
Land with Home for Sale in Melrose, Florida
8315 Lilly Lake Rd, Melrose, FL 32666
Where Lake Life Meets Country Comfort 8315 Lilly Lake Road - Melrose, Florida - $795,000 Imagine waking up beneath a canopy of mature oaks, spending your afternoons beside the pool, and ending the day with the peaceful beauty of private Lake Opal just beyond your door. Welcome to a truly special Melrose retreat-an expansive 4,425-square-foot brick home nestled on 1.69 acres of picturesque lakefront property. Designed for both comfortable everyday living and unforgettable gatherings, this six-bedroom, four-bath home offers the space, flexibility, and setting today's buyers are looking for. Inside, the heart of the home is the generous kitchen and inviting family spaces, where gatherings naturally become the centerpiece of everyday life. A spacious family room flows into a dedicated game room, complete with a pool table and built-in ping-pong table-creating an ideal setting for holidays, weekend guests, or simply enjoying time together. Need room for everyone? You have it. The home includes six bedrooms, the in-law suite features its own private entrance-perfect for extended family, guests, multigenerational living, or a private home office arrangement. One bedroom offers excellent flexibility as a dedicated office, study, or creative space. Storage is anything but an afterthought. A huge pantry/storage area, large laundry room with built-in drop zone and ironing board, plus additional storage beneath the pool deck provide practical solutions for everything from everyday organization to outdoor equipment. And then there is the lifestyle. Step outside and enjoy your own private oasis with a pool, hot tub, lake views, fenced yard, dog run, RV hookup, and oversized parking. Mature trees provide shade and privacy while Lake Opal creates a beautiful backdrop for quiet mornings, weekend recreation, fishing, swimming, and sunset gatherings. With a metal roof, brick exterior, private well and septic system, this property combines enduring construction with the relaxed appeal of lake-country living. Located in the Melrose/Keystone Heights area, the property offers a peaceful retreat while remaining conveniently positioned for access to Gainesville, Ocala, St. Augustine, and Jacksonville. More Than a Home-It's a Place to Gather, Unwind & Make Memories. Whether you're looking for a spacious primary residence, a multigenerational home, a private lake retreat, or simply a property where family and friends can come together, 8315 Lilly Lake Road offers an uncommon combination of space, privacy, recreation, and waterfront living. Come experience Lake Opal living for yourself.
Location
- Street address
- 8315 Lilly Lake Rd
- County
- Clay County
- Zip code
- 32666
- Community
- Opal Lake
- Elevation
- 131 feet
Directions
From Gainesville, go east on SR 26 to Melrose, turn left onto SR 21, turn right onto CR 214, Right onto Melrose Rd, then left onto Lilly Lake Rd, home is the first on the left.
Property details
- Acreage
- 1.69 acres73,616 sq ft
- Zoning
- SINGLE FAM
- MLS #
- MFRMLS GC541579
- Posted
Property taxes
- 2025
- $6,060
Parcels
- 06-09-23-005451-000-00
Legal description
LOT 10 OPAL LAKE AS REC O R 4132 PG 733
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
Lot
- View
- Lake, Water
- Features
- In County, Sloped
Exterior
- Parking
- Driveway, Open, Oversize, RV
- Fencing
- Chain Link, Fenced
- Pool
- Porch
- Hot Tub
- Yes
- Structures
- Kennel/Dog Run, Storage
- Features
- Dog Run, RV Hookup, Sidewalk
Structure
- Style
- Contemporary
- Stories
- 2
- Water
- Well
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Heating
- Central, Electric
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Materials
- Brick, Hardi Plank Type
- Roof
- Metal
- Windows
- Double Pane Windows
Interior
- Room Count
- 8
- Rooms
- Bathroom x 4, Bedroom x 6, Family Room, Laundry Room x 2
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile, Tile-Ceramic, Vinyl
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Water Softener
- Accessibility
- Accessible Approach With Ramp
- Features
- Ceiling Fans(s), Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Split Bedroom, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar, Window Treatments
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | Back on market | $795,000 | — | MFRMLS |
| July 27, 2026 | Under contract | $795,000 | — | MFRMLS |
| July 25, 2026 | New listing | $795,000 | — | MFRMLS |
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