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1965 S Banana River Drive, Merritt Island, FL 32952

Banana River Drive Subd · Brevard County

Key Facts

2Beds
1Baths
1,284Sq Ft
1960Year Built
0.44Lot (acres)

Description

This darling South Merritt Island cottage is the perfect permanent home or getaway with direct access to the Banana River from deep water canal within feet of the river access. Covered dock for your boating adventures ! Charming home on spacious yard in immaculate condition, the perfect place for entertaining. This location gets you to the beach,space center, shopping and schools within minutes and yet affords a perfect quiet lifestyle. The home has had every attention to detail in the decorating and remodels of bathroom and kitchen. New roof in 2019, boathouse roof in 2025, Ac and heat 2021 and mini-split unit in 2024...the TLC shows everywhere!!! Settled among new, large homes and still retains the charm of Merritt Island's comfortable lifestyle. Be ready to enjoy Mother Nature and her variety of wildlife, dolphins, manatees, great blue herons, egrets, ducks, osprey and much more. This is one of a kind and will not last. Easy to show and ready to sell!!!

Property Information

Property Type

Residential

Sub-Type

Single Family Residence

Style

Cottage

Year Built

1960

Living Area

1,284 sq ft

Lot Size

0.44 acres

Lot Dimensions

100X 181

MLS® Listing#

1079246

Property Features

Interior

Breakfast BarWalk-In Closet(s)

Exterior

Boat SlipDock

Appliances

DishwasherDryerElectric OvenElectric RangeElectric Water HeaterRefrigeratorWasher

Cooling

Central AirElectric

Heating

CentralElectric

Flooring

TerrazzoTile

Parking

Attached CarportCarport

Laundry

In BasementElectric Dryer HookupLower LevelWasher Hookup

Lot Features

ClearedWaterfront

Construction

BlockConcrete

Roof

Membrane

Other Structures

Shed(s)

Utilities

Electricity ConnectedSewer ConnectedWater Connected

Sewer

Public Sewer

Water Source

Public

Schools

Elementary:
Tropical
Middle:
Jefferson
High:
Merritt Island

Financial Details

HOA

None

Annual Taxes

$1,971

Tax year 2025

Parcel Number

25-37-07-Cx-00000.0-0033.01

Affordability Calculator

$125,000

Estimated monthly payment

$3,327/mo

Principal $500,000 · Est. interest $697,544 over 30 yrs

Neighborhood Market Statistics

How this home compares to active listings in Merritt Island, FL

$695,215
Median Listing Price
98
Median Days on Market
1,718
Median Sq Ft
$468
Median Price / Sq Ft
1,299
Active Listings
  • This home’s price is 10% below the area median.
  • Its price per sq ft is 4% above the area median.

Market statistics compiled from active EXIT Realty® and MLS listings in Merritt Island, FL.

Location

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Points of Interest in Merritt Island, FL

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Nearby Schools

  • Thomas Jefferson Middle School

    Secondary · 1.8 mi away

  • Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High School

    Secondary · 1.8 mi away

  • 2fly Airborne

    School · 2.2 mi away

  • Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School

    Elementary · 2.3 mi away

  • Tropical Elementary School

    Elementary · 2.5 mi away

  • Brevard Private Academy

    School · 2.7 mi away

  • Christian Tallmadge Academy

    School · 2.8 mi away

  • Freedom 7 Elementary School

    Elementary · 2.9 mi away

  • Faith Lutheran School

    School · 3.4 mi away

  • Merritt Island Christian School

    Secondary · 3.5 mi away

  • Precious Collections

    School · 3.5 mi away

  • Edgewood Junior Senior School

    Secondary · 3.6 mi away

  • Horace Mann Academy

    School · 3.7 mi away

  • Rockledge Presbyterian Church

    School · 3.7 mi away

  • Mila Elementary School

    Elementary · 3.8 mi away

  • St Mary Catholic Church

    School · 3.8 mi away

  • Audubon Elementary School

    Elementary · 3.8 mi away

  • Ron Jon Surf School

    School · 4.0 mi away

  • Rockledge High School

    Secondary · 4.1 mi away

  • Educators Inc. Private Christian School

    Secondary · 4.4 mi away

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Listing Courtesy: Nisbet Realty, Inc. - 3214317639

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