Bradford County property record for 288 SE 3rd Ave, Melrose, FL 32666
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,632 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.621 acres (27,068 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $175,000 (Feb 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $3,673 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Transfer Feb 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06230-E-01500 |
| Primary APN | 06230-E-01500 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,632 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,052 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,632 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 27,068 sqft (0.621 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 202 ft deep x 134 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 240 sqft |
| Porch | Screened/Unfinished Porch |
| Utility Building | 288 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 288 SE 3RD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MELROSE |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 32666-5470 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 12 9S 22 LOT 15 OF SEMINOLE RIDGE UNIT 5 OF UN-RECORDED PLAT OR 129-425 ALSO DESC AS: COM AT SE COR OF SEC, N06*22'42"E 880.98', S89*55'00"W 473.62', N08*32'00"E 602.28', N05*28'55"E 89.43' FOR POB. N00*19'25"E 61.77',N01*47'00"E 73.22', N88*38'00"W |
| Legal Range | 22E |
| Legal Township | 09S |
| Legal Section | 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | SEMINOLE RIDGE UNIT 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Legal Unit | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | BRADFORD FL |
| Township / Civil Division | HAMPTON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4013 |
| Census Tract | 301 |
288 SE 3rd Ave is owned by an individual who acquired it in June 2023.
Source: Bradford County records, as of March 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5472 N ROGERS HWY, TECUMSEH, MI 49286-9535 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Feb 19, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WOLFE FINANCIAL INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 19, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 19, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 7, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20214001650 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1887 / 48 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0004004890 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRADFORD FL |
| Recording Date | Jun 15, 2023 |
| Property Address | 288 SE 3RD AVE, MELROSE, FL 32666-5470 |
| Document Number | 0004004890 |
| Book / Page | 2029 / 523 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202304004890 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 30, 2023 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5472 N ROGERS HWY, TECUMSEH, MI 49286-9535 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 5472 N ROGERS HWY, TECUMSEH, MI 49286-9535 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRADFORD FL |
| Recording Date | Feb 19, 2021 |
| Property Address | 288 SE 3RD AVE, MELROSE, FL 32666-5470 |
| Document Number | 0004001650 |
| Book / Page | 1887 / 48 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 10, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202104001650 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 7, 2022 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,225.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 10140 41ST TRL S # S212, 10140, BOYNTON BEACH, FL 33436-4210 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5472 N ROGERS HWY, TECUMSEH, MI 49286-9535 |
| Document Number | 0000188751 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1887/51 |
| Name | WOLFE FINANCIAL INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 288 SE 3rd Ave was $3,673, up 12.7% from the year before.
Source: Bradford County assessment roll, as of November 26, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Florida |
| County | Bradford County |
| Unified School District | Bradford County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,673.00 (+12.74%) | $217,615 (+4.62%) Land $35,000 Building $182,615 | $217,615 (+4.62%) Land $35,000 Building $182,615 |
| 2024 | $3,258.00 (+9.81%) | $208,008 (+12.09%) Land $35,000 Building $173,008 | $208,008 (+12.09%) Land $35,000 Building $173,008 |
| 2023 | $2,967.00 (+12.39%) | $185,569 (+14.73%) Land $22,500 Building $163,069 | $185,569 (+14.73%) Land $22,500 Building $163,069 |
| 2022 | $2,640.00 | $161,741 Land $21,000 Building $140,741 | $161,741 Land $21,000 Building $140,741 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 288 SE 3rd Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 2, 2018 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 63 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 63 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 9 (2017–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 9 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2025 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 288 SE 3rd Ave is moderate, ranking above 53% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 53% of the US · lower than 76% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | MELROSE WTP private · serves 1,300 people · EPA ID FL2544255 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 125 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Windstream DSL | 200 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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