$309,900
$20K PRICE DROP

1551 Independence Ave Melbourne, FL 32940

Estimated payment $1,932/month

Total Views 24,933
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,816 Sq Ft
$171 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Gated with Attendant
  • RV or Boat Storage in Community
  • Fitness Center
  • Active Adult
  • Open Floorplan

About This Home

Gorgeous paver driveway and lush landscaping greet you as you arrive at this lovely, expanded Madison Model, located in a resort-style country club community, offering top-notch amenities for an exceptional Florida lifestyle. Vaulted ceilings, bright open floor plan, indoor laundry, updated bathrooms, modern fans and light fixtures, make this home move-in ready. Bonus room attached to the large owner's suite makes an ideal, private office or a place to relax, curl up, read a book, or enjoy your favorite hobby. There are sliding glass doors that lead to the lanai from the bonus room and living room. Guest bathroom also has access to the spacious screened lanai. Home includes an open air atrium, great for combining open space, natural light & the potential for a unique & inviting garden, or space for relaxation, and enjoying your morning coffee. 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.

Listing Agent

Robin Steininger

Four Star Real Estate LLC License #3364950 Listed on: 04/16/2025

Co-Listing Agent

Shellie Raymond

Four Star Real Estate LLC License #3325835

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,767

Year Built

  • Built in 1992

Lot Details

  • 8,712 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property fronts a private road
  • North Facing Home
  • Corner Lot
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Asphalt
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,816 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Screened Porch

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • Dual Closets
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • No Tub in Bathroom
  • Shower Only

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heat Pump System
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 26-36-03-04-00000.0-0038.00
  • Community Development District (CDD) fees
  • $504 special tax assessment

Community Details

Overview

  • Active Adult
  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include cable TV, internet, ground maintenance, maintenance structure, pest control, security
  • $1,275 Other Monthly Fees
  • Ircc Association
  • Viera Tracts Bb And V Ph 1 Unit 2 Subdivision
  • On-Site Maintenance
  • Maintained Community

Recreation

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

Additional Features

  • Clubhouse
  • Gated with Attendant

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,767

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 Unit
  • ResoLotFeatures: Corner Lot, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Gated with Guard
  • Reso Association Amenities: Cable TV, Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Gated, Golf Course, Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance Structure, Management - Full Time, Park, Pool, RV/Boat Storage, Security, Shuffleboard Court, Tennis Court(s), Management - On Site
  • Reso Association Fee Includes: Cable TV, Internet, Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance Structure, Pest Control, Security, 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
  • Location Tax and Legal Parcel Number2: 26-36-03-04-00000.0-0038.00
  • 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: 3767.16
  • Location Tax and Legal Tax Year2: 2024
  • General Property Information Living Area2: 1816.0
  • 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
  • Appliances Refrigerators: 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: 1274.9
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Levels One: Yes
  • Pets Allowed Yes: Yes
  • Association Amenities Maintenance Grounds2: Yes
  • Road Surface Type Asphalt: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Utilities Electricity Connected: Yes
  • Flooring Carpet: Yes
  • Water Source Public: Yes
  • Pets Allowed Total Number Of Pets: 2
  • General Property Information Carport YN2: No
  • Pets Allowed Number Limit: Yes
  • Interior Features Breakfast Nook: Yes
  • Security Features Gated with Guard: Yes
  • Utilities Sewer Connected: Yes
  • General Property Information CDD Fee YN: Yes
  • Association Amenities Cable TV2: Yes
  • Association Amenities Security2: Yes
  • Utilities Cable Connected: Yes
  • Utilities Water Connected: Yes
  • General Property Information CDD Fee Amount: 503.52
  • General Property Information Stories2: 1
  • Road Frontage Type Private Road: Yes
  • Interior Features Primary Bathroom - Shower No Tub: Yes
  • Architectural Style Ranch: Yes
  • Marketing Remarks:Marketing Remarks: Home to over 600 Military Veterans, Indian River Colony Club is a 55+ Private Country Club community with an extensive maintenance program for each home. It includes a Gordon Lewis designed 18-hole golf course, the At Ease Club fine dining restaurant with an executive chef, 19th Hole Restaurant and Bar, fitness center, heated swimming pool, tennis courts, croquet, bocce ball, and shuffleboard. The community is pet-friendly, guard-gated, with over 60 activity groups that have you feeling like you are on vacation. For all detailed information please contact Shellie, or Robin at 321-255-6000 ext. 1 or email us at IRCC@fourstarrealestate.com and visit IRCC's website: colonyclub.com.
  • General Property Information:Pool Private YN: No
  • Community Features Gated4: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Nook, Ceiling Fan(s), His and Hers Closets, Open Floorplan, Primary Bathroom - Shower No Tub, Split Bedrooms, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Stories: 1
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Range: Yes
  • Interior Features:Open Floorplan: 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
  • Laundry Features:In Unit: Yes
  • Community Features:Street Lights: Yes
  • Community Features:Sidewalks: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Acres: 0.2
  • Pool Private: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Frame, Stucco
  • Direction Faces: North
  • Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Screened
  • Construction Materials:Stucco: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Screened: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Frame: Yes
  • Lot Features:Sprinklers in Front: Yes
  • Lot Features:Sprinklers In Rear: Yes
  • Lot Features:Corner Lot: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Rear Porch: 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 Connected, 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
  • Heating:Heat Pump: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: Yes
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: IRCC
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • General Property Information:Association YN: Yes
  • General Property Information:Association Name: IRCC
  • General Property Information:Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • 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:Tennis Court(s)2: Yes
  • Association Fee Includes:Pest Control: Yes
  • Association Amenities:Park: Yes
  • Association Amenities:Golf Course: Yes
  • Association Amenities:Gated2: Yes
  • Association Amenities:RVBoat Storage: Yes
  • Association Fee Includes:Maintenance Grounds: Yes
  • Association Fee Includes:Maintenance Structure: Yes
  • Association Amenities:Pool3: Yes

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: Kennedy

Lot Info

  • Current Use: Residential, Single Family
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8712.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel #: 26-36-03-04-00000.0-0038.00

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3767.16

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Quest
  • High School: Viera

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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
2025 $3,767 $258,520 -- --
2024 $3,710 $255,010 -- --
2023 $3,710 $247,590 $0 $0
2022 $3,487 $240,380 $0 $0
2021 $1,852 $144,020 $18,000 $126,020
2020 $3,027 $138,760 $18,000 $120,760
2019 $1,665 $78,170 $0 $0
2018 $1,653 $76,720 $0 $0
2017 $1,637 $75,150 $0 $0
2016 $1,646 $73,610 $18,000 $55,610
2015 $1,665 $73,100 $18,000 $55,100
2014 $1,669 $72,520 $18,000 $54,520
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/28/2025 07/28/25 Price Changed $309,900 -3.1% $171 / Sq Ft
06/22/2025 06/22/25 Price Changed $319,900 -3.1% $176 / Sq Ft
04/16/2025 04/16/25 For Sale $330,000 +37.5% $182 / Sq Ft
10/01/2021 10/01/21 Sold $240,000 +4.3% $132 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/20/2021 09/20/21 Pending -- -- --
09/13/2021 09/13/21 For Sale $230,000 -- $127 / Sq Ft
Source: Space Coast MLS (Space Coast Association of REALTORS®)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $240,000 Majesty Title Services
Warranty Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $120,000 --
Deed -- --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $130,000 --
Warranty Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $25,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

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

MLS Number: 1043419

Space Coast MLS (Space Coast Association of REALTORS®)

APN: 26-36-03-04-00000.0-0038.00