NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2018 Sykes Creek Dr Merritt Island, FL 32953

Estimated Value: $940,000 - $1,057,558

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,000 Sq Ft
$337/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 29, 2023

Last sale price $950,000 $317 Per Sq Ft

Est. 6% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,068/month

21 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Boat Dock
  • Home fronts a seawall
  • Home fronts a creek
  • Lewis Carroll Elementary School Rated A-
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Open Floorplan

About This Home

As of June 2023

Welcome Home! Located in desirable Sykes Cove, which is minutes from parks, restaurants, beaches, and Kennedy Space Center. Arriving you'll immediately notice the oversized circular paver driveway, manicured lawn, and fresh exterior paint. French doors lead you to an expansive foyer with instant backyard views. Throughout the home you'll find 10 foot ceilings, hurricane windows & sliders, and an easy flowing floor plan with water views from nearly every room. The kitchen is the heart of the home with tons of storage, counter space, prep island, and bar overlooking family room. Water views and natural light continue in the master suite, featuring engineered wood floors, bay window/slider, and a open master bath with his/her closet, double sink, soaking tub and walk-in shower. The screened patio overlooks saltwater pool with fountain and spill over spa. A fully fenced yard looks onto the deep water canal and private boat dock with Banana/Indian River and ocean access. Other features include indoor laundry, A/C garage, and gas fire place.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tom Arnold

Blue Marlin Real Estate License #3326246 Listed on: 05/17/2023

Blue Marlin Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Pamela Durkin

Coconut Properties Fl Real Est License #678538

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,475

Year Built

  • Built in 1993

Lot Details

  • 9,583 Sq Ft Lot
  • Home fronts a creek
  • Home fronts a seawall
  • Home fronts navigable water
  • Home fronts a canal
  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • South Facing Home
  • Vinyl Fence

HOA Fees

  • $38 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Circular Driveway

Home Design

  • Tile Roof
  • Concrete Siding
  • Block Exterior
  • Asphalt
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3,000 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Canal Views

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Convection Oven
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • Dual Closets
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • In Ground Spa
  • Saltwater Pool
  • Waterfall Pool Feature

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating Available
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 24-36-14-Oi-00000.0-0031.00

Community Details

Overview

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

Recreation

  • Boat Dock
  • Community Boat Slip
  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Playground
  • Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,475

Year Built

Built in 1993

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$38 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1993
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • ResoLotFeatures: Dead End Street
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Reso View: Canal, Water
  • Water Body Name: Sykes Creek
  • Reso Association Amenities: Boat Dock, Boat Slip, Maintenance Grounds, Management - Off Site, Park, Playground, Tennis Court(s), Other
  • ResoSpecialListingConditions: Standard
  • Subdivision Name: Villa De Palmas Sykes Cove Sec 02
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • Location Tax and Legal Parcel Number2: 24-36-14-Oi-00000.0-0031.00
  • 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: 3475.4
  • Location Tax and Legal Tax Year2: 2022
  • General Property Information Living Area2: 3000.0
  • General Property Information Building Area Total3: 3406.0
  • General Property Information Lot Size Acres: 0.22
  • General Property Information Lot Size Square Feet2: 9583.0
  • General Property Information New Construction YN: No
  • General Property Information Waterfront YN: Yes
  • General Property Information Senior Community YN: No
  • General Property Information Direction Faces: South
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Fencing Fenced2: Yes
  • Flooring Tile: Yes
  • Interior Features Primary Bathroom - Tub with Shower: Yes
  • General Property Information Community Fee(s) YN: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Flooring Wood: Yes
  • Laundry Features Electric Dryer Hookup: Yes
  • Laundry Features Gas Dryer Hookup: Yes
  • Laundry Features Washer Hookup: Yes
  • Levels One: Yes
  • Pets Allowed Yes: Yes
  • Pool Features In Ground: Yes
  • Pool Features Private: Yes
  • Association Amenities Maintenance Grounds2: Yes
  • Lot Features Dead End Street: Yes
  • Road Surface Type Asphalt: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Utilities Cable Available: Yes
  • Utilities Electricity Connected: Yes
  • Water Source Public: Yes
  • Interior Features Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower: Yes
  • Roof:Tile2: Yes
  • Spa Features In Ground2: Yes
  • General Property Information Carport YN2: No
  • View Water3: Yes
  • Room Types Dining Room: Yes
  • Interior Features Breakfast Nook: Yes
  • Room Types Family Room: Yes
  • Room Types Laundry: Yes
  • Room Types Living Room: Yes
  • Pool Features Electric Heat: Yes
  • Pool Features Waterfall: Yes
  • Pool Features Salt Water: Yes
  • ViewCanal: Yes
  • Fencing Vinyl2: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), His and Hers Closets, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Primary Bathroom - Tub with Shower, Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower, Primary Downstairs, Split Bedrooms, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Spa Features: In Ground
  • Appliances: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Other
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Other
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Other
  • General Property Information Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Appliances:Convection Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Water Heater: Yes
  • Interior Features:Primary Downstairs: 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:Kitchen Island: Yes
  • Interior Features:Split Bedrooms: Yes
  • Interior Features:Walk-In Closet(s): Yes
  • Interior Features:His and Hers Closets: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Pool Features: Electric Heat, In Ground, Private, Salt Water, Waterfall
  • Roof: Tile
  • Fencing: Fenced, Vinyl
  • Acres: 0.22
  • Waterfront Features: Canal Front, Creek, Navigable Water, Seawall
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: Block, Concrete, Stucco
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch, Screened
  • Construction Materials:Block2: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Concrete4: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Stucco: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Screened: Yes
  • Waterfront Features:Seawall: Yes
  • Waterfront Features:Canal Front: Yes
  • Waterfront Features:Creek: Yes
  • Waterfront Features:Navigable Water: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Attached, Circular Driveway, Garage Door Opener
  • General Property Information:Garage YN: Yes
  • General Property Information:Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features:Attached: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Circular Driveway: Yes

