Spectacular direct Indian Riverfront home featuring 3 bedrooms plus an office, completely renovated in 2017 to combine modern design with subtle historic charm. The open layout emphasizes light and connection, with soaring glass, minimal walls, and seamless flow between indoor living spaces and lush outdoor gardens. Vaulted ceilings, LVP and tile flooring, and thoughtfully curated finishes create a warm, modern aesthetic that balances comfort with style. The first-floor primary bedroom offers privacy and river views, while the private dock with state-of-the-art Sure Step decking provides direct access to boating, kayaking, and fishing on the Indian River. Additional features include a newer paver driveway, professional landscaping, and dual air conditioners. Perfectly suited for those seeking Florida waterfront living, this home adapts effortlessly between contemporary and coastal-chic with just a change in furnishings.
For sale
$1,750,000
8535 S Tropical Trl, Merritt Island, FL 32952
3beds
3,798sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1985
1.22 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$461/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Comfort with styleModern designThoughtfully curated finishesSoaring glassSubtle historic charmOpen layoutDirect indian riverfront
- 46 days |
- 1,070 |
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 07, 2025 at 12:16am
Listed by:
DeWayne Carpenter 321-214-8400,
Compass Florida, LLC
Source: Space Coast AOR,MLS#: 1060375
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Open Floorplan, Pantry, Primary Downstairs, Split Bedrooms, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 3,798 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio, Screened
- Exterior features: Dock
- Has view: Yes
- View description: River, Water, Intracoastal
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: River,Water,Intracoastal
- Waterfront features: Navigable Water, River Access, River Front, Seawall, Intracoastal
- Body of water: Indian River
Lot
- Size: 1.22 Acres
- Features: Dead End Street, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear
Details
- Additional parcels included: 2606219
- Parcel number: 263721Dr00000.00006.00
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Stucco, Wood Siding
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1985
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Sanders Subd
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Merritt Island
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $461/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,328,240
- Annual tax amount: $15,960
- Date on market: 10/25/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/1/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,750,000$461/sqft |
Source: Space Coast AOR #1060375 Report a problem | ||
| 11/17/2025 | Contingent | $1,750,000$461/sqft |
Source: Space Coast AOR #1060375 Report a problem | ||
| 10/25/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,750,000+21.5%$461/sqft |
Source: Space Coast AOR #1060375 Report a problem | ||
| 10/4/2018 | Sold | $1,440,000-7.1%$379/sqft |
Source: Space Coast AOR #821802 Report a problem | ||
| 9/14/2018 | Pending sale | $1,550,000-6.1%$408/sqft |
Source: Dreyer & Associates R.E. Grp. #821802 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15,960 +2.9% | $1,328,240 +2.9% |
| 2023 | $15,507 +15.5% | $1,291,430 +12% |
| 2022 | $13,430 +6.1% | $1,152,640 +23.2% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$11,520/mo
Principal & interest
$8763
Property taxes
$2144
Home insurance
$613
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 32952
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Ocean Breeze Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 4.7 mi
- 7/10Delaura Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 2.9 mi
- 8/10Satellite Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Ocean Breeze
- Middle: DeLaura
- High: Satellite
Source: Space Coast AOR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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