8505 S Tropical S, Merritt Island, FL 32952

$2,548,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 6 Square Footage: 10,729 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 124,582 Status: Closed

Current Price: $2,548,000 List Date: 5/04/2017 Last Modified: 8/05/2026

Overview

Description

An authentic Florida style sanctuary with 280' direct Indian River frontage on an expansive nearly 3 acre compound. Enter the property through a beautiful oak canopy and numerous mature mango trees. Hardie plank siding, 50 year Galvalum metal roof, prominent front porch and wraparound verandas bring you back to a slower, more gracious time. Built in 2005, the home was designed for comfort, low maintenance and family living. Highly functional and handsome, with gorgeous mahogany flooring and beautiful extended custom millwork, this home is replete with integrity and a simple elegance......a classic look that never goes out of style. The generously proportioned and beautifully appointed kitchen welcomes leisurely time together.

Supplements: The property also includes a well-maintained 800 square foot, 1 BR/1 BA guest house, a hard surface tennis court, a salt generator chlorinated oversized swimming pool, a 40 KW generator with buried 1000-gallon propane tank, and a 190-foot dock with a 16,000-pound sailboat lift and a 10,000-pound motor boat lift under roof. The peaceful meditation g ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 782600

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 5
Bathrooms Total: 6
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: Yes
Bathrooms Full: 5
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Living Area: 6717
Living Area Source: Public Records
Building Area Total: 10729
New Construction YN: No
Year Built: 2005
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 4
Carport YN: No
Lot Size Acres: 2.86
Lot Size Square Feet: 124582
Association YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: Yes
Water Body Name: Indian River
Land Site Description: RIVER FRONT
Furnished: Unfurnished
Direction Faces: East
Senior Community YN: No
Pool Private YN: Yes
List Price/SqFt: 430.25
Sold Price/SqFt: 379.34

Property Features

Accessibility Features: Accessible Entrance; Grip-Accessible Features Appliances: Dishwasher; Double Oven; Dryer; Electric Water Heater; Refrigerator; Washer Association Amenities: Boat Dock Construction Materials: Other Cooling: Central Air Electric: Whole House Generator Exterior Features: Balcony; Boat Lift; Outdoor Kitchen; Outdoor Shower Flooring: Stone; Tile; Wood; Other Heating: Central; Electric Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Built-in Features; Ceiling Fan(s); Eat-in Kitchen; Kitchen Island; Pantry; Primary Bathroom - Tub with Shower; Primary Downstairs; Split Bedrooms; Walk-In Closet(s) Laundry Features: Sink Levels: Two Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan Lot Features: Dead End Street; Few Trees; Sprinklers In Front; Sprinklers In Rear Parking Features: Attached; Garage Door Opener Patio And Porch Features: Porch; Wrap Around Pool Features: Gas Heat; In Ground; Salt Water; Screen Enclosure; Waterfall Possession: Close Of Escrow Rental Restrictions: No Minimum Road Surface Type: Gravel Roof: Metal Security Features: Security System Owned Sewer: Septic Tank Showing Requirements: Appointment Only; Call Listing Agent; Listing Agent Must Accompany Spa Features: Bath Special Listing Conditions: Standard Utilities: Electricity Connected; Water Available; Propane; Other View: Intracoastal; Pool; River; Water Water Source: Well Waterfront Features: River Front Room Types: Family Room; Laundry; Library; Living Room; Office

Contract Information

Original List Price: 2890000
Listing Contract Date: 2017-05-04
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 8505
Street Direction Prefix: S
Street Name: Tropical
Street Direction Suffix: S
County: Brevard
State: FL
Postal Code: 32952
MLS Area Major: 355 - Merritt Island S of Pineda
Subdivision Name: Sanders Subd

Remarks and Miscellaneous

Public Remarks: An authentic Florida style sanctuary with 280' direct Indian River frontage on an expansive nearly 3 acre compound. Enter the property through a beautiful oak canopy and numerous mature mango trees. Hardie plank siding, 50 year Galvalum metal roof, prominent front porch and wraparound verandas bring you back to a slower, more gracious time. Built in 2005, the home was designed for comfort, low maintenance and family living. Highly functional and handsome, with gorgeous mahogany flooring and beautiful extended custom millwork, this home is replete with integrity and a simple elegance......a classic look that never goes out of style. The generously proportioned and beautifully appointed kitchen welcomes leisurely time together.

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2017-09-29T20:15:24Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Status Change Timestamp: 2017-09-29
Purchase Contract Date: 2017-07-30
Close Date: 2017-09-29
Close Price: 2548000

More Information

Accessory Dwelling Information

Dwelling Type: Apartment
ADU Attached Y/N: No

Closing Company Details

Closing Company Name: Title Security & Escrow of Central Florida
Closing Company Address: 1640 Hwy A1A, Satellite Beach, FL 32937

Legal Details

Plat Book #: Yes
Plat Book Page: 42

Historical Information

Public Historical Remarks 2: Dwelling View-Tennis: Y

Room Information

Room Name	Level	Length	Width	Remarks
Living Room	First	19.00	17.00
Family Room	First	19.00	18.00
Bedroom 2	Second	15.00	11.00
Bedroom 3	Second	15.00	11.00
Bedroom 4	Second	14.00	11.00
Bedroom 5	Second	14.00	12.00
Kitchen	First	19.00	18.00
Dining Room	First	19.00	14.00
Other	First	15.00	13.00	Library
Other	Second	32.00	13.00	Media room
Other	Second	20.00	16.00	Storage

Listing Office: Dreyer & Associates R.E. Grp.

Last Updated: August - 05 - 2026

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