:

-82.054434
Coordinates:

-82.054434, 29.721961

The Property

Parcel Number:

06230B02700
Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Property Condition:

Completed
Lot Features:

Landscaped
Lot Size Acres:

0.43
Lot Size Area:

18615
Lot Size SqFt:

18615
Lot Size Units:

Square Feet
Total Acres:

1/4 to less than 1/2
Zoning:

SF
Direction Faces:

East
View:

Water
View:

true
Exterior Features:

Courtyard
Fencing:

Fenced
Vegetation:

Mature Landscaping
Water Source:

Public
Road Responsibility:

Public Maintained Road
Road Surface Type:

Paved
Road Frontage Type:

Street Paved
Flood Zone Code:

AE
Flood Zone Panel:

12001C0360E
Additional Parcels:

false
Homestead:

false
Lease Restrictions:

false
Land Lease:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2023
Tax Lot:

27
Tax Legal Description:

12 9S 22 LOT 27 OF SEMINOLE RIDGE UNIT 2 UN REC. DESC OR 98-221. ALSO DESC AS: COM AT SE COR OF SEC 12, N06*22'43"E 814.56', S89*55'00"W 1015.50', THENCE N14*14'19"E 522.41', THENCE N04*54'33"E 342.71', THENCE N83*59'45"W 417.41', DUE WEST 175.68', S82*40'00"W 72.12', S16*26'17"W 82.45', THENCE N87*30'23"W 224.38', THENCE N22*10'14"E 84.95', THENCE S87*30'53"E 215.64' TO POB.
Tax Annual Amount:

$2,017

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

3

Baths

Total Baths:

3
Total Baths:

3
Full Baths:

3

The Listing

Virtual Tour URL Unbranded:

https://www.propertypanorama.com/instaview/stellar/GC522407
Special Listing Conditions:

None

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Central
Heating:

true
Cooling:

Central Air
Cooling:

true

Utilities

Utilities:

Electricity Connected
Sewer:

Septic Tank

Appliances

Appliances:

Dishwasher
Laundry Features:

Laundry Room

Schools

Elementary School:

Hampton Elementary School-BF
Middle Or Junior School:

Bradford Middle School-BF
High School:

Bradford High School-BF

The Community

Subdivision Name:

SEMINOLE RIDGE #2
Senior Community:

false
Waterview:

Lake
Waterview:

true
Water Access:

Lake
Water Access:

true
Water Extras:

Lift
Water Body Name:

LAKE SANTA FE
Waterfront:

true
Waterfront Features:

Lake Front
Spa:

false
Pool Private:

false
Association:

false
Ownership:

Fee Simple
Association Approval Required:

false
Waterfront Feet Total:

85

Parking

Garage:

false
Attached Garage:

false
Carport:

true
Carport Spaces:

2
Covered Spaces:

2
Open Parking:

true
Parking Features:

Boat

Extra Units

Other Structures:

Boat House

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$799,900

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$4,283
Taxes	$168
Insurance	$219
Utilities	$178 See report
Total	$4,848/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
5/13/25 May 13, 2025	Price Changed	STELLAR_MLS	$799,900	-2.4%
4/22/25 Apr 22, 2025	Price Changed	STELLAR_MLS	$819,900	-3.5%
2/19/25 Feb 19, 2025	Price Changed	STELLAR_MLS	$849,900	-1.7%

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This house located in FL 32666 is currently for sale for $799,900. 222 SE 5th Avenue is a 2,100 square foot house with 3 beds and 3 baths that has been on Estately for 342 days.

Listing Courtesy of: STELLAR_MLS and BHGRE THOMAS GROUP.

Based on information from the My Florida Regional MLS DBA Stellar MLS 2025.

All information provided is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. Stellar MLS, Estately and their affiliates provide the MLS and all content therein “AS IS” and without any warranty, express or implied. The information included in this listing is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. The information on each listing is furnished by the owner and deemed reliable to the best of his/her knowledge, but should be verified by the purchaser. Stellar MLS and Estately assume no responsibility for typographical errors, misprints or misinformation. This property is offered without respect to any protected classes in accordance with the law. For any questions please call (407) 499-8911.