Brevard County property record for 553 Carmel Dr, Melbourne, FL 32940
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,358 sqft · built 1993 |
| Lot Size | 0.36 acres (15,682 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $276,500 (Jul 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $3,303 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2025 Transfer Mar 2021 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 26-36-11-79-*-77 |
| Primary APN | 26-36-11-79-*-77 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,358 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,555 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,358 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1993 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2008 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,682 sqft (0.36 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 598 sqft |
| Porch | Screened/Unfinished Porch |
| Porch Area | 599 sqft |
| Deck Area | 531 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 2615338 |
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| Street Address | 553 CARMEL DR |
| City | MELBOURNE |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 32940-7789 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | PUD |
| Legal Description | WEST LAKE VILLAGE UNIT TWO LOT 77 |
| Legal Range | 36E |
| Legal Township | 26S |
| Legal Section | 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | WEST LAKE VILLAGE UNIT TWO |
| Legal Lot Number | 77 |
| Legal Unit | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | BREVARD FL |
| Township / Civil Division | COCOA-ROCKLEDGE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 63109 |
553 Carmel Dr is owner-occupied and held in a trust since August 2004.
Source: Brevard County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 553 CARMEL DR, MELBOURNE, FL 32940-7789 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Mar 29, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage TRUIST BANK |
| Jul 5, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BRANCH BK&TR |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 23, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 23, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 13, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2003222985 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4990 / 63 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 2, 2004 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000251680 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BREVARD FL |
| Recording Date | Sep 2, 2025 |
| Property Address | 553 CARMEL DR, MELBOURNE, FL 32940-7789 |
| Document Number | 0104211937 |
| Book / Page | 10421 / 1937 |
| Map Reference | MB 38 PG 91 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 2, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025176169 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 553 CARMEL DR, MELBOURNE, FL 32940-7789 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 553 CARMEL DR, MELBOURNE, FL 32940-7789 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BREVARD FL |
| Property Address | 553 CARMEL DR, MELBOURNE, FL 32940-7789 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 2, 2021 |
| Title Company | BRIDGETRUST TITLE GROUP |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 553 CARMEL DR, MELBOURNE, FL 32940-7789 |
| Document Number | 0090662788 |
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| Date | Mar 29, 2021 |
| Book Page | 9066/2788 |
| Instrument | 2021078529 |
| Name | TRUIST BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | RICHMOND, VA 23224 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | BREVARD FL |
| Property Address | 553 CARMEL DR, MELBOURNE, FL 32940-7789 |
| Document Number | 0084841213 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 5, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 22, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 553 CARMEL DR MELBOURNE FL 329407789, MELBOURNE, FL 32940-7789 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0084841213 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 10, 2019 |
| Book Page | 008484/001213 |
| Instrument | 149550 |
| Name | BRANCH BK&TR |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WILSON, NC 27893 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jul 9, 2034 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 553 Carmel Dr was $3,303, up 8.6% 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 | $242,120 (+2.7%) | $436,490 (-1.13%) | |
| 2025 | $3,303.00 (+8.58%) | $235,760 (+2.9%) | $441,500 (-2.66%) |
| 2024 | $3,042.00 (+1.91%) Homeowner's exemption | $229,120 (+3%) | $453,570 (+0.78%) Land $95,000 Building $358,570 |
| 2023 | $2,985.00 (+7.3%) Homeowner's exemption | $222,450 (+3%) | $450,050 (+8.69%) Land $104,500 Building $345,550 |
| 2022 | $2,782.00 Homeowner's exemption | $215,980 | $414,050 Land $104,500 Building $309,550 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 553 Carmel Dr 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 A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 149 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 149 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2008–2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2017 · Hurricane Irma |
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 553 Carmel Dr 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 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 313 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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