2885 S Tropical Trail, Merritt Island, FL 32952 (MLS# 1059206)

2885 S Tropical Trail, Merritt Island, FL 32952

$850,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,639 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 17,860 Status: Active Under Contract

Current Price: $850,000 List Date: 10/09/2025 Last Modified: 5/21/2026

Overview

Description

Experience the charm of mid-century design with this iconic 1950s riverfront retreat—a rare opportunity to own over 100 feet of direct Indian River frontage on a sprawling .41-acre lot. This three-bedroom, two-bath residence captures the essence of vintage Florida living, featuring warm wood ceilings and breathtaking panoramic views of the river. Step outside to enjoy spectacular sunsets and an ever-changing display of Florida's coastal wildlife, all from your own backyard paradise. With its timeless architecture, serene setting, and endless potential, this property offers a unique opportunity to renovate or reimagine into your dream waterfront estate. Homes like this rarely come available—a perfect blend of history, character, and location along the sought-after Indian River. Vacant lot next door is also for sale. MLS # 1059208

Listing Details MLS# 1059206

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Total: 2
Bathrooms Full: 2
Living Area: 1639
Living Area Source: Appraiser
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Year Built: 1957
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: Yes
Carport YN: Yes
Carport Spaces: Yes
Lot Size Acres: 0.41
Lot Size Square Feet: 17860
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: Indian River
Furnished: Unfurnished
Stories: 2
Direction Faces: East
Senior Community YN: No
Pool Private YN: No
List Price/SqFt: 518.61
Bathrooms Half: 0

Property Features

Construction Materials: Concrete Cooling: Central Air Current Use: Residential; Single Family Exterior Features: Other Flooring: Carpet; Tile Heating: Central Interior Features: Primary Downstairs Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional Lot Features: Other Other Structures: Workshop Parking Features: Carport; Garage Possession: Close Of Escrow Water Body Access Type: Navigable; Owned Property Condition: Fixer Sewer: Septic Tank Showing Requirements: Lockbox; Showing Service Special Listing Conditions: Standard Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Connected; Water Connected View: Intracoastal; River Water Source: Public Waterfront Features: Intracoastal; Navigable Water; River Access; Seawall Contingency Reason: Inspection Room Types: Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Dining Room; Family Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Primary Bedroom; Other Room

Contract Information

Original List Price: 925000
Listing Contract Date: 2025-10-09
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 2885
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: Experience the charm of mid-century design with this iconic 1950s riverfront retreat—a rare opportunity to own over 100 feet of direct Indian River frontage on a sprawling .41-acre lot. This three-bedroom, two-bath residence captures the essence of vintage Florida living, featuring warm wood ceilings and breathtaking panoramic views of the river. Step outside to enjoy spectacular sunsets and an ever-changing display of Florida's coastal wildlife, all from your own backyard paradise. With its timeless architecture, serene setting, and endless potential, this property offers a unique opportunity to renovate or reimagine into your dream waterfront estate. Homes like this rarely come available—a perfect blend of history, character, and location along the sought-after Indian River. Vacant lot next door is also for sale. MLS # 1059208

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-05-21T14:22:48Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Price Change Timestamp: 2026-04-07T19:32:49Z
Status Change Timestamp: 2026-05-21
Contingency: Active Under Contract

More Information

Closing Company Details

Closing Company Name: Watson, Soileau, DeLeo & Burgett
Closing Company Address: 3490 N US HWY 1, Cocoa, FL 32926

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible: No

Legal Details

Permission Granted to Advertise: Yes

Room Types

Bedroom 2 Level: Main
Bedroom 3 Level: Main
Dining Room Level: Main
Family Room Level: Main
Kitchen Level: Main
Living Room Level: Main
Primary Bedroom Level: Main
Other Room Level: Main
Bedroom 2: Yes
Bedroom 3: Yes
Dining Room: Yes
Family Room: Yes
Kitchen: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Primary Bedroom: Yes
Other Room: Yes

Location, Tax, and Legal

Tax Account: 2508067
Parcel Number: 25-36-13-00-00506.0-0000.00
General County Location: Central
Elementary School: Tropical
Middle School: Jefferson
High School: Merritt Island
Tax Annual Amount: 3386.3
Tax Year: 2024
Directions: From 520, Take Tropical Trail South. Follow S Tropical Trail to 2885 S Tropical Trail. House will be on your right.

Construction Materials

Concrete: Yes

Cooling

Central Air: Yes

Current Use

Residential: Yes
Single Family: Yes

Exterior Features

Other: Yes

Flooring

Carpet: Yes
Tile: Yes

Heating

Central: Yes

Interior Features

Primary Downstairs: Yes

Listing Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Lot Features

Other: Yes

Other Structures

Workshop: Yes

Parking Features

Carport: Yes
Garage: Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow: Yes

Water Body Access Type

Navigable: Yes
Owned: Yes

Sewer

Septic Tank: Yes

Special Listing Conditions

Standard: Yes

Utilities

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

View

Intracoastal: Yes
River: Yes

Water Source

Public: Yes

Waterfront Features

Intracoastal: Yes
Navigable Water: Yes
River Access: Yes
Seawall: Yes

Showing Requirements

Lockbox: Yes
Showing Service: Yes

Property Condition

Fixer: Yes

Contingency Reason

Inspection: Yes

Room Information

Living Room Level: Main Length: 13.00 Length: 13.00 Width: 12.00 Width: 12.00 Family Room Level: Main Length: 17.00 Length: 17.00 Width: 12.00 Width: 12.00 Dining Room Level: Main Length: 13.00 Length: 13.00 Width: 9.00 Width: 9.00 Kitchen Level: Main Length: 13.00 Length: 13.00 Width: 7.00 Width: 7.00 Primary Bedroom Level: Main Length: 15.00 Length: 15.00 Width: 10.00 Width: 10.00 Bedroom 2 Level: Main Length: 13.00 Length: 13.00 Width: 10.00 Width: 10.00 Bedroom 3 Level: Main Length: 11.00 Length: 11.00 Width: 9.00 Width: 9.00 Other Level: Main Length: 12.00 Length: 12.00 Width: 9.00 Width: 9.00 Remarks: Sunroom

Documents

Flood Disclosure ›

Lead Base Paint Disclosure ›

Mold Addendum ›

Listing Office: Daignault Realty Inc

Last Updated: May - 21 - 2026

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