5978 Van Ness Dr, Melbourne, FL 32940 Property Records

Brevard County property record for 5978 Van Ness Dr, Melbourne, FL 32940

Property Summary

Property TypeTownhouse
Details1,345 sqft · built 2015
Lot Size0.07 acres (3,049 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$220,000 (Apr 2020)
Tax Bill$3,712 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2026 Sale
Apr 2020 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN26-36-05-VX-I-3

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN26-36-05-VX-I-3
Alternative APNs
  • 26-36-05-VX-0000I.0-0003.00
  • 2632739

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area1,345 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,711 sqft
1st Floor Area1,345 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2015
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2019
Architectural StyleTownhouse
Exterior MaterialStucco
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area3,049 sqft (0.07 acres)
View / LotLake Front
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area242 sqft
PorchSlab
Porch Area124 sqft
Patio Area156 sqft

Location & Zoning

Account Number2632739
Street Address5978 VAN NESS DR
CityMELBOURNE
StateFL
Zip32940-2822
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse
Local Zoning CodePUD
Legal DescriptionHERITAGE ISLE P.U.D. - PHASE 8 LOT 3 BLK I
Legal Range36E
Legal Township26S
Legal Section05
Legal SubdivisionHERITAGE ISLE P.U.D. - PHASE 8
Legal Phase8
Legal BlockI
Legal Lot Number3
JurisdictionBREVARD FL
Township / Civil DivisionCOCOA-ROCKLEDGE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2028
Census Tract71201

Owner

Source: Brevard County records, as of October 21, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address5978 VAN NESS DR, MELBOURNE, FL 32940-2822
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingLife Estate

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 30, 2026Warranty Deed, Transfer
NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Apr 1, 2020Grant Deed, Transfer
PRESTIGE TITLE/BREVARD LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleApr 1, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 1, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJun 12, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202074832
Deed Book / Page8706 / 2045
Last Transfer DateSep 29, 2026
Transfer Doc0000200799
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionBREVARD FL
Recording DateSep 30, 2026
Property Address5978 VAN NESS DR, MELBOURNE, FL 32940-2822
Document Number0000200799
Book / Page10739 / 953
Instrument DateSep 29, 2026
Instrument2026200799
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 20, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$70.70
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLife Estate
Address5978 VAN NESS DR, MELBOURNE, FL 32940-2822

April 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionBREVARD FL
Recording DateApr 1, 2020
Property Address5978 VAN NESS DR, MELBOURNE, FL 32940-2822
Document Number0087062045
Book / Page008706 / 002045
Instrument DateMar 27, 2020
Instrument74832
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 7, 2020
Title CompanyPRESTIGE TITLE/BREVARD LLC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$1,540.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5978 VAN NESS DR MELBOURNE FL 329402822, MELBOURNE, FL 32940-2822

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$218,800 (+2.7%)$261,010 (-3.4%)
2025$3,712.00 (+6.39%) Homeowner's exemption Veteran's exemption$213,050 (+7.72%)$270,190 (-4.1%)
2024$3,489.00 (+4.34%)
2023$3,344.00 (+7.04%) Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Veteran's exemption$197,790 (+3%)$281,730 (+13.84%) Land $104,500 Building $177,230
2022$3,124.00 Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Veteran's exemption$192,030$247,470 Land $93,500 Building $153,970

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

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
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 307 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies307 in force

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 RiskLow
lower than 64% of the US · lower than 90% of Florida
Wildfire Likelihood0.05% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within 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 487 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber
5,000 / 5,000
Spectrum
Cable
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20

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