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Sold·Closed Apr 20, 2026·175 days on market

8453 Nittany Drive

Melrose, FL 32666

$385,000sold priceListed at $399,000 · 96.5% of asking$233/sqftMLS# 2134803
3
Beds
3
Baths
1,654
Sq Ft
1975
Built
2
Garage
No
Pool
No HOA2.51 acresSingle Family Residence1 story

About this home

Melrose

Welcome to Nittany Dr in Melrose, FL, where nearly everything inside feels brand new. This beautifully renovated 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom home offers a bright, open floor plan filled with natural light and stylish upgrades throughout. Step inside and enjoy the warmth of the brick fireplace and the spacious living area with views of the lake from your windows. The completely reimagined kitchen is the heart of the home, featuring GHI custom wood soft-close cabinets, quartz countertops, a large island, Whirlpool black and stainless steel appliances including a French door refrigerator, subway tile backsplash, and a cozy breakfast nook or coffee bar area. Retreat to the large primary suite with its fully updated ensuite bathroom and walk-in shower, while two additional fully remodeled bathrooms provide modern comfort for family or guests.

Cost to own

True monthly cost

What this home actually costs per month at the asking price — not just the mortgage.

Principal & interest20% down · 7.4% · 30yr$2,133
Property taxesest. at asking price, Clay County$590
Estimated total, before insurance$2,723/mo
Seller’s 2025 tax billper the MLS — includes any CDD / assessments$3,924/yr · $327/mo
  • • 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).
Mortgage calculator — adjust rate & down payment

Cost to own

Mortgage calculator

$385,000
$77,000
Loan Term
Monthly Payment
$2,133
Principal & Interest: $2,133
Property taxes (est.): $590
Insurance (est.): $257
Estimated Total Monthly
$2,979
*30-year loan at 7.4% APR (avg 30-yr rate 2026-10-15, Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). Taxes use the county effective rate; insurance is a rough estimate — Florida premiums swing with roof age and flood zone (see the Reality Check). Actual costs may vary.

Storms & insurance

Florida Reality Check

The storm-and-insurance facts every Florida buyer should know up front.

Flood zone not yet determined

Check the exact parcel at msc.fema.gov or ask Krista to pull it.

Flood damage is not covered by standard homeowners insurance — it’s always a separate policy.

Evacuation zone not yet determined

Check floridadisaster.org/knowyourzone.

Roof: Metal — year not disclosed (home built 1975)

Roof age drives Florida insurance pricing more than anything else — worth confirming before you offer.

Solar potential: ~1,408 usable sun-hours per year

Moderate solar exposure — shade or roof orientation limits panel output here.

Krista can connect you with local insurance quotes before you make an offer.

Ask about this home

This Reality Check is informational only — it draws on FEMA/FDEM hazard layers, Florida DOH water records, and the listing’s own fields at this property’s coordinates. None of it is a determination, survey, or inspection, and public records can lag or conflict with on-site conditions. Independently verify anything you’ll rely on: the flood zone at msc.fema.gov and floridadisaster.org/knowyourzone (and confirm flood-insurance cost with your lender and a licensed insurance agent), and the sewer/septic, roof, and utilities with a professional inspection.

Around this address

Nearby, from public data

The closest public beach, park, water access and league fields from this home's location.

Not from the MLS. Places from FWC, FDEP, the water districts, the counties and the cities; 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

2025 property taxes (current owner): $3,924/yr

Estimated taxes if purchased at asking price: ~$7,100/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 $137/sq ft; this home is listed at $241/sq ft.

AddressClosedPrice$/sq ftBd/BaSq ftDOMMiles
6639 County Road 214, Keystone Heights, FL 32656Listed by HELEN HERSEY REALTYJan 2026$155,000$1303/21,196630.8
6505 Little Lilly Lake Road, Keystone Heights, FL 32656Listed by TREVOR WATERS REALTY, INC.Aug 2025$490,000$2334/22,1001270.8
208 Country Living Circle, Melrose, FL 32666Listed by FLORIDA HOMES REALTY & MTG LLCJun 2026$90,000$703/21,28820.9
112 Serenity Drive, Melrose, FL 32666Listed by FLORIDA HOMES REALTY & MTG LLCNov 2025$320,000$1913/21,6751190.9
6761 County Road 214, Keystone Heights, FL 32656Listed by CHAD AND SANDY REAL ESTATE GROUPOct 2025$160,000$994/21,62020.9
104 Country Living Road, Melrose, FL 32666Listed by FLORIDA HOMES REALTY & MTG LLCFeb 2026$279,900$1373/22,046341.1

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.

Features

Price$399,000
Price / Sq Ft$241
Bedrooms3
Bathrooms3.00
Full Baths3
Square Footage1,654
Acres2.51 acres
Year Built1975
TypeResidential
Sub-TypeSingle Family Residence
StyleRanch
StatusClosed
# of Garages2
Has PoolNo
Is WaterfrontNo

Community Information

Address8453 Nittany Drive, Melrose, FL 32666
Area151-Keystone Heights
SubdivisionMetes & Bounds
CityMelrose
CountyClay
StateFL
Zip Code32666
Lot Size109,335.6 sq ft
Parcel Number08092300552300200

Amenities

UtilitiesCable Available, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Water SourcePrivate, Well
ParkingOther

Interior

Interior FeaturesCeiling Fan(s), Open Floorplan
AppliancesDishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
HeatingCentral, Electric
CoolingCentral Air, Other
FireplaceYes
Fireplace FeaturesWood Burning
# of Stories1
LevelsOne
LaundryElectric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Exterior

Patio / PorchFront Porch
FencingOther
RoofMetal
ConstructionBrick

Additional Information

Date ListedMarch 13, 2026
Days on Market175
Tax Amount$3,923.93
Tax Year2025
Listing TermsCash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
55+ CommunityNo
New ConstructionNo

Listing Courtesy of: FIRST CHOICE REALTY OF NORTH FLORIDA, LLC

Sold by: NON MLS (realMLS) (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.

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Krista Fracke

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