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Property Description
Welcome to your private oasis in South Merritt Estates! This beautifully maintained 3 bedroom, 2 bath home sits on a spacious half-acre lot with a fully-fenced backyard. The interior features both a formal living room and a family room, providing plenty of space for entertaining or relaxing. Step outside to your own backyard paradise, featuring a heated screened-in pool and hot tub, the ideal spot for year-round outdoor living. As part of this great community, you'll also enjoy access to a dock and boat ramp on the Indian River, the perfect spot to enjoy the beautiful sunsets. Major upgrades including a new roof (2021) and a new AC with all-new air ducts (2022).
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 565 Heron Dr
General
- Price: $525,000
- HOA FEE: $125/month
- HOA FEE FREQ.: Voluntary
- Taxes: $2,789 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrevardCounty
- MLS ID: 1073669
- Updated: Today (4/3/2026)
- Added to Site: Today
Interior
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Wood Burning
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator
- Furnishings: Unfurnished
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Other Rooms
- Laundry: In Garage
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: Boat Launch
- Pool: Yes
- Pool Description: Gas Heat, Heated, In Ground, Salt Water, Screen Enclosure
- Spa: Yes
- Spa Description: Heated, In Ground
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Storm Shutters
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Rear Porch, Screened
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Circular Driveway, Garage
Location
- Area: 253 - S Merritt Island
- County: Brevard
- Subdivision: S Merritt Estates 1st Grove Sec
- Driving Directions: From 520, south on South Courtenay Pkwy, right onto Plantation, left onto Heron. Home is on the left.
- Direction Faces: North
School Information
- Elementary School: Tropical
- Middle School: Jefferson
- High School: Merritt Island
Community
- Community Features: Boat Launch
- Association: Yes
- Assoc. Name: South Merritt Estates HOA
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air, Electric
- Heating Type: Electric
- Water Heater: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Electricity Connected, Water Connected
Structural Information
- Exterior Const.: Block, Stucco
- Roof: Shingle
- Stories/Levels: 1
- Square Feet: 1,494
- Living Area: 1,494 Sq. Ft.
- Current Bldg. Use: Residential
- Year Built: 1964
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Shed(s)
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.5
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 21,780
- Lot Features: Dead End Street
- Fencing (Description): Back Yard, Fenced, Wood
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $351.41
- Association Fee: Yes
- Association Fee: $125
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Voluntary
- Tax Amount: $2,789.35
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard
- Property ID: 25-36-13-Ht-00000.0-0063.00
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Schools
Schools serving 565 Heron Dr
School District:Brevard County School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Tropical Elementary School, Merritt Island, FL 885 South Courtenay Parkway, Merritt Island, FL 32952 | K-6 | 1.8 mi |
Merritt Island High School 100 Mustang Way, Merritt Island, FL 32953 | 9-12 | 4.3 mi |
Thomas Jefferson Middle School, Merritt Island, FL 1275 South Courtenay Parkway, Merritt Island, FL 32952 | 7-8 | 1.2 mi |
Disclaimer:
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Price & Sales History for 565 Heron Dr
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/03/2026
Listed
$525,000
264.58%
MLS
6/05/2013
Sold
$144,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 565 Heron Dr
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$2,048
-21%
$208,170
3%
2024
$2,595
1%
$202,310
3%
2023
$2,561
3%
$196,420
6%
2021
$2,479
4%
$185,150
-3%
2022
$2,390
-4%
$190,700
4%
2021
$2,479
25%
$182,600
24%
2018
$1,987
-1%
$147,320
2%
2017
$1,997
5%
$144,290
8%
2016
$1,903
-2%
$133,750
1%
2015
$1,946
-18%
$132,830
-26%
2019
$2,380
22%
$178,500
35%
2014
$1,955
-20%
$131,780
12%
2013
$2,455
—
$118,050
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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565 Heron Drive, Merritt Island, FL 32952 (MLS# 1073669) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 565 Heron Drive is currently listed for $525,000 and was received on April 03, 2026. Want to learn more about 565 Heron Drive? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Merritt Island? You can browse all Merritt Island real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

