Active
2 beds1,596 sqft

5930 Island Rd, Melrose, FL 32666

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.54 acresLot Size
1994Year Built
$249/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

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...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.
29 days on Market
  • Listed by: Helen Hersey 352.473.8882 helen@helenhersey.net Brokerage DRE #1012152 • HELEN HERSEY REALTY
Last updated: 10/06/2026 05:44 PM • Source: MFRMLS, MLS#: GC543379
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Property Taxes

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Property Information for 5930 Island Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $2,663 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Subdivision Name: CANAL SHORES SUB
  • Township: 09
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • View: Canal
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Furnished: Partially

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1994
  • Lot Size: 0.54 AC / 23,522 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 1820.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Direction Faces: East
  • 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.
  • Elementary School: Chester Shell Elementary School-AL
  • Middle Or Junior School: Hawthorne Middle/High School-AL
  • High School: Hawthorne Middle/High School-AL
  • Mls Major Change Type: New Listing
  • Major Change Type: New Listing
  • Listing Service: Full Service
  • Senior Community: No
  • Unit Number: No
  • Street Number: 5930
  • Street Name: ISLAND
  • Street Suffix: ROAD
  • State: FL
  • City: MELROSE
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: Yes
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • CDD: No
  • Tax Block: A
  • Tax Legal Description: CANAL SHORES OR 88/676 LOT 12 BLOCK A OR 5219/1901
  • Tax Lot: 12
  • Tax Year: 2025
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Lot Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 100x238
  • Parcel Number: 18772012000
  • Total Acreage: 1/2 to less than 1
  • Water Access: Canal - Freshwater
  • Water Access: Yes
  • Water Extras: Assigned Boat Slip, Boathouse
  • Water Extras: Yes
  • Water: Assigned Boat Slip, Boathouse
  • Zoning: A
  • Living Area: 1596
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built Numeric: 1994
  • Flood Zone Code: X
  • Flood Zone Date: 11-02-2018
  • Flood Zone Panel: 12001C0355E
  • Homestead: Yes
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Public Survey Range: 22
  • Public Survey Section: 13
  • Dock YN: Yes
  • Dock Description: Dock - Open, Dock - Slip Deeded On-Site
  • Dock Dimensions: 155
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Electricity Available
  • Water Source: Public, Well

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Cedar
  • Exterior Features: Fire Pit
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Levels: One
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch, Screened, Side Porch
  • Pool Private: No
  • Pool: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Canal - Freshwater
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 100
Interior Features
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Solid Surface Counters, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Laundry Features: Inside
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Count: 3.0
  • Water View: No
  • Bathrooms Half: 0

Property History for 5930 Island Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 10, 2026

Listed (Active)

NEFMLS #2164259

$398,000—
Sep 10, 2026

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #GC543379

$398,000—
Aug 31, 2026

Withdrawn

MFRMLS #GC541435

$398,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/10/2026

Listed (Active)

NEFMLS #2164259

$398,000
09/10/2026

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #GC543379

$398,000
08/31/2026

Withdrawn

MFRMLS #GC541435

$398,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public records

5930 Island Road

Beds

2

Total Finished SqFt

1,388 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,388 SqFt

Stories

1

Lot Size

23,522 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Schools near 5930 Island Road

This home is within Alachua County Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 12
Charter - 1 to 7
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Chester Shell Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Hawthorne Middle/High School
Public6 to 12

Alachua Academy
Public6 to 12

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5930 Island Road is a single family home for sale in Melrose, FL 32666. This property was listed for sale on September 10, 2026 by HELEN HERSEY REALTY, it's currently listed at $398,000. It has been on the market for a total of 29 days and was last sold on June 18, 2025. This listing's school district is Alachua County Public Schools. Nearby schools include Chester Shell Elementary School, Hawthorne Middle/High School and Constellation Charter School Of Gainesville. 5930 Island Road is a 2-bed, 2-bath, 1,596 sqft single family home built in 1994.

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