The Melrose Center consists of two to of the most attractive buildings located in the heart of Melrose. The buildings represent a limited selection of commercial property that faces the main thoroughfare of Hwy 26, a major roadway running from Gainesville to Putnam Hall Fl. The front building, “The Studios of Melrose” consists of eleven mixed use offices ranging from health care providers to artist studios, to a multi-room art gallery. The building represents the Victorian four-square design that is a historic standard throughout the town. The Center is licensed as a fifty-seat full service restaurant with both inside and outside eating areas. The kitchen was fully renovated in 2021, with much of the equipment upgraded to brand new condition. The facility has both inside and outside stages which are used to showcase musicians on a weekly basis. The inside hall is also used to showcase local artists’ work. Certified by Visit Florida The Welcome and Information Center is officially certified by Visit Florida—a recognized State of Florida designation. It serves the broader Lake Area Region spanning Gainesville, Ocala, Palatka, St. Augustine, and Jacksonville, and is affiliated with all statewide Welcome Centers through Visit Florida. Unmatched Visibility Located between I-75 and I-95, this site sees 8,000–10,000 cars daily. It's not any ordinary spot – it's a combination restaurant, art house, and community gathering place. If you've ever dreamed of owning a place where food and art come together - the Melrose Center might just be your perfect opportunity.
Melrose commercial opportunity- Located one block from the junction of SR 21 & SR 26 in the heart of Melrose is the perfect site to start your new retail or service business. With 100 feet of SR 21 frontage, this 0.31 acre site offers great exposure with a traffic count of over 9,500 cares daily. Zoned C-2 commercial the site offers city water, and is flat and ready to build. The vibrant community is known for its many community events and art shows that can swell foot traffic dramatically on the weekends. So, if you have been dreaming of starting your own business don't let this unique opportunity pass you by!


Melrose is located in Florida. Melrose, Florida has a population of 6,019. Melrose is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 16.28% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 18.89%.
The median household income in Melrose, Florida is $58,929. The median household income for the surrounding county is $39,975 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Melrose is 57.2 years.
The average high temperature in July is 91.4 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 41.7 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 51.1 inches per year, with 0 inches of snow per year.