$285,000
SOLD JUN 24, 2025

1279 Earl Dr Merritt Island, FL 32952

2 Beds
2.5 Baths
988 Sq Ft
8,712 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$288 Per Sq Ft

8% Below List Price

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • RV Access or Parking
  • Corner Lot
  • Balcony
  • Open Floorplan
  • No HOA
  • In-Law or Guest Suite

About This Home

As of June 2025

Step into a home that has it all—modern upgrades, incredible versatility, and a prime location just minutes from Cocoa Beach! This stunning 2-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home is packed with brand-new features, including a new roof, air handler A/C, plumbing, electrical, and a tankless water heater. Designed for both comfort and convenience, the home boasts a built-in coffee bar, a full washer and dryer, and a separate in-law suite—perfect for multi-generational living or short-term rental income.

The outdoor space is just as impressive! Enjoy a covered front and side patio, ideal for entertaining or unwinding in the Florida sunshine. The pool-ready backyard is already set up for your dream oasis, thanks to a new septic drain in the front. Need space for your toys? This home has a full RV hookup with electrical, water, and drain, plus an electric car charging port. A brand-new 6-ft wood fence encloses the entire property, offering privacy and security, while brand-new concrete sidewalks Step into a home that has it allmodern upgrades, incredible versatility, and a prime location just minutes from Cocoa Beach! This stunning 2-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home is packed with brand-new features, including a new roof, air handler A/C, plumbing, electrical, and a tankless water heater. Designed for both comfort and convenience, the home boasts a built-in coffee bar, a full washer and dryer, and a separate in-law suiteperfect for multi-generational living or short-term rental income.

The outdoor space is just as impressive! Enjoy a covered front and side patio, ideal for entertaining or unwinding in the Florida sunshine. The pool-ready backyard is already set up for your dream oasis, thanks to a new septic drain in the front. Need space for your toys? This home has a full RV hookup with electrical, water, and drain, plus an electric car charging port. A brand-new 6-ft wood fence encloses the entire property, offering privacy and security, while brand-new concrete sidewalks wrap around the home, adding to its polished curb appeal.

Located in the heart of Merritt Island, this home puts you minutes from the beach, Kennedy Space Center, top-rated schools, shopping, and dining. With easy access to boat ramps, parks, and SR-528 for a quick commute to Orlando, this is the ultimate blend of style, function, and location.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Catalina Echevarria

Surfside Properties & Mgmt. License #3616797 Listed on: 05/24/2025

Surfside Properties & Mgmt.

Last Buyer's Agent

Barrett Hester

Results Realty Services, LLC License #3554210

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,417

Year Built

  • Built in 1956 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 8,712 Sq Ft Lot
  • East Facing Home
  • Privacy Fence
  • Wood Fence
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Corner Lot
  • Few Trees

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Block Exterior
  • Asphalt
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 988 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wet Bar
  • Built-In Features
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room
  • Tile Flooring
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer
  • Property Views

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Instant Hot Water

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • Dual Closets
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • Shower Only

Parking

  • On-Street Parking
  • RV Access or Parking

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Construction
  • Energy-Efficient Lighting
  • Energy-Efficient Insulation
  • Energy-Efficient Doors
  • Energy-Efficient Roof
  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Patio

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Geothermal Heating and Cooling
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Sunny Acres Subd Sec 3 Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Foreclosure
  • Assessor Parcel Number 25-36-01-50-00000.0-0109.00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,417

