25608 DEVONIA STREET, MELROSE, FL 32666
NOT IN SUBDIVISION · Alachua County
Key Facts
Description
Welcome to your Lake Retreat on Melrose Bay, Lake Santa Fe! Designed by renowned architect Ron Haase, this iconic, Old-Florida style home was designed as his family’s personal lake retreat. Filled with natural light, the open-concept great room, kitchen, and dining area create a warm, airy space ideal for both relaxed living and effortless entertaining. The kitchen features elegant stone countertops, brushed chrome appliances, and a cozy breakfast bar—perfect for greeting the sunrise through the easterly windows! Dine indoors or step onto the elevated deck and screened lanai to enjoy lake breezes and gorgeous sunsets! Thoughtfully designed to embrace Florida’s natural beauty, the home showcases wide overhangs, cedar trim, new wood flooring throughout, metal accent siding, cedar-lined closets, and Pella windows throughout—blending craftsmanship with timeless style. Nestled in the heart of historic Melrose, Melrose Bay is a peaceful no-wake zone with direct access to Lake Santa Fe. The Lake is celebrated for its pristine water quality, excellent fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding, and swimming! Enjoy the conveniences and activities of the eclectic Melrose community AND the serenity of this home and property. it is an easy walk, bike ride or golf cart trip from the property to Melrose for dining, art galleries, and supplies. Melrose is just 30 minutes from Gainesville, 20 minutes to Gainesville Regional Airport, and 90 minutes to Jacksonville. Experience the perfect harmony of architectural elegance, lakeside tranquility, and classic Florida charm in this one-of-a-kind waterfront home!
Property Information
Property Type
Residential
Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Florida / Other
Year Built
1993
Living Area
2,667 sq ft
Lot Size
0.45 acres
Garage Spaces
2
Ownership
Fee Simple
Zoning
RE-1
Days on Market
102
MLS® Listing#
GC539093
Property Features
Interior
Exterior
Appliances
Cooling
Heating
Flooring
Basement
Pool
Parking
Laundry
Patio
Fencing
Lot Features
Construction
Foundation
Roof
Windows
Other Structures
Community
Utilities
Sewer
Water Source
Rooms
- Bathroom 2Second
- Bathroom 3First
- Bedroom 2First
- Bedroom 3Second
- Dining RoomFirst
- Great RoomFirst
- KitchenFirst
- LaundryFirst
- Master BedroomFirst
Schools
- Elementary:
- Chester Shell Elementary School-AL
- Middle:
- Hawthorne Middle/High School-AL
- High:
- Hawthorne Middle/High School-AL
Financial Details
HOA
None
Annual Taxes
$10,497
Tax year 2025
Parcel Number
18768-001-000
Directions
From SR 26 heading West from Gainesvill, Turn S on Hampton Street, home is on the right (lake) side of the road.
Affordability Calculator
$187,000
Estimated monthly payment
$4,976/mo
Principal $748,000 · Est. interest $1,043,527 over 30 yrs
Neighborhood Market Statistics
How this home compares to active listings in MELROSE, FL
- $345,714
- Median Listing Price
- 90
- Median Days on Market
- 1,594
- Median Sq Ft
- $220
- Median Price / Sq Ft
- 81
- Active Listings
- This home’s price is 170% above the area median.
- Its price per sq ft is 59% above the area median.
Market statistics compiled from active EXIT Realty® and MLS listings in MELROSE, FL.
Location
Points of Interest in MELROSE, FL
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Nearby Schools
Melrose Elementary School
Elementary · 0.6 mi away
Keystone Heights Junior/Senior High School
Secondary · 4.6 mi away
Schools-Public Clay County
Elementary · 4.6 mi away
Keystone Heights Elementary
Elementary · 4.7 mi away
Keystone Heights High School
Secondary · 4.9 mi away
Community Christian School
School · 5.1 mi away
Ochwilla Elementary School
Elementary · 5.8 mi away
Chester Shell Elementary School
Elementary · 8.5 mi away
Hawthorne Academy
School · 8.5 mi away
Hope Christian Academy
School · 8.8 mi away
Hawthorne Middle/High School
Secondary · 8.8 mi away
Waldo Community School
Secondary · 8.9 mi away
Windsor Christian Academy
School · 9.5 mi away
McRae Elementary School
Elementary · 10.6 mi away
Interlachen High School
Secondary · 11.5 mi away
Kid City USA - Hampton
School · 11.7 mi away
Bradford County Schools
Elementary · 11.8 mi away
Interlachen Elementary School
Elementary · 12.2 mi away
Q.I. Roberts Junior - Sr. High School
Secondary · 12.3 mi away
Passage Christian Academy
School · 13.4 mi away
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Listing Courtesy: RE/MAX PROFESSIONALS - 352-375-1002
Last Updated: 2026-04-01