WOW - PRICE IMPROVEMENT! Bring your boat and settle right into this well-maintained home in the popular Island Crossings community in Merritt Island! Perfectly located just minutes from Kelly Park boat ramp, this spacious floor plan includes a 3-car garage and designated boat parking. Sellers spared no expense and offers peace of mind with BRAND NEW hurricane-impact windows/doors, and Storm Buster hurricane panels (2025). Additional improvements include EXTERIOR durable elastomeric paint (2024), A/C (2020), Roof (2018), WATER HEATER (2018), Trex decking, Lush landscaping with energy-efficient LED lighting and eye-catching color-changing spotlights adds charm and visibility. Enter through a gorgeous leaded glass door to an open concept design with high ceilings and plenty of natural light. The formal living room is versatile and is currently utilized as a music room. A formal dining room offers an ideal setting for special meals, while the kitchen showcases granite countertops, a custom tile backsplash, under-cabinet lighting, and newer stainless steel appliances—including a Bosch refrigerator (2022), Frigidaire air fry oven and microwave (2021). For everyday dining, enjoy the separate dinette area or the convenient breakfast bar that overlooks the expansive family room. Designed for privacy and versatility, the 3-way split floor plan includes a bedroom with double doors, perfectly suited as a home office, study, or flex space. The sizeable primary bedroom offers a large walk-in closet, upgraded remote ceiling fan/light, and sliding doors to your lanai. The ensuite bathroom includes split dual sink vanity with granite top, tiled shower, and garden tub for relaxation. Secondary bedrooms are roomy with two sharing a Jack-n-Jill bathroom. A fourth bedroom is located on the opposite side of the home, along with a bathroom that leads to the lanai. For outdoor living, a fully fenced backyard backs to a conservation/greenbelt and can be enjoyed year-round from the expansive screened-in lanai, complete with a fireplace and built-in pizza oven. Additional features include: Luxury vinyl flooring in the formal living room and office/bedroom, contemporary lighting and ceiling fans throughout, a well-appointed interior laundry room with sink, and ample storage space in the 3-car garage add to the home's functionality. Island Crossings is conveniently located to the Beachline Expressway, Port Canaveral, Kennedy Space Center, shopping, dining, and just minutes to the beach. Don't wait for a chance to experience the best of island living! Call today to schedule a private showing.
Sold for $500,000
$500,000
1523 Stafford Ave, Merritt Island, FL 32952
4beds
2,374sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1996
8,276 Square Feet Lot
$495,600 Zestimate®
$211/sqft
$3,630 Estimated rent
Home value
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$456,000 - $540,000
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Durable elastomeric paintExpansive screened-in lanaiBreakfast barGranite countertopsHigh ceilingsWell-appointed interior laundry roomContemporary lighting
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Listed by:
Cindy Farmer, LLC 321-624-2753,
CORCORAN CONNECT LLC 407-953-9118
Bought with:
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STELLAR NON-MEMBER OFFICE
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: S5127565
Originating MLS: Osceola
Originating MLS: Osceola
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Breakfast Room Separate, Family Room, Dining Room, Living Room, Utility Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 224.01 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17.1x13.1
Bedroom 2
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 164 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16.4x10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 126 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.6x10
Bedroom 4
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 126 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.6x10
Primary bathroom
- Features: Dual Sinks, En Suite Bathroom, Garden Bath, Granite Counters, Split Vanities, Tub with Separate Shower Stall, Water Closet/Priv Toilet
- Level: First
- Area: 139.15 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.1x11.5
Bathroom 2
- Features: Dual Sinks, Stone Counters, Tub With Shower
- Level: First
- Area: 93 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7.5x12.4
Bathroom 3
- Features: Single Vanity, Stone Counters, Tub with Separate Shower Stall
- Level: First
- Area: 51.6 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8.6x6
Balcony porch lanai
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 432.3 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 33x13.1
Dinette
- Level: First
- Area: 70.56 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8.11x8.7
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 152.76 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.4x11.4
Family room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 217 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.5x14
