5930 ISLAND Road
Melrose, FL 32666
MLS# 2164259
2 beds | 2 baths | 1820 sqft
Property DescriptionNestled 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.
Current Price: $398,000
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Status: Active
List Price: $398,000
Listing Contract Date: 2026-09-09
Bedrooms Total: 2
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total: 2
Living Area: 1388
Living Area Source: Public Records
Building Area Total: 1820
Year Built: 1994
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: Yes
Lot Size Acres: 0.54
Lot Size Dimensions: 100x238
Association YN: No
CDD Fee YN: No
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Carport YN: No
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: Yes
Waterfront YN: Yes
Stories: 1
Senior Community YN: No
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.
Public Remarks: 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.
List Price/SqFt: 286.74
Street Number: 5930
Street Name: ISLAND
Street Suffix: Road
County: Alachua
State: FL
Postal Code: 32666
MLS Area Major: 721-Orange Heights-North Of SR-26
Subdivision Name: Canal Shores
Major Change Timestamp: 2026-09-10T16:03:34Z
Major Change Type: New Listing
Architectural Style: Traditional
Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Electric Cooktop; Electric Oven; Electric Water Heater; Refrigerator; Washer
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); Pantry; Primary Bathroom - Shower No Tub; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet(s)
Laundry Features: In Unit
Utilities: Electricity Connected; Water Connected
Water Source: Public; Well
Other Structures: Boat House
Exterior Features: Boat Slip; Fire Pit
Patio And Porch Features: Porch; Side Porch
Parking Features: Additional Parking; Detached; Garage
Waterfront Features: Canal Front
Current Use: Residential; Single Family
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan
Room Types: Kitchen; Living Room; Primary Bedroom
| Room Name | Length | Width |
| Living Room | 18.70 | 23.00 |
| Kitchen | 10.00 | 13.60 |
| Primary Bedroom | 17.70 | 12.00 |
Listing Office: HELEN HERSEY REALTY
Last Updated: September - 14 - 2026
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.