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Fee: 450.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Name: VILLA DE PALMAS SYKES COVE SEC 02
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • General Property Information:Association YN: Yes
  • General Property Information:Association Name: VILLA DE PALMAS SYKES COVE SEC 02
  • General Property Information:Association Fee: 450.0
  • General Property Information:Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Amenities:Boat Dock: Yes
  • Association Amenities:Tennis Court(s)2: Yes
  • Association Amenities:Boat Slip: Yes
  • Association Amenities:Park: Yes
  • Association Amenities:Playground: Yes

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: Jefferson

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9583.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel #: 24-36-14-Oi-00000.0-0031.00
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3475.4

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Carroll
  • High School: Merritt Island

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 19, 2025
Sold by
Creech James C and Creech Amy L
Bought by
Thompson Chad and Parkhurst-Thompson Jenny
Current Estimated Value
$1,010,640

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$565,000
Outstanding Balance
$564,511
Interest Rate
6.72%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$446,129

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 23, 2018
Closed on
Jun 15, 2018
Sold by
Gardze Eric P and Gardze Kathleen C
Bought by
Mcmillin Earl R and Mcmillin Mary W
Seller's Agent
Brad Fairman
EXP Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Cristina Gattorna
RE/MAX Elite
List Price
$699,900
Sold Price
$640,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$59,900
-8.56%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.40%
Original Mortgage
$512,000
Interest Rate
4.37%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 18, 2001
Sold by
Kalata Kenneth J and Kalata Patricia A
Bought by
Gardze Eric P and Gardze Kathleen C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$195,000
Interest Rate
6.95%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 29, 1993
Sold by
J W Inc Brevard Cty
Bought by
Kalata Kenneth J and Kalata Patricia A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$55,000
Interest Rate
7.52%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Thompson Chad $1,065,000 International Title & Escrow
Thompson Chad $1,065,000 International Title & Escrow
Mcmillin Earl R $640,000 Bell Title & Escrow Inc
Gardze Eric P $405,000 --
Kalata Kenneth J $105,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Thompson Chad $565,000
Closed Thompson Chad $565,000
Previous Owner Mcmillin Earl R $512,000
Previous Owner Gardze Eric P $195,000
Previous Owner Kalata Kenneth J $55,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/29/2023 06/29/23 Sold $950,000 -4.0% $317 / Sq Ft
06/08/2023 06/08/23 Pending -- -- --
05/17/2023 05/17/23 For Sale $990,000 +54.7% $330 / Sq Ft
06/15/2018 06/15/18 Sold $640,000 -5.9% $213 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/15/2018 05/15/18 Pending -- -- --
04/25/2018 04/25/18 Price Changed $679,900 -2.9% $227 / Sq Ft
03/22/2018 03/22/18 For Sale $699,900 -- $233 / 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 $8,878 $736,110 -- --
2024 $3,713 $715,370 -- --
2023 $3,713 $275,190 $0 $0
2022 $3,475 $267,180 $0 $0
2021 $3,622 $259,400 $0 $0
2020 $3,546 $255,820 $0 $0
2019 $3,500 $250,070 $0 $0
2018 $4,737 $331,810 $0 $0
2017 $4,799 $324,990 $0 $0
2016 $4,896 $318,310 $205,000 $113,310
2015 $5,053 $316,100 $180,000 $136,100
2014 $5,095 $313,600 $180,000 $133,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Tom Arnold

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Tom Arnold

    Blue Marlin Real Estate

    (321) 271-1254

    68 in this area

    137 Total Sales

    Tom Arnold
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  • Pamela Durkin

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Pamela Durkin

    Coconut Properties Fl Real Est

    (719) 291-2603

    9 in this area

    66 Total Sales

    Pamela Durkin
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  • B

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Brad Fairman

    EXP Realty LLC

  • C

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2018

    Christian Bear

    EXP Realty LLC

  • C

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Cristina Gattorna

    RE/MAX

  • Diana Grimison

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2018

    Diana Grimison

    Florida East Coast Real Estate

    (321) 961-7589

    3 Total Sales

    Diana Grimison
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Map

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

MLS Number: 964750

Space Coast MLS (Space Coast Association of REALTORS®)

APN: 24-36-14-OI-00000.0-0031.00

Florida Brevard County Merritt Island 32953

2018 Sykes Creek Dr, Merritt Island, FL

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