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$549,0003 bd · 2 ba · 1,656 sq ft

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8189 Melrose Road

Melrose, FL 32666

$549,000$332/sqftEst. $2,993/mo mortgageMLS# 2165461
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,656
Sq Ft
1970
Built
—
Garage
No
Pool
FEMA Zone XNo HOA12.25 acresWaterfrontSingle Family Residence1 story

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About this home

Melrose

A rare opportunity to enjoy 12 acres and your own private lake setting! This updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers 1,656 sq ft surrounded by beautiful oaks, mature woods, and abundant wildlife including deer and turkey. The property sits on crystal-clear, sand-bottom Opal Lake, reaching approximately 40 feet deep and offering excellent fishing right outside your door. Inside, the home features luxury vinyl plank flooring, modern finishes, shiplap accents, and tongue-and-groove ceilings that add warmth and character throughout. Step outside to a large back deck with plenty of room for entertaining, relaxing, or taking in the peaceful surroundings. An outdoor shower is perfect for rinsing off after working around the property or spending the day at the lake. With 12 acres, privacy, wildlife, and private lake access, this property delivers the North Florida lifestyle that's getting harder to find.

Cost to own

True monthly cost

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

Principal & interest20% down · 7.24% · 30yr$2,993
Property taxesest. at asking price, Clay County$841
Estimated total, before insurance$3,834/mo
Seller’s 2025 tax billper the MLS — includes any CDD / assessments$2,925/yr · $244/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).
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Cost to own

Mortgage calculator

$549,000
$109,800
Loan Term
Monthly Payment
$2,993
Principal & Interest: $2,993
Property taxes (est.): $841
Insurance (est.): $366
Estimated Total Monthly
$4,200
*30-year loan at 7.24% APR (avg 30-yr rate 2026-10-29, 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.

Mostly Zone X: 80% of this 12-acre lot is outside FEMA's high-risk flood zones

The other 20% is Zone AE (20%). Lenders decide flood insurance by where the house itself stands; the lender's flood determination, a survey or an elevation certificate settles that.

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 1970)

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: ~1,527 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.

As of September 2026, this Reality Check is informational only — it draws on FEMA/FDEM hazard layers, Florida DOH water records, and the listing’s own fields, read at the listing’s map pin or, on lots of an acre or more, across the county parcel (state cadastral). A zone shown for part of a lot may not be where the home stands. 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, league fields and grocery store from this home's location.

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

2025 property taxes (current owner): $2,925/yr

Estimated taxes if purchased at asking price: ~$10,100/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.

History

Price & status history

  • Sep 18, 2026Listed$549,000

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 $187/sq ft; this home is listed at $332/sq ft.

AddressClosedPrice$/sq ftBd/BaSq ftDOMMiles
6930 County Road 214, Melrose, FL 32666Listed by EPIQUE REALTY, INCJun 2026$180,000$1213/21,488560.7
8093 Breezy Point Road E, Melrose, FL 32666Listed by FLORIDA HOMES REALTY & MTG LLCApr 2026$260,000$1373/31,892700.7
6904 County Road 214, Melrose, FL 32666Listed by CW REALTYDec 2025$283,000$1873/21,51750.7
6639 County Road 214, Keystone Heights, FL 32656Listed by HELEN HERSEY REALTYJan 2026$155,000$1303/21,196630.8
8453 Nittany Drive, Melrose, FL 32666Listed by FIRST CHOICE REALTY OF NORTH FLORIDA, LLCApr 2026$385,000$2333/31,6541750.9
6297 Hutchinson Avenue, Keystone Heights, FL 32656Listed by RIVER CITY RENTALS AND REALTYFeb 2026$239,900$1893/21,267231

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.

Is this home priced right?

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Features

Price$549,000
Price / Sq Ft$332
Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2.00
Full Baths2
Square Footage1,656
Acres12.25 acres
Year Built1970
TypeResidential
Sub-TypeSingle Family Residence
StyleRanch
Property ConditionUpdated/Remodeled
StatusActive
Has PoolNo
Is WaterfrontYes

School Information

This listingNo schools reported in the MLS
ElementaryKeystone Heights, reported on 10 other Metes & Bounds listings
HighKeystone Heights, reported on 11 other Metes & Bounds listings
ConfirmAssignments come from listing agents and zones change; confirm the address with the school district.

Community Information

Address8189 Melrose Road, Melrose, FL 32666
Area151-Keystone Heights
SubdivisionMetes & Bounds
CityMelrose
CountyClay
StateFL
Zip Code32666
Lot Size533,610 sq ft
Parcel Number05092300535900000

Amenities

UtilitiesElectricity Connected
SewerSeptic Tank
Water SourceWell
ParkingCircular Driveway
ViewLake
Waterfront TypeLake Front

Interior

AppliancesConvection Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
HeatingCentral, Heat Pump
CoolingCentral Air
# of Stories1
LevelsOne

Exterior

Lot DescriptionIrregular Lot, Wooded

Additional Information

Date ListedSeptember 18, 2026
Days on Market52
Tax Amount$2,925.3
Tax Year2025
Listing TermsCash, Conventional
55+ CommunityNo
New ConstructionNo

Listing Courtesy of: TREVOR WATERS REALTY, INC.

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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