NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1545 Independence Ave Melbourne, FL 32940

Estimated Value: $272,000 - $307,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,834 Sq Ft
$159/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 15, 2023

Last sale price $225,000 $123 Per Sq Ft

Est. 30% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,845/month

191 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Gated with Attendant
  • Clubhouse
  • Fitness Center
  • Active Adult
  • Vaulted Ceiling

About This Home

As of November 2023

Welcome to this neat and tidy 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home located in a military, country club community. This home features a large lanai that overlooks a park-like backyard, providing a peaceful and serene setting for you to relax and enjoy the Florida sunshine. As you enter the home, you are greeted by natural light from the atrium off of the kitchen and Florida room sliders, creating an inviting atmosphere. The primary bathroom is spacious and includes double sinks, two walk-in closets, a walk-in shower, and jetted tub, providing the perfect place to unwind after a long day of golf, or enjoying all the amenities the community has to offer. The additional Florida room is perfect for entertaining guests, and the vaulted ceilings makes the home feel very open and spacious. This home is perfect for anyone looking for a comfortable living space, at a reasonable price, in a desirable 55+ community that offers a home to over 600 Military Veterans, with an extensive maintenance program for each home, an 18-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, pet-friendly, gated community with over 40 activities groups that have you feeling like you are on vacation.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Robin Steininger

Four Star Real Estate LLC License #3364950 Listed on: 04/17/2023

Co-Listed By

Shellie Raymond

Four Star Real Estate LLC License #3325835

Last Buyer's Agent

Kristen Willer

Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc. License #3450349

Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,118

Year Built

  • Built in 1992

Lot Details

  • 8,276 Sq Ft Lot
  • North Facing Home

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Asphalt
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,834 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Great Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Security Gate

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • Dual Closets
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub and Shower Combination in Primary Bathroom
  • Spa Bath

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heat Pump System
  • Electric Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Grip-Accessible Features
  • Patio

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 26-36-03-04-00000.0-0037.00

Community Details

Overview

  • Active Adult
  • No Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include cable TV, internet, pest control, security
  • Viera Tracts 'Bb & V' Ph 1 Unit 2 Association
  • Viera Tracts Bb And V Ph 1 Unit 2 Subdivision
  • Maintained Community

Amenities

  • Clubhouse
  • Community Storage Space

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Shuffleboard Court
  • Fitness Center
  • Community Pool
  • Park

Security

  • Gated with Attendant

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,118

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
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Gated with Guard, Security Gate
  • Reso Association Amenities: Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Golf Course, Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance Structure, Park, Shuffleboard Court, Storage, Tennis Court(s), Other
  • Reso Association Fee Includes: Cable TV, Internet, Pest Control, Security
  • 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
  • Reso Accessibility Features: Grip-Accessible Features
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • Location Tax and Legal Parcel Number2: 26-36-03-04-00000.0-0037.00
  • 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: 1117.56
  • Location Tax and Legal Tax Year2: 2022
  • General Property Information Living Area2: 1834.0
  • General Property Information Building Area Total3: 2363.0
  • General Property Information Lot Size Acres: 0.19
  • General Property Information Lot Size Square Feet2: 8276.0
  • 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
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Cooling:Electric: Yes
  • Flooring Laminate: Yes
  • Flooring Tile: Yes
  • Interior Features Primary Bathroom - Tub with Shower: Yes
  • General Property Information Community Fee(s) YN: Yes
  • General Property Information Other Fee(s) Amount: 1144.73
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Levels One: Yes
  • Association Amenities Maintenance Grounds2: Yes
  • Road Surface Type Asphalt: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Security Features Security Gate: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Flooring Carpet: Yes
  • Water Source Public: Yes
  • Pets Allowed Total Number Of Pets: 2
  • General Property Information Carport YN2: No
  • Room Types Great Room: Yes
  • Interior Features Breakfast Nook: Yes
  • Room Types Florida Room: Yes
  • Security Features Gated with Guard: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Nook, Ceiling Fan(s), His and Hers Closets, Primary Bathroom - Tub with Shower, Primary Downstairs, Split Bedrooms, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
  • Spa Features: Bath
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Water Heater: Yes
  • Interior Features:Primary Downstairs: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Range: Yes
  • Pool Features:Community: Yes
  • Interior Features:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Interior Features:Split Bedrooms: Yes
  • Interior Features:Vaulted Ceiling(s): Yes
  • Interior Features:Walk-In Closet(s): Yes
  • Interior Features:His and Hers Closets: Yes
  • Spa Features:Bath: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Pool Features: Community
  • Roof: Shingle, Other
  • Acres: 0.19
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Frame, Stucco, Wood Siding
  • Direction Faces: North
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch, Screened
  • Construction Materials:Stucco: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Screened: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Frame: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Accessibility Features:Grip-Accessible Features: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener
  • 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 Door Opener: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Heating: Central, Electric, Heat Pump
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating:Central: Yes
  • Heating:Electric3: Yes
  • Heating:Heat Pump: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: Yes
  • Association Name: VIERA TRACTS 'BB & V' PH 1 UNIT 2
  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • General Property Information:Association YN: No
  • General Property Information:Association Name: VIERA TRACTS 'BB & V' PH 1 UNIT 2
  • Association Fee Includes:Cable TV: Yes
  • Association Fee Includes:Internet: Yes
  • Association Fee Includes:Security: Yes
  • Association Amenities:Clubhouse: Yes
  • Association Amenities:Fitness Center: Yes
  • Association Amenities:Shuffleboard Court: Yes
  • Association Amenities:Storage: Yes
  • Association Amenities:Tennis Court(s)2: Yes
  • Association Fee Includes:Pest Control: Yes
  • Association Amenities:Park: Yes
  • Association Amenities:Golf Course: Yes

