$270,000
SOLD OCT 20, 2021

550 E Merrimac Dr Merritt Island, FL 32952

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,349 Sq Ft
7,841 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$200 Per Sq Ft

10% Below List Price

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • River Front
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Canal View
  • No HOA
  • Screened Porch

About This Home

As of June 2025

Wonderful Location in an A+ school district. One owner home. Excellent opportunity to make this home yours! This is a 4 bedroom two bath home with a two car attached garage. Home needs updating but clean and well taken care of! Backyard setting that overlooks a canal which is perfect for kayaking and paddle boarding. Relax and enjoy seeing beautiful Florida sunsets and rocket launches from this home. Good size yard, you can add your own pool, a Jacuzzi or just enjoy some gardening! Possibilities are endless! Excellent location, minutes from beautiful beaches, close to jobs, shopping, restaurants, schools, Kennedy Space Center, Orlando airport is just 40 minutes away, 50 minutes to Universal and Disney Amusement Parks. Home will sell fast!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Deborah Detwiler

RE/MAX Solutions License #3223057 Listed on: 09/17/2021

RE/MAX Solutions

Co-Listed By

Ryan Detwiler

RE/MAX Solutions

Last Buyer's Agent

Anna-May Smith

Florida East Coast Real Estate License #3028282

Florida East Coast Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,073

Year Built

  • Built in 1977

Lot Details

  • 7,841 Sq Ft Lot
  • River Front
  • Home fronts a canal
  • West Facing Home
  • Wood Fence

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 1,349 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Canal Views
  • Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub and Shower Combination in Primary Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Gateway Unit 2, Revised Association
  • Gateway Unit 2 Revised Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 24-37-31-76-0000e.0-0055.00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,073

Year Built

Built in 1977

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1977
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Reso View: Canal, Water
  • Water Body Name: Newfound Harbor
  • Co List Office Mls Id: rsol
  • Co List Office Phone: 321-766-5674
  • ResoSpecialListingConditions: Standard
  • Subdivision Name: Gateway Unit 2 Revised
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • Location Tax and Legal Parcel Number2: 24-37-31-76-0000e.0-0055.00
  • Location Tax and Legal Elementary School: Tropical
  • Location Tax and Legal Middle School2: Jefferson
  • Location Tax and Legal High School: Merritt Island
  • Location Tax and Legal Tax Annual Amount: 2073.05
  • Location Tax and Legal Tax Year2: 2020
  • General Property Information Living Area2: 1349.0
  • General Property Information Building Area Total3: 1874.0
  • General Property Information Lot Size Acres: 0.18
  • General Property Information Lot Size Square Feet2: 7841.0
  • 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: West
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Fencing Fenced2: Yes
  • Fencing Wood2: Yes
  • Flooring Laminate: Yes
  • Interior Features Primary Bathroom - Tub with Shower: 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
  • Road Surface Type Asphalt: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Flooring Carpet: Yes
  • Water Source Public: Yes
  • General Property Information Carport YN2: No
  • View Water3: Yes
  • Interior Features Breakfast Nook: Yes
  • Room Types Florida Room: Yes
  • ViewCanal: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Nook, Ceiling Fan(s), Primary Bathroom - Tub with Shower
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Ice Maker, Refrigerator
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Water Heater: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Range: Yes
  • Appliances:Ice Maker: Yes
  • Interior Features:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes

Exterior Features

  • Pool Features: None
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced, Wood
  • Acres: 0.18
  • Waterfront Features: Canal Front, River Front
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: Block, Concrete, Stucco
  • Direction Faces: West
  • 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:Canal Front: Yes
  • Waterfront Features:River Front: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • General Property Information:Garage YN: Yes
  • General Property Information:Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features:Attached: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating:Central: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Name: GATEWAY UNIT 2, REVISED
  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • General Property Information:Association YN: No
  • General Property Information:Association Name: GATEWAY UNIT 2, REVISED

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: Jefferson

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7841.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Additional Parcels Description: 2439305
  • Parcel #: 24-37-31-76-0000e.0-0055.00
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Furnished

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2073.05

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Tropical
  • High School: Merritt Island

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 6, 2025
Closed on
Jun 18, 2025
Sold by
Wilcox Don S and Fowler Larry L
Bought by
Ward Scott Thomas and Ward Deborah Ann
Seller's Agent
Anna-May Smith
Florida East Coast Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Anna-May Smith
Florida East Coast Real Estate
List Price
$399,000
Sold Price
$374,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-6.27%
Views
77

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.14%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 17, 2021
Closed on
Oct 20, 2021
Sold by
Mcmahon Elleen M and Mcmahon Robert J
Bought by
Wilcox Don S and Fowler Larry L
Seller's Agent
Deborah Detwiler
RE/MAX Solutions
Buyer's Agent
Anna-May Smith
Florida East Coast Real Estate
List Price
$299,900
Sold Price
$270,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,900
-9.97%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.31%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 25, 2003
Sold by
Mcmahon Coletta M
Bought by
Mcmahon Coletta M and Mcmahon James E
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $374,000 Title Station
Warranty Deed $374,000 Title Station
Warranty Deed $270,000 Island T&E Agcy Inc
Warranty Deed -- Attorney
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $40,000 Stand Alone Second
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/18/2025 06/18/25 Sold $374,000 -6.3% $277 / Sq Ft
05/06/2025 05/06/25 For Sale $399,000 +47.8% $296 / Sq Ft
10/20/2021 10/20/21 Sold $270,000 -1.8% $200 / Sq Ft
10/02/2021 10/02/21 Pending -- -- --
10/01/2021 10/01/21 Price Changed $275,000 -8.3% $204 / Sq Ft
09/17/2021 09/17/21 For Sale $299,900 -- $222 / 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
2023 $3,262 $258,590 $120,750 $137,840
2022 $3,247 $268,230 $0 $0
2021 $2,111 $161,150 $0 $0
2020 $2,073 $158,930 $0 $0
2019 $2,018 $155,360 $0 $0
2018 $2,019 $152,470 $45,000 $107,470
2017 $893 $70,670 $0 $0
2016 $902 $69,220 $25,000 $44,220
2015 $911 $68,740 $20,000 $48,740
2014 $916 $68,200 $20,000 $48,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

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

MLS Number: 915888

Space Coast MLS (Space Coast Association of REALTORS®)

APN: 24-37-31-76-0000E.0-0055.00