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$345,000Sold4 bd · 2 ba · 1,976 sq ft
Sold·Closed Sep 26, 2025·72 days on market
5506 Darwood Street
Melrose, FL 32666
About this home
Melrose
Experience peaceful pondfront living on 10.72 fully fenced acres with breathtaking sunset views and abundant wildlife in this 4-bedroom, 2-bath manufactured home. Boasting 1,976 sq ft of comfort, the home features an open living area with cozy fireplace and pond views, split floor plan, built-in desk nook, spacious primary suite, laundry room, fresh paint, new carpet, and both front and pondfront covered decks. Ideal for country living, the property includes a dock, Generac generator, covered RV parking, 3-car metal carport, and four outbuildings—highlighted by a 24x36 workshop/garage with three bay doors, two horse shelters, and a chicken coop. Zoned agricultural/residential with an electric privacy gate, this rural retreat welcomes horses and livestock. A brand-new shingle roof will be in place before closing. Schedule your tour today!
Cost to own
True monthly cost
What this home actually costs per month at the asking price — not just the mortgage.
- • Homeowners insurance is on top — in Florida it varies widely with roof age and wind/flood zone (see the Reality Check below). Budget it before you offer.
- • In CDD communities (Nocatee, eTown, Seven Pines…), bond assessments are collected on the property-tax bill, and the amount varies home to home — a prior owner may have prepaid the bond — so we confirm this home’s exact line rather than trust a community average.
- • Taxes are estimated at YOUR purchase price — Florida assessments reset on sale, so the seller’s current bill is usually lower than yours will be (that applies to the reference bill above too).
Around this address
Nearby, from public data
The closest public beach, park, water access, league fields and grocery store from this home's location.
Closest park or preserve
Alpine Groves Parkabout 28 mi · 1 mi of trails
Closest public boat ramp
Camp Blanding FMA – Magnolia Lake Boat Ramp (Saturday & Sunday Mornings Only)about 6 mi · Magnolia Lake
Closest kayak & paddleboard launch
Mike Roess Goldhead Brach State Park Canoe Beach (Long Portage)about 4 mi · Little Lake Johnson
Not from the MLS. Places from FWC, FDEP, the water districts, the counties and the cities; stores from state food permits and each chain’s store list. Distances are straight-line from this home unless a drive time is shown. Fees, hours and access change, so check the agency’s page before you go.
Cost to own
Taxes & assessment
2024 property taxes (current owner): $4,453/yr
Estimated taxes if purchased at asking price: ~$6,300/yr
Florida’s Save Our Homes cap limits how fast the current owner’s assessment can rise — and it resets when a home sells, so a buyer’s tax bill is typically based on the purchase price, not the seller’s bill above. Estimate uses the median effective rate across 792 current Clay listings and includes typical non-ad-valorem assessments; actual taxes depend on exemptions and taxing district. Sources: Florida DOR certified tax roll, NEFMLS.
Closed sales
What sold nearby
Closed sales within about two miles in the last 18 months, same property type, similar size. Closed prices from the MLS, not estimates. Their median is $161/sq ft; this home is listed at $175/sq ft.
| Address | Closed | Price | $/sq ft | Bd/Ba | Sq ft | DOM | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5512 Darwood Street, Melrose, FL 32666Listed by CW REALTY | Jul 2025 | $175,000 | $106 | 3/2 | 1,654 | 28 | 0.1 |
| 8076 Blazing Star Road, Melrose, FL 32666Listed by HELEN HERSEY REALTY | Apr 2026 | $265,000 | $135 | 3/2 | 1,956 | 6 | 0.5 |
| 5270 Almond Court, Keystone Heights, FL 32656Listed by DALTON WADE INC | Jul 2026 | $393,000 | $252 | 3/3 | 1,560 | 111 | 0.9 |
| 7914 Odom Ranch Trail, Keystone Heights, FL 32656Listed by IHEART REALTY INC | Jul 2026 | $779,000 | $326 | 4/3 | 2,386 | 11 | 1.3 |
| 5803 Cactus Hill Drive, Melrose, FL 32666Listed by FLORIDA HOMES REALTY & MTG LLC | Jan 2026 | $235,000 | $123 | 3/2 | 1,906 | 81 | 1.3 |
| 136 Boots Road, Melrose, FL 32666Listed by FLORIDA HOMES REALTY & MTG LLC | Mar 2026 | $299,900 | $161 | 4/2 | 1,860 | 34 | 1.6 |
Sold data from the realMLS IDX feed. A closed price is what a buyer paid, not what this home is worth; Krista runs the adjustments per home.
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Features
Community Information
Amenities
Interior
Exterior
Additional Information
Listing Courtesy of: CENTURY 21 LAKESIDE REALTY
Sold by: KELLER WILLIAMS GAINESVILLE REALTY PARTNERS (buyer's brokerage)
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided through the IDX program of realMLS (Northeast Florida Multiple Listing Service). © 2026 Northeast Florida Multiple Listing Service, Inc. All rights reserved.
Your Local Realtor
Krista Fracke
Broker Associate
This home sold on Sep 26, 2025. If you own nearby and want to know what this sale means for your value, or you're shopping this street, I can walk you through it.
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