Brevard County property record for 557 Dawson Dr, Melbourne, FL 32940
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,040 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 0.29 acres (12,632 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,612 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2023 Second Mortgage Nov 2023 Transfer + 7 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | 26-36-14-NW-3-15 |
| Primary APN | 26-36-14-NW-3-15 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,040 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,118 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,040 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2007 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,632 sqft (0.29 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 137 ft deep x 95 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Golf Course |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 640 sqft |
| Porch | Finished/Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 438 sqft |
| Deck Area | 346 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 2603720 |
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| Street Address | 557 DAWSON DR |
| City | MELBOURNE |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 32940-1974 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | PUD |
| Legal Description | AUGUSTA VILLAGE, REPLAT OF LOT 15 BLK 3 |
| Legal Range | 36E |
| Legal Township | 26S |
| Legal Section | 14 |
| Legal Subdivision | AUGUSTA VILLAGE, REPLAT OF |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | BREVARD FL |
| Township / Civil Division | MELBOURNE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 64128 |
557 Dawson Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in October 2023.
Source: Brevard County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 557 DAWSON DR, MELBOURNE, FL 32940-1974 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 16, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage SPACE COAST CU |
| Nov 13, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Oct 18, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Dec 1, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer ACCOMMODATION |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage CALIBER HM LOANS |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer AMROCK INC |
| Sep 12, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage MORTGAGE FIRM |
| Jun 5, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI FINANCE OF AMERICA COM'L LLC |
| Mar 24, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer LAWYERS ADVANTAGE TITLE GROUP, LAWYERS ADVANTAGE TITLE GRP |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 13, 2020 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 13, 2020 |
| Prior Sale | Sep 12, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202060699 |
| Deed Book / Page | 8690 / 2237 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 11, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0099112281 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BREVARD FL |
| Property Address | 557 DAWSON DR, MELBOURNE, FL 32940-1974 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 557 DAWSON DR, VIERA, FL 32940-1974 |
| Document Number | 0099331753 |
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| Date | Nov 16, 2023 |
| Book Page | 9933/1753 |
| Instrument | 2023242695 |
| Name | SPACE COAST CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | MELBOURNE, FL 32940 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Nov 25, 2033 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | BREVARD FL |
| Recording Date | Nov 13, 2023 |
| Property Address | 557 DAWSON DR, MELBOURNE, FL 32940-1974 |
| Document Number | 0099282755 |
| Book / Page | 9928 / 2755 |
| Map Reference | MB 33 PG 59 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 13, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023237980 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 4, 2023 |
| Title Company | ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 557 DAWSON DR, MELBOURNE, FL 32940-1974 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 557 DAWSON DR, MELBOURNE, FL 32940-1974 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BREVARD FL |
| Recording Date | Oct 18, 2023 |
| Property Address | 557 DAWSON DR, MELBOURNE, FL 32940-1974 |
| Document Number | 0099112281 |
| Book / Page | 9911 / 2281 |
| Map Reference | MB 33 PG 59 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 11, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023220935 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 2, 2023 |
| Title Company | ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 557 DAWSON DR, MELBOURNE, FL 32940-1974 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 557 DAWSON DR, MELBOURNE, FL 32940-1974 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | BREVARD FL |
| Recording Date | Dec 1, 2021 |
| Property Address | 557 DAWSON DR, MELBOURNE, FL 32940-1974 |
| Document Number | 0093421875 |
| Book / Page | 9342 / 1875 |
| Map Reference | MB 33 PG 59 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021312969 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Title Company | ACCOMMODATION |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 557 DAWSON DR, MELBOURNE, FL 32940-1974 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | BREVARD FL |
| Recording Date | Mar 13, 2020 |
| Property Address | 557 DAWSON DR, MELBOURNE, FL 32940-1974 |
| Document Number | 0086902237 |
| Book / Page | 008690 / 002237 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 3, 2020 |
| Instrument | 60699 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 22, 2020 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 557 DAWSON DR MELBOURNE FL 329401974, MELBOURNE, FL 32940-1974 |
| Document Number | 86902242 |
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| Date | Mar 13, 2020 |
| Book Page | 008690/002242 |
| Instrument | 60700 |
| Name | CALIBER HM LOANS |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | COPPELL, TX 75019 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 12, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | BREVARD FL |
| Recording Date | Mar 13, 2020 |
| Property Address | 557 DAWSON DR, MELBOURNE, FL 32940-1974 |
| Document Number | 0086902262 |
| Book / Page | 008690 / 002262 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 3, 2020 |
| Instrument | 60701 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 22, 2020 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 557 DAWSON DR MELBOURNE FL 329401974, MELBOURNE, FL 32940-1974 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | BREVARD FL |
| Recording Date | Sep 12, 2018 |
| Property Address | 557 DAWSON DR, MELBOURNE, FL 32940-1974 |
| Document Number | 0082601986 |
| Book / Page | 008260 / 001986 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 7, 2018 |
| Instrument | 205243 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 27, 2018 |
| Title Company | PRESTIGE TITLE/BREVARD LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,170.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 557 DAWSON DR MELBOURNE FL 329401974, MELBOURNE, FL 32940-1974 |
| Document Number | 82601987 |
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| Date | Sep 12, 2018 |
| Book Page | 008260/001987 |
| Instrument | 205244 |
| Name | MORTGAGE FIRM |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FL 32714 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 11, 2048 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | BREVARD FL |
| Property Address | 557 DAWSON DR, MELBOURNE, FL 32940-1974 |
| Document Number | 0079070579 |
| Book / Page | 007907 / 000579 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 5, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 29, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 6022 FARCENDA PL #103 MELBOURNE FL 329407332, 103, MELBOURNE, FL 32940-7332 |
| Document Number | 0079070579 |
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| Date | Jun 6, 2017 |
| Book Page | 007907/000579 |
| Instrument | 117974 |
| Name | FINANCE OF AMERICA COM'L LLC |
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| Address | 5 REVERE DR # 130, NORTHBROOK, IL 60062-8004 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | BREVARD FL |
| Recording Date | Mar 24, 2017 |
| Property Address | 557 DAWSON DR, MELBOURNE, FL 32940-1974 |
| Document Number | 0078490416 |
| Book / Page | 007849 / 000416 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 17, 2017 |
| Instrument | 61505 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 16, 2017 |
| Title Company | LAWYERS ADVANTAGE TITLE GROUP, LAWYERS ADVANTAGE TITLE GRP |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,351.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 6022 FARENDA PL #103 MELBOURNE FL 32940, 103, MELBOURNE, FL 32940 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 557 Dawson Dr was $3,612 with a homeowner's exemption, up 7.5% 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 | $276,950 (+2.7%) | $392,340 (-5.11%) | |
| 2025 | $3,612.00 (+7.5%) | $269,670 | $413,460 |
| 2024 | $3,360.00 (+1.76%) | ||
| 2023 | $3,302.00 (+7.42%) Homeowner's exemption | $254,440 (+3%) | $405,680 (+13.58%) Land $92,000 Building $313,680 |
| 2022 | $3,074.00 Homeowner's exemption | $247,030 | $357,170 Land $82,000 Building $275,170 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 557 Dawson Dr in Zone A, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 8, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone A high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Not determined for this zone |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 258 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 258 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 20 (1995–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 9 of 20 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2026 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 557 Dawson Dr is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 93% of the US · lower than 94% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 260 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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