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881 Benton Dr, Melbourne, FL, 32901

$339,900

Home List Price

$4,036*

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3 Bedrooms
2 Full Baths
1,960 SqFt
$173/SqFt
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881 Benton Dr, Melbourne$339,900

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$4,036*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeSingle Family Residence
ParkingAttached, Garage Door Opener
Attached Garage2 spaces
Year Built2006
HeatingCentral
CoolingCentral Air
MLS #972307
Lot Size0.14 Acres
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(Active Under Contract)

About 881 Benton Dr

Back on the market. Buyer's financing failed. Inspections and appraisal done! Contemporary, move-in condition home boasts desirable floor plan with 3 bedrooms plus a flex room that's perfect for office, playroom, or gym. Roof is less than 2 years old; AC new in 2020. Tile throughout -- no carpet! Spacious kitchen with all appl included. Built-in desk area off kitchen. Master features a tub and separate shower along with a walk-in-closet. Porch has windows so it can be used screened or windowed for enjoyable year-round use. Back yard is partially fenced. Washer, dryer, freezer in garage, natural gas, alarm system also incl. Community boasts sidewalks and low HOA fees. Open area with scenic pond across street. Convenient to Florida Tech, I-95, beaches, schools, Patrick Space Force Base, shopping, and dining. Seller is downsizing. His loss is your gain. Come see it!

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Year Built: 2006
  • Stories: 1
  • Living Area: 1,960 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: RE/MAX Aerospace Realty
  • Office Phone: (321) 631-5511
  • Listing Agent: Denise Contella

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Freezer, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring Type: Tile
  • Interior: Breakfast Nook, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Open Floorplan, Pantry, Primary Bathroom - Tub with Shower, Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower, Primary Downstairs, Split Bedrooms, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3

Exterior Features

Parking Information:

  • Garage Space: 2 spaces
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking: Attached, Garage Door Opener

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot: Other
  • Lot Size: 0.14 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Central
  • Cooling: Central Air

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • Palm Bay High School, Public Magnet Grades PK-12
  • Stone Middle School, Public Magnet Grades 7-8
  • University Park Elementary School, Public District Grades PK-6

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: Babcock, East on Sun Lake, North (Left) on Mt Carmel, Right on Benton to 881

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $339,900
  • Price Per SqFt: $173/SqFt

HOA Fees:

  • Amount: $190
  • Frequency: Annually

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $1,097
  • Tax Year: 2020
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Housing Market Comparison

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Melbourne, FL

City

Med. Sold Price

$403.3K

Med. Price/SqFt

$232

Avg. Days On Market

42

# of Sold Homes

268

881 Benton Dr vs Melbourne

261 DAYS ON ROCKET

+219 Days

$339,900

-$63.4K Less

$173/SqFt

-$59 Less

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $63.4K less than the Median Sold Price and $59/SqFt less than other homes in Melbourne, FL.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: Space Coast MLS (Space Coast Association of REALTORS®)
  • MLS Number: #972307

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: RE/MAX Aerospace Realty
  • Office Phone: (321) 631-5511
  • Listing Agent: Denise Contella

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Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

Jul 08, 2009Home Sold
$110,000
Mar 13, 2006Home Sold
$250,000
Jul 07, 2004Home Sold
$47,800

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2020$1,097$96,770
2019$1,081$94,600
2018$1,074$92,840
2017$1,074$90,940

History based on county public records data.

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$1,779

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Recommended Financing

30-Year Fixed

Rate/APR

7.5% / 6.68%

Total Monthly Payment

$1,086

Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Elementary School

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3
/10

  • University Park Elementary School

  • 500 W University Blvd

  • 1.80 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-6

Middle School

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2
/10

  • Stone Middle School

  • 1101 E University Blvd

  • 1.14 miles

  • Public Magnet Grades 7-8

High School

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2
/10

  • Palm Bay High School

  • 101 Pirate Ln

  • 0.65 miles

  • Public Magnet Grades PK-12

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $62,619. Typical income of Melbourne, FL residents is between $35k-100k annually. Most families are single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 881 Benton Dr

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 881 Benton Dr property is $339,900.

What type of property is this?

The property 881 Benton Dr is a house located in Melbourne, Florida, 32901.

Is this property for sale now?

Accepting Backup Offers: 881 Benton Dr is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.

What are the assigned schools for this property?

The assigned schools for 881 Benton Dr are:
University Park Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 3/10
Stone Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 2/10
Palm Bay High School: GreatSchools Rating 2/10

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2020 is $1,097 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

When was this property sold last time and for how much?

The last sale was on July 8, 2009 for $110,000. (source: MLS/tax record).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 881 Benton Dr has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 881 Benton Dr is 1,960 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 881 Benton Dr is 2006.

Rocket Homes›Florida›Brevard County›Melbourne›32901›881 Benton Dr

This home is located at 881 Benton Dr in Melbourne, FL and zip code 32901 in the Eagle Lake East neighborhood. This 1,960 square foot home, which was built in 2006, sits on a 0.14 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since August 11, 2023 and is currently priced at $339,900.

In March 2024 more than 19 listings in Melbourne, FL were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 76 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 173 were sold below. Between February 2024 and March 2024, Melbourne, FL real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 11.8%. The median list price of listings available in March 2024 was $403,349, while the average time on the real estate market was 42 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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