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1796 Independence Ave, Melbourne, FL 32940 Property Records

Brevard County property record for 1796 Independence Ave, Melbourne, FL 32940

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 2,699 sqft · built 1994
Lot Size0.2 acres (8,712 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$118,000 (May 2014)
Tax Bill$2,633 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2022 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN25-36-34-PT-*-155

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN25-36-34-PT-*-155
Alternative APNs
  • 25-36-34-PT-00000.0-0155.00
  • 2522220

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,699 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,305 sqft
1st Floor Area2,699 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1994
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2009
Exterior MaterialStucco
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area8,712 sqft (0.2 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area546 sqft
PorchFinished/Open Porch
Porch Area60 sqft
Patio Area60 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Account Number2522220
Street Address1796 INDEPENDENCE AVE
CityMELBOURNE
StateFL
Zip32940-6846
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodePUD
Legal DescriptionVIERA TRACTS BB & V PHASE 3 OF VIERA NORTH P.U.D. LOT 155
Legal Range36E
Legal Township25S
Legal Section34
Legal SubdivisionVIERA TRACTS BB & V PHASE 3 OF VIERA NOR
Legal Phase3
Legal TractS,V
Legal Lot Number155
JurisdictionBREVARD FL
Township / Civil DivisionCOCOA-ROCKLEDGE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2000
Census Tract63108

Owner

1796 Independence Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in May 2022.

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address1796 INDEPENDENCE AVE, MELBOURNE, FL 32940-6846
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingLife Estate

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 30, 2014 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMay 30, 2014 · Amount on File
Prior SaleFeb 18, 1998 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2014107949
Deed Book / Page7136 / 297
Last Transfer DateMay 3, 2022
Transfer Doc0094940377
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

May 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionBREVARD FL
Recording DateMay 3, 2022
Property Address1796 INDEPENDENCE AVE, MELBOURNE, FL 32940-6846
Document Number0094940377
Book / Page9494 / 377
Map ReferenceMB 39 PG 91
Instrument DateMay 3, 2022
Instrument2022111345
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 16, 2022
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address1796 INDEPENDENCE AVE, 1796, MELBOURNE, FL 32940-6846

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1796 INDEPENDENCE AVE, MELBOURNE, FL 32940-6846

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1796 Independence Ave was $2,633 with a homeowner's exemption.

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$135,650 (+2.7%)$319,040 (-2.48%)
2025$2,633.00 Homeowner's exemption$132,090$327,160 Land $30,000 Building $297,160
2023$2,355.00 (+5.46%) Homeowner's exemption$124,640 (+3%)$327,940 (+10.63%) Land $40,000 Building $287,940
2022$2,233.00 Homeowner's exemption$121,010$296,420 Land $40,000 Building $256,420

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 1796 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AH, within 500 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 1796 Independence Ave is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 93% of the US · lower than 94% of Florida
Wildfire Likelihood0.03% 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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