Brevard County property record for 1862 Independence Ave, Melbourne, FL 32940
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,904 sqft · built 1994 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,148 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $176,000 (Nov 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $1,924 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 25-36-34-PT-*-165 |
| Primary APN | 25-36-34-PT-*-165 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,904 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,722 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,904 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1994 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2009 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,148 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 546 sqft |
| Porch | Finished/Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 272 sqft |
| Patio Area | 574 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 2522230 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1862 INDEPENDENCE AVE |
| City | MELBOURNE |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 32940-6848 |
| 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 165 |
| 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 | S,V |
| Legal Lot Number | 165 |
| Jurisdiction | BREVARD FL |
| Township / Civil Division | COCOA-ROCKLEDGE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 63108 |
1862 Independence Ave is owned by a company that acquired it in December 2014 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Brevard County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1862 INDEPENDENCE AVE, MELBOURNE, FL 32940-6848 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 3, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 3, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 21, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2004345576 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5379 / 5509 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 29, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0072741878 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1862 Independence Ave was $1,924 with exemptions applied, up 9.6% from the year before.
Source: Brevard County assessment roll, as of August 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Florida |
| County | Brevard County |
| Unified School District | Brevard County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $96,760 (+2.7%) | $263,550 (-2.4%) | |
| 2025 | $1,924.00 (+9.57%) Homeowner's exemption Widower's exemption | $94,220 | $270,030 |
| 2024 | $1,756.00 (+2.33%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,716.00 (+2.02%) Homeowner's exemption Widower's exemption | $88,910 (+2.99%) | $272,950 (+9.81%) Land $40,000 Building $232,950 |
| 2022 | $1,682.00 Homeowner's exemption Widower's exemption | $86,330 | $248,570 Land $40,000 Building $208,570 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1862 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 risk around 1862 Independence Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.7% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 147 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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