Property valuation of Patrick Avenue, Merritt Island, FL: 405, 410, 415, 420, 425, 430, 435, 440, 445, 450 (tax assessments)
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405 Patrick Avenue
Merritt Island, FL 32953
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Owner: KEITH C MURPHY ESTATE
Total value for buildings: $57,690
Land value: $25,000
Total market value for property: $82,690
Assessments for tax year: 2011
Market area: Merritt Island
Total living area: 1,204 square feet
Usage: Single Family Residence
Year building was built: 1963
Story height: 8 feet
Exterior: Stucco
Interior: Average/Typical
Roof type: Hip/Gable
Roof material: Asphalt/Asbestos Shingle
Floors: Average/Typical
Ceiling: Average/Typical
Base area of the building: 1,204 square feet
Garage area: 336 square feet
Open porches: 110 square feet
Total area under roof: 1,204 square feet
Pool: Yes
Frame: Masonry Concrete
Extra features: All Screen, Pool Deck, Pool
Sales:
Merritt Island, FL 32953
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Owner: KEITH C MURPHY ESTATE
Total value for buildings: $57,690
Land value: $25,000
Total market value for property: $82,690
Assessments for tax year: 2011
Market area: Merritt Island
Total living area: 1,204 square feet
Usage: Single Family Residence
Year building was built: 1963
Story height: 8 feet
Exterior: Stucco
Interior: Average/Typical
Roof type: Hip/Gable
Roof material: Asphalt/Asbestos Shingle
Floors: Average/Typical
Ceiling: Average/Typical
Base area of the building: 1,204 square feet
Garage area: 336 square feet
Open porches: 110 square feet
Total area under roof: 1,204 square feet
Pool: Yes
Frame: Masonry Concrete
Extra features: All Screen, Pool Deck, Pool
Sales:
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Sale date: 03/14/1979
Price: $47,500
Seller: GERALD NOVAK
Deed book/page: 2021/0350
Deed type: Warranty Deed/Special Warranty Deed
Vacant/improved sale: Vacant
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Sale date: 07/31/2002
Price: $100
Seller: ROBERT L NAULT
Deed book/page: 4653/0763
Deed type: Warranty Deed/Special Warranty Deed
Vacant/improved sale: Improved
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Sale date: 08/30/2006
Price: $213,000
Seller: ROBERT L NAULT
Deed book/page: 5692/6214
Deed type: Warranty Deed/Special Warranty Deed
Vacant/improved sale: Improved
410 Patrick Avenue
Merritt Island, FL 32953
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Owner: GERALD G CONNELL
Total value for buildings: $92,540
Land value: $25,000
Total market value for property: $117,540
Assessments for tax year: 2011
Market area: Merritt Island
Total living area: 2,340 square feet
Usage: Single Family Residence
Year building was built: 1966
Story height: 8 feet
Exterior: Stucco, Vinyl/Aluminum
Interior: Average/Typical
Roof type: Hip/Gable
Roof material: Asphalt/Asbestos Shingle
Floors: Average/Typical
Ceiling: Average/Typical
Base area of the building: 2,340 square feet
Garage area: 504 square feet
Open porches: 240 square feet
Total area under roof: 2,340 square feet
Pool: Yes
Fireplace: Yes
Frame: Masonry Concrete, Wood Frame
Extra features: Fireplace, Pool Deck, Pool
Sales:
Merritt Island, FL 32953
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Owner: GERALD G CONNELL
Total value for buildings: $92,540
Land value: $25,000
Total market value for property: $117,540
Assessments for tax year: 2011
Market area: Merritt Island
Total living area: 2,340 square feet
Usage: Single Family Residence
Year building was built: 1966
Story height: 8 feet
Exterior: Stucco, Vinyl/Aluminum
Interior: Average/Typical
Roof type: Hip/Gable
Roof material: Asphalt/Asbestos Shingle
Floors: Average/Typical
Ceiling: Average/Typical
Base area of the building: 2,340 square feet
Garage area: 504 square feet
Open porches: 240 square feet
Total area under roof: 2,340 square feet
Pool: Yes
Fireplace: Yes
Frame: Masonry Concrete, Wood Frame
Extra features: Fireplace, Pool Deck, Pool
Sales:
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Sale date: 11/15/2005
Price: $295,000
Seller: LOUIS G MARCHICA
Deed book/page: 5566/1049
Deed type: Warranty Deed/Special Warranty Deed
Vacant/improved sale: Improved
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Sale date: 08/14/2009
Price: $150,000
Seller: WILLIAM D BEVERS
Deed book/page: 6014/2970
Deed type: Warranty Deed/Special Warranty Deed
Vacant/improved sale: Improved
415 Patrick Avenue
Merritt Island, FL 32953
