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Property Description
Nestled on Island Road in Melrose, escape to your private waterfront oasis on the desirable Santa Fe Canal, with direct access to the expansive 6,000-acre Santa Fe Lake. This beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 2-bath home blends indoor comfort with outdoor Florida living-all just minutes from a public boat ramp and picnic area. Detached 2-car garage for storage, projects, or extra parking. Sprinkler system keeps the landscape lush with minimal effort. Canal-side deck ideal for cookouts, fishing, or relaxing by the water. Recent major updates: HVAC (2023), water heater (2024) plus many more recent improvements throughout. Vaulted ceiling with a stone-accent gas fireplace creates a warm, open great room. Split bedroom floor plan for privacy and flexibility. Enclose sunroom-perfect for morning coffee or enjoying outdoors from inside.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5930 Island Rd
General
- Price: $398,000
- Taxes: $2,663 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MidFloridaRegionalMLS
- MLS ID: GC543379
- Updated: 9/22/2026
- Added to Site: 20 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 3
- Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Solid Surface Counters, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Gas, Living Room
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Furnishings: Partially
- Flooring: Vinyl
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Inside
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Fire Pit
- Deck/Patio: Deck, Porch, Screened, Side Porch
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Deck, Porch, Screened, Side Porch
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Covered Spaces: 2
Location
- Area: 32666 - Melrose
- County: Alachua
- Development Name: 32666 - Melrose
- Subdivision: CANAL SHORES SUB
- Driving Directions: SR 21 & SR 26; W on SR 26; R on West Blvd (best way to get there instead of turning on Island Rd) R on Canal St., L on Island Rd. Sign on Left. 2nd house.
- Direction Faces: East
School Information
- Elementary School: Chester Shell Elementary School-AL
- Middle School: Hawthorne Middle/High School-AL
- High School: Hawthorne Middle/High School-AL
Community
- Community Name: 32666 - Melrose
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Central, Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public, Well
- Utility Description: Electricity Available
Structural Information
- Exterior Const.: Cedar
- Roof: Shingle
- Stories/Levels: One
- Square Feet: 1,596
- Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
- Year Built: 1994
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.54
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 23,522
- Lot Size: 23522
- Street/Road Desc.: Dirt
Water Features
- Water Front: Yes
- Water Access: Yes
- Water Access Desc: Canal - Freshwater
- Water Extras: Yes
- Water Front Desc.: Freshwater Canal
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $2,663
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: None
- Legal Description: CANAL SHORES OR 88/676 LOT 12 BLOCK A OR 5219/1901
- Flood Zone Info: X
- APN: 18772012000
- Property ID: 18772012000
- Block/Lot/Section: A
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Schools
Schools serving 5930 Island Rd
School District:Alachua County School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Chester Shell Elementary School 21633 Southeast 65 Avenue, Hawthorne, FL 32640 | K-5 | 7.9 mi |
Hawthorne Middle/High School 21403 Southeast 69th Avenue, Hawthorne, FL 32640 | 6-12 | 8.5 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 5930 Island Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/10/2026
Listed
$398,000
-0.5%
MLS
6/18/2025
Sold
$400,000
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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 5930 Island Rd
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$2,663
3%
$152,927
3%
2024
$2,589
3%
$148,617
3%
2023
$2,507
10%
$144,288
6%
2021
$2,288
-4%
$136,006
-3%
2022
$2,389
4%
$140,086
2%
2021
$2,288
-3%
$137,195
-1%
2019
$2,362
4%
$138,044
2%
2018
$2,281
—
$135,470
2%
2017
$2,281
4%
$132,690
1%
2016
$2,196
-2%
$131,600
-1%
2015
$2,251
—
$133,000
—
2014
$2,258
-3%
$133,100
-2%
2013
$2,316
—
$136,100
—
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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5930 Island Road, Melrose, FL 32666 (MLS# GC543379) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 5930 Island Road is currently listed for $398,000 and was received on September 10, 2026. Want to learn more about 5930 Island Road? 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.

