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1940 Independence Ave, Melbourne, FL 32940 Property Records

Brevard County property record for 1940 Independence Ave, Melbourne, FL 32940

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 2,506 sqft · built 1995
Lot Size0.32 acres (13,939 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$489,000 (Apr 2023)
Tax Bill$5,240 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2024 Transfer
Apr 2023 Sale
+ 3 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN25-36-35-PT-*-177

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN25-36-35-PT-*-177
Alternative APNs
  • 25-36-35-PT-00000.0-0177.00
  • 2522242

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,506 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,292 sqft
1st Floor Area2,506 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1995
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2009
Exterior MaterialStucco
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area13,939 sqft (0.32 acres)
View / LotConservation / Protected Area
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area474 sqft
PorchFlorida Room
Porch Area312 sqft
Deck Area601 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Account Number2522242
Street Address1940 INDEPENDENCE AVE
CityMELBOURNE
StateFL
Zip32940-6850
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodePUD
Legal DescriptionVIERA TRACTS BB & V PHASE 3 OF VIERA NORTH P.U.D. LOT 177 EXC ORB 3480 PG 2241
Legal Range36E
Legal Township25S
Legal Section35
Legal SubdivisionVIERA TRACTS BB & V PHASE 3 OF VIERA NOR
Legal Phase3
Legal TractS,V
Legal Lot Number177
JurisdictionBREVARD FL
Township / Civil DivisionCOCOA-ROCKLEDGE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1003
Census Tract63108

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address1940 INDEPENDENCE AVE, MELBOURNE, FL 32940-6850
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 16, 2024Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY
Apr 24, 2023Warranty Deed, Transfer
SOUTHERN CAPE TITLE AGENCY INC, SOUTHERN CAP TTL AGCY MELBOU
Jun 16, 2022Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage
DYBN FINANCIAL CORP
Apr 19, 2022Divorce Transfer, Transfer
May 22, 2017Warranty Deed, Transfer
NORTH AMERICAN TITLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleApr 24, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 24, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJun 16, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202381766
Deed Book / Page9770 / 1672
Prior Transfer DateMar 24, 2022
Prior Transfer Doc0094792840
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

April 2024: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionBREVARD FL
Recording DateApr 16, 2024
Property Address1940 INDEPENDENCE AVE, MELBOURNE, FL 32940-6850
Document Number0100391748
Book / Page10039 / 1748
Map ReferenceMB 39 PG 91-93
Instrument DateMar 28, 2024
Instrument2024076755
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 2, 2024
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address1940 INDEPENDENCE AVE, MELBOURNE, FL 32940-6850

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1940 INDEPENDENCE AVE, MELBOURNE, FL 32940-6850

April 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionBREVARD FL
Recording DateApr 24, 2023
Property Address1940 INDEPENDENCE AVE, MELBOURNE, FL 32940-6850
Document Number0097701672
Book / Page9770 / 1672
Map ReferenceMB 39 PG 91
Instrument DateApr 24, 2023
Instrument2023081766
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 2, 2024
Title CompanySOUTHERN CAPE TITLE AGENCY INC, SOUTHERN CAP TTL AGCY MELBOU

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$3,423.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address637 S REEVE RD, SAINT HELENA ISLAND, SC 29920-3037

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1940 INDEPENDENCE AVE, MELBOURNE, FL 32940-6850

June 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionBREVARD FL
Recording DateJun 16, 2022
Property Address1940 INDEPENDENCE AVE, MELBOURNE, FL 32940-6850
Document Number0095351637
Book / Page9535 / 1637
Map ReferenceMB 39 PG 91
Instrument DateJun 14, 2022
Instrument2022151085
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 2, 2024
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$2,765.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address4740 DECATUR CIR, MELBOURNE, FL 32934-7292

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1940 INDEPENDENCE AVE, MELBOURNE, FL 32940-6850

Mortgage

Document Number0095351639
DateJun 16, 2022
Instrument9535/1639
Lender
NameDYBN FINANCIAL CORP
TypeFunding / Finance Company
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJul 1, 2052

April 2022: Divorce Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeDivorce Transfer
JurisdictionBREVARD FL
Recording DateApr 19, 2022
Property Address1940 INDEPENDENCE AVE, MELBOURNE, FL 32940-6850
Document Number0094792840
Book / Page9479 / 2840
Map ReferenceMB 38 PG 91-93
Instrument DateMar 24, 2022
Instrument2022097948
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 2, 2024

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address1940 INDEPENDENCE AVE, MELBOURNE, FL 32940-6850

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1940 INDEPENDENCE AVE, MELBOURNE, FL 32940-6850

May 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionBREVARD FL
Recording DateMay 22, 2017
Property Address1940 INDEPENDENCE AVE, MELBOURNE, FL 32940-6850
Document Number0078950367
Book / Page007895 / 000367
Instrument DateMay 11, 2017
Instrument106844
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 29, 2019
Title CompanyNORTH AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$11.61
Amount AccuracyConfirmed

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address1940 INDEPENDENCE AVE MELBOURNE FL 329406850, MELBOURNE, FL 32940-6850

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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$344,870 (-2.84%)$344,870 (-2.84%)
2025$5,240.00 (-1.65%) Homeowner's exemption$354,960 (-3.58%)$354,960 (-3.58%)
2024$5,328.00 (-7.45%)
2023$5,757.00 (+100.17%)$368,130 (+103.58%) Land $44,000 Building $324,130$368,130 (+10.83%) Land $44,000 Building $324,130
2022$2,876.00 Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption$180,830$332,160 Land $44,000 Building $288,160

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.

Flood

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 Record
median of 376 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies376 in force
Nearby Flood Claims4 (2008–2022)
Claims Outside the SFHA4 of 4
Most Recent ClaimSep 2022 · Hurricane Ian

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

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

Wildfire RiskModerate
above 46% of the US · lower than 82% of Florida
Wildfire Likelihood0.07% 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 147 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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