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Owner: LISA CLOUGH
Total value for buildings: $66,020
Land value: $25,000
Total market value for property: $91,020
Assessments for tax year: 2011
Market area: Merritt Island
Total living area: 1,530 square feet
Usage: Single Family Residence
Year building was built: 1963
Story height: 8 feet
Exterior: Stucco
Interior: Average/Typical
Roof type: Hip/Gable
Roof material: Enamel Metal
Floors: Average/Typical
Ceiling: Average/Typical
Base area of the building: 1,530 square feet
Garage area: 330 square feet
Open porches: 36 square feet
Total area under roof: 1,530 square feet
Pool: Yes
Frame: Masonry Concrete
Extra features: All Screen, Pool Deck, Spa, Pool
Sales:
Merritt Island, FL 32953
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Owner: LISA CLOUGH
Total value for buildings: $66,020
Land value: $25,000
Total market value for property: $91,020
Assessments for tax year: 2011
Market area: Merritt Island
Total living area: 1,530 square feet
Usage: Single Family Residence
Year building was built: 1963
Story height: 8 feet
Exterior: Stucco
Interior: Average/Typical
Roof type: Hip/Gable
Roof material: Enamel Metal
Floors: Average/Typical
Ceiling: Average/Typical
Base area of the building: 1,530 square feet
Garage area: 330 square feet
Open porches: 36 square feet
Total area under roof: 1,530 square feet
Pool: Yes
Frame: Masonry Concrete
Extra features: All Screen, Pool Deck, Spa, Pool
Sales:
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Sale date: 04/30/1985
Price: $72,700
Seller: CATHERINE MATTHEWS
Deed book/page: 2596/1408
Deed type: Warranty Deed/Special Warranty Deed
Vacant/improved sale: Vacant
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Sale date: 11/30/1990
Price: $78,400
Seller: GARY D BARRETT
Deed book/page: 3092/0048
Deed type: Warranty Deed/Special Warranty Deed
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Sale date: 08/30/1991
Price: $86,000
Seller: EUGENE CASTALDO
Deed book/page: 3142/2195
Deed type: Warranty Deed/Special Warranty Deed
Vacant/improved sale: Improved
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Sale date: 11/30/1993
Price: $99,500
Seller: BRIAN J LISTER
Deed book/page: 3341/4511
Deed type: Warranty Deed/Special Warranty Deed
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Sale date: 01/01/1999
Price: $100
Seller: MARY L RICHTER
Deed book/page: 3955/3165
Deed type: Quit Claim
Vacant/improved sale: Improved
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Sale date: 11/06/2002
Price: $100
Seller: MARY L RICHTER TRUST
Deed book/page: 4736/2844
Deed type: Certificate Of Title
Vacant/improved sale: Improved
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Sale date: 04/02/2003
Price: $120,000
Seller: BANK OF AMERICA NA
Deed book/page: 4908/3051
Deed type: Warranty Deed/Special Warranty Deed
Vacant/improved sale: Improved
420 Patrick Avenue
Merritt Island, FL 32953
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Owner: PATSY R NAUMAN TRUST
Total value for buildings: $54,640
Land value: $25,000
Total market value for property: $79,640
Assessments for tax year: 2011
Market area: Merritt Island
Total living area: 1,834 square feet
Usage: Single Family Residence
Year building was built: 1963
Story height: 8 feet
Exterior: Stucco, Vinyl/Aluminum
Interior: Average/Typical
Roof type: Hip/Gable
Roof material: Asphalt/Asbestos Shingle
Floors: Average/Typical
Ceiling: Average/Typical
Base area of the building: 1,834 square feet
Garage area: 350 square feet
Open porches: 40 square feet
Total area under roof: 1,834 square feet
Frame: Masonry Concrete, Wood Frame
Sales:
Merritt Island, FL 32953
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Owner: PATSY R NAUMAN TRUST
Total value for buildings: $54,640
Land value: $25,000
Total market value for property: $79,640
Assessments for tax year: 2011
Market area: Merritt Island
Total living area: 1,834 square feet
Usage: Single Family Residence
Year building was built: 1963
Story height: 8 feet
Exterior: Stucco, Vinyl/Aluminum
Interior: Average/Typical
Roof type: Hip/Gable
Roof material: Asphalt/Asbestos Shingle
Floors: Average/Typical
Ceiling: Average/Typical
Base area of the building: 1,834 square feet
Garage area: 350 square feet
Open porches: 40 square feet
Total area under roof: 1,834 square feet
Frame: Masonry Concrete, Wood Frame
Sales:
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Sale date: 10/04/2001
Price: $100
Seller: JOHN NAUMAN
