1736 Independence Ave, Melbourne, FL 32940 Property Records

Brevard County property record for 1736 Independence Ave, Melbourne, FL 32940

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,521 sqft · built 1994
Lot Size	0.17 acres (7,405 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$95,000 (Nov 2014)
Tax Bill	$2,164 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2017 Line of Credit
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`25-36-34-PT-*-145`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`25-36-34-PT-*-145`
Alternative APNs	`25-36-34-PT-00000.0-0145.00` `2522210`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,521 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,128 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,521 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1994
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)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	529 sqft
Porch	Florida Room
Porch Area	78 sqft
Patio Area	694 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Account Number	2522210
Street Address	1736 INDEPENDENCE AVE
City	MELBOURNE
State	FL
Zip	32940-6846
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	PUD
Legal Description	VIERA TRACTS BB & V PHASE 3 OF VIERA NORTH P.U.D. LOT 145 & PART OF TRACT G AS DESC IN ORB 3538 PG 4243
Legal Range	36E
Legal Township	25S
Legal Section	34
Legal Subdivision	VIERA TRACTS BB & V PHASE 3 OF VIERA NOR
Legal Phase	3
Legal Tract	G
Legal Lot Number	145
Jurisdiction	BREVARD FL
Township / Civil Division	COCOA-ROCKLEDGE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2000
Census Tract	63108

Owner

1736 Independence Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2014.

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 Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	1736 INDEPENDENCE AVE, MELBOURNE, FL 32940-6846
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 13, 2014 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Nov 13, 2014 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jan 26, 1996 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2014224039
Deed Book / Page	7246 / 2737
Prior Transfer Date	Oct 31, 2014
Prior Transfer Doc	0072480212
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

June 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BREVARD FL
Property Address	1736 INDEPENDENCE AVE, MELBOURNE, FL 32940-6846
Document Number	0079290370
Book / Page	007929 / 000370
Instrument Date	Jun 17, 2017
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 20, 2017
Title Company	FEDERAL TITLE, FEDERAL TITLE INSURANCE AGENCY INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	1736 INDEPENDENCE AVE MELBOURNE FL 329406846, MELBOURNE, FL 32940-6846

Mortgage

Document Number	0079290370
Date	Jul 3, 2017
Book Page	007929/000370
Instrument	139478

Lender

Name	COMMUNITY CU/FL
Type	Credit Union
Address	ROCKLEDGE, FL 32955

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jul 2, 2047

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1736 Independence Ave was $2,164 with a homeowner's exemption, up 7.6% from the year before.

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		$120,040 (+2.69%)	$228,460 (-2.33%)
2025	$2,164.00 (+7.55%) Homeowner's exemption	$116,890	$233,910
2024	$2,012.00 (+1.87%)
2023	$1,975.00 (+5.56%) Homeowner's exemption	$110,300 (+3%)	$239,130 (+9.46%) Land $40,000 Building $199,130
2022	$1,871.00 Homeowner's exemption	$107,090	$218,460 Land $40,000 Building $178,460

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 1736 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 1736 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 407 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max 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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