Brevard County property record for 1491 Birch St, Melbourne, FL 32935
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,279 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,534 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $189,000 (Apr 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $3,174 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Sale & Mortgage May 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 27-37-20-75-J-18 |
| Primary APN | 27-37-20-75-J-18 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,279 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,675 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,279 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,534 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 105 ft deep x 58.1 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 324 sqft |
| Porch | Finished/Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 200 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 2723983 |
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| Street Address | 1491 BIRCH ST |
| City | MELBOURNE |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 32935-5033 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1A |
| Legal Description | GREENTREE PARK, 1ST ADDN TO LOT 18 BLK J |
| Legal Range | 37E |
| Legal Township | 27S |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | GREENTREE PARK, 1ST ADDN TO |
| Legal Block | J |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | BREVARD FL |
| Township / Civil Division | MELBOURNE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2028 |
| Census Tract | 64400 |
1491 Birch St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2021.
Source: Brevard County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1491 BIRCH ST, MELBOURNE, FL 32935-5033 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage THE MORTGAGE FIRM INC |
| May 27, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 13, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 13, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 3, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202193117 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9084 / 2257 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 27, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0087502474 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BREVARD FL |
| Recording Date | Apr 13, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1491 BIRCH ST, MELBOURNE, FL 32935-5033 |
| Document Number | 0090842257 |
| Book / Page | 9084 / 2257 |
| Map Reference | MB 13 PG 147 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021093117 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 2, 2021 |
| Title Company | PRESTIGE TITLE/BREVARD LLC, PRESTIGE TTL OF BREVARD LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,323.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 409 THRUSH DR, 409, SATELLITE BEACH, FL 32937-3729 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1491 BIRCH ST, MELBOURNE, FL 32935-5033 |
| Document Number | 90842258 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | 9084/2258 |
| Name | THE MORTGAGE FIRM INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BREVARD FL |
| Recording Date | May 27, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1491 BIRCH ST, MELBOURNE, FL 32935-5033 |
| Document Number | 0087502474 |
| Book / Page | 008750 / 002474 |
| Instrument Date | May 27, 2020 |
| Instrument | 112670 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 15, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 409 THRUSH DR SATELLITE BEACH FL 329373729, SATELLITE BEACH, FL 32937-3729 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1491 Birch St was $3,174 with a homeowner's exemption, up 5.7% from the year before.
Source: Brevard County assessment roll, as of August 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Florida |
| County | Brevard County |
| Municipality | Melbourne City |
| Unified School District | Brevard County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $205,970 (-3.98%) | $205,970 (-6.08%) | |
| 2025 | $3,174.00 (+5.69%) Homeowner's exemption | $214,510 | $219,310 |
| 2024 | $3,003.00 (+2.49%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,930.00 (+6.58%) Homeowner's exemption | $202,400 (+3%) | $232,440 (+18.28%) Land $70,000 Building $162,440 |
| 2022 | $2,749.00 Homeowner's exemption | $196,510 Land $54,000 Building $142,510 | $196,510 Land $54,000 Building $142,510 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1491 Birch St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 21 flood claims nearby since 1995.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 8, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 33 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 33 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 21 (1995–2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 21 of 21 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2017 · Hurricane Irma |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 1491 Birch St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF MELBOURNE serves 167,753 people · EPA ID FL3051447 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 598 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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