1514 Independence Ave, Melbourne, FL 32940 Property Records

Brevard County property record for 1514 Independence Ave, Melbourne, FL 32940

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,816 sqft · built 1993
Lot Size	0.17 acres (7,405 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$135,000 (May 2016)
Tax Bill	$2,448 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2018 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`26-36-03-04-*-42`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`26-36-03-04-*-42`
Alternative APNs	`26-36-03-04-00000.0-0042.00` `2614599`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,816 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,627 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,816 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1993
Effective Year Built	Effective 2009
Exterior Material	Stucco
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable/Hip
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	7,405 sqft (0.17 acres)
Lot Dimensions	111 ft deep x 65 ft wide
View / Lot	Lake Front
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	529 sqft
Porch	Florida Room
Porch Area	282 sqft
Patio Area	60 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Account Number	2614599
Street Address	1514 INDEPENDENCE AVE
City	MELBOURNE
State	FL
Zip	32940-6809
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	PUD
Legal Description	VIERA TRACTS BB & V PH 1 UNIT 2 LOT 42
Legal Range	36E
Legal Township	26S
Legal Section	03
Legal Subdivision	VIERA TRACTS BB & V PH 1 UNIT 2
Legal Phase	1
Legal Tract	1,S,V
Legal Lot Number	42
Legal Unit	2
Jurisdiction	BREVARD FL
Township / Civil Division	COCOA-ROCKLEDGE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2005
Census Tract	63108

Owner

1514 Independence Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2016.

Source: Brevard County records, as of August 18, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	1514 INDEPENDENCE AVE, MELBOURNE, FL 32940-6809
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	May 16, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	May 16, 2016 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Apr 8, 2011 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	201693233
Deed Book / Page	7616 / 1212
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

October 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BREVARD FL
Property Address	1514 INDEPENDENCE AVE, MELBOURNE, FL 32940-6809
Document Number	0083002837
Instrument Date	Oct 17, 2018
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 22, 2018
Title Company	TALON TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	1514 INDEPENDENCE AVE MELBOURNE FL 329406809, MELBOURNE, FL 32940-6809

Mortgage

Document Number	0083002837
Date	Nov 2, 2018
Book Page	008300/002837
Instrument	246395

Lender

Name	ADVANTA IRA SERVICES LLC
Address	13191 STARKEY RD # 2, LARGO, FL 33773-1438

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	240 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2038

Interest

Rate	12%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1514 Independence Ave was $2,448 with a homeowner's exemption.

Source: Brevard County assessment roll, as of August 18, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Florida
County	Brevard County
Unified School District	Brevard County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$136,330 (+2.7%)	$257,890 (-2.37%)
2025	$2,448.00 Homeowner's exemption	$132,750	$264,160 Land $33,000 Building $231,160
2023	$2,216.00 (+5.83%) Homeowner's exemption	$125,260 (+2.99%)	$268,140 (+1%) Land $44,000 Building $224,140
2022	$2,094.00 Homeowner's exemption	$121,620	$243,760 Land $44,000 Building $199,760

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1514 Independence Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.

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
Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area	Zone AH, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Flood Insurance Cost	Premium on File median of 311 policies
Community Rating System	Class 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	311 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	3 (2010–2019)
Claims Outside the SFHA	2 of 3
Most Recent Claim	Jul 2019 · other causes

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.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 1514 Independence Ave is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 96% of Florida
Wildfire Likelihood	0.02% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	CITY OF COCOA serves 294,039 people · EPA ID FL3050223
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Jul 2024
Lead	2 ppb (2022) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 272 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	1,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area	100 / 20