2499 SE 30th St, Melrose, FL, 32666
About This Home
DIRECT LAKEFRONT- Lake Santa Fe, is rated one of the BEST natural spring fed lakes in Florida. Welcome Home to your dream family lake house! Nestled on a tranquil lot with panoramic water views, this stunning lakefront home is designed for both relaxation and entertaining. With its spacious living areas, it’s the perfect place to create unforgettable memories. The fully furnished main home features 3 generous bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, an open-concept kitchen and living room flowing onto a screened-in porch with stunning lake views. Upstairs you will find 2 large bedrooms, each with ensuite bathrooms along with a cozy second living area- ideal for guests. This property also features an oversized 3-car garage with ample storage for boats and lake gear. Above the garage you will find a fully finished 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom guest apartment with a full kitchen and living room- perfect for extended family, visitors, or Airbnb potential. This beautiful home sits on 0.69 areas, designed for outdoor enjoyment and easy lake access, less than a mile from the boat ramp with plenty of space to park a boat or RV. Enjoy your days on the lake or enjoying the two screened-in porches to soak in the lake breeze. This home isn’t just a property—it’s a lifestyle. Enjoy sun-soaked days by the water, evenings under the stars, and every special moment in between. Whether you're looking for a full-time residence or a weekend escape, this lakefront gem offers everything you need and more. This Amazing location is only 25 minutes to Gainesville, 5 minutes to downtown Melrose and 15 minutes to Keystone Heights. Big Lake Santa Fe is a 5800 acre, aquifer fed stable lake with amazing fishing, recreation and water sports. Come for the views and stay for the peace and relaxation in this turnkey lakefront home! While all information is believed to be accurate, measurements should be verified by potential buyers
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 2009
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
- Construction materials: Wood Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Microwave,Range,Refrigerator
- Laundry features: Inside,Laundry Room
Balcony Porch Lanai
- Level: Second
- Area: 420
- Dimensions: 42x10
Balcony Porch Lanai
- Level: First
- Area: 440
- Dimensions: 44x10
Bedroom2
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: Second
- Area: 228
- Dimensions: 19x12
Bedroom3
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: Second
- Area: 216
- Dimensions: 18x12
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bonus Room
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: Second
- Area: 294
- Dimensions: 21x14
Dining Room
- Level: First
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 14x12
Features
- Eating Space In Kitchen,Kitchen/Family Room Combo,Living Room/Dining Room Combo,Open Floorplan,Primary Bedroom Main Floor,Split Bedroom,Walk-In Closet(s),Wet Bar
- Window features: Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet,Ceramic Tile,Hardwood
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Central
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 4,392
- Total interior livable area: 3,058 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 13x12
Living Room
- Level: First
- Area: 352
- Dimensions: 22x16
Other
- Level: Second
- Area: 660
- Dimensions: 30x22
Primary Bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 210
- Dimensions: 15x14
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 06079001000
- Zoning: RES
- Special condition: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered,Front Porch,Patio,Porch,Rear Porch,Screened
- Exterior features: Private Mailbox
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water,Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water,Lake
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Lake Front,Lake Privileges,Skiing Allowed
- Waterbody name: LAKE SANTA FE
- Residential vegetation: Mature Landscaping
Lot
- Lot size: 0.69 Acres
- Features: Landscaped,Oversized Lot
- Lot size dimensions: 100 x 300
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Boat,Covered,Driveway,Guest,Oversized
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Covered spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Lightning
- Hurricane
- Heat Wave
- Inland Flooding
- Strong Wind
- Tornado
- Wildfire
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Bradford County and Florida
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $5,031 | $60,372 |
| Home Insurance * | $582 | $6,984 |
| Property Taxes | $1,406 | $16,872 |
| Electricity | $307 | $3,693 |
| Total | $7,326 | $87,912 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Florida FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-24 | Listed for sale | $995,000 |
| 2026-01-07 | Listing removed | $1,060,000 |
| 2025-06-28 | Listed for sale | $1,060,000 |
| 2025-05-12 | Pending sale | $1,060,000 |
| 2025-05-06 | Listing removed | $1,060,000 |
| 2025-05-06 | Pending sale | $1,060,000 |
| 2025-04-26 | Listed for sale | $1,060,000 |
| 2025-03-07 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2024-11-30 | Listed for sale | $1,300,000 |
| 2017-03-20 | Listing removed | $269,000 |
| 2017-02-26 | Pending sale | $269,000 |
| 2017-01-14 | Listed for sale | $269,000 |
| 2016-11-04 | Listing removed | $269,000 |
| 2016-01-29 | Price change | $269,000 |
| 2015-10-28 | Price change | $244,000 |
| 2015-10-02 | Price change | $269,000 |
| 2015-08-11 | Price change | $244,000 |
| 2015-07-30 | Price change | $269,000 |
| 2015-07-12 | Price change | $244,000 |
| 2015-06-30 | Price change | $269,000 |
| 2015-06-12 | Price change | $244,000 |
| 2015-05-31 | Price change | $269,000 |
| 2015-05-13 | Price change | $244,000 |
| 2015-03-11 | Listed for sale | $269,000 |
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