$1,200,000
SOLD DEC 12, 2025

229 E Melbourne Ave Melbourne, FL 32901

4 Beds
3 Baths
3,011 Sq Ft
2.31 Acres

Recently Sold

$399 Per Sq Ft

13% Below List Price

141 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Docks
  • River Access
  • Home fronts a creek
  • Home fronts navigable water
  • In Ground Pool
  • The property is located in a historic district

About This Home

As of December 2025

NO HOA- Boats, RV's, Tiny Homes, Horse Trailers, bring them all ! This beautifully updated 4-bed, 3-bath estate home spans over 3,000 square feet of living space. Nestled on a lush property, this serene retreat offers a rare combination of multi-generational living and waterfront access, with a 600-foot private boardwalk through a natural preserve leading to Crane Creek—ideal for kayaking, paddle boarding, or just enjoying the tranquil surroundings. Step inside to find refinished cherry hardwood floors, fresh interior paint, and sleek upgraded impact glass french doors that bathe the home in natural light. The gourmet kitchen has been completely reimagined with modern cabinetry, premium appliances, and stunning finishes. The spacious owner's suite features a fully redesigned bathroom with a spa-style soaking tub, creating a true private sanctuary. A versatile bonus room/2nd ensuite with private entrance is perfect for home office, Mother-in-law, Gym or Gun Safe! The oversized 3-car garage showcases epoxy-finished floors, adding a clean, polished touch. Outside, enjoy modern exterior lighting, total privacy, and a unique connection to natureall just minutes from Downtown Melbourne's restaurants, shops, and riverfront parks. This Estate is the perfect blend of luxury, privacy, and natural beauty, offering a truly unique living experience. Located very near to the downtown Melbourne area with lots of restaurants, shops, schools & churches making the location so great! Wild life includes, turkeys, deer, giant owls, osprey, eagles, dolphins & manatees...etc..

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Carolyn Killick

Realty World Curri Properties License #3509704 Listed on: 07/01/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Remy Pagonico

EXP Realty LLC License #3517351

EXP Realty LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,436

Year Built

  • Built in 1996 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 2.31 Acre Lot
  • Home fronts a creek
  • Home fronts navigable water
  • Home fronts a canal
  • North Facing Home
  • Privacy Fence
  • Vinyl Fence
  • Backyard Sprinklers
  • Wooded Lot
  • Many Trees

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • River
  • Woods
  • Creek or Stream

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Siding
  • Block Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 3,011 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Furniture Can Be Negotiated
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Screened Porch

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Oven
  • Microwave
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator
  • Ice Maker
  • Wine Cooler
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • Dual Closets
  • Walk-In Closet
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom
  • Soaking Tub

Laundry

  • Laundry on lower level
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer
  • Dryer
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Home Security

  • High Impact Windows
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Outdoor Shower
  • Screen Enclosure

Outdoor Features

  • River Access
  • Docks
  • Wetlands on Lot
  • Deck
  • Patio

Location

  • The property is located in a historic district

Schools

  • University Park Elementary School
  • Hoover Middle School
  • Melbourne High School

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 28-37-03-00-00537.1-0000.00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,436

