Welcome to paradise on Lake Santa Fe! This LAKE FRONT 3 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom home is situated on almost half an acre with 80 feet of lake frontage. Located on the southeast side of the lake, you not only have THE BEST SUNSET VIEWS but also convenience to Melrose's famous restaurants like Blue Water Bay and Fryer's as well as the 1935 charming gas station/convenience store Chiappini's (featuring live music on the weekends!). The home is located less than 30 minutes to Gainesville, 5 minutes from downtown Keystone restaurants/shops, and just within Bradford county for much lower taxes than the Alachua county side! For those with water toys, there are two public boat ramps and one private boat ramp in the neighborhood or just leave your boat on the home's lift for immediate enjoyment. Lake Santa Fe offers 5,850 acres of water fed by the Floridan Aquifer, offering ample room for boaters, water skiing, tubing and more. The home offers a great layout with two bedrooms on the main level and a SECOND owner's suite upstairs with second large private bathroom and views of the lake. An updated kitchen boasts granite counters and stainless steel appliances with an eat in kitchen and bar top seating. The spacious living room has a stone fireplace and flows nicely to the glass sunroom. The home has a boat lift, new stringers and new walkway boards on the dock, new roof, new water heater and tons of parking/storage.
Sold Date:
09/30/2025
Taxes
$2,017(2023)
Lot Size
0.43 acres
Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1972
Style
Ranch
Views
Water
County
Bradford County
Listed By
Tiffany Thomas, Better Homes And Gardens Real Estate Thomas Group, Contact: 352-226-8228
Bought with Tiffany Thomas, Bhgre Thomas Group
Source STELLAR Last checked Apr 7 2026 at 2:52 AM EDT
Bathroom Details
Full Bathrooms: 3
Interior Features
Split Bedroom
Stone Counters
Solid Wood Cabinets
Solid Surface Counters
Florida Room
Family Room
Living Room/Dining Room Combo
Storage Rooms
Walk-In Closet(s)
Window Treatments
Appliances: Dishwasher
Appliances: Electric Water Heater
Appliances: Refrigerator
Ceiling Fans(s)
Open Floorplan
Appliances: Range
Eat-In Kitchen
Built-In Features
Primarybedroom Upstairs
Primary Bedroom Main Floor
Subdivision
Seminole Ridge #2
Lot Information
Level
Paved
Landscaped
Property Features
Fireplace: Living Room
Foundation: Slab
Heating and Cooling
Central
Central Air
Flooring
Ceramic Tile
Laminate
Parquet
Tile
Exterior Features
Brick
Wood Siding
Roof: Shingle
Utility Information
Utilities: Fire Hydrant, Water Connected, Water Source: Public, Electricity Connected, Phone Available
Sewer: Septic Tank
School Information
Elementary School: Hampton Elementary School-Bf
Middle School: Bradford Middle School-Bf
High School: Bradford High School-Bf
Parking
Driveway
Covered
Boat
Living Area
2,100 sqft
Listing Price History
Date
Event
Price
% Change
$ (+/-)
May 13, 2025
Price Changed
$799,900
-2%
-$20,000
Apr 22, 2025
Price Changed
$819,900
-4%
-$30,000
Feb 19, 2025
Price Changed
$849,900
-2%
-$15,100
Sep 24, 2024
Price Changed
$865,000
-1%
-$9,900
Jun 07, 2024
Listed
$874,900
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Additional Information: Thomas Group | 352-226-8228
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