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  • Single Family
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 2,879 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 3 hours ago

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1280 S Banana River DriveMerritt IslandFL32952

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Live everyday like you're on Vacation! This luxurious home boasts 2,879 sq ft of living space, featuring 4 spacious bedrooms, 2.5 elegant baths, a separate office, and a grand 2nd-floor balcony overlooking the serene river. Step inside to an open and bright floor plan, accentuated by high ceilings, 8' tall solid interior doors and rich wood trim moldings, white shaker cabinets, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and travertine marble floors. The home is designed with both style and durability in mind, offering a long-lasting standing seam metal roof, impact-rated windows and doors, a heated inground pool/spa, gas firepit with brick paver decking & driveway. And a new hybrid water heater has been installed, providing an efficient and eco-friendly solution for the home's hot water needs. Recently painted inside and out, the home is adorned with plantation shutters throughout, complemented by honeycomb duet blinds at the zero-clearance pocket sliding glass doors, all framing stunning river views. 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 ride to Port Canaveral provides access to the Atlantic Ocean and beyond. Plus, you're conveniently close to Cocoa Beach, the Thousand Islands, and only 50 minutes from Orlando attractions. This riverfront gem offers a perfect blend of luxury, convenience, and natural beauty. Call to schedule your private tour today!

Full Property Details for 1280 S Banana River Dr

General

  • Price: $1,599,900
  • Taxes: $7,228 (2024)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: BrevardCounty
  • MLS ID: 1036704
  • Updated: Today (2/7/2025)
  • Added to Site: Today

Interior

  • Interior Features: 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)
  • Appliances: Convection Oven, Disposal, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Water Heater, Gas Range, Ice Maker, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Furnishings: Unfurnished
  • Flooring: Carpet, Marble

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 4

Other Rooms

  • Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Lower Level, Washer Hookup

Additional Information

  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Description: Fenced, Gas Heat, In Ground
  • Spa: Yes
  • Spa Description: Heated, In Ground, Private
  • Security/Safety: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s)

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Fire Pit, Impact Windows
  • Porch/Patio/Deck: Front Porch, Rear Porch

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Attached garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener

Location

  • Area: 254 - Newfound Harbor
  • County: Brevard
  • Subdivision: Banana River Drive Subd
  • Driving Directions: Hwy 520 to S Banana River Dr. Head South
  • Direction Faces: West

School Information

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

Heating & Cooling

  • Central air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central Air, Multi Units
  • Heating Type: Central, Heat Pump

Utilities

  • Sewer: Aerobic Septic
  • Water: Public
  • Cable Available: Yes
  • Utility Description: Cable Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Water Connected, Propane

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Exterior Const.: Block, Concrete, Other
  • Roof: Metal
  • Stories/Levels: 2
  • Square Feet: 2,879
  • Living Area: 2,879 Sq. Ft.
  • Current Bldg. Use: Single Family
  • Year Built: 2014

Lot Features

  • Property View: River, Water, Intracoastal
  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.2
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 8,712
  • Frontage: County Road
  • Street/Road Desc.: Asphalt
  • Lot Features: Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear
  • Fencing (Description): Back Yard, Vinyl

Water Features

  • Water Front: Yes
  • Water View: Yes

Green Features

  • Water Conservation: Efficient Hot Water Distribution

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $555.71
  • Tax Amount: $7,228.72
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Terms: Cash, Conventional

Disclosures and Reports

  • Special Conditions: Standard
  • Legal Description: BANANA RIVER DRIVE SUBD S 25 FT OF LOT 14 & N 50 FT OF LOT 15 E OF OLD COCOA BEACH RD
  • Property ID: 25-37-06-Cx-00000.0-0014.12
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Schools serving 1280 S Banana River Dr

School District:Brevard Public Schools
RatingNameGradesDistance
8
Tropical Elementary School, Merritt Is, FL
885 S Courtenay Pkwy, Merritt Is, FL 32952
PK-62.2 mi
4
Thomas Jefferson Middle School, Merritt Is, FL
1275 S Courtenay Pkwy, Merritt Is, FL 32952
7-81.6 mi
4
Merritt Island High School
100 Mustang Way, Merritt Is, FL 32953
9-123.7 mi
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Price & Sales History for 1280 S Banana River Dr Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Price
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2/07/2025
Listed
$1,599,900
190.89%
MLS
7/17/2014
Sold
$550,000
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Tax History for 1280 S Banana River Dr

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$7,229
1%
$575,320
3%
2023
$7,189
1%
$558,570
6%
2021
$7,110
6%
$526,520
-3%
2022
$6,733
-5%
$542,310
4%
2021
$7,110
—
$519,260
4%
2018
$7,113
-2%
$498,130
2%
2017
$7,230
-2%
$487,890
2%
2016
$7,391
5%
$477,860
-6%
2019
$7,067
-3%
$507,590
12%
2015
$7,322
229%
$454,750
308%
2014
$2,226
28%
$111,340
10%
2013
$1,734
—
$101,220
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