$279,900

1301 Gary Dr Merritt Island, FL 32952

Estimated payment $1,603/month

Total Views 384
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,128 Sq Ft
$248 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Hot Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Screened Porch
  • In Ground Pool
  • No HOA
  • Patio

About This Home

Tucked away in beautiful Merritt Island, this enchanting 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers 1,128 square feet of warmth, charm, and lasting comfort. Recently updated with care, it's ready to welcome you with a brand-new roof and A/C (2025), luxury vinyl plank flooring, updated kitchen and baths, fresh paint inside and out, and an upgraded panel—ensuring peace of mind for years to come. From the moment you step inside, you're greeted by a cheerful foyer that flows into the dining space, setting the tone for a home that feels both open and intimate. At the heart of it all, the kitchen beckons with its arched entryway, generous counter space, and abundant cabinetry—offering everything you need for both quiet family dinners and lively gatherings. Just steps away, the family room feels like the soul of the home. With its striking stone-accented fireplace and sunlight streaming through walls of windows, it's a place to cozy up during cool nights or simply bask in the warmth of natural light.

The bedrooms are spacious and serene, offering a peaceful retreat. The primary suite features dual sinks and a walk-in shower, blending function with a touch of everyday luxury. A large laundry room provides extra convenience and opens to the enclosed patioan inviting space to host friends, share meals, or simply unwind while overlooking the sparkling pool. Out back, the fenced yard stretches wide, offering room for gardens, games, or long summer afternoons spent in the water.

What makes this home truly special is not just its updates, but its setting. Here you are minutes from the beach, surrounded by shops, dining, and endless outdoor adventuresfrom parks and trails to water sports and, of course, the Kennedy Space Center. With easy access to Orlando and no HOA, it's a home where you can truly live on your own terms.

This isn't just a place to liveit's a place to put down roots, to gather memories, and to cherish for years to come. A forever home in the heart of Merritt Island, ready to welcome you in. Please be mindful of the stepdown into family room and from kitchen to laundry room. Call to schedule your showing today!

Listing Agent

Katherine Nguyen

Katherine Alexandra Nguyen PA License #3342018 Listed on: 08/24/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $935

Year Built

  • Built in 1955 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 8,712 Sq Ft Lot
  • West Facing Home
  • Wood Fence
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Many Trees

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,128 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Electric Range
  • Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Patio

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Water Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Sunny Acres Subd Sec 2 Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 25-36-01-52-00000.0-0056.00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$935

Year Built

Built in 1955 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • ResoLotFeatures: Many Trees, Other
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Other
  • ResoSpecialListingConditions: Standard
  • Subdivision Name: Sunny Acres Subd Sec 2
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Other Structures: Other
  • Reso Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Location Tax and Legal Parcel Number2: 25-36-01-52-00000.0-0056.00
  • 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: 934.92
  • Location Tax and Legal Tax Year2: 2024
  • General Property Information Living Area2: 1128.0
  • General Property Information Building Area Total3: 1143.0
  • 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: West
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Fencing Wood2: Yes
  • General Property Information Community Fee(s) YN: No
  • Laundry Features Electric Dryer Hookup: Yes
  • Laundry Features Washer Hookup: Yes
  • Levels One: Yes
  • Pets Allowed Yes: Yes
  • Pool Features In Ground: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: 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
  • Utilities Sewer Available: Yes
  • Flooring Vinyl: Yes
  • Utilities Electricity Available: Yes
  • Utilities Sewer Connected: Yes
  • General Property Information Land Lease YN2: No
  • Room Types Bedroom 2 Level: First
  • General Property Information CDD Fee YN: No
  • Property Condition UpdatedRemodeled: Yes
  • Room Types Primary Bedroom Level: First
  • General Property Information Stories2: 1
  • Fencing Back Yard: Yes
  • Architectural Style Ranch: Yes
  • Utilities Water Not Available: Yes
  • General Property Information:Pool Private YN: Yes
  • General Property Information:Accessory Dwelling Unit YN: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Entrance Foyer, Open Floorplan, Other
  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Appliances: Electric Range, Refrigerator, Other
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Stories: 1
  • Appliances:Electric Range: Yes
  • Interior Features:Open Floorplan: Yes
  • Interior Features:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Interior Features:Entrance Foyer: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Other
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Chain Link, Wood
  • Acres: 0.2
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Concrete
  • Direction Faces: West
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Rear Porch, Screened
  • Construction Materials:Concrete4: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Screened: Yes
  • Lot Features:Other21: Yes
  • Lot Features:Many Trees: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Rear Porch: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Other
  • General Property Information:Garage YN: No
  • Parking Features:Other26: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available, Water Not Available
  • Heating: Central
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating:Central: 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
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8712.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Additional Parcels Description: 2501242
  • Parcel #: 25-36-01-52-00000.0-0056.00

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 934.92

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 $935 $63,870 -- --
2023 $935 $62,010 $0 $0
2022 $887 $60,210 $0 $0
2021 $894 $58,460 $0 $0
2020 $848 $57,660 $0 $0
2019 $795 $56,370 $0 $0
2018 $794 $55,320 $0 $0
2017 $678 $44,100 $0 $0
2016 $671 $43,200 $18,000 $25,200
2015 $667 $42,900 $10,000 $32,900
2014 $667 $42,560 $10,000 $32,560
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/24/2025 08/24/25 For Sale $279,900 -- $248 / Sq Ft
Source: Space Coast MLS (Space Coast Association of REALTORS®)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $126,200 Southern Title & Abstract
Warranty Deed $126,200 Southern Title & Abstract
Quit Claim Deed $100 None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed $100 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $10,000 Attorney
Warranty Deed $35,000 --
Warranty Deed -- --
Warranty Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $192,877 Construction
Closed $192,877 Construction
Previous Owner $20,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $51,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $25,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

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

MLS Number: 1055350

Space Coast MLS (Space Coast Association of REALTORS®)

APN: 25-36-01-52-00000.0-0056.00