Imagine living on the Space Coast of Florida and having the best of all worlds with a boater's paradise in your backyard, rocket launches in your front yard and 10 minutes to the Atlantic Ocean. Experience the best of Merritt Island living in the meticulously maintained canal-front home located in beautiful Diana Shores featuring a private boat house, power lift and newly rebuilt dock, perfect for boating enthusiasts. Unlike many neighboring waterfront homes, this home was built in 1998 and comes with the peace of mind that a newer build would, featuring a solid concrete block construction, ZERO cast iron plumbing or aluminum wiring making much LOWER maintenance and INSURANCE cost of an older home. The spacious primary suite boasts an ensuite bath with walk-in shower and Jacuzzi tub. Two additional bedrooms and a second full bath provide ample space for family or guests. Situated on Sykes Creek, your backyard is a getaway to Florida's finest waterways. Enjoy the seamless navigation to the Indian and Banana River, Barge Canal and the Atlantic Ocean. Relax with your favorite beverage in the Florida Room watching Dolphin and Manatee play or step out in the front yard a watch a breathtaking rocket launch. Current insurance is $1500.00 per year and current tax is $2500.00 per year.
Sold for $580,000
$580,000
1445 Taurus Ct, Merritt Island, FL 32953
3beds
1,639sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1998
9,147.6 Square Feet Lot
$579,100 Zestimate®
$354/sqft
$2,913 Estimated rent
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$579,100
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Private boat houseTwo additional bedroomsNewly rebuilt dockCanal-front homeSpacious primary suitePower lift
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Listed by:
Marla Vardaman 321-271-9547,
Surfside Properties & Mgmt.
Bought with:
Emily Garry, 3335218
Real Broker, LLC
Source: Space Coast AOR,MLS#: 1073966
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Open Floorplan, Pantry, Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower, Split Bedrooms, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,639 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Dock, Boat Lift, Impact Windows
- Fencing: Vinyl
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Canal
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Canal
- Waterfront features: Canal Front, Navigable Water, River Access
- Body of water: Sykes Creek
Lot
- Size: 9,147 sqft
- Features: Cul-De-Sac
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Additional parcels included: 2418459
- Parcel number: 243623780000l.00085.00
- Special conditions: Owner Licensed RE
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Concrete
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1998
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Merritt Island
- Subdivision: Diana Shores Unit No 7
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/8/2026 | Sold | $580,000-0.9%$354/sqft |
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| 4/26/2026 | Pending sale | $585,000$357/sqft |
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| 4/23/2026 | Price change | $585,000-2.5%$357/sqft |
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| 4/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $599,900-4.5%$366/sqft |
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| 3/26/2026 | Listing removed | $627,900$383/sqft |
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| 2/27/2026 | Price change | $627,900-0.3%$383/sqft |
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| 2/6/2026 | Price change | $629,900-0.8%$384/sqft |
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| 12/22/2025 | Price change | $634,900-0.8%$387/sqft |
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| 11/22/2025 | Price change | $639,900-1.5%$390/sqft |
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| 10/13/2025 | Price change | $649,900-2.3%$397/sqft |
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| 9/15/2025 | Price change | $665,000-1.5%$406/sqft |
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| 8/28/2025 | Listed for sale | $675,000-2.9%$412/sqft |
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| 8/27/2025 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 8/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $695,000+198.3%$424/sqft |
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| 2/19/2009 | Sold | $233,000+747.3%$142/sqft |
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| 3/11/1997 | Sold | $27,500$17/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,717 +7.6% | $202,120 +2.9% |
| 2024 | $2,525 +1.4% | $196,430 +3% |
| 2023 | $2,491 +7.2% | $190,710 +3% |
| 2022 | $2,325 -3.5% | $185,160 +3% |
| 2021 | $2,409 +2% | $179,770 +1.4% |
| 2020 | $2,362 +2.3% | $177,290 +2.3% |
| 2019 | $2,308 | $173,310 +1.9% |
| 2018 | $2,308 -0.1% | $170,080 +2.1% |
| 2017 | $2,310 -0.7% | $166,590 +2.1% |
| 2016 | $2,328 -1.4% | $163,170 +0.7% |
| 2015 | $2,361 -3.1% | $162,040 +0.8% |
| 2014 | $2,436 | $160,760 -6.2% |
| 2013 | -- | $171,400 +10% |
| 2012 | $2,081 +1.6% | $155,750 +1.3% |
| 2011 | $2,047 -8.2% | $153,750 -12% |
| 2010 | $2,231 -27.5% | $174,710 -12.5% |
| 2009 | $3,078 -14.4% | $199,750 -14.3% |
| 2008 | $3,595 +138.6% | $233,000 -14.3% |
| 2007 | $1,507 -7.6% | $272,000 +12% |
| 2005 | $1,631 -0.4% | $242,770 +29.1% |
| 2004 | $1,638 -2.9% | $187,980 +17.6% |
| 2003 | $1,687 +2% | $159,810 +11.4% |
| 2002 | $1,654 +2.6% | $143,430 +4.2% |
| 2001 | $1,612 +8.9% | $137,690 +36.7% |
| 2000 | $1,480 | $100,740 |
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Neighborhood: 32953
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Mila Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 1.4 mi
- 7/10Thomas Jefferson Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 3.4 mi
- 5/10Merritt Island High SchoolGrades: PK,9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Mila
- Middle: Jefferson
- High: Merritt Island
Source: Space Coast AOR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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