249 MELROSE LANDING Drive, Hawthorne, FL 32640 (MLS# 2148542)

249 MELROSE LANDING Drive, Hawthorne, FL 32640

$411,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,992 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 217,800 Status: Closed
Current Price: $411,000 List Date: 6/03/2026 Last Modified: 7/21/2026

Overview

Description

Privacy and space on 5-acre lot with preserved back boundary. Undeveloped conservation area, this is a massive 9,000 + acre ecological reserve managed by the University of Florida (Ordway-Swisher Biological Station) in Hawthorne. Quiet atmosphere and potential for wildlife viewing. No rear neighbors. This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home includes a dedicated mother-in-law suite provides privacy for aging parents, guests, or older children. Expansive front and rear porches designed for family gatherings and relaxed living or perfect for outdoor living. Kitchen features granite counter tops, stainless steel sink. Refrigerator, stove and dishwasher 3 - 5 years old. Large laundry room with washer, dryer, freezer and laundry sink. Master bath soaking tub, large shower, linen closet. Easy access to local amenities while maintaining a tranquil, rural lifestyle. Features metal roof, blue board construction for energy efficiency, on-site RV hook-up, a generator-ready electrical panel

Supplements: (new generator stays still in box) for peace of mind during outages, and a carport. Burn pit with nearby water line. Easy commute to Gainesville, Palatka, Ocala or Jacksonville. Don't wait--this opportunity won't last long.

Listing Details MLS# 2148542

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total
3
Bathrooms Full
2
Bathrooms Total
2
Living Area
1992
Living Area Source
Appraiser
Year Built
2001
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N
Yes
Homestead YN
Yes
Lot Size Acres
5
Association YN
No
CDD Fee YN
No
Accessibility Features YN
Yes
New Construction YN
No
Garage YN
No
Carport YN
Yes
Carport Spaces
Yes
Pool Private YN
No
Water Body Access YN
No
Waterfront YN
No
Stories
Yes
Senior Community YN
No
Direction Faces
South
Directions
SR 21 & SR 26; S on SR 21; L on Baden Powell Rd; turn L Cue Lake Blvd; slight R Melrose Landing Blvd; L on Melrose Landing Dr; turn R to sign on L
Public Remarks
Privacy and space on 5-acre lot with preserved back boundary. Undeveloped conservation area, this is a massive 9,000 + acre ecological reserve managed by the University of Florida (Ordway-Swisher Biological Station) in Hawthorne. Quiet atmosphere and potential for wildlife viewing. No rear neighbors. This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home includes a dedicated mother-in-law suite provides privacy for aging parents, guests, or older children. Expansive front and rear porches designed for family gatherings and relaxed living or perfect for outdoor living. Kitchen features granite counter tops, stainless steel sink. Refrigerator, stove and dishwasher 3 - 5 years old. Large laundry room with washer, dryer, freezer and laundry sink. Master bath soaking tub, large shower, linen closet. Easy access to local amenities while maintaining a tranquil, rural lifestyle. Features metal roof, blue board construction for energy efficiency, on-site RV hook-up, a generator-ready electrical panel
List Price/SqFt
215.86
Sold Price/SqFt
206.33
Bathrooms Half
0

Property Features

Architectural Style: Traditional Levels: One Accessibility Features: Accessible Approach with Ramp Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Electric Range; Electric Water Heater; Freezer; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer; Water Softener Owned Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); In-Law Floorplan; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Split Bedrooms; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Laminate; Tile; Vinyl Laundry Features: In Unit; Sink Utilities: Electricity Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air; Electric Heating: Central; Electric Water Source: Private; Well Sewer: Septic Tank Construction Materials: Fiber Cement Other Structures: Shed(s) Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Front Porch; Rear Porch Roof: Metal Parking Features: Carport; Circular Driveway; RV Access/Parking Lot Features: Wooded View: Trees/Woods Current Use: Residential; Single Family Road Frontage Type: County Road Road Surface Type: Dirt Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan Room Types: Family Room; Living Room; Primary Bedroom

Contract Information

Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN
No
Listing Contract Date
2026-06-01

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number
249
Street Name
MELROSE LANDING
Street Suffix
Drive
County
Putnam
State
FL
Postal Code
32640
MLS Area Major
574-Interlachen-NW
Subdivision Name
Melrose Landing

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp
2026-07-21T17:35:36Z
Major Change Type
Status Change
Purchase Contract Date
2026-06-23
Close Date
2026-07-21
Close Price
411000

Accessory Dwelling Information

ADU Attached Y/N
Yes

More Information

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible
No

Location, Tax, and Legal

Country
US
Parcel Number
360923574001200100
Tax Annual Amount
2286.41
Tax Year
2025
Tax Legal Description
MELROSE LANDING MB6 P29 BLK L LOT 10
Elementary School
Ochwilla
High School
Interlachen

Accessibility Features

Accessible Approach with Ramp
Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Electric Range
Yes
Electric Water Heater
Yes
Freezer
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes
Water Softener Owned
Yes

Construction Materials

Fiber Cement
Yes

Cooling

Central Air
Yes
Electric
Yes

Current Use

Residential
Yes
Single Family
Yes

Flooring

Laminate
Yes
Tile
Yes
Vinyl
Yes

Heating

Central
Yes
Electric
Yes

Laundry Features

In Unit
Yes
Sink
Yes

Levels

One
Yes

Listing Terms

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes
FHA
Yes
VA Loan
Yes

Lot Features

Wooded
Yes

Other Structures

Shed(s)
Yes

Parking Features

Carport
Yes
Circular Driveway
Yes
RV Access/Parking
Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow
Yes

Road Frontage Type

County Road
Yes

Road Surface Type

Dirt
Yes

Roof

Metal
Yes

Sewer

Septic Tank
Yes

Utilities

Electricity Connected
Yes
Water Connected
Yes

View

Trees/Woods
Yes

Water Source

Private
Yes
Well
Yes

Architectural Style

Traditional
Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Covered
Yes
Front Porch
Yes
Rear Porch
Yes

Interior Features

Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
In-Law Floorplan
Yes
Pantry
Yes
Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower
Yes
Split Bedrooms
Yes
Walk-In Closet(s)
Yes

Room Types

Family Room
Yes
Living Room
Yes
Primary Bedroom
Yes

Room Information

Room Name Length Width
Primary Bedroom 15.11 13.10
Living Room 18.90 17.00
Family Room 23.10 16.11
Listing Office: HELEN HERSEY REALTY
Source MLS Verified
Last Updated: July - 21 - 2026
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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