5435 S Tropical Trail, Merritt Island, FL 32952

$2,300,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 5,507 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 135,036 Status: Closed

Current Price: $2,300,000 List Date: 9/11/2024 Last Modified: 4/24/2026

Overview

Description

Nestled between the Indian River and Banana River on historic South Tropical Trail, this 3+ acre, river-to-river estate offers a true slice of tropical paradise. A 1/4 mile driveway winds through towering australian pines, oaks and swaying palms, leading to a 5500 sqft, 4 Bed, 3.5 Bath home. Sitting directly on the Indian River, with 150ft of water frontage, this property comes complete with a sandy beach and deep water dock and boat lift. There's no better spot on South Merritt Island to spend your days fishing, kayaking, boating or simply soaking in the spectacular sunsets over the water. Whether you are seeking a serene retreat or a legacy property, this estate is a rare opportunity to own a piece of Florida's rich history, with endless potential to create the lifestyle of your dreams.

Listing Details MLS# 1024603

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Living Area: 5507
Living Area Source: Public Records
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Year Built: 2005
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 4
Carport YN: No
Lot Size Acres: 3.1
Lot Size Square Feet: 135036
Association YN: No
CDD Fee YN: No
Community Fee(s) YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: Yes
Water Body Name: Indian River
Water Frontage Feet: 150
Furnished: Unfurnished
Stories: 2
Direction Faces: North
Senior Community YN: No
Pool Private YN: No
List Price/SqFt: 417.65
Sold Price/SqFt: 417.65

Property Features

Appliances: Convection Oven; Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Freezer; Ice Maker; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Construction Materials: Concrete; Stucco Cooling: Central Air; Electric Current Use: Residential; Single Family Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Flooring: Carpet; Tile; Wood Heating: Central; Electric Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Ceiling Fan(s); Eat-in Kitchen; Open Floorplan; Primary Downstairs; Walk-In Closet(s) Levels: Two Listing Terms: Cash Lot Features: Easement Access; Flag Lot; Many Trees; Wooded Parking Features: Attached; Garage Pets Allowed: Yes Pool Features: None Possession: Close Of Escrow Sewer: Septic Tank Showing Requirements: Call Listing Agent Special Listing Conditions: Standard Utilities: Cable Connected; Electricity Connected; Water Connected View: River; Trees/Woods; Water Water Source: Public Waterfront Features: Intracoastal; River Access; River Front

Contract Information

Original List Price: 2300000
Listing Contract Date: 2024-09-09
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 5435
Street Direction Prefix: S
Street Name: Tropical
Street Suffix: Trail
County: Brevard
State: FL
Postal Code: 32952
MLS Area Major: 253 - S Merritt Island
Subdivision Name: None

Remarks and Miscellaneous

Public Remarks: Nestled between the Indian River and Banana River on historic South Tropical Trail, this 3+ acre, river-to-river estate offers a true slice of tropical paradise. A 1/4 mile driveway winds through towering australian pines, oaks and swaying palms, leading to a 5500 sqft, 4 Bed, 3.5 Bath home. Sitting directly on the Indian River, with 150ft of water frontage, this property comes complete with a sandy beach and deep water dock and boat lift. There's no better spot on South Merritt Island to spend your days fishing, kayaking, boating or simply soaking in the spectacular sunsets over the water. Whether you are seeking a serene retreat or a legacy property, this estate is a rare opportunity to own a piece of Florida's rich history, with endless potential to create the lifestyle of your dreams.

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2024-10-16T16:57:46Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Status Change Timestamp: 2024-10-16
Purchase Contract Date: 2024-09-11
Close Date: 2024-10-16
Close Price: 2300000

More Information

Closing Company Details

Closing Company Name: Prestige Title of Brevard, LLC
Closing Company Address: 5120 N US Hwy 1 #103, Palm Shores, FL 32940

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible: No

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total: Yes
Wood Burning: Yes

Legal Details

Permission Granted to Advertise: No

Location, Tax, and Legal

Tax Account: 2520899
Parcel Number: 25-37-31-00-00052.0-0000.00
General County Location: Central
Elementary School: Tropical
Middle School: Jefferson
High School: Merritt Island
Tax Annual Amount: 11847.2
Tax Year: 2022
Tax Legal Description: PART OF LOT 4 AS DES IN ORB 2506 PG 1625 PAR 00-52.1
Directions: Start on A1A South toward Eau Gallie Blvd/Pineda Causeway. Turn right onto Eau Gallie Blvd (SR-518 W) and follow signs for Pineda Causeway (SR-404). Continue west on Pineda Causeway over the Indian River, crossing the bridge. After crossing the bridge, take the exit for South Tropical Trail. Turn right onto South Tropical Trail and continue heading north. Continue to 5435 S Tropical Trail

Appliances

Convection Oven: Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Disposal: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Freezer: Yes
Ice Maker: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Construction Materials

Concrete: Yes
Stucco: Yes

Cooling

Central Air: Yes
Electric: Yes

Current Use

Residential: Yes
Single Family: Yes

Flooring

Carpet: Yes
Tile: Yes
Wood: Yes

Heating

Central: Yes
Electric: Yes

Interior Features

Breakfast Bar: Yes
Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
Open Floorplan: Yes
Primary Downstairs: Yes
Walk-In Closet(s): Yes

Levels

Two: Yes

Listing Terms

Cash: Yes

Lot Features

Easement Access: Yes
Flag Lot: Yes
Many Trees: Yes
Wooded: Yes

Parking Features

Attached: Yes
Garage: Yes

Pets Allowed

Yes: Yes

Pool Features

None: Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow: Yes

Sewer

Septic Tank: Yes

Special Listing Conditions

Standard: Yes

Utilities

Cable Connected: Yes
Electricity Connected: Yes
Water Connected: Yes

View

River: Yes
Trees/Woods: Yes
Water: Yes

Water Source

Public: Yes

Waterfront Features

Intracoastal: Yes
River Access: Yes
River Front: Yes

Showing Requirements

Call Listing Agent: Yes

Listing Office: Compass Florida, LLC

Last Updated: April - 24 - 2026

Information is deemed to be reliable, but is not guaranteed.