Where Lake Life Meets Country Comfort 8315 Lilly Lake Road - Melrose, Florida, 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. In Law Suite is included in the 4425 SF. Come experience Lake Opal living for yourself.
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Price increase: $19.9K (10/9)
$814,900
8315 LILLY LAKE Road, Melrose, FL 32666
6beds
4,425sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1999
1.69 Acres Lot
$787,000 Zestimate®
$184/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fenced yardBrick exteriorRv hookupLake viewsHot tubSix bedroomsMetal roof
- 31 days
- 269
- 18
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
CAROLYN S QUINONES 352-642-2324,
CLASSIC PROPERTIES OF NORTH FLORIDA INC 352-331-2100
Source: realMLS,MLS#: 2165784
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Primary bathroom
- Level: First
Family room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Laundry
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air, Multi Units
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Sink, Washer Hookup
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Ceiling Fan(s), Entrance Foyer, His and Hers Closets, Jack and Jill Bath, Primary Bathroom - Shower No Tub, Split Bedrooms, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 4,425 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Additional Parking, Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Rear Porch, Screened
- Pool features: In Ground, Pool Sweep, Screen Enclosure
- Fencing: Wire
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake, Trees/Woods
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- Waterfront features: Lake Front
Lot
- Size: 1.69 Acres
- Features: Many Trees, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 06092300545100000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Composition Siding
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1999
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Private, Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Opal
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Melrose
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $184/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $556,927
- Annual tax amount: $6,060
- Date on market: 9/21/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
$787,000
$748,000 - $826,000
$3,849/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/9/2026 | Price change | $814,900+2.5%$184/sqft |
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| 8/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $795,000$180/sqft |
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| 7/27/2026 | Contingent | $795,000$180/sqft |
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| 7/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $795,000+91.6%$180/sqft |
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| 10/16/2018 | Sold | $415,000-2.4%$94/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/29/2018 | Price change | $425,000-5.1%$96/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Gainesville Realty Partners #415444 Report a problem | ||
| 4/3/2018 | Price change | $448,000-3.7%$101/sqft |
Source: Watson Realty Corp #409974 Report a problem | ||
| 11/21/2017 | Listed for sale | $465,000+16.3%$105/sqft |
Source: Watson Realty Corp. #409974 Report a problem | ||
| 4/25/2014 | Sold | $400,000$90/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $414,000 +2.9% |
| 2024 | $5,804 +2.6% | $402,333 +3% |
| 2023 | $5,656 +5.1% | $390,615 +3% |
| 2022 | $5,381 +0.5% | $379,238 +3% |
| 2021 | $5,355 +3.6% | $368,193 +1.3% |
| 2020 | $5,170 | $363,491 +2.4% |
| 2019 | $5,170 +1.5% | $354,947 +55.3% |
| 2018 | $5,096 +72% | $228,611 +2.1% |
| 2017 | $2,962 +0.5% | $223,909 +2.1% |
| 2016 | $2,948 +0.1% | $219,304 +0.7% |
| 2015 | $2,945 -2.3% | $217,780 -26.6% |
| 2014 | $3,016 | $296,680 +2.1% |
| 2013 | -- | $290,687 +1.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $285,863 -2.5% |
| 2011 | -- | $293,235 -7.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $317,993 -6.1% |
| 2009 | -- | $338,717 -6% |
| 2008 | -- | $360,188 +13.1% |
| 2007 | -- | $318,521 +2.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $310,752 +3% |
| 2005 | -- | $301,701 +3% |
| 2004 | -- | $292,914 +55% |
| 2003 | -- | $189,016 +4% |
| 2001 | -- | $181,679 +7.4% |
| 2000 | -- | $169,101 |
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