$295,000
SOLD JUL 7, 2025

1537 Independence Ave Melbourne, FL 32940

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,792 Sq Ft
8,712 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$165 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Gated with Attendant
  • RV or Boat Storage in Community
  • Fitness Center
  • Senior Community
  • Clubhouse

About This Home

As of July 2025

Located in a premier resort-style country club community, this updated Madison model offers the ultimate Florida lifestyle. With top-notch amenities, you'll enjoy the perfect blend of relaxation, recreation, and community living.

This home features 3 spacious bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a 2-car garage, offering comfort and convenience. Tasteful updates in the kitchen and bathrooms, while the covered lanai provides a serene space to unwind or entertain — rain or shine.

And the best part? With an acceptable offer, the golf cart is included, so you're all set to hit the greens or cruise the neighborhood in style.

This is more than just a home, this is your ticket to an active, vibrant lifestyle and truly one of the BEST PRICED homes in the 32940 zip code.

— start living the good life today! Home to over 600 Military Veterans, Indian River Colony Club is a Private 55+ Country Club community with an extensive maintenance program for each home. It includes an18-hole golf course, fine dining restaurant with an executive chef & the 19th Hole restaurant and bar, fitness center, heated swimming pool, tennis courts, croquet, bocce ball, shuffleboard, and more. Pet-friendly, gated community with over 60 activities groups that have you feeling like you are on vacation.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Shellie Raymond

Four Star Real Estate LLC License #3325835 Listed on: 05/02/2025

Co-Listed By

Robin Steininger

Four Star Real Estate LLC License #3364950

Last Buyer's Agent

Robin Steininger

Four Star Real Estate LLC License #3364950

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,999

Year Built

  • Built in 1992

Lot Details

  • 8,712 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property fronts a private road
  • North Facing Home

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Asphalt
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,792 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Screened Porch
  • Property Views

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • Dual Closets
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer

Schools

  • Quest Elementary School
  • Kennedy Middle School
  • Viera High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Underground Utilities

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 26-36-03-04-00000.0-0036.00
  • Community Development District (CDD) fees
  • $504 special tax assessment

Community Details

Overview

  • Senior Community
  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include cable TV, internet, ground maintenance, maintenance structure, pest control
  • $1,210 Other Monthly Fees
  • Indian River Colony Club Association
  • Viera Tracts Bb And V Ph 1 Unit 2 Subdivision

Recreation

  • RV or Boat Storage in Community
  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Shuffleboard Court
  • Fitness Center

Additional Features

  • Clubhouse
  • Gated with Attendant

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,999

Year Built

Built in 1992

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1992
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: In Garage
  • ResoLotFeatures: Other
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Reso View: Other
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Gated with Guard
  • Reso Association Amenities: Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Golf Course, RV/Boat Storage, Shuffleboard Court, Tennis Court(s)
  • Reso Association Fee Includes: Cable TV, Internet, Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance Structure, Pest Control, Other
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 0303441
  • Co List Office Phone: 321-255-6000
  • ResoSpecialListingConditions: Standard
  • Subdivision Name: Viera Tracts BB and V Ph 1 Unit 2
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • Financial Info Electric: Underground
  • Location Tax and Legal Parcel Number2: 26-36-03-04-00000.0-0036.00
  • Location Tax and Legal Elementary School: Quest
  • Location Tax and Legal Middle School2: Kennedy
  • Location Tax and Legal High School: Viera
  • Location Tax and Legal Tax Annual Amount: 1998.58
  • Location Tax and Legal Tax Year2: 2024
  • General Property Information Living Area2: 1792.0
  • 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: Yes
  • General Property Information Direction Faces: North
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Cooling:Electric: Yes
  • Flooring Tile: Yes
  • General Property Information Community Fee(s) YN: Yes
  • General Property Information Other Fee(s) Amount: 1210.48
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Levels One: Yes
  • Pets Allowed Yes: Yes
  • Road Surface Type Asphalt: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Utilities Electricity Connected: Yes
  • Flooring Carpet: Yes
  • Water Source Public: Yes
  • Interior Features Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower: Yes
  • Pets Allowed Total Number Of Pets: 2
  • General Property Information Carport YN2: No
  • Pets Allowed Number Limit: Yes
  • Security Features Gated with Guard: Yes
  • Utilities Sewer Connected: Yes
  • Electric Underground: Yes
  • General Property Information CDD Fee YN: Yes
  • Utilities Water Connected: Yes
  • General Property Information CDD Fee Amount: 503.52
  • General Property Information Stories2: 1
  • Road Frontage Type Private Road: Yes
  • Architectural Style Ranch: Yes
  • General Property Information:Pool Private YN: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), His and Hers Closets, Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower, Split Bedrooms
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Range, Microwave
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Stories: 1
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Range: Yes
  • Interior Features:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Interior Features:Split Bedrooms: Yes
  • Interior Features:His and Hers Closets: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Acres: 0.2
  • Pool Private: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Frame, Stucco
  • Direction Faces: North
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Rear Porch, Screened
  • Construction Materials:Stucco: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Screened: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Frame: Yes
  • Lot Features:Other21: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Covered2: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Rear Porch: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage
  • General Property Information:Garage YN: Yes
  • General Property Information:Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Laundry Features:In Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features:Attached: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating:Central: Yes
  • Heating:Electric3: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: Yes
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Indian River Colony Club
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • General Property Information:Association YN: Yes
  • General Property Information:Association Name: Indian River Colony Club
  • General Property Information:Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes:Cable TV: Yes
  • Association Fee Includes:Internet: Yes
  • Association Amenities:Clubhouse: Yes
  • Association Amenities:Fitness Center: Yes
  • Association Amenities:Shuffleboard Court: Yes
  • Association Amenities:Tennis Court(s)2: Yes
  • Association Fee Includes:Pest Control: Yes
  • Association Amenities:Golf Course: Yes
  • Association Amenities:RVBoat Storage: Yes
  • Association Fee Includes:Maintenance Grounds: Yes
  • Association Fee Includes:Maintenance Structure: Yes

