Brevard County property record for 2543 Empire Ave, Melbourne, FL 32934
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,702 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 0.24 acres (10,454 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $176,667 (Aug 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $5,804 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Transfer Aug 2018 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 27-36-12-27-3-11 |
| Primary APN | 27-36-12-27-3-11 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,702 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,447 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,702 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,454 sqft (0.24 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 94 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 462 sqft |
| Porch | Florida Room |
| Porch Area | 283 sqft |
| Deck Area | 848 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 2701790 |
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| Street Address | 2543 EMPIRE AVE |
| City | MELBOURNE |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 32934-7577 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1AA |
| Legal Description | KINGSMILL LOT 11 BLK 3 |
| Legal Range | 36E |
| Legal Township | 27S |
| Legal Section | 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | KINGSMILL |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | BREVARD FL |
| Township / Civil Division | MELBOURNE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 64126 |
2543 Empire Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2018.
Source: Brevard County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2543 EMPIRE AVE, MELBOURNE, FL 32934-7577 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Aug 7, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ALLIANCE TITLE INSURANCE AGENCY INC, ALLIANCE TITLE INS AGCY INC |
| Aug 7, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ALLIANCE TITLE INSURANCE AGENCY INC, ALLIANCE TITLE INS AGCY INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 7, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 7, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 11, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2018176869 |
| Deed Book / Page | 8232 / 330 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 27, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0082320332 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BREVARD FL |
| Recording Date | Oct 21, 2025 |
| Property Address | 2543 EMPIRE AVE, MELBOURNE, FL 32934-7577 |
| Document Number | 0104592747 |
| Book / Page | 10459 / 2747 |
| Map Reference | MB 32 PG 58-60 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 21, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025211149 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 5, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2446 MAJESTIC AVE, MELBOURNE, FL 32934-7572 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 2543 EMPIRE AVE, MELBOURNE, FL 32934-7577 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BREVARD FL |
| Recording Date | Aug 7, 2018 |
| Property Address | 2543 EMPIRE AVE, MELBOURNE, FL 32934-7577 |
| Document Number | 0082320330 |
| Book / Page | 008232 / 000330 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 27, 2018 |
| Instrument | 176869 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 21, 2018 |
| Title Company | ALLIANCE TITLE INSURANCE AGENCY INC, ALLIANCE TITLE INS AGCY INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,236.67 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 2446 MAJESTIC AVE MELBOURNE FL 329347572, MELBOURNE, FL 32934-7572 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | BREVARD FL |
| Recording Date | Aug 7, 2018 |
| Property Address | 2543 EMPIRE AVE, MELBOURNE, FL 32934-7577 |
| Document Number | 0082320332 |
| Book / Page | 008232 / 000332 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 27, 2018 |
| Instrument | 176870 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 21, 2018 |
| Title Company | ALLIANCE TITLE INSURANCE AGENCY INC, ALLIANCE TITLE INS AGCY INC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 2446 MAJESTIC AVE MELBOURNE FL 329347572, MELBOURNE, FL 32934-7572 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2543 Empire Ave was $5,804, up 4.9% from the year before.
Source: Brevard County assessment roll, as of August 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Florida |
| County | Brevard County |
| Municipality | Melbourne City |
| Unified School District | Brevard County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $333,110 (+3.53%) | $333,110 (+3.53%) | |
| 2025 | $5,804.00 (+4.94%) | $321,760 (-6.41%) | $321,760 (-6.41%) |
| 2024 | $5,531.00 (+6.06%) | $343,800 (+3.86%) Land $95,000 Building $248,800 | $343,800 (+3.86%) Land $95,000 Building $248,800 |
| 2023 | $5,215.00 (+13.54%) | $331,020 (+11.27%) Land $90,000 Building $241,020 | $331,020 (+11.27%) Land $90,000 Building $241,020 |
| 2022 | $4,593.00 | $297,500 Land $80,000 Building $217,500 | $297,500 Land $80,000 Building $217,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2543 Empire Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 79 flood claims nearby since 1995.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 133 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 133 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 79 (1995–2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 69 of 79 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2017 · Hurricane Irma |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
The area around 2543 Empire Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 MELBOURNE serves 167,753 people · EPA ID FL3051447 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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 423 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 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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