Brevard County property record for 948 Buckthorn Trl, Melbourne, FL 32940
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,427 sqft · built 2014 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $735,000 (Apr 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,033 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Sale & Mortgage Aug 2021 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 26-36-15-VT-H-1 |
| Primary APN | 26-36-15-VT-H-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,427 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,282 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,427 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2014 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2018 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 504 sqft |
| Porch | Finished/Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 351 sqft |
| Deck Area | 526 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 2632319 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 948 BUCKTHORN TRL |
| City | MELBOURNE |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 32940-6665 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | PUD |
| Legal Description | STROM PARK - PHASE 1 LOT 1 BLK H |
| Legal Range | 36E |
| Legal Township | 26S |
| Legal Section | 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | STROM PARK - PHASE 1 |
| Legal Phase | 1 |
| Legal Block | H |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | BREVARD FL |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST BREVARD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1040 |
| Census Tract | 71353 |
948 Buckthorn Trl is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2024.
Source: Brevard County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 948 BUCKTHORN TRL, MELBOURNE, FL 32940-6665 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2024 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Aug 27, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage NFM INC |
| Jun 1, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
| Jun 28, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage INTERLINC MTG |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 23, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 23, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 27, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202482334 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10045 / 1242 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 23, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0071740127 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BREVARD FL |
| Recording Date | Apr 23, 2024 |
| Property Address | 948 BUCKTHORN TRL, MELBOURNE, FL 32940-6665 |
| Document Number | 0100451242 |
| Book / Page | 10045 / 1242 |
| Map Reference | MB 59 PG 71-75 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 23, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024082334 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 8, 2024 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $5,145.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 15 N INDIAN RIVER DR, COCOA, FL 32922-7796 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 948 BUCKTHORN TRL, MELBOURNE, FL 32940-6665 |
| Document Number | 0100451244 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 23, 2024 |
| Instrument | 10045/1244 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BREVARD FL |
| Recording Date | Aug 27, 2021 |
| Property Address | 948 BUCKTHORN TRL, MELBOURNE, FL 32940-6665 |
| Document Number | 0092372756 |
| Book / Page | 9237 / 2756 |
| Map Reference | MB 59 PG 71-75 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021223416 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 9, 2021 |
| Title Company | THE TITLE STATION INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $4,410.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3062 CASARE DR, 3062, MELBOURNE, FL 32940-8314 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 948 BUCKTHORN TRL, MELBOURNE, FL 32940-6665 |
| Document Number | 92372758 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 27, 2021 |
| Instrument | 9237/2758 |
| Name | NFM INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BREVARD FL |
| Property Address | 948 BUCKTHORN TRL, MELBOURNE, FL 32940-6665 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0087532750 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 1, 2020 |
| Book Page | 8753/2750 |
| Instrument | 2020115083 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | BRECKSVILLE, OH 44141 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BREVARD FL |
| Recording Date | Jun 28, 2017 |
| Property Address | 948 BUCKTHORN TRL, MELBOURNE, FL 32940-6665 |
| Document Number | 0079251207 |
| Book / Page | 007925 / 001207 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 23, 2017 |
| Instrument | 136054 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 9, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,674.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 948 BUCKTHORN TRL MELBOURNE FL 329406665, MELBOURNE, FL 32940-6665 |
| Document Number | 79251208 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 28, 2017 |
| Book Page | 007925/001208 |
| Instrument | 136055 |
| Name | INTERLINC MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | HOUSTON, TX 77064 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 27, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 948 Buckthorn Trl was $1,033 with a veteran's exemption, down 85.4% 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 | $565,090 (-2.51%) | $565,090 (-2.51%) | |
| 2025 | $1,033.00 (-85.38%) Veteran's exemption | $579,640 | $579,640 |
| 2024 | $7,065.00 (+1.32%) | ||
| 2023 | $6,973.00 (+7.13%) Homeowner's exemption | $538,690 (+3%) | $586,730 (+12.19%) Land $140,000 Building $446,730 |
| 2022 | $6,509.00 Homeowner's exemption | $523,000 Land $125,000 Building $398,000 | $523,000 Land $125,000 Building $398,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 948 Buckthorn Trl 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 526 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 526 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2006–2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2022 · Hurricane Ian |
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 948 Buckthorn Trl is moderate, ranking above 61% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 61% of the US · lower than 65% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 265 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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