Sold·Closed Aug 19, 2026·33 days on market
8042 County Line Road
Melrose, FL 32666
About this home
Melrose
Welcome to your private lakeside retreat. Set on over 4.5 acres adorned with mature live oak trees with gently draped moss, this beautifully updated Spanish-style executive residence includes a four-bedroom, three-bath main home and a detached 1/1 guest house with full kitchen, bath and living room--ideal for multigenerational living, guest accommodations, or income potential. The main home features spacious living areas, warm hardwood flooring throughout, and two primary suites. A striking brick fireplace anchors the living room, complemented by abundant natural light from expansive floor-to-ceiling windows offering lake views from nearly every room. A separate dining room and kitchen with granite and wood cabinets will please those who love to cook as new appliances were recently installed. The upper-level primary suite spans approximately 440 square feet and includes scenic property views, a renovated bathroom with a rainfall shower, and a generous walk-in closet.
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).
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Storms & insurance
Florida Reality Check
The storm-and-insurance facts every Florida buyer should know up front.
Zone AE — high-risk flood zone (Special Flood Hazard Area)
Lenders require flood insurance for financed purchases here.
Flood damage is not covered by standard homeowners insurance — it’s always a separate policy.
Outside all hurricane evacuation zones
This location is not in a designated storm-surge evacuation zone.
Roof: material not specified — year not disclosed (home built 1974)
Roof age drives Florida insurance pricing more than anything else — worth confirming before you offer.
Likely septic · Private well (public record)
County records indicate an onsite septic system — budget a septic inspection before closing (typically $300–$500) and expect pump-outs every 3–5 years.
Source: Florida DOH Water Management Inventory (public record).
Solar potential: ~1,689 usable sun-hours per year
A strong solar roof by Florida standards — worth pricing panels if energy bills matter to you.
Krista can connect you with local insurance quotes before you make an offer.
Ask about this homeAs of July 2026, 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.
Cost to own
Taxes & assessment
Last sold: $330,000 in May 2024(county public record, not MLS data)
| Year | Market value | Taxable value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $325,000 | $274,278 | — |
| 2024 | $424,078 | $287,782 | — |
| 2023 | $383,293 | $277,944 | — |
| 2022 | $318,393 | $268,393 | — |
| 2021 | $241,458 | $241,458 | — |
| 2020 | $229,193 | $229,193 | — |
2025 property taxes (current owner): $5,061/yr
Estimated taxes if purchased at asking price: ~$8,300/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 (2025), NEFMLS.
History
Price & status history
- Aug 21, 2026Closed$525,000
- Jul 15, 2026Pending$525,000
- Jul 9, 2026Price change$525,000−$65,000
- Jun 10, 2026Listed$590,000
History tracked by kristafracke.com from the live MLS feed. Earlier changes may predate tracking.
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 $254/sq ft; this home is listed at $165/sq ft.
| Address | Closed | Price | $/sq ft | Bd/Ba | Sq ft | DOM | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7914 Odom Ranch Trail, Keystone Heights, FL 32656Listed by IHEART REALTY INC | Jul 2026 | $779,000 | $326 | 4/3 | 2,386 | 11 | 1.7 |
| 7575 Alameda Way, Keystone Heights, FL 32656Listed by UNITED REAL ESTATE GALLERY | Apr 2026 | $610,000 | $272 | 4/2.5 | 2,240 | 186 | 1.9 |
| 6192 County Rd 219, Melrose, FL 32666Listed by COLDWELL BANKER BEN BATES INC | Dec 2025 | $615,000 | $254 | 4/3 | 2,418 | 259 | 2 |
| 5725 Sequoia Road, Keystone Heights, FL 32656Listed by CW REALTY | Aug 2026 | $235,000 | $97 | 5/3 | 2,432 | 49 | 2.5 |
| 7607 Oak Forest Road, Keystone Heights, FL 32656Listed by PURSUIT REAL ESTATE, LLC | Oct 2026 | $285,000 | $125 | 5/3 | 2,280 | 16 | 2.6 |
| 561 SE Lakeview Drive, Keystone Heights, FL 32656Listed by FLORIDA HOMES REALTY & MTG LLC | Aug 2026 | $600,000 | $196 | 5/4 | 3,068 | 365 | 3 |
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
Community Information
Amenities
Interior
Additional Information
Listing Courtesy of: MAXREV, LLC
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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