6538 Van Ness Dr, Melbourne, FL 32940 Property Records

Brevard County property record for 6538 Van Ness Dr, Melbourne, FL 32940

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,672 sqft · built 2014
Lot Size	0.15 acres (6,534 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on File
Last Sale	$233,800 (Dec 2014)
Tax Bill	$4,775 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2017 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`26-36-08-VX-A-3`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`26-36-08-VX-A-3`
Alternative APNs	`26-36-08-VX-0000A.0-0003.00` `2632612`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,672 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,383 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,672 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2014
Effective Year Built	Effective 2016
Exterior Material	Stucco
Construction Type	Masonry / Concrete Block
Roof Type	Gable/Hip
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	6,534 sqft (0.15 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	441 sqft
Porch	Finished/Open Porch
Porch Area	270 sqft
Deck Area	476 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Account Number	2632612
Street Address	6538 VAN NESS DR
City	MELBOURNE
State	FL
Zip	32940-2814
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	PUD
Legal Description	HERITAGE ISLE P.U.D. - PHASE 8 LOT 3 BLK A
Legal Range	36E
Legal Township	26S
Legal Section	08
Legal Subdivision	HERITAGE ISLE P.U.D. - PHASE 8
Legal Phase	8
Legal Block	A
Legal Lot Number	3
Jurisdiction	BREVARD FL
Township / Civil Division	COCOA-ROCKLEDGE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2050
Census Tract	71201

Owner

6538 Van Ness Dr is owned by a company that acquired it in July 2017 and is owner-occupied.

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

Owner of Record	Company Name on File
Mailing Address	6538 VAN NESS DR, MELBOURNE, FL 32940-2814
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Borrower in Default

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 9, 2014 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Dec 9, 2014 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2014239741
Deed Book / Page	7262 / 754
Last Transfer Date	Jul 25, 2017
Transfer Doc	2017156799
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

July 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	BREVARD FL
Recording Date	Jul 27, 2017
Property Address	6538 VAN NESS DR, MELBOURNE, FL 32940-2814
Document Number	0079462061
Book / Page	007946 / 002061
Instrument Date	Jul 25, 2017
Instrument	156799
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 9, 2017
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Personal Trust
Address	6538 VAN NESS DR MELBOURNE FL 329402814, MELBOURNE, FL 32940-2814

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 6538 Van Ness Dr was $4,775 with a homeowner's exemption, up 5.6% from the year before.

Source: Brevard County assessment roll, as of August 18, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Florida
County	Brevard County
Unified School District	Brevard County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$272,690 (+2.7%)	$348,880 (-5.59%)
2025	$4,775.00 (+5.57%) Homeowner's exemption	$265,530	$369,550
2024	$4,523.00 (+3.95%)
2023	$4,351.00 (+6.96%) Homeowner's exemption	$250,540 (+3%)	$394,760 (+10.61%) Land $90,000 Building $304,760
2022	$4,068.00 Homeowner's exemption	$243,250	$356,900 Land $80,000 Building $276,900

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 6538 Van Ness Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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 307 policies
Community Rating System	Class 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	307 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

Wildfire risk around 6538 Van Ness Dr is moderate, ranking above 52% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire Risk	Moderate above 52% of the US · lower than 77% of Florida
Wildfire Likelihood	0.1% annual chance
Exposure	Indirect 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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 487 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

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