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Granite Counters, Pantry
- Level: First
- Area: 117.8 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.4x9.5
Laundry
- Level: First
- Area: 50.4 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9x5.6
Living room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 240.24 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18.2x13.2
Heating
- Central, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Room
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Solid Surface Counters, Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Luxury Vinyl
- Doors: Sliding Doors
- Windows: Blinds, Drapes, Rods, Tinted Windows, Hurricane Shutters/Windows
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,435
- Total interior livable area: 2,374 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Boat, Driveway, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Rear Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Irrigation System, Lighting, Rain Gutters, Sidewalk, Sprinkler Metered
- Fencing: Fenced,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Park/Greenbelt, Trees/Woods, Intracoastal Waterway
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Intracoastal Waterway
Lot
- Size: 8,276 Square Feet
- Features: Greenbelt, Landscaped, Sidewalk
- Residential vegetation: Trees/Landscaped, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 24 371801A17
- Zoning: RU113
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1996
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Available, Public, Sprinkler Meter, Street Lights, Underground Utilities
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Deed Restrictions, Sidewalks
- Security: Security Lights, Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
- Subdivision: ISLAND CROSSINGS
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Maintenance Grounds
- HOA fee: $32 monthly
- HOA name: Island Crossings
- HOA phone: 321-549-0953
Location
- Region: Merritt Island
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $211/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $428,130
- Annual tax amount: $3,212
- Date on market: 5/25/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 199 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 0
- Road surface type: Paved, Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/6/2026 | Sold | $500,000-4.8%$211/sqft |
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| 12/21/2025 | Pending sale | $525,000$221/sqft |
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| 11/20/2025 | Price change | $525,000-1.9%$221/sqft |
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| 10/31/2025 | Price change | $535,000-1.8%$225/sqft |
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| 7/25/2025 | Price change | $545,000-0.9%$230/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #S5127565 Report a problem | ||
| 6/17/2025 | Price change | $549,900-2.7%$232/sqft |
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| 6/16/2025 | Listed for sale | $565,000$238/sqft |
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| 6/6/2025 | Pending sale | $565,000$238/sqft |
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| 5/25/2025 | Listed for sale | $565,000+50.7%$238/sqft |
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| 12/16/2020 | Sold | $375,000-4.6%$158/sqft |
Source: Space Coast AOR #886317 Report a problem | ||
| 10/12/2020 | Pending sale | $393,000$166/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Space Coast #886317 Report a problem | ||
| 10/1/2020 | Listed for sale | $393,000+162.3%$166/sqft |
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| 5/29/1996 | Sold | $149,800$63/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,212 +8.6% | $228,680 +2.9% |
| 2024 | $2,957 +1.3% | $222,240 +3% |
| 2023 | $2,919 +6.9% | $215,770 +3% |
| 2022 | $2,730 -3.6% | $209,490 +3% |
| 2021 | $2,830 +12.5% | $203,390 +11.4% |
| 2020 | $2,517 +2.2% | $182,510 +2.3% |
| 2019 | $2,462 | $178,410 +1.9% |
| 2018 | $2,462 0% | $175,090 +2.1% |
| 2017 | $2,463 -0.5% | $171,490 +2.1% |
| 2016 | $2,477 -1.4% | $167,970 +0.7% |
| 2015 | $2,512 -3.1% | $166,810 +0.8% |
| 2014 | $2,593 | $165,490 -2.8% |
| 2013 | -- | $170,330 +5.2% |
| 2012 | $2,162 +3.9% | $161,890 +4% |
| 2011 | $2,081 -17% | $155,660 -18.7% |
| 2010 | $2,507 -11.8% | $191,560 -13.7% |
| 2009 | $2,841 -27.8% | $221,900 -13% |
| 2008 | $3,935 +5.8% | $255,000 +4.5% |
| 2007 | $3,721 +68.7% | $244,000 -3.7% |
| 2005 | $2,205 -0.6% | $253,310 +24.6% |
| 2004 | $2,219 +0.9% | $203,360 +17.7% |
| 2003 | $2,199 +1.8% | $172,740 +16.3% |
| 2002 | $2,159 +2.5% | $148,530 +2.5% |
| 2001 | $2,107 +8.7% | $144,870 +12.3% |
| 2000 | $1,938 | $129,010 |
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Neighborhood: 32952
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- 8/10Audubon Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 1.7 mi
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