$600,000
$25K PRICE DROP

1260 Tropical Cove Dr Merritt Island, FL 32952

Estimated payment $3,503/month

Total Views 6,303
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,183 Sq Ft
$275 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Open Floorplan
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Screened Porch

About This Home

Price reduced on this inviting .34-acre pool home situated on a corner lot in the desirable location of South Merritt Island, features 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths and 1 half bath. The Primary bedroom is on the first floor with 2 large walk-in in closets, double vanities, separate garden tub and shower. There are 3 additional bedrooms (all with new carpeting), and a full bath on the second floor. The formal Living room and Dining room's high ceilings feature abundant natural light. The kitchen is home to an oversized Island with breakfast bar, large pantry, all new stainless-steel appliances, new washer and dryer and a large gathering room with an open concept for entertaining. French doors take you out to the wonderful screened oversized pool area perfect for relaxing after a long day's work. Conveniently located near Port Canaveral, Brevard beaches, Kennedy Space Center, Orlando International Airport. Catch a glimpse of rocket launches from the lanai of your new home

Listing Agent

Jeanette Gannon

Surfside Properties & Mgmt. License #3200611 Listed on: 07/15/2025

Surfside Properties & Mgmt.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,489

Year Built

  • Built in 1994 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 0.34 Acre Lot
  • Property fronts a county road
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • South Facing Home
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Few Trees

HOA Fees

  • $33 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Siding
  • Block Exterior
  • Asphalt
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,183 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator
  • Ice Maker
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Dual Closets
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on lower level
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Screen Enclosure
  • Pool Sweep

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

  • Tropical Elementary School
  • Jefferson Middle School
  • Merritt Island High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heat Pump System
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • South Tropical Cove Homeowners Association
  • South Tropical Cove Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 25-36-24-03-00000.0-0005.00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,489

