$950,000
UNDER CONTRACT

285 Milford Point Dr Merritt Island, FL 32952

Estimated payment $5,692/month

Total Views 1,635
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,219 Sq Ft
$428 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Docks
  • River Access
  • Boat Slip
  • Home fronts a seawall
  • Boat Lift
  • 1-minute walk to Margaret and Danny Strickland Park

About This Home

285 Milford Point Dr is nestled in the heart of Merritt Island, Florida—a sanctuary of serene beauty and coastal charm. Imagine waking up to the soft sounds of the Banana River, just steps away from your doors. This address offers more than just a home; it provides a lifestyle filled with the calm and tranquility of waterfront living.
The property itself is a harmonious blend of modern luxury and natural beauty. A new high-end kitchen with wood cabinets and Quartz countertops. The open floor plan seamlessly connects living areas, creating a perfect setting for entertaining guests or enjoying quiet family evenings.
Outside, the landscaped grounds provide a private oasis, complete with a patio, a dock with a new boatlift and jet ski pad. It also offers a unique feature of a rooftop sitting area to view launches. So, bring your boat, and jet ski to enjoy what Merritt Island has to offer! See Documents for Info on Updates

Listing Agent

Wendy Forgetta

Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc. License #3272728

Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,672

Year Built

  • Built in 1988 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 0.28 Acre Lot
  • Home fronts a seawall
  • Home fronts navigable water
  • Home fronts a canal
  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • East Facing Home
  • Privacy Fence
  • Vinyl Fence
  • Wood Fence
  • Few Trees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • RV Access or Parking

Property Views

  • River
  • Woods
  • Canal

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Siding
  • Asphalt

Interior Spaces

  • 2,219 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Screened Porch
  • Attic Fan

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Shower Only
  • Solar Tube

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup

Home Security

  • Smart Locks
  • Hurricane or Storm Shutters

Pool

  • Saltwater Pool
  • Above Ground Spa
  • Screen Enclosure
  • Pool Sweep

Outdoor Features

  • River Access
  • No Fixed Bridges
  • Boat Lift
  • Boat Slip
  • Docks
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Shed

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Multiple cooling system units
  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Banana River Park Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 24-37-31-01-00000.0-0096.00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,672

Year Built

Built in 1988 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1988
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Electric Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Washer Hookup
  • ResoLotFeatures: Dead End Street, Few Trees
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Reso View: Canal, River, Trees/Woods
  • Water Body Name: Pelican Creek
  • ResoSpecialListingConditions: Standard
  • Subdivision Name: Banana River Park
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Reso Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Financial Info Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Cooling:Electric: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • ViewCanal: Yes
  • Architectural Style Craftsman: Yes
  • General Property Information:Pool Private YN: Yes
  • Special Features: 4224
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Primary Bathroom - Shower No Tub, Solar Tube(s), Split Bedrooms, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
  • Spa Features: Above Ground
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Stories: 2
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Appraiser
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Water Heater: Yes
  • Interior Features:Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
  • Interior Features:Open Floorplan: Yes
  • Interior Features:Breakfast Bar: Yes
  • Interior Features:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Interior Features:Kitchen Island: Yes
  • Interior Features:Pantry: Yes
  • Interior Features:Split Bedrooms: Yes
  • Interior Features:Walk-In Closet(s): Yes
  • Interior Features:Solar Tube(s): Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Wood Burning: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Cooktop: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Oven: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Laundry Features:In Unit: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Boat Slip, Dock, Boat Lift, Storm Shutters
  • Pool Features: Heated, Pool Sweep, Salt Water, Screen Enclosure, Solar Heat
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced, Privacy, Vinyl, Wood
  • Acres: 0.28
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Canal Front, Navigable Water, River Access, Seawall, No Fixed Bridges
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: Brick, Concrete, Fiber Cement, Frame
  • Direction Faces: East
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Screened
  • Construction Materials:Concrete4: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Screened: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Storm Shutters: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Frame: Yes
  • Lot Features:Few Trees: Yes
  • Waterfront Features:Seawall: Yes
  • View:River: Yes
  • Waterfront Features:Canal Front: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Fiber Cement: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Boat Slip2: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Dock: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Covered2: Yes
  • Waterfront Features:River Access: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Front Porch: Yes
  • Waterfront Features:Navigable Water: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Brick2: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, RV Access/Parking, Other
  • 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
  • Parking Features:Other26: Yes
  • Parking Features:RV AccessParking: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Attic Fan, Central Air, Electric, Multi Units
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Water Connected
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating:Central: Yes
  • Heating:Electric3: Yes
  • Sewer Septic Tank: 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: Residential, Single Family
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 12197.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Additional Parcels Description: 2438934
  • Parcel #: 24-37-31-01-00000.0-0096.00
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4672.21

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Audubon
  • High School: Merritt Island

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

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 $4,634 $355,060 $0 $0
2022 $4,337 $344,720 $0 $0
2021 $4,551 $334,680 $0 $0
2020 $4,502 $330,060 $0 $0
2019 $4,466 $322,640 $0 $0
2018 $4,487 $316,630 $0 $0
2017 $4,547 $310,120 $0 $0
2016 $4,637 $303,750 $165,000 $138,750
2015 $4,784 $301,640 $145,000 $156,640
2014 $4,823 $299,250 $145,000 $154,250
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/24/2025 03/24/25 For Sale $950,000 0.0% $428 / Sq Ft
03/24/2025 03/24/25 Off Market $950,000 -- --
01/10/2025 01/10/25 For Sale $950,000 +18.8% $428 / Sq Ft
03/13/2024 03/13/24 Sold $800,000 -9.1% $290 / Sq Ft
03/03/2024 03/03/24 Pending -- -- --
02/14/2024 02/14/24 Price Changed $880,000 -7.4% $319 / Sq Ft
02/03/2024 02/03/24 For Sale $950,000 -- $344 / Sq Ft
Source: Space Coast MLS (Space Coast Association of REALTORS®)

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $415,000 Unknown
Closed $60,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $257,250 Unknown
Closed $256,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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

MLS Number: 1033846

Space Coast MLS (Space Coast Association of REALTORS®)

APN: 24-37-31-01-00000.0-0096.00