9490 S Tropical Trail, Merritt Island, FL 32952
$4,950,000
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
5
Baths:
6
Square Footage:
6,713
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
270,072
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$4,950,000
List Date:
5/01/2025
Last Modified:
4/22/2026
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, and walls of windows that bathe the home in natural light. The primary suite boasts sweeping water vistas, a spa-like bath, and a private sanctuary to enjoy morning coffee. A versatile office/library/nursery and a second office provide flexible space for work or relaxation. Upstairs, three well-appointed bedrooms offer privacy, with a dormer ed bonus room ideal for a second family room, media center, or music space. An additional study/computer area expands possibilities for work or hobbies.This legacy estate, one of the last remaining dual-river properties, offers an unrivaled combination of tranquility, prestige, and endless potential
More Information MLS# 1043235
Contract Information
Start Showing Date: 2025-05-01
Comp Sale YN: No
Current Price: $4,950,000
Original List Price: 6495000
List Price: $4,950,000
Status: Active
Listing Contract Date: 2025-04-15
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Currently Not Used
Homestead YN: Yes
Location, Tax, and Legal
Tax Account: 2609594
Parcel Number: 26-37-28-01-00000.0-0001.01
General County Location: South
Elementary School: Ocean Breeze
Middle School: DeLaura
High School: Satellite
Tax Annual Amount: 38343.6
Tax Year: 2023
Tax Legal Description: SANDERS SUBD IN 26-37-28 BEING PART OD LOTS 1 & 2 AS DESC IN DB 421 PG 180 & ORB 503 PG 703 PER PB 1 PG 44, EXC RD R/W A
Directions: South of Pineda Causeway approximately 2 miles. Gate for home is directly south of 9490 mailbox on east side of South Tropical Trail.
General Property Information
Bathrooms Half: 1
Living Area: 4906
Living Area Source: Public Records
Building Area Total: 6713
Lot Size Acres: 6.2
Lot Size Square Feet: 270072
Accessibility Features YN: No
Association YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 5
Carport YN: No
Waterfront YN: Yes
Water Body Name: Banana River
Water Frontage Feet: 541
Land Site Description: RIVER TO RIVER
Land Lease YN: No
Senior Community YN: No
CDD Fee YN: No
Community Fee(s) YN: No
Water Body Access YN: Yes
Furnished: Unfurnished
Stories: 2
Direction Faces: West
Pool Private YN: Yes
List Price/SqFt: 1008.97
Bedrooms Total: 5
Bathrooms Total: 6
Bathrooms Full: 5
Year Built: 2006
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.
Construction Materials
Block: 1
Brick: 1
Concrete: 1
Fiber Cement: 1
Cooling
Central Air: 1
Electric: 1
Current Use
Residential: 1
Single Family: 1
DPR Eligible
DPR Eligible: No
Fencing
Full: 1
Vinyl: 1
Wrought Iron: 1
Fireplace Features
Fireplaces Total: 2
Wood Burning: 1
Other: 1
Flooring
Carpet: 1
Tile: 1
Wood: 1
Heating
Central: 1
Electric: 1
Interior Features
Breakfast Bar: 1
Breakfast Nook: 1
Built-in Features: 1
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Eat-in Kitchen: 1
Guest Suite: 1
Kitchen Island: 1
Pantry: 1
Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower: 1
Primary Downstairs: 1
Split Bedrooms: 1
Vaulted Ceiling(s): 1
Walk-In Closet(s): 1
Laundry Features
Lower Level: 1
Legal Details
Permission Granted to Advertise: Yes
Levels
Two: 1
Listing Terms
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Lot Features
Many Trees: 1
Split Possible: 1
Other: 1
Parking Features
Attached: 1
Detached: 1
Garage: 1
Garage Door Opener: 1
Gated: 1
RV Access/Parking: 1
Secured: 1
Patio And Porch Features
Covered: 1
Front Porch: 1
Rear Porch: 1
Terrace: 1
Pets Allowed
Yes: 1
Pool Features
Heated: 1
In Ground: 1
Possession
Close Of Escrow: 1
Water Body Access Type
Navigable: 1
Owned: 1
Road Surface Type
Asphalt: 1
Roof
Shingle: 1
Security Features
24 Hour Security: 1
Security System Owned: 1
Sewer
Septic Tank: 1
Special Listing Conditions
Standard: 1
Utilities
Cable Available: 1
Electricity Connected: 1
Water Connected: 1
View
Intracoastal: 1
Pool: 1
River: 1
Trees/Woods: 1
Water Source
Public: 1
Waterfront Features
Intracoastal: 1
Navigable Water: 1
River Front: 1
Showing Considerations
Security System: 1
Community Features
Fishing: 1
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
Status Change Information
Major Change Timestamp: 2026-04-14T23:52:57Z
Major Change Type: Price Reduced
Price Change Timestamp: 2026-04-14T23:52:57Z
Status Change Timestamp: 2025-05-01
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
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Listing Office:
Ellingson Properties
Last Updated: April - 22 - 2026
Information is deemed to be reliable, but is not guaranteed.