Brevard County property record for 979 Palm Brook Dr, Melbourne, FL 32940
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,657 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 0.25 acres (10,890 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $425,000 (Dec 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $3,402 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2018 Sale Jan 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 26-36-23-01-1-13 |
| Primary APN | 26-36-23-01-1-13 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,657 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,473 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,657 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2010 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Concrete |
| Lot Area | 10,890 sqft (0.25 acres) |
| View / Lot | Lake Front |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 552 sqft |
| Porch | Finished/Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 264 sqft |
| Deck Area | 94 sqft |
| Patio Area | 392 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 2604557 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 979 PALM BROOK DR |
| City | MELBOURNE |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 32940-1616 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | PUD |
| Legal Description | SPANISH COVE SUNTREE PUD STAGE 4 TRACT 35 & A PORTION OF STAGE 4 TRACT 34 LOT 13 BLK 1 |
| Legal Range | 36E |
| Legal Township | 26S |
| Legal Section | 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | SPANISH COVE SUNTREE PUD STAGE 4 TRACT 3 |
| Legal Tract | 35,34 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | BREVARD FL |
| Township / Civil Division | MELBOURNE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 64128 |
979 Palm Brook Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2018.
Source: Brevard County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 979 PALM BROOK DR, MELBOURNE, FL 32940-1616 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 27, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer BREVARD TITLE INC |
| Jan 20, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BRANCH BK&TR |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 27, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 27, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 22, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2018283333 |
| Deed Book / Page | 8336 / 2948 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 17, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000252076 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BREVARD FL |
| Recording Date | Dec 27, 2018 |
| Property Address | 979 PALM BROOK DR, MELBOURNE, FL 32940-1616 |
| Document Number | 0083362948 |
| Book / Page | 008336 / 002948 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 21, 2018 |
| Instrument | 283333 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 11, 2019 |
| Title Company | BREVARD TITLE INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,975.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 979 PALM BROOK DR MELBOURNE FL 329401616, MELBOURNE, FL 32940-1616 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BREVARD FL |
| Property Address | 979 PALM BROOK DR, MELBOURNE, FL 32940-1616 |
| Document Number | 0078212702 |
| Book / Page | 007821 / 002702 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 20, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 22, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 979 PALM BROOK DR MELBOURNE FL 329401616, MELBOURNE, FL 32940-1616 |
| Document Number | 0078212702 |
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| Date | Feb 16, 2017 |
| Book Page | 007821/002702 |
| Instrument | 33520 |
| Name | BRANCH BK&TR |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Feb 15, 2042 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 979 Palm Brook Dr was $3,402 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $242,970 (+2.7%) | $569,210 (-0.24%) | |
| 2025 | $3,402.00 Homeowner's exemption | $236,590 | $570,580 Land $126,500 Building $444,080 |
| 2023 | $3,056.00 (+7.23%) Homeowner's exemption | $223,240 (+3%) | $568,540 (+12.38%) Land $137,500 Building $431,040 |
| 2022 | $2,850.00 Homeowner's exemption | $216,740 | $505,900 Land $121,000 Building $384,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 979 Palm Brook Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 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 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 590 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 590 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 53 (1999–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 41 of 53 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2026 · other causes |
| 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 979 Palm Brook Dr is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 63% of the US · lower than 89% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 218 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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