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Map of Melrose, Florida

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.

30-minute drive area around Melrose

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

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The numbers that matter

The Melrose market

Leans buyer

13.2 months of inventory

Seller’s marketBuyer’s market

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

Melrose$397K
Putnam Co.$273K

Price per sqft

Melrose$255
Putnam Co.$209

Days on market

Melrose57d
Putnam Co.32d

Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling

45.9% yr/yr

$156K$305K$455KJul ’23Jun ’26

Homes on the market

25.0% yr/yr

233750Jul ’23Jun ’26

Homes sold per month

0612Jul ’24Jun ’26

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

01

Lake country address

Twenty of the 44 active listings are waterfront, reflecting Melrose's identity as a lakeside community.

02

Wide price spectrum

List prices span from $82,500 to $1,950,000, so both budget buyers and luxury shoppers have options.

03

Room to negotiate

With homes averaging 56.5 days on market, buyers generally have time and leverage in negotiations.

04

Space over subdivisions

The mix leans toward standalone homes, manufactured homes, and even a farm rather than tightly packed neighborhoods.

05

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

Principal & interest $2,092
Property tax $274
HOA / fees $5
Insurance (est.) $210

$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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