$359,900
About this home
SANTA FE CANAL WATERFRONT HOME Seems the Lake Region of North Central Florida is being discovered by so many now wanting out of the CITY TRAFFIC AND CHAOS and getting back to enjoying a rural lifestyle and lake living. Here in Historic Melrose Florida is this 2/2 all metal Morton Home located in a private community on a paved road. The home is uniquely designed with quality construction. The split floor plan allows private door access to either side, plus roadside. Just a few steps and you are at your screened-in dock with an open deck and sheltered boat lift. The property also includes a 20x20 2 car carport and a large 12x16 storage shed. The famous Santa Fe is a 6,000 acre fully recreational lake allowing you all types of activities: wake surfing, kayaking, tubing, fishing, jet skiing, swimming, sailing, and more. From your dock to the big lake, you're only minutes away. This location is also conveniently located for commuting to Gainesville, Palatka, Ocala, Starke, and Middleburg Florida - but the true highlight is being part of Historic Melrose. Yes, it’s only a one-light town, but it is alive with activity. Besides its natural beauty and friendly atmosphere this amazing little big town offers some fine restaurants, general shopping stores, fresh produce stands, doctors, a senior center, cultural activities, even at Mossman Hall there are art shows, dances, and various classes. Live music seems to be somewhere every week entertaining the folks in and around our amazing lake region. You're welcome to drive by this home anytime but be sure to visit the Historic District of Melrose - you'll notice the towns charm immediately and why many are wanting this special way of life out here in the Lake Region of North Central Florida. NOTE: This home may come completely furnished
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Property details
- MLS #
- MFRGC540380
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- SEMINOLE RIDGE #7
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 109
- On market date
- May 22, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 2
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- 0.47 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 (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC 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).
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