$550,000
$25K PRICE DROP

178 Cove Loop Dr Merritt Island, FL 32953

Estimated payment $3,270/month

Total Views 10,100
3 Beds
2 Baths
2,235 Sq Ft
$246 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Flooring
  • Lewis Carroll Elementary School Rated A-
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Enclosed Glass Porch

About This Home

**72 HOUR KICKOUT CLAUSE** Nestled in Sykes Cove with it's own private park and top rated schools close by. This well maintained home is a short drive to both beaches & Orlando. Built in 2001 and thoughtfully designed with natural light and high ceilings. There is room for everyone with 2 living spaces, formal DR and breakfast nook. Serve in the stunning kitchen w/ quartz counters, tons of cabinets + walk-in pantry, perfect for busy mornings or holidays. Enjoy Florida living year round in the air conditioned enclosed porch w/ triple sliders out to the large fenced yard. Unwind in the primary suite w/ tray ceilings, private slider, huge walk THROUGH closet that's ready for your shoe collection, walk-in shower, dual sinks, and soaking tub! NO carpet, only hard surface floors, fresh paint throughout, 3 car garage, paid in full- solar panels (can be removed), Metal Roof (23), new water heater (2025), HVAC (21), windows (20), all this and front porch are inviting you home

Listing Agent

Kelli Braydene

RE/MAX Solutions License #663932 Listed on: 05/24/2025

RE/MAX Solutions

Co-Listing Agent

Rae Connolly

RE/MAX Solutions License #3426346

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,727

Year Built

  • Built in 2001

Lot Details

  • 8,712 Sq Ft Lot
  • South Facing Home
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Few Trees

HOA Fees

  • $46 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Metal Roof
  • Block Exterior
  • Asphalt
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,235 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Entrance Foyer

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Range
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Sink Near Laundry
  • Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup

Home Security

  • Security System Owned
  • Smart Thermostat
  • High Impact Windows
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed Glass Porch

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 24-36-14-Oi-00000.0-0120.00

Community Details

Overview

  • Villa De Palmas Sykes Cove Association
  • Villa De Palmas Sykes Cove Sec 02 Subdivision

Recreation

  • Community Playground
  • Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,727

