$395,000
About this home
Under Construction. BEAUTIFUL NEW CONSTRUCTION IN DESIRABLE MELROSE! Welcome home to this beautifully crafted new construction by D.R. Baker Construction, offering quality, comfort, and thoughtful design on a spacious half-acre lot in desirable Melrose, Bradford County. Just one block from Lake Santa Fe, this 3-bedroom, 2-full-bath home offers an inviting blend of modern style and relaxed Florida living. Step inside to a bright and welcoming open-concept floor plan featuring over 1,551 square feet of living space, high ceilings, and abundant natural light. The spacious kitchen is designed for both everyday living and entertaining, with an open layout and center island that creates the perfect gathering spot for family and guests. The desirable split-bedroom floor plan provides privacy for the spacious primary suite, which features elegant tray ceilings, a generous walk-in closet, and a light and bright primary bathroom. Two additional bedrooms and a full bath offer plenty of room for guests or a home office. An oversized inside utility room provides excellent storage and workspace, adding everyday convenience to this thoughtfully designed home. Step outside and enjoy your morning coffee or unwind at the end of the day from either the front or back covered porch. The beautiful half-acre lot provides room to enjoy the peaceful surroundings and embrace the laid-back lifestyle that makes Melrose so special. Located in Melrose, Bradford County, with an easy commute to Gainesville, Orange Park, and Palatka, this home offers a wonderful opportunity to enjoy new construction, a beautiful setting, and convenient access to surrounding communities. Come see the quality and beauty of a D.R. Baker Construction home for yourself!
Highlights
Property details
- MLS
- Stellar MLS
- MLS #
- MFRGC543255
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- SEMINOLE RDG UN NO 5
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 42
- On market date
- September 4, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 2
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- 0.5 acres
Location
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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
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