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1496 Stafford Ave, Merritt Island, FL, 32952

$489,000

Home List Price

$5,807*

Closing Credit

3 Bedrooms
2 Full Baths
2,073 SqFt
$236/SqFt
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1496 Stafford Ave, Merritt Island$489,000

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$5,807*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeSingle Family Residence
ParkingGarage
Garage2 spaces
Year Built1996
HeatingCentral, Electric
CoolingCentral Air
ViewLake, Pond
MLS #1021232
Lot Size0.20 Acres
StatusActive

About 1496 Stafford Ave

Welcome to your LAKEVIEW, ONE STORY HOME WITH BOAT STORAGE PAD, centrally located in the heart of Merritt Island. This concrete block/stucco, single story home is all about the Florida lifestyle adjacent to local parks, boating ramp with access to the Indian River, and proximity to the beaches, and Port Canaveral Cruise Terminal. As you enter the double doors you are greeted by vaulted ceilings and a bright space to gather with views of the lake. White kitchen cabinets, SS appliances. The partially fenced yard provides a space for pets & BONUS feature:concrete boat pad! Beautiful FL native landscaping and concrete curb border. Low HOA. Only min. from Port Canaveral for cruises, the beach, choice schools Robert Louis Stevenson and Edgewood Jr./Sr. High School, Kelly Park for activities and boating ramp, river access, easy commute to: KSC, NASA, SpaceX, BO, 45 min to Disney World/Orland. Roof about 9 years old, HVAC 2019, on sewer and has well for irrigation. Come see this gem!

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Year Built: 1996
  • Stories: 1
  • Living Area: 2,073 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Real Broker, LLC
  • Office Phone: (855) 450-0442
  • Listing Agent: Seema Jones

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Flooring Type: Tile
  • Interior: Breakfast Nook, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Open Floorplan, Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • View: Lake, Pond

Parking Information:

  • Garage Space: 2 spaces
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: Garage

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Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot: Few Trees, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear
  • Lot Size: 0.20 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Cooling: Central Air

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • Merritt Island High School, Public District Grades PK-12
  • Thomas Jefferson Middle School, Public District Grades 7-8
  • Audubon Elementary School, Public District Grades PK-6

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: From 528 West take the Banana river exit and head south, turn right on Stafford Avenue, follow Stafford Ave into community and take first left on Stafford Ave. house is on the right. From 520 west take a left on N. Sykes Creek Pkwy, take curve to the north onto N. Banana River Drive, turn left on Stafford Avenue and next left on Stafford Avenue and house in on the right.

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $489,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $236/SqFt

HOA Fees:

  • Amount: $92
  • Frequency: Quarterly

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $1,287
  • Tax Year: 2020
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Housing Market Comparison

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Merritt Island, FL

City

Med. Sold Price

$472.8K

Med. Price/SqFt

$247

Avg. Days On Market

73

# of Sold Homes

58

1496 Stafford Ave vs Merritt Island

49 DAYS ON ROCKET

-24 Days

$489,000

+$16.1K More

$236/SqFt

-$12 Less

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $16.1K more than the Median Sold Price and $12/SqFt less than other homes in Merritt Island, FL.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: Space Coast MLS (Space Coast Association of REALTORS®)
  • MLS Number: #1021232

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Real Broker, LLC
  • Office Phone: (855) 450-0442
  • Listing Agent: Seema Jones

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Property Sales & Tax

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2020$1,287$163,450
2019$1,959$159,780
2018$1,959$156,810
2017$1,959$153,590

History based on county public records data.

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Rate/APR

7.5% / 6.68%

Total Monthly Payment

$1,533

Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Elementary School

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6
/10

  • Audubon Elementary School

  • 1201 N Banana River Dr

  • 1.77 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-6

Middle School

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4
/10

  • Thomas Jefferson Middle School

  • 1275 S Courtenay Pkwy

  • 4.97 miles

  • Public District Grades 7-8

High School

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4
/10

  • Merritt Island High School

  • 100 Mustang Way

  • 2.72 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-12

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $87,500. The most common annual income of people living in Merritt Island, FL is between $35k-100k. Typical family type is married, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 1496 Stafford Ave

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 1496 Stafford Ave property is $489,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 1496 Stafford Ave is a house located in Merritt Island, Florida, 32952.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 1496 Stafford Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

What are the assigned schools for this property?

The assigned schools for 1496 Stafford Ave are:
Audubon Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 6/10
Thomas Jefferson Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 4/10
Merritt Island High School: GreatSchools Rating 4/10

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2020 is $1,287 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 1496 Stafford Ave has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 1496 Stafford Ave is 2,073 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 1496 Stafford Ave is 1996.

Rocket Homes›Florida›Brevard County›Merritt Island›32952›1496 Stafford Ave

This home is located at 1496 Stafford Ave in Merritt Island, FL and zip code 32952 in the Island Crossings neighborhood. This 2,073 square foot home, which was built in 1996, sits on a 0.20 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since August 02, 2024 and is currently priced at $489,000.

Over 2 listings were sold over their listed price in August 2024 in Merritt Island, FL. In the same period over 44 listings were sold below the listed price and 12 listings were sold for the listed price. Between July 2024 and August 2024, Merritt Island, FL real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 4.6%. The median list price of listings available in August 2024 was $472,857, while the average time on the real estate market was 73 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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