Year Built

Built in 1994 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$33 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1994
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Electric Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Lower Level, Washer Hookup
  • ResoLotFeatures: Cul-De-Sac, Few Trees, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear
  • Road Frontage Type: County Road
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Smoke Detector(s)
  • ResoSpecialListingConditions: Standard
  • Subdivision Name: South Tropical Cove
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Financial Info Electric: Fuses
  • Location Tax and Legal Parcel Number2: 25-36-24-03-00000.0-0005.00
  • Location Tax and Legal Elementary School: Tropical
  • Location Tax and Legal Middle School2: Jefferson
  • Location Tax and Legal High School: Merritt Island
  • Location Tax and Legal Tax Annual Amount: 2488.56
  • Location Tax and Legal Tax Year2: 2023
  • General Property Information Living Area2: 2183.0
  • General Property Information Lot Size Acres: 0.34
  • General Property Information Lot Size Square Feet2: 14810.0
  • General Property Information New Construction YN: No
  • General Property Information Waterfront YN: No
  • General Property Information Senior Community YN: No
  • General Property Information Direction Faces: South
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Cooling:Electric: Yes
  • Flooring Tile: Yes
  • General Property Information Community Fee(s) YN: No
  • Laundry Features Electric Dryer Hookup: Yes
  • Laundry Features Washer Hookup: Yes
  • Pets Allowed Yes: Yes
  • Pool Features In Ground: Yes
  • Road Surface Type Asphalt: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Security Features Smoke Detector(s): Yes
  • Utilities Cable Available: Yes
  • Utilities Electricity Connected: Yes
  • Flooring Carpet: Yes
  • Levels Two: Yes
  • Water Source Public: Yes
  • Interior Features Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower: Yes
  • General Property Information Carport YN2: No
  • Room Types Dining Room: Yes
  • Interior Features Breakfast Nook: Yes
  • Pool Features Screen Enclosure: Yes
  • Room Types Family Room: Yes
  • Room Types Living Room: Yes
  • Flooring Vinyl: Yes
  • Utilities Sewer Connected: Yes
  • Pool Features Pool Sweep: Yes
  • Location Tax and Legal Zoning Description2: Residential
  • General Property Information CDD Fee YN: No
  • Utilities Water Connected: Yes
  • Smart Home Features Smoke Detector: Yes
  • Property Condition UpdatedRemodeled: Yes
  • Room Types Primary Bedroom Level: Main
  • General Property Information Stories2: 2
  • Laundry Features Lower Level: Yes
  • Road Frontage Type County Road: Yes
  • Architectural Style Contemporary: Yes
  • Electric:Fuses: Yes
  • General Property Information:Pool Private YN: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Nook, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, His and Hers Closets, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower, Primary Downstairs, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl
  • Appliances: Disposal, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, Ice Maker, Microwave
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 8
  • Stories: 2
  • General Property Information Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Appliances:Electric Water Heater: Yes
  • Interior Features:Primary Downstairs: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Range: Yes
  • Interior Features:Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
  • Interior Features:Open Floorplan: Yes
  • Appliances:Ice Maker: Yes
  • Interior Features:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Interior Features:Kitchen Island: Yes
  • Interior Features:Pantry: Yes
  • Interior Features:Vaulted Ceiling(s): Yes
  • Interior Features:Walk-In Closet(s): Yes
  • Interior Features:His and Hers Closets: Yes
  • Appliances:ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator: Yes
  • Appliances:ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer: Yes
  • Appliances:ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer: Yes
  • Laundry Features:In Unit: Yes
  • Community Features:Street Lights: Yes
  • Community Features:Curbs: Yes
  • Community Features:Sidewalks: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Pool Features: In Ground, Pool Sweep, Screen Enclosure
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Acres: 0.34
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Block, Concrete, Stucco
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Screened
  • Construction Materials:Block2: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Concrete4: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Stucco: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Screened: Yes
  • Lot Features:Cul-De-Sac: Yes
  • Lot Features:Sprinklers in Front: Yes
  • Lot Features:Sprinklers In Rear: Yes
  • Lot Features:Few Trees: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
  • General Property Information:Garage YN: Yes
  • General Property Information:Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features:Attached: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Door Opener: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Heating: Central, Electric, Heat Pump
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating:Central: Yes
  • Heating:Electric3: Yes
  • Sewer Septic Tank: Yes
  • Heating:Heat Pump: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Fee: 400.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Name: South Tropical Cove Homeowners Association
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • General Property Information:Association YN: Yes
  • General Property Information:Association Name: South Tropical Cove Homeowners Association
  • General Property Information:Association Fee: 400.0
  • General Property Information:Association Fee Frequency: Annually

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: Jefferson

Lot Info

  • Current Use: Residential, Single Family
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 14810.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Additional Parcels Description: 2511555
  • Parcel #: 25-36-24-03-00000.0-0005.00
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2488.56

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Tropical
  • High School: Merritt Island

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $2,489 $197,680 -- --
2023 $2,489 $191,930 $0 $0
2022 $2,375 $186,340 $0 $0
2021 $2,457 $180,920 $0 $0
2020 $2,396 $178,430 $0 $0
2019 $2,341 $174,420 $0 $0
2018 $2,342 $171,170 $0 $0
2017 $2,364 $167,650 $0 $0
2016 $2,398 $164,210 $37,000 $127,210
2015 $2,464 $163,070 $37,000 $126,070
2014 $2,478 $161,780 $37,000 $124,780
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/20/2025 08/20/25 Price Changed $600,000 -2.4% $275 / Sq Ft
08/08/2025 08/08/25 Price Changed $615,000 -1.6% $282 / Sq Ft
07/15/2025 07/15/25 For Sale $625,000 -- $286 / Sq Ft
Source: Space Coast MLS (Space Coast Association of REALTORS®)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $187,500 --
Warranty Deed $35,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $332,025 Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage
Closed $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $67,000 New Conventional
Closed $60,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $27,900 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: Space Coast MLS (Space Coast Association of REALTORS®)

MLS Number: 1051753

Space Coast MLS (Space Coast Association of REALTORS®)

APN: 25-36-24-03-00000.0-0005.00