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1653 Independence Ave, Melbourne, FL 32940 Property Records

Brevard County property record for 1653 Independence Ave, Melbourne, FL 32940

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,532 sqft · built 1993
Lot Size0.18 acres (7,841 sqft)
OwnerTrust Name on File
Last Sale$100 (May 2017)
Tax Bill$1,742 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2017 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN26-36-03-PL-*-84

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN26-36-03-PL-*-84
Alternative APNs
  • 26-36-03-PL-00000.0-0084.00
  • 2615469

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,532 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,136 sqft
1st Floor Area1,532 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1993
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2009
Exterior MaterialStucco
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area7,841 sqft (0.18 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area511 sqft
PorchFlorida Room
Porch Area93 sqft
Patio Area694 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Account Number2615469
Street Address1653 INDEPENDENCE AVE
CityMELBOURNE
StateFL
Zip32940-6815
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodePUD
Legal DescriptionVIERA TRACTS BB & V PHASE 2 LOT 84
Legal Range36E
Legal Township26S
Legal Section03
Legal SubdivisionVIERA TRACTS BB & V PHASE 2
Legal Phase2
Legal TractS,V
Legal Lot Number84
JurisdictionBREVARD FL
Township / Civil DivisionCOCOA-ROCKLEDGE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2009
Census Tract63108

Owner

1653 Independence Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since May 2017.

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

Owner of RecordTrust Name on File
Mailing Address1653 INDEPENDENCE AVE, MELBOURNE, FL 32940-6815
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust, Living Trust

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 NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 1, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMay 1, 2017 · Amount on File
Prior SaleNov 1, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page7893 / 2793
Prior Transfer DateJan 14, 1994
Prior Transfer Doc3360001994
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionBREVARD FL
Recording DateMay 19, 2017
Property Address1653 INDEPENDENCE AVE, MELBOURNE, FL 32940-6815
Document Number0078932793
Book / Page007893 / 002793
Instrument DateMay 17, 2017
Instrument105698
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 16, 2017
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address1653 INDEPENDENCE AVE MELBOURNE FL 329406815, MELBOURNE, FL 32940-6815

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1653 Independence Ave was $1,742 with exemptions applied, up 8.8% from the year before.

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$89,550 (+2.69%)$229,020 (-2.55%)
2025$1,742.00 (+8.81%) Homeowner's exemption Widower's exemption$87,200$235,010
2024$1,601.00 (-54.01%)
2023$3,481.00 (+11.89%)$240,270 (+9.42%) Land $40,000 Building $200,270$240,270 (+9.42%) Land $40,000 Building $200,270
2022$3,111.00$219,580 Land $40,000 Building $179,580$219,580 Land $40,000 Building $179,580

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 1653 Independence Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AH, within 100 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 311 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies311 in force
Nearby Flood Claims3 (2010–2019)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 3
Most Recent ClaimJul 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 1653 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 RiskLow
lower than 97% of the US · lower than 96% of Florida
Wildfire Likelihood0.02% annual chance
ExposureNone
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 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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