$320,000
About this home
Step back in time while enjoying modern possibilities with this beautifully preserved historic home, originally built in 1885 by Henry Baldwin of Naugatuck, Connecticut. Nestled in the heart of picturesque Melrose, Florida, this two-story residence offers a rare blend of heritage, charm, and versatility.Featuring 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, the home boasts classic architectural details and inviting living spaces filled with warmth and character. Relax and unwind on the front or back porches, perfect for enjoying Florida’s tranquil surroundings, morning coffee, or evening gatherings.The property also includes a quaint metal-roofed workshop, brimming with potential—easily convertible into a charming guest cottage, studio, or creative retreat. There is also another small out building perfect for storage.Adding to its appeal, the property is zoned for home-based business use, offering a unique opportunity. Operate your business right from home, with the convenience of on-site work permitted as long as the owner resides on the property. Melrose is a small town with lots of charm. Boasting only one traffic light but twice as many art galleries and several lakes available for swimming, boating and other water activities. Melrose is also located 20 minutes from the city of Gainesville, home of the University of Florida and all that comes with a college town. Whether you're seeking a distinctive residence, a live/work opportunity, or a piece of Florida history, this property offers endless possibilities. Seller is open to owner financing.
Highlights
Property details
- MLS
- Stellar MLS
- MLS #
- MFRGC538739
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- N/A
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 140
- On market date
- March 25, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 2.5
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- 0.24 acres
Location
Get directions →Nearby schools
Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.
- Enrollment
- 386
- Student:teacher ratio
- 16.1:1
- District
- PUTNAM
- Enrollment
- 1,236
- Student:teacher ratio
- 18.4:1
- District
- CLAY
Walkability
Blended score for MELROSE's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
Market position
How this listing compares to current activity in MELROSE, from live MLS data.
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Data source: Listing information provided by Stellar MLS (mfrmls) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated August 12, 2026.
Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.