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For SaleLand / Lot
$1.4M
8181 S Tropical Trail, Merritt Island, FL 32952
Merritt Island neighborhood
Subdivision: Sanders Subd
0
Bathrooms

About This Property

Description from listing agent

A rare and irreplaceable offering on South Tropical Trail—one of the last true estate-caliber waterfront lots remaining on Merritt Island. Featuring 1.5 ACRES, approx. 400ft deep & 150ft of waterfrontage. Privately enclosed and masterfully engineered, this one-of-a-kind property is fully surrounded by a poured concrete wall reinforced with rebar, finished with smooth stucco on both sides, and capped with an architecturally designed top detail. The estate wall, varying between 8-10 feet in height, features an impressive double wrought-iron gated entry that is grandfathered in, a benefit rarely available today. Along the waterfront, a hand-laid, contoured seawall is topped with natural boulders and complemented by a secondary coquina break wall positioned 20 feet out to dissipate wave energy. A 4-foot-wide dock extends to a covered slip with a barrel-tile roof and electrically powered boat lift.

Space Coast Context

🚀 Launch Viewing — Good Views

24.6 mi from SLC-40

24.6 miles from SLC-40 — visible on clear days, especially at night.

Aerospace Commute Guide
Northrop5.8 mi~13 min
L3Harris7.7 mi~17 min
Blue Origin19 mi~42 min
SpaceX19.8 mi~44 min
Lockheed19.9 mi~44 min
Boeing/KSC21.3 mi~47 min
KSC21.8 mi~49 min

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Flood Risk

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Price History

Date
Event
Price
  • 1/10/26
    Listed
    $1.4M

Tracked by MaxxCity from the date each listing first appeared in our system — earlier history isn't available from the MLS feed.

Offer Intelligence

Based on 1 comparable sale in this area in the last 180 days.(limited data — interpret with caution)

Price vs. Comparable Sales
37.4% above median
Median comparable close: $1,055,000 — premium may reflect unique features not captured in automated comps
Typical Offer Discount
87.9% of list price
At that rate, a competitive offer ≈ $1,274,792
Price Reductions
No reductions
Listed price has not changed since hitting the market
See & adjust the 1 comparable sale used

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The median is weighted: nearer sales count more than distant ones, and comps marked recent (sold in the last 90 days) count 2×. Comps farther than 3 miles are flagged — a longer distance usually means few nearby sales were available.

How we match comps

Comps are pulled directly from the Space Coast MLS — sold sales only, closed within the last 180 days. We apply hyper-local matching criteria in this order:

  • Same property type, always (single family, condo, townhouse, etc.)
  • Single-story homes compared only to single-story (and multi to multi)
  • Exact bedroom count
  • Bathrooms within ±0.5
  • Garage spaces within ±1
  • Pool status must match
  • Waterfront status must match
  • HOA must match (HOA community vs. no HOA)
  • Price within ±5–20% of list price (tightest in early tiers)
  • Square footage within ±10–25% (tighter in early tiers)
  • Year built always within ±5–20 years (never dropped)

We search in tiers, expanding the radius only as needed — starting in the same subdivision within 1 mile, then 2 miles, then the same neighborhood within 3 miles, and the same zip code within 5 miles as a last resort. For luxury homes ($5M+), where nearby comps are scarce, we widen the search to 5–20 miles. Year built is always required so comps are from the same era of construction. The median is weighted toward nearer sales, and sales within the last 90 days count 2× to reflect current market conditions.

Median estimate is based on similar active listings and homes that have sold within the last 180 days in this area, as reported through Brevard MLS. This is not an appraisal or a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA). Before making an offer, work with a licensed real estate agent to obtain a CMA, or hire a certified real estate appraiser for an independent valuation.

Additional Details

Lot Size
1.5 acres (65,340 sqft)
Waterfront
Indian River
Days on Market
179
MLS Area
253 - S Merritt Island

Schools

Elementary

Ocean Breeze

Middle School

DeLaura

High School

Satellite

Financial & Listing Details

Listed
Jan 10, 2026
Parcel #
26-37-20-Dr-*-3.01
$1.4M

Listing Agent (for property info)

J
James Edmunds
One Sotheby's International
321-349-5068
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Estimated Monthly Payment

$9,240/mo
Principal & interest
$7,640
Property taxes
$1,450
Insurance
$150

Based on a 6.90% rate, 30-year loan, and $1.4M price — down payment shown: $290,000.

This is a quick estimate only — it does not include items like mortgage insurance, closing costs, or rate-lock terms. For an accurate payment based on your credit and finances, get pre-qualified with a certified bank or licensed mortgage brokerage.

MLS# 1066092

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