25608 DEVONIA STREET, MELROSE, FL, 32666
Active128 days on marketListed Apr 7, 2026MLS #GC539093
About this home
25608 DEVONIA STREET
Welcome to your Lake Retreat on Melrose Bay, Lake Santa Fe! Designed by renowned architect Ron Haase, this iconic, Old-Florida style home was designed as his family’s personal lake retreat. Filled with natural light, the open-concept great room, kitchen, and dining area create a warm, airy space ideal for both relaxed living and effortless entertaining. The kitchen features elegant stone countertops, brushed chrome appliances, and a cozy breakfast bar—perfect for greeting the sunrise through the easterly windows! Dine indoors or step onto the elevated deck and screened lanai to enjoy lake breezes and gorgeous sunsets! Thoughtfully designed to embrace Florida’s natural beauty, the home showcases wide overhangs, cedar trim, new wood flooring throughout, metal accent siding, cedar-lined closets, and Pella windows throughout—blending craftsmanship with timeless style. Nestled in the heart of historic Melrose, Melrose Bay is a peaceful no-wake zone with direct access to Lake Santa Fe. The Lake is celebrated for its pristine water quality, excellent fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding, and swimming! Enjoy the conveniences and activities of the eclectic Melrose community AND the serenity of this home and property. it is an easy walk, bike ride or golf cart trip from the property to Melrose for dining, art galleries, and supplies. Melrose is just 30 minutes from Gainesville, 20 minutes to Gainesville Regional Airport, and 90 minutes to Jacksonville. Experience the perfect harmony of architectural elegance, lakeside tranquility, and classic Florida charm in this one-of-a-kind waterfront home!
Facts & features
The home at a glance
3
Bedrooms
2.5
Bathrooms
2,556
Sqft
0.45 ac
Lot size
2
Garage
1993
Year built
Two
Levels
$366
Per sqft
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Built from this home's actual numbers — the most recent property-tax bill on record — not generic estimates.
$6,431 /mo · 10% down Conventional, 30-yr fixed at 6%
The assumptions
Above the FHA loan limit for our service areas, so Conventional is the default. VA buyers: switch below — $0 down.
These numbers assume a generic buyer — your credit, down payment and loan program change them. Get the real quote in minutes:
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Run your own numbers
FHA isn’t available at this price — the loan would exceed the $541,287 FHA limit for our service areas.
Estimated payment
$6,431/mo
Includes estimated PMI — it drops off once you reach 20% equity. Taxes reflect the most recent bill on record; insurance is a typical-Florida estimate. Your lender’s numbers will differ. CENTURY 21 Edge partners with Florida’s best lenders.
Value check
Is the price right?
The internet’s favorite home-value number comes from a single automated model that has never seen the street, the finishes, or the view — which is why it routinely misses by tens of thousands of dollars. The edgeAI estimate combines multiple independent data sources with our team’s on-the-ground expertise in this exact market.
vs edgeAI estimate
+67.3%
$/sqft vs NOT IN SUBDIVISION
$366 vs $255
Days on market
128 vs 48 typical
Where $366/sqft sits among the 130 homes for sale in NOT IN SUBDIVISION
The edgeAI estimate is a starting point, not an appraisal or a broker price opinion. It is generated from public records, listing data and market modeling, and is subject to change once a licensed real estate professional personally inspects the property. Condition, floor, view and lot are not fully captured by any model — ask us for a full comparative market analysis.
Where it sits
Inside Melrose
Get to know Melrose. See the full Melrose guide →
MELROSE 32666 — neighborhood snapshot
Population
5,542
Median age
62.1
Median income
$66,540
Median home value
$206,000
Avg household
2.17
Households w/ children
268
For the school run
Putnam County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The Melrose market
$333K → $318K
Melrose median sold, yr/yr
91.6%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
61 of 130
NOT IN SUBDIVISION have cut their price
Median sold price, Melrose, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 192% above the MELROSE 32666 median. See the full Melrose market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 25608 DEVONIA STREET
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Dec ’25$485,000
4510 CINDY ROAD · same community
4 bd · 4 ba · 2,520 sqft · $192/sqft · 86 DOM
Sold · Mar ’26$1,450,000
3800 GERBER DAIRY ROAD · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,406 sqft · $603/sqft · 14 DOM
Sold · Jan ’26$35,658
308 MARTIN LUTHER KING BOULEVARD · same community
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,712 sqft · $13/sqft · 43 DOM
Closed-sale data from the MLS, last 12 months, selected for similarity in size and location. No two homes are identical — ask us for a full comparative analysis.
Your home team
The pros in your corner
Buying a home is two conversations — the home and the money. Here’s who handles each, side by side, already working together.
Your agent
Gianfranco Di Flumeri Petrelli
Real Estate Agent · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 25608 DEVONIA STREET — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 25608 DEVONIA STREET — before you fall in love.
See it in person
Schedule a tour
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Straight answers
25608 DEVONIA STREET FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 25608 DEVONIA STREET?+
With 10% down on a 30-year Conventional loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $6,431/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill and typical Florida insurance. The payment calculator on this page lets you switch loan type (FHA, Conventional, VA) and adjust the down payment, rate and term.
What are the property taxes on 25608 DEVONIA STREET?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $10,497. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
How does the price compare to other homes in Melrose?+
At $935,000, this home is listed about 117% above the Melrose median of $429,900. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 25608 DEVONIA STREET?+
Melrose Elementary School (elementary), Interlachen Junior-Senior High School (high) — Putnam County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Four things that matter here
01Positioned at the premium end
$935,000 runs 192% above the MELROSE 32666 median — but at 2,556 sqft it's also 40% larger than the typical Melrose listing.
02Waterfront living
This home sits directly on the water — the single scarcest feature in Florida inventory and the strongest long-term value anchor.
03Time on market is leverage
128 days on market against a Melrose median of 48 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
04The price has already moved
Listed at $950,000, now $935,000 — a $15K cut. The full history is in the market section below.
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Listing courtesy of REMAX SELECT PARTNERS · Lynn Hughes. MLS #GC539093.
IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by Stellar MLS.
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