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1561 Independence Ave, Melbourne, FL 32940 Property Records

Brevard County property record for 1561 Independence Ave, Melbourne, FL 32940

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,560 sqft · built 1992
Lot Size0.2 acres (8,712 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$152,500 (Mar 2017)
Tax Bill$1,200 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2026 Transfer
Nov 2022 Transfer
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN26-36-03-04-*-59

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN26-36-03-04-*-59
Alternative APNs
  • 26-36-03-04-00000.0-0059.00
  • 2614616

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,560 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,136 sqft
1st Floor Area1,560 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1992
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2008
Exterior MaterialStucco
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area8,712 sqft (0.2 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area483 sqft
PorchFlorida Room
Porch Area93 sqft
Patio Area682 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Account Number2614616
Street Address1561 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 59
Legal Range36E
Legal Township26S
Legal Section03
Legal SubdivisionVIERA TRACTS BB & V PH 1 UNIT 2
Legal Phase1
Legal Tract1,S,V
Legal Lot Number59
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 Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address1561 INDEPENDENCE AVE, MELBOURNE, FL 32940-6814
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingLife Estate

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 26, 2026Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY
Nov 4, 2022Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION
Feb 28, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Mar 24, 2017Warranty Deed, Transfer
NORTH AMERICAN TITLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMar 24, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 24, 2017 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 20, 2010 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201761619
Deed Book / Page7849 / 807
Last Transfer DateNov 3, 2022
Transfer Doc0096510346
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

January 2026: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionBREVARD FL
Recording DateJan 26, 2026
Property Address1561 INDEPENDENCE AVE, MELBOURNE, FL 32940-6814
Document Number0105311311
Book / Page10531 / 1311
Map ReferenceMB 37 PG 87&88
Instrument DateJan 13, 2026
Instrument2026015680
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 6, 2026
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address1561 INDEPENDENCE AVE, MELBOURNE, FL 32940-6814

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1561 INDEPENDENCE AVE, MELBOURNE, FL 32940-6814

November 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionBREVARD FL
Recording DateNov 4, 2022
Property Address1561 INDEPENDENCE AVE, MELBOURNE, FL 32940-6814
Document Number0096510346
Book / Page9651 / 346
Map ReferenceMB 37 PG 87&88
Instrument DateNov 3, 2022
Instrument2022263668
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 23, 2022
Title CompanyACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address1561 INDEPENDENCE AVE, 1561, MELBOURNE, FL 32940-6814

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1561 INDEPENDENCE AVE, MELBOURNE, FL 32940-6814

February 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionBREVARD FL
Recording DateFeb 28, 2019
Property Address1561 INDEPENDENCE AVE, MELBOURNE, FL 32940-6814
Document Number0083781891
Book / Page008378 / 001891
Instrument DateFeb 27, 2019
Instrument41535
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 15, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.70
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLife Estate
Address1561 INDEPENDENCE AVE MELBOURNE FL 329406814, MELBOURNE, FL 32940-6814

March 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionBREVARD FL
Recording DateMar 24, 2017
Property Address1561 INDEPENDENCE AVE, MELBOURNE, FL 32940-6814
Document Number0078490807
Book / Page007849 / 000807
Instrument DateMar 15, 2017
Instrument61619
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 16, 2017
Title CompanyNORTH AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$7.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1561 INDEPENDENCE AVE MELBOURNE FL 329406814, MELBOURNE, FL 32940-6814

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$88,570 (+2.69%)$247,770 (-1.33%)
2025$1,200.00 (+10.29%) Veteran's exemption Widower's exemption$86,250 (+5.98%)$251,100 (-1.38%)
2024$1,088.00 (+1.68%)
2023$1,070.00 (+1.71%) Disabled Person's exemption Veteran's exemption Widower's exemption$81,380 (+3%)$254,610 (+8.85%) Land $40,000 Building $214,610
2022$1,052.00 Disabled Person's exemption Veteran's exemption Widower's exemption$79,010$233,900 Land $40,000 Building $193,900

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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