


$795,000
8315 Lilly Lake Road
Melrose, FL 32666
Listing updated: August 25, 2026 at 12:35 PM ET
Property type
Year built
Lot size
Price / sq ft
HOA dues
Days on market
Garage spaces
Flood zone
About this home
Where Lake Life Meets Country Comfort 8315 Lilly Lake Road • Melrose, Florida • $795,000 Imagine waking up beneath a canopy of mature oaks, spending your afternoons beside the pool, and ending the day with the peaceful beauty of private Lake Opal just beyond your door. Welcome to a truly special Melrose retreat—an expansive 4,425-square-foot brick home nestled on 1.69 acres of picturesque lakefront property. Designed for both comfortable everyday living and unforgettable gatherings, this six-bedroom, four-bath home offers the space, flexibility, and setting today's buyers are looking for. Inside, the heart of the home is the generous kitchen and inviting family spaces, where gatherings naturally become the centerpiece of everyday life. A spacious family room flows into a dedicated game room, complete with a pool table and built-in ping-pong table—creating an ideal setting for holidays, weekend guests, or simply enjoying time together. Need room for everyone? You have it. The home includes six bedrooms, the in-law suite features its own private entrance—perfect for extended family, guests, multigenerational living, or a private home office arrangement. One bedroom offers excellent flexibility as a dedicated office, study, or creative space. Storage is anything but an afterthought. A huge pantry/storage area, large laundry room with built-in drop zone and ironing board, plus additional storage beneath the pool deck provide practical solutions for everything from everyday organization to outdoor equipment. And then there is the lifestyle. Step outside and enjoy your own private oasis with a pool, hot tub, lake views, fenced yard, dog run, RV hookup, and oversized parking. Mature trees provide shade and privacy while Lake Opal creates a beautiful backdrop for quiet mornings, weekend recreation, fishing, swimming, and sunset gatherings. With a metal roof, brick exterior, private well and septic system, this property combines enduring construction with the relaxed appeal of lake-country living. Located in the Melrose/Keystone Heights area, the property offers a peaceful retreat while remaining conveniently positioned for access to Gainesville, Ocala, St. Augustine, and Jacksonville. More Than a Home—It's a Place to Gather, Unwind & Make Memories. Whether you're looking for a spacious primary residence, a multigenerational home, a private lake retreat, or simply a property where family and friends can come together, 8315 Lilly Lake Road offers an uncommon combination of space, privacy, recreation, and waterfront living. Come experience Lake Opal living for yourself.
Estimated monthly payment
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Price & listing history20 days on market
- Status: ActiveAug 7, 2026
- Listed$795,000Jul 24, 2026
- Price increased$795,000
Facts & features
- Property type
- Residential
- Sub type
- Single Family Residence
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 20
- Subdivision
- Opal Lake
- County
- Clay
- Year built
- 1999
- Living area
- 4,425 sq ft
- Price/sq ft
- $180
- Building area
- 5,483 sq ft (Public Records)
- Lot size
- 73,398 sq ft
- Lot category
- 1 to less than 2
- Flood zone
- X* (12019C0460E)
- Garage
- 2 spaces
- Pool
- Private pool
- Annual taxes
- $6,060 (2025)
- Parcel #
- 06-09-23-005451-000-00
- Zoning
- SINGLE FAM
- MLS #
- GC541579
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Interior Details
- Bedrooms
- 6
- Full bathrooms
- 4
- Flooring
- Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Luxury Vinyl, Tile
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Water Softener
- Interior features
- Ceiling Fans(s), Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Split Bedroom, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar, Window Treatments
- Laundry
- Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup
- Stories / Levels
- Two
- Direction faces
- West
- In-law suite
- Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Heating
- Central, Electric
- Cooling
- Central Air
Parking
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Parking features
- Circular Driveway, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Ground Level, Open, Oversized, Parking Pad, RV Access/Parking
HOA & Financial
- Total monthly fees
- $0/mo
- Total annual fees
- $0
- CDD
- No
- Homestead exemption
- Yes
- Min lease term
- No Minimum
- Listing terms
- Cash, Conventional
- Ownership
- Fee Simple
- Available for lease
- Yes
- Lease restrictions
- No
Exterior & Construction
- Exterior features
- Dog Run, RV Hookup, Sidewalk, Storage
- Construction materials
- Brick, HardiPlank Type
- Roof
- Metal
- Foundation
- Slab
- Pool
- Private pool
- Water access
- Yes
- Water view
- Yes
- Road surface
- Asphalt, Dirt
Utilities
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Water source
- Well
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected
Community
- Pets allowed
- Yes
Room Details
| Room | Level | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen | First | |
| Family Room | First | |
| Living Room | First | |
| Primary Bedroom | First | |
| Primary Bathroom | First | |
| Bedroom 2 | First | |
| Bedroom 3 | First | |
| Laundry | First |
Listing Details
- Listing date
- 2026-07-24
- On market date
- 2026-07-24
- Original list price
- $795,000
- Occupant type
- Owner
- MLS area
- 32666 - Melrose
- Listing AOR
- Gainesville-Alachua
- Status changed
- 2026-08-07
- Tax legal description
- LOT 10 OPAL LAKE AS REC O R 4132 PG 733
Flood risk
See FEMA for this zone’s designation and insurance requirements.
Source: FEMA flood zone reported on the listing. Confirm current designation at FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
Location
Directions
From Gainesville, go east on SR 26 to Melrose, turn left onto SR 21, turn right onto CR 241, Right onto Melrose Rd, then left onto Lilly Lake Rd, home is the first on the left.
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