5918 COUNTY ROAD 219, Melrose, FL 32666

• 3 beds |
• 2 baths |
• 1,830 sqft

Property Description

Welcome to your own private homestead retreat! Nestled beneath a stunning canopy of mature trees on more than 5 picturesque acres along the shores of Oldfield Pond, this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers a rare blend of privacy, natural beauty, and agricultural potential. The property is already flourishing with numerous fruit trees, blueberry bushes, and an established vegetable garden, creating an ideal foundation for a thriving food forest, hobby farm, or sustainable homestead. Zoned AR, the property also allows for limited livestock and farm animals. Conveniently located just minutes from Keystone Heights and historic Melrose, and within approximately 30 minutes of Gainesville, Starke, Palatka, Ocala, and Middleburg, you'll enjoy peaceful country living with easy access to surrounding communities. The home features approximately 1,830 square feet of heated and cooled living space and over 3,180 square feet under roof, including a spacious 780-square-foot garage, a one-car carport, a covered front porch, an enclosed sunroom / versatile flex room complete with a bar. Inside, the split-bedroom floor plan offers both functionality and comfort. The galley-style kitchen is equipped with stainless steel appliances installed in 2021, granite countertops, wood cabinetry, and ceramic tile flooring. The spacious living room features a cozy wood-burning fireplace and flows seamlessly into the dining area. The owner's suite includes ceramic tile flooring, a walk-in closet, and a beautifully appointed bathroom with a walk-in shower featuring dual shower heads. Two additional bedrooms with wood-look vinyl plank flooring and generous closets are located on the opposite side of the home, along with a guest bathroom offering a tub/shower combination. Beautiful views of the property can be enjoyed from most rooms, while underground utilities and an irrigation system serving the area around the home add convenience and functionality. This unique property offers endless opportunities for gardening, farming, recreation, and enjoying the natural Florida landscape.

Listing Status:

Active

Date Added:

June 11, 2026

Data Last Updated:

June 14, 2026 at 2:23AM

Listing Office:

CENTURY 21 LAKESIDE REALTY : 352-475-1269

Listing Agent:

Trey Fields, III : 352-222-9251

MLS ID:

GC541117

Interior

• General: Ceiling Fans(s)Living Room/Dining Room ComboPrimary Bedroom Main FloorStone CountersVaulted Ceiling(s)Walk-In Closet(s)Window Treatments
• Rooms: Bonus RoomFlorida RoomInside Utility
• Appliances: DishwasherDisposalExhaust FanMicrowaveRangeRefrigerator
• Laundry: Inside
• Flooring: Ceramic TileVinyl
• A/C: Central Air
• Heating: ElectricHeat Pump
• Fireplace: Wood BurningFireplace

Exterior

• General: French DoorsLightingRain GuttersStorage
• Style: Ranch
• Other Structures: EnclosedFront PorchRear PorchCovered
• Parking: Garage Door Opener

Construction

• Roofing: Metal
• General: HardiPlank TypeOneSlab

Location

• Road/Access: Paved
• Originating MLS: Stellar MLS
• County: Clay

Lot

• Zoning: ARPT OF LOT 43 A & B HILLCREST HIGHLAN AS REC O R 641 PG 63034-08-23-005246-000-00
• View: Trees/Woods

Utilities

• Utilities: Cable AvailableElectricity ConnectedPhone AvailableSprinkler WellUnderground UtilitiesWater Connected
• Water: Well
• Sewer: Septic Tank

Financial

• Source: Stellar MLS
• Ownership: Fee Simple