Year Built

Built in 1996 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1996
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Lower Level, Sink, Washer Hookup
  • ResoLotFeatures: Historic Area, Many Trees, Sprinklers In Rear, Wetlands, Wooded, Other
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete, Paved
  • Reso View: Creek/Stream, River, Trees/Woods, Water
  • Water Body Name: Crane Creek
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • ResoSpecialListingConditions: Standard
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, Multi Generational, Ranch
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Location Tax and Legal Parcel Number2: 28-37-03-00-00537.1-0000.00
  • Location Tax and Legal Elementary School: University Park
  • Location Tax and Legal Middle School2: Hoover
  • Location Tax and Legal High School: Melbourne
  • Location Tax and Legal Tax Annual Amount: 6435.85
  • Location Tax and Legal Tax Year2: 2024
  • General Property Information Living Area2: 3011.0
  • General Property Information Lot Size Acres: 2.31
  • General Property Information Lot Size Square Feet2: 100624.0
  • 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: North
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Cooling:Electric: Yes
  • Flooring Tile: Yes
  • General Property Information Community Fee(s) YN: No
  • Appliances Dryer: 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
  • Pool Features In Ground: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Security Features Smoke Detector(s): Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Utilities Cable Available: Yes
  • Utilities Electricity Connected: Yes
  • Flooring Carpet: Yes
  • Laundry Features Sink: Yes
  • Water Source Public: Yes
  • Interior Features Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower: Yes
  • General Property Information Carport YN2: No
  • Utilities Water Available: Yes
  • View Water3: Yes
  • Interior Features Breakfast Nook: Yes
  • Pool Features Screen Enclosure: Yes
  • Interior Features Guest Suite: Yes
  • Utilities Sewer Available: Yes
  • View TreesWoods: Yes
  • Lot Features Historic Area: Yes
  • Fencing Vinyl2: Yes
  • Utilities Electricity Available: Yes
  • Utilities Sewer Connected: Yes
  • Utilities Natural Gas Available: Yes
  • General Property Information Land Lease YN2: No
  • Location Tax and Legal Zoning Description2: Residential
  • General Property Information CDD Fee YN: No
  • Security Features Carbon Monoxide Detector(s): Yes
  • Utilities Water Connected: Yes
  • Property Condition UpdatedRemodeled: Yes
  • General Property Information Stories2: 1
  • Laundry Features Lower Level: Yes
  • Architectural Style Ranch: Yes
  • Architectural Style Contemporary: Yes
  • Fencing Privacy: Yes
  • Marketing Remarks:Marketing Remarks: NO HOA- Boats, RV's, Tiny Homes, Horse Trailers, bring them all ! This beautifully updated 4-bed, 3-bath estate home spans over 3,000 sq ft of living space. Nestled on a lush property, this serene retreat offers a rare combination of multi-generational living and waterfront access, with a 600-foot private boardwalk through a natural preserve leading to Crane Creek—ideal for kayaking, paddle boarding, or just enjoying the tranquil surroundings. Step inside to find refinished cherry hardwood floors, fresh interior paint, and sleek upgraded impact glass french doors that bathe the home in natural light. The gourmet kitchen has been completely reimagined with modern cabinetry, premium appliances, and stunning finishes. The spacious owner's suite features a fully redesigned bathroom with a spa-style soaking tub, creating a true private sanctuary. A versatile bonus room/2nd ensuite with private entrance is perfect for home office, Mother-in-law, Gym or Gun Safe! 3 Car Garage!
  • General Property Information:Pool Private YN: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Guest Suite, His and Hers Closets, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower, Primary Downstairs, Split Bedrooms, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood, Other
  • Appliances: Disposal, Dryer, Electric Oven, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, Gas Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Wine Cooler
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Stories: 1
  • Interior Features:Primary Downstairs: Yes
  • Interior Features:Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
  • Appliances:Ice Maker: Yes
  • Interior Features:Breakfast Bar: Yes
  • Interior Features:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Interior Features:Kitchen Island: Yes
  • Interior Features:Pantry: 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
  • Appliances:ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator: Yes
  • Interior Features:Wet Bar: Yes
  • Appliances:Gas Water Heater: Yes
  • Appliances:ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Oven: Yes
  • Appliances:ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances:Wine Cooler: Yes
  • Laundry Features:In Unit: Yes
  • Interior Features:Entrance Foyer: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Dock, Outdoor Shower, Impact Windows
  • Pool Features: In Ground, Screen Enclosure
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Privacy, Vinyl, Other
  • Acres: 2.31
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Canal Front, Creek, Navigable Water, River Access
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: Block, Concrete
  • Direction Faces: North
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch, Rear Porch, Screened
  • Construction Materials:Block2: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Concrete4: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Screened: Yes
  • Lot Features:Wooded: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Outdoor Shower: Yes
  • Lot Features:Sprinklers In Rear: Yes
  • Lot Features:Other21: Yes
  • View:River: Yes
  • Waterfront Features:Canal Front: Yes
  • Lot Features:Many Trees: Yes
  • Waterfront Features:Creek: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Dock: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Impact Windows: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Covered2: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Rear Porch: Yes
  • Waterfront Features:River Access: Yes
  • Waterfront Features:Navigable Water: Yes
  • Lot Features:Wetlands: Yes
  • View:CreekStream: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
  • General Property Information:Garage YN: Yes
  • General Property Information:Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Features:Attached: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Door Opener: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available, 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: No

Association/Amenities

  • General Property Information:Association YN: No

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: Hoover

Lot Info

  • Current Use: Residential, Single Family
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 100624.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel #: 28-37-03-00-00537.1-0000.00
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Negotiable

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6435.85

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: University Park
  • High School: Melbourne

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 21, 2005
Sold by
Sherman Christopher C and Slattery Robyn F
Bought by
Sherman Christopher C

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 9, 2003
Sold by
Pittman Robert S and Pittman Caroline D
Bought by
Sherman Christopher C and Slattery Robyn F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$440,000
Interest Rate
2.62%
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $550,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $440,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/12/2025 12/12/25 Sold $1,200,000 0.0% $399 / Sq Ft
11/19/2025 11/19/25 Pending -- -- --
09/11/2025 09/11/25 Off Market $1,200,000 -- --
07/15/2025 07/15/25 Price Changed $1,350,000 -2.5% $448 / Sq Ft
07/01/2025 07/01/25 For Sale $1,385,000 +15.4% $460 / Sq Ft
06/30/2025 06/30/25 Off Market $1,200,000 -- --
05/30/2025 05/30/25 Price Changed $1,385,000 -2.8% $460 / Sq Ft
05/22/2025 05/22/25 Price Changed $1,425,000 -1.7% $473 / Sq Ft
04/17/2025 04/17/25 Price Changed $1,450,000 -2.7% $482 / Sq Ft
03/20/2025 03/20/25 Price Changed $1,490,000 -3.9% $495 / Sq Ft
03/07/2025 03/07/25 Price Changed $1,550,000 -3.1% $515 / Sq Ft
02/13/2025 02/13/25 For Sale $1,599,000 -- $531 / 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 $6,436 $419,440 -- --
2024 $6,305 $407,620 -- --
2023 $6,305 $395,750 $0 $0
2022 $5,961 $384,230 $0 $0
2021 $6,067 $373,040 $0 $0
2020 $6,009 $367,890 $0 $0
2019 $6,080 $359,620 $0 $0
2018 $6,080 $352,920 $0 $0
2017 $6,107 $345,670 $0 $0
2016 $6,299 $338,570 $174,340 $164,230
2015 $6,372 $333,540 $174,340 $159,200
2014 $6,281 $330,900 $169,040 $161,860
Source: Public Records

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Map

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

MLS Number: 1035413

Space Coast MLS (Space Coast Association of REALTORS®)

APN: 28-37-03-00-00537.1-0000.00