$935,000
25608 Devonia Street
Melrose, FL 32666
Property type
Year built
Lot size
Price / sq ft
HOA dues
Days on market
Garage spaces
Flood zone
About this home
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!
Estimated monthly payment
Estimate only. Taxes use the listing's reported amount where available; insurance is a Florida-average estimate. Your actual payment will vary — run a full calculation or talk to a lender.
Price & listing history36 days on market
- Status: ActiveApr 8, 2026
- Listed$950,000Apr 7, 2026
- Price reduced$935,000
Facts & features
- Property type
- Residential
- Sub type
- Single Family Residence
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 36
- Subdivision
- Not In Subdivision
- County
- Alachua
- Year built
- 1993
- Living area
- 2,556 sq ft
- Price/sq ft
- $366
- Building area
- 2,667 sq ft (Public Records)
- Lot size
- 19,602 sq ft
- Lot category
- 1/4 to less than 1/2
- Flood zone
- AE
- Garage
- 2 spaces
- Annual taxes
- $10,497 (2025)
- Parcel #
- 18768-001-000
- Zoning
- RE-1
- MLS #
- GC539093
Interior Details
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full bathrooms
- 2
- Half bathrooms
- 1
- Flooring
- Tile, Wood
- Appliances
- Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Interior features
- Ceiling Fans(s), Other, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Split Bedroom
- Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Stories / Levels
- Two
- Direction faces
- South
Heating & Cooling
- Heating
- Central, Electric, Heat Pump, Other
- Cooling
- Central Air
Parking
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Parking features
- Covered, Garage Door Opener, Other
HOA & Financial
- Total monthly fees
- $0/mo
- Total annual fees
- $0
- CDD
- No
- Min lease term
- No Minimum
- Listing terms
- Cash, Conventional
- Ownership
- Fee Simple
- Available for lease
- Yes
- Lease restrictions
- No
Exterior & Construction
- Exterior features
- Rain Gutters
- Construction materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof
- Metal
- Foundation
- Crawlspace, Pillar/Post/Pier
- Waterfront
- Yes
- Water access
- Yes
- Water view
- Yes
- Road surface
- Paved
Utilities
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Water source
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available
Schools
Letter grades: Florida DOE 2024–25 school grades (Orange, Seminole, Lake, Osceola, Brevard). Assigned schools from the listing agent — verify enrollment with the district.
Room Details
| Room | Level | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Great Room | First | |
| Primary Bedroom | First | |
| Kitchen | First | |
| Dining Room | First | |
| Bedroom 2 | First | |
| Bedroom 3 | Second | |
| Bathroom 2 | Second | |
| Laundry | First | |
| Bathroom 3 | First |
Listing Details
- Listing date
- 2026-04-01
- On market date
- 2026-04-07
- Original list price
- $950,000
- Occupant type
- Owner
- MLS area
- 32666 - Melrose
- Listing AOR
- Gainesville-Alachua
- Status changed
- 2026-04-08
- Tax legal description
- THE WEST 100 FT OF LOT BND N BY SANTA FELAKE S BY DEVONIA ST E BY ORR ST W BY FRONT ST OR 629/120 LESS OR 795/111OR 1849/2525
Flood risk
FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (1% annual-chance / “100-year” floodplain). Flood insurance is generally required by mortgage lenders.
Source: FEMA flood zone reported on the listing. Confirm current designation at FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
Location
Directions
From SR 26 heading West from Gainesvill, Turn S on Hampton Street, home is on the right (lake) side of the road.
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