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: Kennedy

Lot Info

  • Current Use: Single Family
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8712.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Additional Parcels Description: 2614593
  • Parcel #: 26-36-03-04-00000.0-0036.00

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1998.58

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Quest
  • High School: Viera

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 2, 2025
Closed on
Jul 7, 2025
Sold by
Snow Elizabeth L
Bought by
Gallagher William E and Gallagher Betty Jane
Seller's Agent
Shellie Raymond
Four Star Real Estate LLC
Buyer's Agent
Robin Steininger
Four Star Real Estate LLC
List Price
$299,000
Sold Price
$295,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,000
-1.34%
Views
47

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
316.61%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 6, 2021
Sold by
Snow Donald and Snow Elizabeth L
Bought by
Snow Cynthia F and Snow Elizabeth L

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 4, 2018
Closed on
Jul 27, 2018
Sold by
Cooley Stephen C and Cooley Susan R
Bought by
Snow Donald and Snow Elizabeth L
Seller's Agent
Shellie Raymond
Four Star Real Estate LLC
Buyer's Agent
Shellie Raymond
Four Star Real Estate LLC
List Price
$210,000
Sold Price
$180,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$30,000
-14.29%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.41%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 16, 2005
Sold by
Patton Virginia A and Virginia A Patton Revocable Tr
Bought by
Cooley Stephen C and Cooley Susan R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$199,500
Interest Rate
5.61%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $295,000 Alliance Title
Warranty Deed $295,000 Alliance Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Accommodation
Warranty Deed $180,000 North American Title Company
Warranty Deed $210,000 Security First Title Partner
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $158,700 New Conventional
Previous Owner $199,500 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/07/2025 07/07/25 Sold $295,000 -1.3% $165 / Sq Ft
05/08/2025 05/08/25 Pending -- -- --
05/02/2025 05/02/25 For Sale $299,000 +66.1% $167 / Sq Ft
07/27/2018 07/27/18 Sold $180,000 -14.3% $98 / Sq Ft
07/02/2018 07/02/18 Pending -- -- --
06/04/2018 06/04/18 For Sale $210,000 -- $115 / 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 $1,958 $109,640 $0 $0
2022 $1,852 $106,450 $0 $0
2021 $1,812 $103,350 $0 $0
2020 $1,980 $101,930 $0 $0
2019 $1,989 $101,440 $0 $0
2018 $1,746 $82,840 $0 $0
2017 $1,732 $81,140 $0 $0
2016 $1,732 $79,480 $18,000 $61,480
2015 $1,750 $78,930 $18,000 $60,930
2014 $1,750 $78,310 $18,000 $60,310
Source: Public Records

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Map

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

MLS Number: 1045052

Space Coast MLS (Space Coast Association of REALTORS®)

APN: 26-36-03-04-00000.0-0036.00