$1,900,000
SOLD APR 15, 2025

5 Starfish Dr Vero Beach, FL 32960

Central Vero Beach Neighborhood
3 Beds
3 Baths
2,440 Sq Ft
0.3 Acres

Recently Sold

$779 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

20 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Home fronts navigable water
  • Intracoastal View
  • Wood Flooring
  • Beachland Elementary School Rated A-
  • Canal Access
  • Outdoor Kitchen

About This Home

As of April 2025

WATERFRONT! Deep water, one home from the Intracoastal with stunning views. Substantially updated since 2020 with mid-century vibe, the open living/kitchen features a huge quartz island, Wolf and Bosch appliances, bar with beverage and wine coolers and ice maker. Large expanses of glass offer canal and river views and there are 3 ensuite bedrooms with updated baths. A covered travertine patio has retracting screens and terrace with arbor, outdoor kitchen and the dock features a 6000lb lift. A natural gas 24kw generator, 2023 roof and impact glass make this home storm and insurance ready.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brad Shearer

Berkshire Hathaway Florida Brokerage Phone: 772-231-1270 License #0700673 Listed on: 01/19/2025

Berkshire Hathaway Florida

Last Buyer's Agent

Terry Thompson

Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc. License #0670600

Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,985

Year Built

  • Built in 1971

Lot Details

  • 0.3 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 105x125
  • Home fronts navigable water
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • North Facing Home
  • Sprinkler System

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Paver Block

Property Views

  • Intracoastal
  • River
  • Canal

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,440 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Crown Molding
  • Sliding Doors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Cooler
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Canal Access
  • Seawall
  • Patio
  • Outdoor Kitchen
  • Built-In Barbecue

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Power Generator
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • Vero Isles Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 29
  • Assessor Parcel Number 32403100002004000029.0

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,985

Year Built

Built in 1971

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.3
  • Lot Size: 105x125
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Ownership: Single Family/Other
  • Subdivision Name: Vero Isles
  • Directions: From 21st St and IR Blvd: Go east into Vero Isles and take an immediate left on Vero Isles Drive. Right on Starfish to end - home is on the right.
  • Architectural Style: One Story
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1971
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Assessor
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Detached
  • Attribution Contact: 772-231-1270
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Wine Cooler, Washer
  • Other Equipment: Generator
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Door Features: Sliding Doors
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Wet Bar, Crown Molding
  • Living Area: 2440.0
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Single Hung
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, 1/4 to 1/2 Acre Lot
  • Pool Features: None
  • View: Intercoastal, Canal, River
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Canal Access, Navigable Water, Seawall
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Disclosures: Lead Based Paint Disclosure
  • Construction Type: Block, Concrete, Stucco
  • Direction Faces: North
  • Exterior Features: Built-in Barbecue, Barbecue, Sprinkler/Irrigation, Outdoor Kitchen, Patio, Propane Tank - Owned
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Attached, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Paver Block

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, In Unit
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: None
  • Association Name: N/A
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Indian River County Schools

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 32403100002004000029.0
  • Zoning Description: Residential
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 10985.0
  • Tax Lot: 29
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 19, 2025
Closed on
Apr 10, 2025
Sold by
Diniz Ronald L and Diniz Jill L
Bought by
Young David T
Seller's Agent
Brad Shearer
Berkshire Hathaway Florida
Buyer's Agent
Terry Thompson
Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc.
List Price
$1,990,000
Sold Price
$1,900,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$90,000
-4.52%
Views
7
Current Estimated Value
$1,892,452

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$7,548
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.61%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 12, 2019
Closed on
Jul 10, 2019
Sold by
Bauer Elizabeth Cunningham and Cunningham George S
Bought by
Diniz Ronald L and Diniz Jill L
Seller's Agent
Terry Thompson
Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Brad Shearer
Berkshire Hathaway Florida
List Price
$790,000
Sold Price
$765,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-3.16%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
17.08%
Original Mortgage
$612,000
Interest Rate
3.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 12, 2019
Closed on
Jul 3, 2019
Sold by
Cunningham John Marshall
Bought by
Diniz Ronald L and Diniz Jill L
Seller's Agent
Terry Thompson
Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Brad Shearer
Berkshire Hathaway Florida
List Price
$790,000
Sold Price
$765,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-3.16%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$612,000
Interest Rate
3.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 31, 2018
Sold by
Cunningham Elizabeth M and Cunningham Elizabeth B
Bought by
Cunningham Elizabeth M and Bauer Elizabeth Cunningham
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $1,900,000 None Listed On Document
Deed $765,000 Attorney
Quit Claim Deed -- Attorney
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Attorney
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $612,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
04/15/2025 04/15/25 Sold $1,900,000 -4.5% $779 / Sq Ft
02/18/2025 02/18/25 Pending -- -- --
01/29/2025 01/29/25 For Sale $1,990,000 0.0% $816 / Sq Ft
01/28/2025 01/28/25 Price Changed $1,990,000 +160.1% $816 / Sq Ft
07/10/2019 07/10/19 Sold $765,000 -3.2% $314 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/10/2019 06/10/19 Pending -- -- --
02/12/2019 02/12/19 For Sale $790,000 -- $324 / Sq Ft
Source: REALTORS® Association of Indian River County

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 $11,458 $746,415 -- --
2024 $10,472 $746,415 -- --
2023 $10,472 $704,251 $0 $0
2022 $10,173 $683,739 $0 $0
2021 $9,790 $647,899 $0 $0
2020 $9,773 $638,954 $519,792 $119,162
2019 $10,705 $638,954 $519,792 $119,162
2018 $5,544 $362,082 $0 $0
2017 $5,498 $354,634 $0 $0
2016 $5,429 $347,340 $0 $0
2015 $5,564 $344,930 $0 $0
2014 -- $342,200 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • B

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Brad Shearer

    Berkshire Hathaway Florida

    (772) 538-0330

    6 in this area

    27 Total Sales

    Brad Shearer
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  • Terry Thompson

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Terry Thompson

    Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc.

    (772) 532-3006

    11 in this area

    24 Total Sales

    Terry Thompson
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Map

Source: REALTORS® Association of Indian River County

MLS Number: 284622

APN: 32-40-31-00002-0040-00029.0

Florida Indian River County Vero Beach 32960 Central Vero Beach

5 Starfish Dr, Vero Beach, FL

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