861 Benton Dr, Melbourne, FL 32901 Property Records

Brevard County property record for 861 Benton Dr, Melbourne, FL 32901

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,344 sqft · built 2003
Lot Size	0.13 acres (5,663 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$118,200 (Dec 2003)
Tax Bill	$711 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2022 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`28-37-15-81-*-86`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`28-37-15-81-*-86`
Alternative APNs	`28-37-15-81-00000.0-0086.00` `2859701`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,344 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	1,939 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,344 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2003
Effective Year Built	Effective 2010
Exterior Material	Stucco
Construction Type	Masonry / Concrete Block
Roof Type	Gable/Hip
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	5,663 sqft (0.13 acres)
Lot Dimensions	110 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	399 sqft
Porch	Florida Room
Porch Area	196 sqft
Patio Area	16 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Account Number	2859701
Street Address	861 BENTON DR
City	MELBOURNE
State	FL
Zip	32901-8690
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	PUD
Legal Description	EAGLE LAKE EAST PHASE 1 LOT 86
Legal Range	37E
Legal Township	28S
Legal Section	15
Legal Subdivision	EAGLE LAKE EAST PHASE 1
Legal Phase	1
Legal Lot Number	86
Jurisdiction	BREVARD FL
Township / Civil Division	MELBOURNE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2015
Census Tract	65127

Owner

Source: Brevard County records · APN 28-37-15-81-*-86

Assessment roll updated August 18, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	861 BENTON DR, MELBOURNE, FL 32901-8690
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Life Estate

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Verified Names on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 17, 2003 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Dec 17, 2003 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Aug 21, 2003 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2003395074
Deed Book / Page	5148 / 3221
Last Transfer Date	Aug 18, 2025
Transfer Doc	0104110282
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

February 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BREVARD FL
Property Address	861 BENTON DR, MELBOURNE, FL 32901-8690
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 18, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	861 BENTON DR, MELBOURNE, FL 32901-8690

Mortgage

Document Number	0094160729
Date	Feb 15, 2022
Book Page	9416/729
Instrument	2022038876

Lender

Name	NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	COPPELL, TX 75019

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	181 Months
Due	Mar 01, 2037

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Brevard County records · Assessment roll updated August 18, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$76,160 (+2.7%)	$205,150 (-15.69%)
2025	$711.00 (+3.95%)	$74,160 (+5.97%)	$243,340 (+1.57%)
2024	$684.00 (+1.48%)
2023	$674.00 (+6.65%) Homeowner's exemption	$69,980 (+2.99%)	$239,570 (+12.12%) Land $45,000 Building $194,570
2022	$632.00 Homeowner's exemption	$67,950	$213,680 Land $40,000 Building $173,680

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of October 8, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Flood Insurance Cost	Premium on Record median of 36 policies
Community Rating System	Class 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	36 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	2 (2008–2017)
Claims Outside the SFHA	2 of 2
Most Recent Claim	Sep 2017 · Hurricane Irma

Wildfire

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 96% of Florida
Wildfire Likelihood	0.02% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · DSL	5,000 / 5,000
Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	1,000 / 1,000

May also be available: T-Mobile USA, Verizon.

Based on FCC filings for 240 locations within half a mile of this property.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026

Water System	CITY OF MELBOURNE serves 167,753 people
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Aug 2024
Lead	1 ppb (2023) 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.