Price Improved! Waterfront living at its finest on Riverside Avenue in Merritt Island. This immaculate concrete block home is perfectly positioned on a deep, navigable canal with direct access to Sykes Creek and the Intracoastal, truly a boater's paradise. Enjoy spectacular sunrises and sunsets from the oversized covered dock featuring a boat lift, dining area, and ample space to relax and embrace the coastal lifestyle. Inside, the bright and open floor plan offers two spacious master suites, ideal for multi-generational living, hosting guests, or rental flexibility. The main master features a walk-in closet and direct access to the Florida room, seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor living. Situated on a fenced corner lot, the home also boasts a large screened patio surrounded by lush tropical landscaping, perfect for entertaining or unwinding after a day on the water. No HOA! Close to beaches, shopping, dining, Port Canaveral, and major employers, this home is ideal as a primary residence, winter retreat, or income-producing vacation rental. No HOA! A rare opportunity to own waterfront property on Riverside Ave. Schedule your private showing today!
For sale
Price cut: $10K (1/20)
$499,900
240 Riverside Ave, Merritt Island, FL 32953
4beds
1,926sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1963
7,840.8 Square Feet Lot
$492,800 Zestimate®
$260/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Spacious master suitesRemodeled bathLush tropical settingBonus roomDeep navigable canalPrivate above-ground poolBreathtaking sunrises and sunsets
- 166 days |
- 1,089 |
- 67 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: February 19, 2026 at 02:38pm
Listed by:
Betsy Breton-Garcia 407-580-5350,
Keller Williams Winter Park
Source: Space Coast AOR,MLS#: 1057797
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Area: 130
- Dimensions: 13.00 x 10.00
Bedroom 2
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 11.00 x 10.00
Bedroom 3
- Area: 90
- Dimensions: 10.00 x 9.00
Dining room
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 11.00 x 10.00
Florida room
- Area: 408
- Dimensions: 34.00 x 12.00
Kitchen
- Area: 96
- Dimensions: 12.00 x 8.00
Living room
- Area: 238
- Dimensions: 17.00 x 14.00
Other
- Description: Porch
- Area: 315
- Dimensions: 35.00 x 9.00
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Cooktop, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Sink
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Guest Suite, In-Law Floorplan, Primary Bathroom - Shower No Tub, Split Bedrooms
- Flooring: Laminate, Tile
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,926
- Total interior livable area: 1,926 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: Other
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Porch, Rear Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Boat Lift, Storm Shutters
- Fencing: Chain Link,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Canal
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Canal
- Waterfront features: Canal Front
- Body of water: Sykes Creek
Lot
- Size: 7,840.8 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Additional parcels included: 2419081
- Parcel number: 243626Bt00000.00308.00
- Zoning description: Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1963
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Hampton Homes Unit 7
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Merritt Island
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $260/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $422,210
- Annual tax amount: $569
- Date on market: 11/18/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Estimated market value
$492,800
$468,000 - $517,000
$2,929/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/20/2026 | Price change | $499,900-2%$260/sqft |
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| 12/18/2025 | Price change | $509,900-1.6%$265/sqft |
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| 11/25/2025 | Price change | $518,000-0.2%$269/sqft |
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| 11/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $519,000$269/sqft |
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| 11/10/2025 | Pending sale | $519,000$269/sqft |
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| 10/24/2025 | Price change | $519,000-2.1%$269/sqft |
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| 10/6/2025 | Price change | $529,900-3.6%$275/sqft |
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| 9/21/2025 | Listed for sale | $549,900+58%$286/sqft |
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| 7/6/2018 | Sold | $348,000-3.1%$181/sqft |
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| 5/17/2018 | Pending sale | $359,000$186/sqft |
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| 5/15/2018 | Price change | $359,000-2.7%$186/sqft |
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| 5/7/2018 | Price change | $368,900-1.6%$192/sqft |
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| 4/29/2018 | Listed for sale | $375,000+1.4%$195/sqft |
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| 1/8/2018 | Listing removed | $2,500$1/sqft |
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| 1/7/2018 | Listing removed | $369,900$192/sqft |
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| 9/15/2017 | Listed for sale | $369,900+28.4%$192/sqft |
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| 8/14/2017 | Listed for rent | $2,500$1/sqft |
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| 12/9/2016 | Sold | $288,000-4%$150/sqft |
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| 8/14/2016 | Pending sale | $299,900$156/sqft |
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| 7/25/2016 | Listed for sale | $299,900-29.9%$156/sqft |
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| 10/13/2005 | Sold | $427,900+160.9%$222/sqft |
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| 2/7/2002 | Sold | $164,000+14.7%$85/sqft |
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| 9/21/2001 | Sold | $143,000$74/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $569 +2.9% | $317,710 +3% |
| 2023 | $553 +3.1% | $308,460 +3% |
| 2022 | $536 +3.3% | $299,480 +3% |
| 2021 | $519 | $290,760 +1.4% |
| 2020 | -- | $286,750 +10.9% |
| 2019 | $411 | $258,660 +26.1% |
| 2018 | $411 -85.1% | $205,070 +2.1% |
| 2017 | $2,766 -1.1% | $200,860 +15.7% |
| 2016 | $2,797 -7% | $173,610 +16.3% |
| 2015 | $3,008 +11.1% | $149,220 +10% |
| 2014 | $2,706 | $135,660 +6.1% |
| 2013 | -- | $127,860 +14% |
| 2012 | $1,992 -4.4% | $112,120 -4.3% |
| 2011 | $2,082 -6.4% | $117,120 -13.9% |
| 2010 | $2,224 -6.7% | $135,990 -12.1% |
| 2009 | $2,383 -29.5% | $154,690 -29.4% |
| 2008 | $3,379 -21.7% | $219,100 -22.6% |
| 2007 | $4,316 +90% | $283,000 +28.1% |
| 2005 | $2,271 -0.6% | $220,960 +34% |
| 2004 | $2,285 -3.1% | $164,900 +35.6% |
| 2003 | $2,357 +2% | $121,630 +10.8% |
| 2002 | $2,311 +79.7% | $109,770 +7% |
| 2001 | $1,286 +9.2% | $102,600 +12.3% |
| 2000 | $1,178 | $91,370 |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$3,004/mo
Principal & interest
$2392
Property taxes
$612
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 32953
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Mila Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.6 mi
- 7/10Thomas Jefferson Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 2.4 mi
- 5/10Merritt Island High SchoolGrades: PK,9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Mila
- Middle: Jefferson
- High: Merritt Island
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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