Brevard County property record for 1868 Independence Ave, Melbourne, FL 32940
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,984 sqft · built 1994 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,841 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $152,500 (Apr 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $4,373 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Mortgage Apr 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 25-36-34-PT-*-166 |
| Primary APN | 25-36-34-PT-*-166 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,984 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,575 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,984 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 | 7,841 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 550 sqft |
| Porch | Florida Room |
| Porch Area | 41 sqft |
| Patio Area | 516 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 2522231 |
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| Street Address | 1868 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 166 & PART OF TRACT G AS DESC IN ORB 3417 PG 3089 |
| 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 | 166 |
| Jurisdiction | BREVARD FL |
| Township / Civil Division | COCOA-ROCKLEDGE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 63108 |
Source: Brevard County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1868 INDEPENDENCE AVE, MELBOURNE, FL 32940-6848 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC |
| Apr 20, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage VETERANS UNITED HM LNS |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 20, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 20, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 8, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201887928 |
| Deed Book / Page | 8144 / 110 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 9, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0054228350 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BREVARD FL |
| Property Address | 1868 INDEPENDENCE AVE, MELBOURNE, FL 32940-6848 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE-OR, FIDELITY NATIONAL TTL OF OR |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1868 INDEPENDENCE AVE, MELBOURNE, FL 32940-6848 |
| Document Number | 0090582556 |
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| Date | Mar 22, 2021 |
| Book Page | 9058/2556 |
| Instrument | 2021071854 |
| Name | MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | COLUMBIA, MO 65203 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BREVARD FL |
| Recording Date | Apr 20, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1868 INDEPENDENCE AVE, MELBOURNE, FL 32940-6848 |
| Document Number | 0081440110 |
| Book / Page | 008144 / 000110 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 11, 2018 |
| Instrument | 87928 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 3, 2018 |
| Title Company | NORTH AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,067.50 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1868 INDEPENDENCE AVE MELBOURNE FL 329406848, MELBOURNE, FL 32940-6848 |
| Document Number | 81440112 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 20, 2018 |
| Book Page | 008144/000112 |
| Instrument | 87929 |
| Name | VETERANS UNITED HM LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | COLUMBIA, MO 65203 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 19, 2048 |
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 | $271,190 (-2.41%) | $271,190 (-2.41%) | |
| 2025 | $4,373.00 (+5.88%) | $277,890 (-0.93%) | $277,890 (-0.93%) |
| 2024 | $4,130.00 (+1.85%) | ||
| 2023 | $4,055.00 (+11.99%) | $280,490 (+10.11%) Land $40,000 Building $240,490 | $280,490 (+10.11%) Land $40,000 Building $240,490 |
| 2022 | $3,621.00 | $254,740 Land $40,000 Building $214,740 | $254,740 Land $40,000 Building $214,740 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 Record 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.
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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