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About this home
42.5-Acre Timber & Recreational Haven in Melrose, FL | Between Gainesville and St. Augustine A Timeless Investment Truth: "Buy the land, they don't make it anymore." Secure your legacy with this sprawling 42.5-acre parcel in the heart of North Central Florida. Offering unmatched privacy, exceptional hunting opportunities, and substantial financial upside, this property is a truly unique asset. The property is densely covered with mature pine trees, representing a solid, appreciating timber investment. This asset offers immediate options for a managed harvest or long-term growth for generational wealth. Recreational Paradise: With 42.5 acres of undisturbed habitat, this is a prime recreational hunting property or a personal escape for hiking, ATVs, and camping. Land Use Potential: A blank slate ready for your vision—ideal for a private estate, a family compound, or a sustainable agricultural operation. Premier Location: Situated in the charming community of Melrose, FL, the property offers the perfect balance of rural tranquility and regional convenience: Central Corridor: Perfectly positioned roughly halfway between the culture and university amenities of Gainesville and the historic beaches of St. Augustine. Local Access: Minutes from the area's beautiful recreational lakes (Lake Santa Fe, Lake Geneva). Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a tangible, finite asset with both immediate utility and proven long-term value. Contact us today for details and to explore the possibilities of this exceptional Florida land investment. Important Disclosures & Disclaimer: Acreage and Boundaries: The 42.5-acre measurement is based on public records (Tax Parcel/Plat Map) and is considered approximate. Buyers are strongly encouraged to obtain a new survey to verify exact acreage and boundary lines prior to closing. Timber Valuation: Any statements regarding timber value or income potential are estimates and projections only. The quality, quantity, and market value of the timber are not guaranteed. Buyers interested in timber value should hire a certified forester to conduct a professional timber cruise and valuation. General Liability: All information is sourced from the seller and public records. It is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. The property is offered AS-IS.
Property details
- MLS
- Stellar MLS
- MLS #
- MFRTB8455215
- Property type
- Land
- Subdivision
- N/A
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 249
- On market date
- December 12, 2025
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- N/A
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- 42.5 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
- 775
- Student:teacher ratio
- 12.5:1
- District
- CLAY
- 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 26, 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.