Year Built

Built in 1956 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • ResoLotFeatures: Corner Lot, Few Trees
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Reso View: Other
  • ResoSpecialListingConditions: In Foreclosure
  • Subdivision Name: Sunny Acres Subd Sec 3
  • Architectural Style: Ranch, Other
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Construction, Doors, HVAC, Insulation, Lighting, Roof, Thermostat, Water Heater
  • Reso Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Financial Info Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Location Tax and Legal Parcel Number2: 25-36-01-50-00000.0-0109.00
  • 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: 2417.1
  • Location Tax and Legal Tax Year2: 2024
  • General Property Information Living Area2: 988.0
  • General Property Information Lot Size Acres: 0.2
  • General Property Information Lot Size Square Feet2: 8712.0
  • 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: East
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Cooling:Electric: Yes
  • Fencing Fenced2: Yes
  • Fencing Wood2: Yes
  • Flooring Tile: Yes
  • General Property Information Community Fee(s) YN: No
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Laundry Features Electric Dryer Hookup: Yes
  • Laundry Features Washer Hookup: Yes
  • Pets Allowed Yes: Yes
  • Road Surface Type Asphalt: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Utilities Cable Available: Yes
  • Utilities Electricity Connected: Yes
  • Fencing Chain Link: Yes
  • Water Source Public: Yes
  • General Property Information Carport YN2: No
  • Utilities Water Available: Yes
  • Room Types Living Room: Yes
  • Interior Features Guest Suite: Yes
  • Special Listing Conditions In Foreclosure: Yes
  • Utilities Natural Gas Available: Yes
  • General Property Information CDD Fee YN: No
  • Property Condition UpdatedRemodeled: Yes
  • General Property Information Stories2: 1
  • Interior Features Primary Bathroom - Shower No Tub: Yes
  • Fencing Back Yard: Yes
  • Architectural Style Ranch: Yes
  • Fencing Privacy: Yes
  • Electric 200 Amp Service: Yes
  • General Property Information:Pool Private YN: No
  • Special Features: 5124
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Guest Suite, His and Hers Closets, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Primary Bathroom - Shower No Tub, Split Bedrooms, Wet Bar
  • Flooring: Tile
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Freezer, Instant Hot Water, Microwave, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer, Washer/Dryer Stacked
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 8
  • Stories: 1
  • General Property Information Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Tankless Water Heater: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Range: Yes
  • Interior Features:Open Floorplan: Yes
  • Interior Features:Breakfast Bar: Yes
  • Interior Features:Built-in Features: Yes
  • Interior Features:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Interior Features:Kitchen Island: Yes
  • Interior Features:Split Bedrooms: Yes
  • Interior Features:His and Hers Closets: Yes
  • Interior Features:Wet Bar: Yes
  • Appliances:Freezer: Yes
  • Appliances:Instant Hot Water: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Cooktop: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Oven: Yes
  • Appliances:WasherDryer Stacked: Yes
  • Community Features:Street Lights: Yes
  • Community Features:Sidewalks: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Balcony
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Chain Link, Fenced, Full, Privacy, Wood
  • Acres: 0.2
  • Pool Private: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Block, Stucco
  • Direction Faces: East
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Construction Materials:Block2: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Stucco: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Balcony: Yes
  • Lot Features:Few Trees: Yes
  • Lot Features:Corner Lot: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Fencing - Full: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: On Street, RV Access/Parking
  • General Property Information:Garage YN: No
  • Parking Features:RV AccessParking: Yes
  • Parking Features:On Street: Yes

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • General Property Information:Association YN: No

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: Jefferson

Lot Info

  • Current Use: Residential, Single Family
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8712.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Additional Parcels Description: 2501161
  • Parcel #: 25-36-01-50-00000.0-0109.00

Green Features

  • Green Energy Efficient:HVAC: Yes
  • Green Energy Efficient:Thermostat: Yes
  • Green Energy Efficient:Insulation: Yes
  • Green Energy Efficient:Roof: Yes
  • Green Energy Efficient:Lighting: Yes
  • Green Energy Efficient:Water Heater: Yes
  • Green Energy Efficient:Construction: Yes
  • Green Energy Efficient:Doors: Yes

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2417.1

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Tropical
  • High School: Merritt Island

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 24, 2025
Closed on
Jun 24, 2025
Sold by
Echevarria Alejandro
Bought by
Hester Barrett and Gilliard Anna Jewel
Seller's Agent
Catalina Echevarria
Surfside Properties & Mgmt.
Buyer's Agent
Barrett Hester
Results Realty Services, LLC
List Price
$310,000
Sold Price
$285,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-8.06%
Views
33

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-24.28%
Original Mortgage
$279,837
Outstanding Balance
$279,837
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
-$2,654

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 13, 2023
Sold by
New Way Projex Inc
Bought by
Echevarria Alejandro

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 29, 2004
Sold by
Strickland Gayle K
Bought by
Strickland Gayle K and Schultz Dorinda G
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $285,000 Island Title & Escrow
Warranty Deed $285,000 Island Title & Escrow
Quit Claim Deed $100 --
Warranty Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $279,837 FHA
Closed $279,837 FHA
Previous Owner $154,791 Construction
Previous Owner $45,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/24/2025 06/24/25 Sold $285,000 0.0% $288 / Sq Ft
06/04/2025 06/04/25 Pending -- -- --
06/03/2025 06/03/25 Price Changed $285,000 -4.7% $288 / Sq Ft
05/27/2025 05/27/25 Price Changed $299,000 -3.5% $303 / Sq Ft
05/24/2025 05/24/25 For Sale $310,000 0.0% $314 / Sq Ft
04/29/2025 04/29/25 Pending -- -- --
04/16/2025 04/16/25 For Sale $310,000 +229.8% $314 / Sq Ft
12/07/2021 12/07/21 Sold $94,000 -32.4% $101 / Sq Ft
10/18/2021 10/18/21 Pending -- -- --
10/04/2021 10/04/21 For Sale $139,000 -- $150 / Sq Ft
Source: Space Coast MLS (Space Coast Association of REALTORS®)

Tax History Compared to Growth

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
2023 $2,272 $145,530 $94,000 $51,530
2022 $2,171 $143,470 $0 $0
2021 $582 $38,090 $0 $0
2020 $542 $37,570 $0 $0
2019 $481 $36,730 $0 $0
2018 $472 $36,050 $0 $0
2017 $460 $35,310 $0 $0
2016 $451 $34,590 $18,000 $16,590
2015 $104 $34,350 $10,000 $24,350
2014 $102 $34,080 $10,000 $24,080
Source: Public Records

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Map

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

MLS Number: 1043431

Space Coast MLS (Space Coast Association of REALTORS®)

APN: 25-36-01-50-00000.0-0109.00