9490 S Tropical Trail, Merritt Island, FL 32952 (MLS# 1043235)

9490 S Tropical Trail, Merritt Island, FL 32952

$4,300,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 6 Square Footage: 6,713 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 270,072 Status: Closed
Current Price: $4,300,000 List Date: 5/01/2025 Last Modified: 8/24/2026

Overview

Description

A rare River-to-River estate on nearly 6.2 acres along prestigious S. Tropical Trail offers unparalleled privacy, grandeur, and breathtaking waterfront views. A majestic oak-lined drive leads to this stately residence, featuring 540+ft of Banana River frontage to the east and 200+- ft on the Indian River to the west—both with docks, ensuring stunning sunrises and sunsets. The elegant interior boasts gleaming wood floors, soaring cathedral ceilings, and walls of windows framing serene water views. A river-facing kitchen, spacious living areas, and a luxurious primary suite create an inviting yet refined ambiance. Upstairs, three bedrooms, a Jack & Jill bath, an on-suite, and a versatile bonus room offer ample space. With a new roof (2021) and fresh exterior paint, this estate is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a rare dual-river property. Experience timeless elegance, unmatched tranquility, and endless possibilities.

Supplements: Mature oaks drape gracefully over the private entrance, setting the tone for the gracious Southern estate living that awaits beyond. The home's classic yet timeless façade exudes elegance, while expansive river frontage offers an exclusive retreat. Sunlit interiors blend warmth and sophistication, featuring cathedral ceilings, gleaming wood floors ...

Listing Details MLS# 1043235

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total
5
Bathrooms Total
6
Bathrooms Full
5
Bathrooms Half
Yes
Living Area
4906
Living Area Source
Public Records
Building Area Total
6713
Accessibility Features YN
No
New Construction YN
No
Year Built
2006
Garage YN
Yes
Garage Spaces
5
Carport YN
No
Lot Size Acres
6.2
Lot Size Square Feet
270072
Land Lease YN
No
Association YN
No
CDD Fee YN
No
Community Fee(s) YN
No
Water Body Access YN
Yes
Waterfront YN
Yes
Water Body Name
Banana River
Water Frontage Feet
541
Land Site Description
RIVER TO RIVER
Furnished
Unfurnished
Stories
2
Direction Faces
West
Senior Community YN
No
Pool Private YN
Yes
List Price/SqFt
1008.97
Sold Price/SqFt
876.48

Property Features

Construction Materials: Block; Brick; Concrete; Fiber Cement Cooling: Central Air; Electric Current Use: Residential; Single Family Fencing: Full; Vinyl; Wrought Iron Fireplace Features: Wood Burning; Other Flooring: Carpet; Tile; Wood Heating: Central; Electric Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Breakfast Nook; Built-in Features; Ceiling Fan(s); Eat-in Kitchen; Guest Suite; Kitchen Island; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Primary Downstairs; Split Bedrooms; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet(s) Laundry Features: Lower Level Levels: Two Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional Lot Features: Many Trees; Split Possible; Other Parking Features: Attached; Detached; Garage; Garage Door Opener; Gated; RV Access/Parking; Secured Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Front Porch; Rear Porch; Terrace Pets Allowed: Yes Pool Features: Heated; In Ground Possession: Close Of Escrow Water Body Access Type: Navigable; Owned Road Surface Type: Asphalt Roof: Shingle Security Features: 24 Hour Security; Security System Owned Sewer: Septic Tank Special Listing Conditions: Standard Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Connected; Water Connected View: Intracoastal; Pool; River; Trees/Woods Water Source: Public Waterfront Features: Intracoastal; Navigable Water; River Front Showing Considerations: Security System Community Features: Fishing

Contract Information

Original List Price
6495000
Listing Contract Date
2025-04-15
Start Showing Date
2025-05-01
Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Comp Sale YN
No

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number
9490
Street Direction Prefix
S
Street Name
Tropical
Street Suffix
Trail
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
A rare River-to-River estate on nearly 6.2 acres along prestigious S. Tropical Trail offers unparalleled privacy, grandeur, and breathtaking waterfront views. A majestic oak-lined drive leads to this stately residence, featuring 540+ft of Banana River frontage to the east and 200+- ft on the Indian River to the west—both with docks, ensuring stunning sunrises and sunsets. The elegant interior boasts gleaming wood floors, soaring cathedral ceilings, and walls of windows framing serene water views. A river-facing kitchen, spacious living areas, and a luxurious primary suite create an inviting yet refined ambiance. Upstairs, three bedrooms, a Jack & Jill bath, an on-suite, and a versatile bonus room offer ample space. With a new roof (2021) and fresh exterior paint, this estate is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a rare dual-river property. Experience timeless elegance, unmatched tranquility, and endless possibilities.

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp
2026-08-24T19:02:42Z
Major Change Type
Status Change
Price Change Timestamp
2026-04-14T23:52:57Z
Status Change Timestamp
2026-08-24
Purchase Contract Date
2026-08-19
Close Date
2026-08-24
Close Price
4300000

More Information

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible
No

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total
2

Legal Details

Permission Granted to Advertise
Yes
Listing Office: Ellingson Properties
Last Updated: August - 24 - 2026
Information is deemed to be reliable, but is not guaranteed.

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