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1557 Independence Ave, Melbourne, FL 32940 Property Records

Brevard County property record for 1557 Independence Ave, Melbourne, FL 32940

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,814 sqft · built 1992
Lot Size0.22 acres (9,583 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$114,000 (Mar 2013)
Tax Bill$2,177 (2025)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN26-36-03-04-*-58

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN26-36-03-04-*-58
Alternative APNs
  • 26-36-03-04-00000.0-0058.00
  • 2614615

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,814 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,379 sqft
1st Floor Area1,814 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1992
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2008
Exterior MaterialStucco
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area9,583 sqft (0.22 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area529 sqft
PorchFlorida Room
Porch Area36 sqft
Patio Area542 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Account Number2614615
Street Address1557 INDEPENDENCE AVE
CityMELBOURNE
StateFL
Zip32940-6814
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodePUD
Legal DescriptionVIERA TRACTS BB & V PH 1 UNIT 2 LOT 58
Legal Range36E
Legal Township26S
Legal Section03
Legal SubdivisionVIERA TRACTS BB & V PH 1 UNIT 2
Legal Phase1
Legal Tract1,S,V
Legal Lot Number58
Legal Unit2
JurisdictionBREVARD FL
Township / Civil DivisionCOCOA-ROCKLEDGE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1024
Census Tract63108

Owner

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

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address1557 INDEPENDENCE AVE, MELBOURNE, FL 32940-6814
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMar 8, 2013 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 8, 2013 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 24, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201349869
Deed Book / Page6819 / 2696
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateFlorida
CountyBrevard County
Unified School DistrictBrevard County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$113,270 (+2.69%)$256,210 (-1.34%)
2025$2,177.00 (+11.24%) Homeowner's exemption$110,300 (+5.98%)$259,680 (-1.21%) Land $30,000 Building $229,680
2023$1,957.00 (+5.61%) Homeowner's exemption$104,080 (+3%)$262,860 (+8.95%) Land $40,000 Building $222,860
2022$1,853.00 Homeowner's exemption$101,050$241,260 Land $40,000 Building $201,260

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 8, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 376 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies376 in force
Nearby Flood Claims4 (2008–2022)
Claims Outside the SFHA4 of 4
Most Recent ClaimSep 2022 · Hurricane Ian

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

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

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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 SystemCITY OF COCOA
serves 294,039 people · EPA ID FL3050223
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJul 2024
Lead2 ppb (2022)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 407 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable		1,000 / 35
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T.

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