Year Built

Built in 2001

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$46 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 2001
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Electric Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Sink, Washer Hookup
  • ResoLotFeatures: Few Trees, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Reso Association Amenities: Park, Playground
  • Co List Office Mls Id: rsol
  • Co List Office Phone: 321-766-5674
  • ResoSpecialListingConditions: Standard
  • Subdivision Name: Villa De Palmas Sykes Cove Sec 02
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • Location Tax and Legal Parcel Number2: 24-36-14-Oi-00000.0-0120.00
  • Location Tax and Legal Elementary School: Carroll
  • Location Tax and Legal Middle School2: Jefferson
  • Location Tax and Legal High School: Merritt Island
  • Location Tax and Legal Tax Annual Amount: 2727.03
  • Location Tax and Legal Tax Year2: 2024
  • General Property Information Living Area2: 2235.0
  • General Property Information Building Area Total3: 3083.0
  • 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: South
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Cooling:Electric: Yes
  • Fencing Fenced2: Yes
  • Flooring Laminate: Yes
  • Flooring Tile: Yes
  • General Property Information Community Fee(s) YN: No
  • Flooring Wood: Yes
  • Laundry Features Electric Dryer Hookup: Yes
  • Laundry Features Washer Hookup: Yes
  • Levels One: Yes
  • Road Surface Type Asphalt: Yes
  • Security Features Smoke Detector(s): Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Utilities Cable Available: Yes
  • Utilities Electricity Connected: Yes
  • Laundry Features Sink: Yes
  • Water Source Public: Yes
  • Interior Features Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower: Yes
  • General Property Information Carport YN2: No
  • Interior Features Breakfast Nook: Yes
  • Security Features Security System Owned: Yes
  • Utilities Sewer Connected: Yes
  • General Property Information Land Lease YN2: No
  • Location Tax and Legal Zoning Description2: Residential
  • General Property Information CDD Fee YN: No
  • Architectural Style Traditional: Yes
  • Utilities Water Connected: Yes
  • General Property Information Stories2: 1
  • Fencing Back Yard: Yes
  • General Property Information:Pool Private YN: No
  • General Property Information:Accessory Dwelling Unit YN: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Entrance Foyer, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower, Smart Thermostat, Split Bedrooms, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Flooring: Laminate, Tile, Wood
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Ice Maker, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Refrigerator
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Stories: 1
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Water Heater: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Range: Yes
  • Interior Features:Open Floorplan: Yes
  • Appliances:Ice Maker: Yes
  • Interior Features:Breakfast Bar: Yes
  • Interior Features:Built-in Features: Yes
  • Interior Features:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Interior Features:Pantry: Yes
  • Interior Features:Split Bedrooms: Yes
  • Interior Features:Vaulted Ceiling(s): Yes
  • Interior Features:Walk-In Closet(s): Yes
  • Appliances:Plumbed For Ice Maker: Yes
  • Laundry Features:In Unit: Yes
  • Interior Features:Entrance Foyer: Yes
  • Interior Features:Smart Thermostat: Yes
  • Community Features:Curbs: Yes
  • Community Features:Sidewalks: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Impact Windows
  • Roof: Metal
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced, Full
  • Acres: 0.2
  • Pool Private: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Block, Stucco
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch, Glass Enclosed, Rear Porch
  • Construction Materials:Block2: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Stucco: Yes
  • Lot Features:Sprinklers in Front: Yes
  • Lot Features:Sprinklers In Rear: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Roof Metal: Yes
  • Lot Features:Few Trees: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Impact Windows: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Covered2: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Rear Porch: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Front Porch: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Glass Enclosed: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Fencing - Full: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Features: Garage, Garage Door Opener
  • General Property Information:Garage YN: Yes
  • General Property Information:Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Features:Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Door Opener: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Utilities: Cable Available, 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: No
  • Association Fee: 550.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Name: Villa De Palmas Sykes Cove
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • General Property Information:Association YN: Yes
  • General Property Information:Association Name: Villa De Palmas Sykes Cove
  • General Property Information:Association Fee: 550.0
  • General Property Information:Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Amenities:Park: Yes
  • Association Amenities:Playground: Yes

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: 2412088
  • Parcel #: 24-36-14-Oi-00000.0-0120.00
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2727.03

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Carroll
  • High School: Merritt Island

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

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 $2,691 $208,700 -- --
2023 $2,691 $202,630 $0 $0
2022 $2,514 $196,730 $0 $0
2021 $2,606 $191,000 $0 $0
2020 $2,546 $188,370 $0 $0
2019 $2,493 $184,140 $0 $0
2018 $2,496 $180,710 $0 $0
2017 $2,514 $177,000 $0 $0
2016 $2,551 $173,360 $46,000 $127,360
2015 $2,620 $172,160 $46,000 $126,160
2014 $2,637 $170,800 $46,000 $124,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/19/2025 08/19/25 Price Changed $550,000 -1.8% $246 / Sq Ft
06/19/2025 06/19/25 Price Changed $560,000 -2.6% $251 / Sq Ft
05/24/2025 05/24/25 For Sale $575,000 -- $257 / Sq Ft
Source: Space Coast MLS (Space Coast Association of REALTORS®)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed $100 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $245,000 Attorney
Warranty Deed $188,500 --
Warranty Deed $29,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $30,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $138,500 No Value Available
Previous Owner $151,900 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

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

MLS Number: 1045870

Space Coast MLS (Space Coast Association of REALTORS®)

APN: 24-36-14-OI-00000.0-0120.00

Florida Brevard County Merritt Island 32953

178 Cove Loop Dr, Merritt Island, FL

This home is located at 178 Cove Loop Dr, Merritt Island, FL 32953 and is currently priced at $550,000, approximately $246 per square foot. This property was built in 2001. 178 Cove Loop Dr is a home located in Brevard County with nearby schools including Lewis Carroll Elementary School, Thomas Jefferson Middle School, and Merritt Island High School.

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