Homes for sale in
Melrose, Florida
Lakeside living where four counties meet
44
Homes for sale
$397,000
Median list price
$255
Avg price / sqft
57
Median days on market
Melrose sits at the crossroads of North Central Florida's lake country, a small community defined by its chain of spring-fed lakes and canopy roads. Nearly half of what's for sale here are waterfront homes, and the market skews toward acreage, older cottages, and single-family homes rather than subdivisions — a place for buyers who want space and shoreline over sidewalks.
Right now there are 44 active listings with a median list price of $397,000, though the range runs wide from $82,500 to nearly $2 million. Homes are taking about 56 days to sell, which gives buyers room to negotiate, and a handful of luxury homes ($1m+) sit at the top of the market. If you're value-shopping, it's worth watching just reduced listings and browsing across Putnam County for comparison.
Melrose is in Putnam County, Florida.
Within a 30-minute drive
Quick facts
$82,500 – $1.9M price range
1,670 sqft median home
$1,600/mo median rent
Leans buyer right now
Fresh on the market
Newest homes in Melrose
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$395,000
5918 COUNTY ROAD 219, MELROSE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,830 sqft
$399,000
5930 ISLAND ROAD, MELROSE
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,388 sqft
$995,000
2499 SE 30TH STREET, MELROSE
4 bd · 4.5 ba · 3,058 sqft
$294,900
235 ASHLEY LAKE DRIVE, MELROSE
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,248 sqft
$375,000
200 PARK STREET, MELROSE
10 bd · 2.5 ba · 6,111 sqft
$290,000
121 SERENA CIRCLE, MELROSE
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,318 sqft
$369,900
529 SE 5TH AVENUE, MELROSE
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,080 sqft
$540,000
1043 SE COUNTY ROAD 21B, MELROSE
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,048 sqft
$200,000
107 GREEN OAK DRIVE, MELROSE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,512 sqft
$299,900
145 CRYSTAL LAKE DRIVE, MELROSE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,580 sqft
$499,999
7517 NE 221ST STREET, MELROSE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,727 sqft
$595,000
7521 NE 222ND STREET, MELROSE
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,042 sqft
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The numbers that matter
The Melrose market
Leans buyer
13.2 months of inventory
Inventory is building — buyers have leverage and time.
65
Sold, last 12 months
$285,000
Median sold price
93%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
67 days
Median time to sell
Melrose vs Putnam County
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 45.9% yr/yr
Homes on the market
▲ 25.0% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — listings and closed sales in Melrose, FL. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in thin markets.
For the school run
School zones with homes for sale
Homes matched to official attendance boundaries — always verify zoning with the district.
Beyond the listings
Living in Melrose
Lake country address
Twenty of the 44 active listings are waterfront, reflecting Melrose's identity as a lakeside community.
Wide price spectrum
List prices span from $82,500 to $1,950,000, so both budget buyers and luxury shoppers have options.
Room to negotiate
With homes averaging 56.5 days on market, buyers generally have time and leverage in negotiations.
Space over subdivisions
The mix leans toward standalone homes, manufactured homes, and even a farm rather than tightly packed neighborhoods.
Barely any HOA
Median HOA dues run just $5/month, a signal of how few properties here carry association fees at all.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Melrose home
≈ $2,581/mo
$397,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
9%
In a FEMA flood zone
Ask about flood insurance early — it changes the payment
$1,600/mo
Median rent
3 homes for rent right now
Straight answers
Melrose real estate FAQs
Is Melrose a good place to live?+
Melrose suits buyers who want lake access, acreage, and a quiet pace over urban convenience. With 20 of 44 listings on the water and a housing mix built around single-family homes and land, it's geared toward people prioritizing space and shoreline. Melrose Elementary is the most common assigned school for local families.
Is Melrose expensive?+
It's moderately priced for waterfront Florida, with a median list price of $397,000 and an average of $255 per square foot. Prices range widely from $82,500 up to $1,950,000, so there's genuine room to spend less — you can browse by price to find entry-level options.
What do homes cost in Melrose?+
The median list price is $397,000, with a typical home around 1,670 square feet at about $255 per square foot. Four properties currently sit above $1 million among the luxury homes ($1m+), while the lower end starts near $82,500.
How is the Melrose market right now?+
There are 44 active listings and homes are taking a median of 56.5 days to sell, which points to a market where buyers have negotiating room. Keeping an eye on just reduced listings is a smart way to spot motivated sellers.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
HOA costs are minimal here, with a median of just $5 per month since most properties carry no association at all. Property taxes run a median of $3,284 per year, and if you're weighing renting first, the median rent is $1,600 a month — see current homes for rent.
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