About 5930 Island Road
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.
Features of 5930 Island Road
| MLS® # | GC543379 |
|---|---|
| Price | $398,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 2.00 |
| Full Baths | 2 |
| Square Footage | 1,388 |
| Acres | 0.54 |
| Year Built | 1994 |
| Type | Residential |
| Sub-Type | Single Family Residence |
| Status | Active |
Community Information
| Address | 5930 Island Road |
|---|---|
| Area | Melrose |
| Subdivision | CANAL SHORES SUB |
| City | MELROSE |
| County | Alachua |
| State | FL |
| Zip Code | 32666-6129 |
Amenities
| # of Garages | 2 |
|---|---|
| Is Waterfront | Yes |
| Waterfront | Canal - Freshwater |
| Has Pool | No |
Interior
| Interior Features | Ceiling Fan(s), Solid Surface Counters, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s) |
|---|---|
| Appliances | Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer |
| Heating | Central, Electric |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Fireplace | Yes |
| Fireplaces | Gas, Living Room |
Exterior
| Exterior Features | Fire Pit |
|---|---|
| Roof | Shingle |
| Foundation | Slab |
School Information
| Elementary | Chester Shell Elementary School-AL |
|---|---|
| Middle | Hawthorne Middle/High School-AL |
| High | Hawthorne Middle/High School-AL |
Additional Information
| Date Listed | September 10th, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 1 |
| Zoning | A |
| Foreclosure | No |
| Short Sale | No |
| RE / Bank Owned | No |
Listing Details
| Office | HELEN HERSEY REALTY |
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