25608 Devonia Street, Melrose, FL 32666
For Sale $899,000
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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!
Ceiling Fans(s)
Other
Primary Bedroom Main Floor
Split Bedroom
Taxes: $10,497.00
Tax Year: 2025
Rain Gutters
Cooktop
Dishwasher
Disposal
Dryer
Electric Water Heater
Microwave
Refrigerator
Washer
Water
Lake Front
Boathouse
No Wake Zone
View: Lake
Elementary School: Chester Shell Elementary School-Al
Middle School: Hawthorne Middle/High School-Al
Junior High: Hawthorne Middle/High School-Al
High School: Hawthorne Middle/High School-Al
Building Description: Florida, Other
MLS Area: 32666 - Melrose
Total Square Footage: 2,667
Price per Square Feet: $351.72
Water: Public
Construction: Wood Siding
Date Listed: 2026-04-07 00:00:00
Pool Description: Screen Enclosure
Private Spa: Y
Furnished: Unfurnished
Windows: Blinds
Parking: Covered, Garage Door Opener, Other
Garage Description: Y
Garage Spaces: 2
Attached Garage: Y
Flooring: Tile, Wood
Roof: Metal
Heating: Central, Electric, Heat Pump, Other
Cooling: Central Air
Laundry: Laundry Room
Sewer: Septic Tank
Lot Desc.: Corner Lot, Landscaped
Parcel ID: 18768-001-000
Listing Courtesy Of: Remax Select Partners
lynn@lynnhughesrealtor.com
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!
Property Details
Price: $899,000
Sq Ft: 2,556
($352 per
sqft)
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Partial Baths: 1
City: Melrose
County: Alachua
Type: Single Family
Development: Not In Development
Subdivision: Not In Subdivision
Acres: 0.4500
Year Built: 1993
Listing Number: GC539093
Status Code: A-Active
Taxes: $10,497.00
Tax Year: 2025
Garage:
2
/
Y
Furnishings: Unfurnished
Interior Features:
Ceiling Fans(s)
Other
Primary Bedroom Main Floor
Split Bedroom
Financial Information:
Taxes: $10,497.00
Tax Year: 2025
Exterior Features:
Rain Gutters
Equipment:
Cooktop
Dishwasher
Disposal
Dryer
Electric Water Heater
Microwave
Refrigerator
Washer
View:
Water
Waterfront Description:
Lake Front
Boathouse
No Wake Zone
View: Lake
School Information:
Elementary School: Chester Shell Elementary School-Al
Middle School: Hawthorne Middle/High School-Al
Junior High: Hawthorne Middle/High School-Al
High School: Hawthorne Middle/High School-Al
Additional Information:
Building Description: Florida, Other
MLS Area: 32666 - Melrose
Total Square Footage: 2,667
Price per Square Feet: $351.72
Water: Public
Construction: Wood Siding
Date Listed: 2026-04-07 00:00:00
Pool Description: Screen Enclosure
Private Spa: Y
Furnished: Unfurnished
Windows: Blinds
Parking: Covered, Garage Door Opener, Other
Garage Description: Y
Garage Spaces: 2
Attached Garage: Y
Flooring: Tile, Wood
Roof: Metal
Heating: Central, Electric, Heat Pump, Other
Cooling: Central Air
Laundry: Laundry Room
Sewer: Septic Tank
Lot Desc.: Corner Lot, Landscaped
Parcel ID: 18768-001-000
Map of 25608 Devonia Street, Melrose, FL 32666
Listing Courtesy Of: Remax Select Partners
lynn@lynnhughesrealtor.com