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: Kennedy

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8276.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel #: 26-36-03-04-00000.0-0037.00
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1117.56

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Quest
  • High School: Viera

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 17, 2023
Closed on
Nov 15, 2023
Sold by
Christel M Hughes Trust
Bought by
Zmich John Francis and Weigand Lauren Yvette
Seller's Agent
Robin Steininger
Four Star Real Estate LLC
Buyer's Agent
Kristen Willer
Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc.
List Price
$285,000
Sold Price
$225,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$60,000
-21.05%
Views
1046
Current Estimated Value
$291,559

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$66,559
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.21%
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Outstanding Balance
$98,252
Interest Rate
7.49%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$193,307

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 5, 2018
Sold by
Hughes Christel M
Bought by
Christel M Hughes Trust and Hughes Christel M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Interest Rate
4.43%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 16, 2016
Closed on
May 11, 2017
Sold by
Ricky David Lee and David And Joan Ricky Revocable
Bought by
Hughes Christel M
Seller's Agent
Shellie Raymond
Four Star Real Estate LLC
Buyer's Agent
Shellie Raymond
Four Star Real Estate LLC
List Price
$139,000
Sold Price
$134,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,100
-2.95%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.53%
Original Mortgage
$134,900
Interest Rate
4.1%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 25, 2005
Sold by
Lee Ricky Joan Marie Kramer and Lee Ricky David
Bought by
David and Joan Ricky Rlt

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 21, 2004
Sold by
Gray Gordon Maurine Ethlyn and Gray Lynn
Bought by
Ricky David Lee and Ricky Joan K

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 18, 1994
Sold by
Gordon Lynn Gray and Gordon Maurine Ethlyn
Bought by
Gordon Lynn Gray
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Zmich John Francis $225,000 Southern Capital Title Agency
Zmich John Francis $225,000 Southern Capital Title Agency
Christel M Hughes Trust $100 --
Hughes Christel M $134,900 North American Title Co
David -- --
Ricky David Lee $127,500 Security First Title Partner
Gordon Lynn Gray -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Zmich John Francis $100,000
Closed Zmich John Francis $100,000
Previous Owner Christel M Hughes Trust --
Previous Owner Hughes Christel M $134,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
11/15/2023 11/15/23 Sold $225,000 -9.6% $123 / Sq Ft
10/21/2023 10/21/23 Pending -- -- --
09/28/2023 09/28/23 Price Changed $249,000 -12.6% $136 / Sq Ft
08/04/2023 08/04/23 Price Changed $284,975 0.0% $155 / Sq Ft
04/13/2023 04/13/23 For Sale $285,000 +111.3% $155 / Sq Ft
05/11/2017 05/11/17 Sold $134,900 -2.9% $75 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/02/2017 04/02/17 Pending -- -- --
12/16/2016 12/16/16 For Sale $139,000 -- $77 / 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
2025 $3,825 $256,990 -- --
2024 $1,138 $264,840 -- --
2023 $1,138 $86,470 $0 $0
2022 $1,118 $83,960 $0 $0
2021 $1,222 $81,520 $0 $0
2020 $1,195 $80,400 $0 $0
2019 $1,136 $78,600 $0 $0
2018 $1,128 $77,140 $0 $0
2017 $2,750 $111,680 $18,000 $93,680
2016 $1,643 $72,110 $18,000 $54,110
2015 $1,662 $71,610 $18,000 $53,610
2014 $1,667 $71,050 $18,000 $53,050
Source: Public Records

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Map

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

MLS Number: 962621

Space Coast MLS (Space Coast Association of REALTORS®)

APN: 26-36-03-04-00000.0-0037.00