$1,500,000
UNDER CONTRACT $100K PRICE DROP

1280 S Banana River Dr Merritt Island, FL 32952

Estimated payment $8,974/month

Total Views 1,531
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,879 Sq Ft
$521 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Home fronts a seawall
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Intracoastal View
  • Open Floorplan
  • Marble Flooring

About This Home

Don't miss your opportunity to own this gorgeous direct riverfront pool home. Custom built in 2014 with 2,879 sq ft of living space, featuring 4 spacious bedrooms, 2.5 elegant baths, 1st floor primary suite, a separate office, 2nd-floor balcony with stunning river views and the perfect location to watch Cruise Ships set sail and daily rocket launches too. Step inside to an open and bright floor plan, accentuated by high ceilings, 8' tall interior doors & rich wood trim, crown molding, white shaker cabinets, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and timeless travertine marble floors. The home is designed with both style and durability in mind, offering a long-lasting metal roof, impact-rated windows and doors, a saltwater gas heated pool/spa with new heater, gas firepit with brick paver decking & driveway, new commercial rated hybrid water heater and a brand new state-of-art Fuji aerobic septic system. Additional features include wiring for surround sound, Ring cameras & Ring door bell with Google Pods for exceptional reception and full home security system. The garage door is 8' tall providing better access for big trucks or vehicles with racks and an epoxy finish garage floor. Recently painted inside and out, plus the home is adorned with wood plantation shutters which are complemented by Hunter Douglas honeycomb duets at the sliding glass doors. Embrace maintenance-free boating with a nearby Freedom Boat Club membership or enjoy dining at the riverfront Marker 24 Grille, just minutes away. For the adventurers, a short boat ride to Port Canaveral provides access to the Atlantic Ocean and beyond. Plus, you're only 10 minutes to Cocoa Beach, Alan Shepard Park, Lori Wilson Park, the Ron Jon Surf Shop, and just 50 minutes from all the Orlando attractions. This move-in ready riverfront gem offers a perfect blend of luxury, convenience, and natural beauty. 1 Year Full Home Warranty provided by Seller. Live the waterfront dream. Call today.

Listing Agent

Chuck Bennett

Coldwell Banker Realty License #498661

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,229

Year Built

  • Built in 2014

Lot Details

  • 8,712 Sq Ft Lot
  • Home fronts a seawall
  • Property fronts an intracoastal waterway
  • River Front
  • Property fronts a county road
  • West Facing Home
  • Vinyl Fence
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Intracoastal
  • River

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Metal Roof
  • Concrete Siding
  • Block Exterior
  • Siding
  • Asphalt

Interior Spaces

  • 2,879 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Entrance Foyer

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Convection Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Marble

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Dual Closets
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on lower level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Security System Owned
  • Smart Lights or Controls
  • Smart Thermostat
  • High Impact Windows
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Hot Water Distribution

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Heated Spa
  • In Ground Spa
  • Saltwater Pool
  • Fence Around Pool

Outdoor Features

  • No Fixed Bridges
  • Balcony
  • Fire Pit
  • Front Porch

Schools

  • Tropical Elementary School
  • Jefferson Middle School
  • Merritt Island High School

Utilities

  • Multiple cooling system units
  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heat Pump System
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Propane
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Water Heater
  • Aerobic Septic System
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Banana River Drive Subd Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 25-37-06-Cx-00000.0-0014.12

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,229

Year Built

Built in 2014

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 2014
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Electric Dryer Hookup, Lower Level, Washer Hookup
  • ResoLotFeatures: Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear
  • Road Frontage Type: County Road
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Reso View: River, Water, Intracoastal
  • Water Body Name: Banana River
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s)
  • ResoSpecialListingConditions: Standard
  • Subdivision Name: Banana River Drive Subd
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Financial Info Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • General Property Information:Pool Private YN: Yes
  • Special Features: 4224
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, His and Hers Closets, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower, Primary Downstairs, Smart Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Flooring: Carpet, Marble
  • Spa Features: Heated, In Ground, Private
  • Appliances: Convection Oven, Disposal, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Water Heater, Gas Range, Ice Maker, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Stories: 2
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Appraiser
  • Appliances:Convection Oven: Yes
  • Interior Features:Primary Downstairs: Yes
  • Appliances:Gas Range: Yes
  • Interior Features:Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
  • Interior Features:Open Floorplan: Yes
  • Appliances:Ice Maker: Yes
  • Interior Features:Breakfast Bar: Yes
  • Interior Features:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Interior Features:Kitchen Island: Yes
  • Interior Features:Pantry: Yes
  • Interior Features:Walk-In Closet(s): Yes
  • Interior Features:His and Hers Closets: Yes
  • Appliances:ENERGY STAR Qualified Water Heater: Yes
  • Appliances:Plumbed For Ice Maker: Yes
  • Interior Features:Entrance Foyer: Yes
  • Interior Features:Smart Thermostat: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Fire Pit, Impact Windows
  • Pool Features: Fenced, Gas Heat, In Ground, Salt Water
  • Roof: Metal
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Vinyl
  • Acres: 0.2
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: River Front, Seawall, Intracoastal, No Fixed Bridges
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: Block, Concrete, Other, Composition Siding
  • Direction Faces: West
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Rear Porch
  • Construction Materials:Block2: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Concrete4: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Fire Pit: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Balcony: Yes
  • Lot Features:Sprinklers in Front: Yes
  • Lot Features:Sprinklers In Rear: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Roof Metal: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Other15: Yes
  • Waterfront Features:Seawall: Yes
  • View:River: Yes
  • Waterfront Features:River Front: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Impact Windows: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Rear Porch: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Front Porch: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
  • General Property Information:Garage YN: Yes
  • General Property Information:Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features:Attached: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Door Opener: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air, Multi Units
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Water Connected, Propane
  • Heating: Central, Heat Pump
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating:Central: Yes
  • Heating:Heat Pump: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • General Property Information:Association YN: No

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: Jefferson

Lot Info

  • Current Use: Single Family
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8712.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Additional Parcels Description: 2539249
  • Parcel #: 25-37-06-Cx-00000.0-0014.12
  • Zoning Description: Single Family
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Green Features

  • Green Water Conservation: Efficient Hot Water Distribution

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 7228.72

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Tropical
  • High School: Merritt Island

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2023 $7,189 $558,570 $0 $0
2022 $6,733 $542,310 $0 $0
2021 $7,110 $526,520 $0 $0
2020 $7,080 $519,260 $0 $0
2019 $7,067 $507,590 $0 $0
2018 $7,113 $498,130 $0 $0
2017 $7,230 $487,890 $0 $0
2016 $7,391 $477,860 $153,460 $324,400
2015 $7,322 $454,750 $139,520 $315,230
2014 $2,226 $137,370 $137,370 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/24/2025 03/24/25 Price Changed $1,500,000 -3.2% $521 / Sq Ft
03/18/2025 03/18/25 For Sale $1,549,900 0.0% $538 / Sq Ft
03/17/2025 03/17/25 Pending -- -- --
03/13/2025 03/13/25 Price Changed $1,549,900 -3.1% $538 / Sq Ft
02/07/2025 02/07/25 For Sale $1,599,900 -- $556 / Sq Ft
Source: Space Coast MLS (Space Coast Association of REALTORS®)

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $100 None Listed On Document
Corporate Deed -- Landmark Title Agency Inc
Source: Public Records

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Source: Space Coast MLS (Space Coast Association of REALTORS®)

MLS Number: 1036704

Space Coast MLS (Space Coast Association of REALTORS®)

APN: 25-37-06-CX-00000.0-0014.12