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Property Description
Offering over 2,000 square feet of living space, this 4-bedroom, 2-bath home is perfectly positioned on a nearly 2/3-acre lot on the canal giving direct access to Lake Santa Fe in Melrose, Florida. Enjoy a lake lifestyle with beautiful water views on three sides of the property, mature palm trees, and direct access to peaceful canal scenery. A large screened-in back patio and expansive deck create ideal spaces for relaxing, entertaining, or enjoying Florida's year-round outdoor living. Recent updates include flooring, bathrooms, windows, and kitchen appliances. Additional highlights include a covered carport with extra storage, a rebuilt bulkhead (2015), and a newer HVAC system (2023). Conveniently located just over 3 miles to grocery shopping and approximately 2 miles from Melrose Elementary and the historic district of Melrose. Fourth 'bedroom' was used as a guest room. It does not have a closet, but has handy closet storage available in the laundry room adjacent to it. Only 25 minutes to UF.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 381 SE 5th Ave
General
- Price: $579,000
- Taxes: $2,417 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MidFloridaRegionalMLS
- MLS ID: GC535446
- Updated: 2/12/2026
- Added to Site: 8 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Min. Lease: No Minimum
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 3
- Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Appliances: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Storage
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Carports: Yes
- Carport: 2
- Carport Spaces: 2
- Covered Spaces: 3
- Parking Features: Driveway, Garage Door Opener
Location
- Area: 32666 - Melrose
- County: Bradford
- Development Name: 32666 - Melrose
- Subdivision: SEMINOLE RIDGE #4
- Driving Directions: Turn north at Melrose light on SR 21, turn left on 5th avenue, follow curve, house is the last one on the left.
- Direction Faces: West
Community
- Community Name: 32666 - Melrose
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water District: LAKE SANTA FE
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Electricity Connected, Water Connected
Structural Information
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Shingle
- Stories/Levels: One
- Square Feet: 2,037
- Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
- Year Built: 1986
Lot Features
- Property View: Water
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.65
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 28,400
- Lot Size: 28400
- Lot Dimensions: 142 x 200
- Street/Road Desc.: Asphalt
Water Features
- Water Front: Yes
- Water View: Yes
- Water Access: Yes
- Water Access Desc: Canal - Freshwater
- Water Extras: Yes
- Water Front Name: LAKE SANTA FE
- Water Front Desc.: Freshwater Canal
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $2,417.43
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: None
- Legal Description: 12 9S 22 LOT 1 BLK B SEMINOLE RIDGE UNIT 4 OF UN-RECORDED PLAT OR 129-183 OR 129-185
- Flood Zone Info: AE
- APN: 06230D20100
- Property ID: 06230D20100
- Block/Lot/Section: B
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Schools
Schools serving 381 SE 5th Ave
School District:Bradford County School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Southside Elementary School, Starke, FL 823 Stansbury Street, Starke, FL 32091 | K-6 | 14.9 mi |
Bradford Middle School 527 North Orange Street, Starke, FL 32091 | 7-8 | 16.1 mi |
Bradford High School 581 North Temple Avenue, Starke, FL 32091 | 9-12 | 15.9 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 381 SE 5th Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/12/2026
Listed
$579,000
86.77%
MLS
8/19/2005
Sold
$310,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 381 SE 5th Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$2,659
10%
$193,143
3%
2024
$2,417
3%
$187,700
3%
2023
$2,343
6%
$182,233
6%
2021
$2,205
-1%
$171,772
-3%
2022
$2,226
1%
$176,925
4%
2021
$2,205
7%
$169,400
1%
2019
$2,066
—
$167,228
—
2017
$2,070
—
$167,155
2%
2017
$2,070
-2%
$164,099
—
2016
$2,107
-1%
$163,347
1%
2015
$2,136
-5%
$162,212
-3%
2014
$2,237
-15%
$168,053
-10%
2013
$2,623
—
$187,184
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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381 SE 5th Avenue, Melrose, FL 32666 (MLS# GC535446) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 381 SE 5th Avenue is currently listed for $579,000 and was received on February 12, 2026. Want to learn more about 381 SE 5th Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Melrose? You can browse all Melrose real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.
