Discover your Florida lifestyle in this move-in-ready concrete block home in the heart of Merritt Island! Perfect for first-time buyers, this property features a spacious, fully fenced backyard with absolutely NO HOA restrictions. Inside, beautifully restored original terrazzo floors bring timeless mid-century charm to an open, light-filled layout. The fully renovated custom kitchen boasts upgraded cabinetry and ample counter space, flowing effortlessly into a dining area highlighted by a stunning stone fireplace. Enjoy peace of mind with major structural upgrades already completed: a newer AC, an upgraded 200-amp electrical panel, a brand-new water heater, and hurricane-proof windows throughout the entire living area (excluding only bathroom/garage windows). Offered strictly as-is--coastal convenience meets structural peace of mind!
For sale
Price cut: $5K (6/9)
$350,000
285 Hickory Ave, Merritt Island, FL 32953
3beds
1,730sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1966
7,840 Square Feet Lot
$344,500 Zestimate®
$202/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fully renovated custom kitchenBrand-new water heaterOpen light-filled layoutSpacious fully fenced backyardAmple counter spaceUpgraded cabinetryNewer ac
- 118 days |
- 929 |
- 44 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Cinthia Gonsales 407-534-0971,
Redfin Corp.
Source: Space Coast AOR,MLS#: 1071498
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Terrazzo
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,730 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio, Screened
- Fencing: Back Yard,Chain Link,Full,Wood
Lot
- Size: 7,840 Square Feet
- Features: Other
Details
- Additional parcels included: 2417895
- Parcel number: 243623270000c.00009.00
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Concrete, Stucco
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1966
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Carlton Groves Subd Unit 2 Sec 2
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Merritt Island
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $202/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $253,960
- Annual tax amount: $3,337
- Date on market: 5/29/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Asphalt, Paved
Estimated market value
$344,500
$327,000 - $362,000
$2,320/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/9/2026 | Price change | $350,000-1.4%$202/sqft |
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| 5/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $355,000$205/sqft |
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| 5/26/2026 | Pending sale | $355,000$205/sqft |
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| 5/1/2026 | Price change | $355,000-1.4%$205/sqft |
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| 4/21/2026 | Price change | $360,000-1.4%$208/sqft |
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| 3/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $365,000$211/sqft |
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| 3/10/2026 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 2/10/2026 | Price change | $365,000-1.4%$211/sqft |
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| 2/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $370,000$214/sqft |
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| 11/23/2025 | Listing removed | $370,000$214/sqft |
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| 7/16/2025 | Price change | $370,000-2.4%$214/sqft |
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| 6/10/2025 | Price change | $379,000-2.6%$219/sqft |
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| 5/22/2025 | Listed for sale | $389,000+188.1%$225/sqft |
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| 8/21/2014 | Sold | $135,000-9.9%$78/sqft |
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| 6/17/2014 | Listed for sale | $149,900$87/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,338 -9.7% | $253,960 -4.7% |
| 2024 | $3,696 -2.8% | $266,590 -8.8% |
| 2023 | $3,801 +14.3% | $292,470 +12% |
| 2022 | $3,325 +7.3% | $261,070 +29% |
| 2021 | $3,098 +9.5% | $202,360 +14.1% |
| 2020 | $2,829 +4% | $177,360 +0.6% |
| 2019 | $2,720 | $176,220 +6.5% |
| 2018 | $2,720 +4.6% | $165,420 +18.1% |
| 2017 | $2,601 +7.9% | $140,060 +17.9% |
| 2016 | $2,411 +7% | $118,750 +12.4% |
| 2015 | $2,253 +5.5% | $105,670 +85.9% |
| 2014 | $2,136 | $56,840 +1.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $56,000 +0.5% |
| 2012 | $482 -10.7% | $55,720 -11.2% |
| 2011 | $539 -16.9% | $62,770 -20% |
| 2010 | $649 +0.2% | $78,460 -19.5% |
| 2009 | $647 +20.6% | $97,440 -20.1% |
| 2008 | $536 -20.4% | $122,000 -11.2% |
| 2007 | $674 -11.2% | $137,400 +18.7% |
| 2005 | $759 +2.1% | $115,800 +35.3% |
| 2004 | $743 -20.3% | $85,580 -6% |
| 2003 | $932 +10.5% | $91,040 +18.6% |
| 2002 | $844 +3.1% | $76,770 +5.8% |
| 2001 | $819 +10% | $72,560 +14.7% |
| 2000 | $745 | $63,280 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 32953
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Mila Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 1.8 mi
- 7/10Thomas Jefferson Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 4 mi
- 5/10Merritt Island High SchoolGrades: PK,9-12Distance: 0.8 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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- Florida
- Brevard County
- Merritt Island
- 32953
- 285 Hickory Ave