Deed book/page: 4436/0431
Deed type: Warranty Deed/Special Warranty Deed
Vacant/improved sale: Improved
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Sale date: 11/07/2006
Price: $100
Seller: PATSY RUTH NAUMAN TRUSTEE
Deed book/page: 5718/9774
Deed type: Quit Claim
Vacant/improved sale: Improved
425 Patrick Avenue
Merritt Island, FL 32953
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Owner: BRIGHT H BUTZ
Total value for buildings: $50,560
Land value: $25,000
Total market value for property: $75,560
Assessments for tax year: 2011
Market area: Merritt Island
Total living area: 1,663 square feet
Usage: Single Family Residence
Year building was built: 1963
Story height: 8 feet
Exterior: Stucco
Interior: Average/Typical
Roof type: Hip/Gable
Roof material: Asphalt/Asbestos Shingle
Floors: Average/Typical
Ceiling: Average/Typical
Base area of the building: 1,663 square feet
Garage area: 280 square feet
Total area under roof: 1,663 square feet
Frame: Masonry Concrete
Extra features: Patio
Merritt Island, FL 32953
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Owner: BRIGHT H BUTZ
Total value for buildings: $50,560
Land value: $25,000
Total market value for property: $75,560
Assessments for tax year: 2011
Market area: Merritt Island
Total living area: 1,663 square feet
Usage: Single Family Residence
Year building was built: 1963
Story height: 8 feet
Exterior: Stucco
Interior: Average/Typical
Roof type: Hip/Gable
Roof material: Asphalt/Asbestos Shingle
Floors: Average/Typical
Ceiling: Average/Typical
Base area of the building: 1,663 square feet
Garage area: 280 square feet
Total area under roof: 1,663 square feet
Frame: Masonry Concrete
Extra features: Patio
430 Patrick Avenue
Merritt Island, FL 32953
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Owner: HEATHER HOLTON
Total value for buildings: $54,180
Land value: $25,000
Total market value for property: $79,180
Assessments for tax year: 2011
Market area: Merritt Island
Total living area: 1,348 square feet
Usage: Single Family Residence
Year building was built: 1966
Story height: 8 feet
Exterior: Painted Exterior
Interior: Average/Typical
Roof type: Hip/Gable
Roof material: Asphalt/Asbestos Shingle
Floors: Average/Typical
Ceiling: Average/Typical
Base area of the building: 1,348 square feet
Garage area: 520 square feet
Open porches: 87 square feet
Total area under roof: 1,348 square feet
Frame: Masonry Concrete
Extra features: Patio
Sales:
Merritt Island, FL 32953
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Owner: HEATHER HOLTON
Total value for buildings: $54,180
Land value: $25,000
Total market value for property: $79,180
Assessments for tax year: 2011
Market area: Merritt Island
Total living area: 1,348 square feet
Usage: Single Family Residence
Year building was built: 1966
Story height: 8 feet
Exterior: Painted Exterior
Interior: Average/Typical
Roof type: Hip/Gable
Roof material: Asphalt/Asbestos Shingle
Floors: Average/Typical
Ceiling: Average/Typical
Base area of the building: 1,348 square feet
Garage area: 520 square feet
Open porches: 87 square feet
Total area under roof: 1,348 square feet
Frame: Masonry Concrete
Extra features: Patio
Sales:
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Sale date: 06/17/1982
Price: $65,000
Seller: MARY G SIMS
Deed book/page: 2402/2613
Deed type: Articles Of Agreement Deed
Vacant/improved sale: Vacant
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Sale date: 07/25/2008
Price: $110,500
Seller: DYANNE S THOMPSON
Deed book/page: 5878/9206
Deed type: Warranty Deed/Special Warranty Deed
Vacant/improved sale: Improved
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Sale date: 10/22/2009
Price: $105,000
Seller: DANIEL L MOLES
Deed book/page: 6056/2416
Deed type: Warranty Deed/Special Warranty Deed
Vacant/improved sale: Improved
435 Patrick Avenue
Merritt Island, FL 32953
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Owner: CAROL SKAGSETH
Total value for buildings: $50,880
Land value: $25,000
Total market value for property: $75,880
Assessments for tax year: 2011
Market area: Merritt Island
Total living area: 1,533 square feet
Usage: Single Family Residence
Year building was built: 1966
Story height: 8 feet
Exterior: Stucco
Interior: Average/Typical
Roof type: Hip/Gable
Roof material: Asphalt/Asbestos Shingle
Floors: Average/Typical
Ceiling: Average/Typical
Base area of the building: 1,533 square feet
Garage area: 315 square feet
Open porches: 96 square feet
Screened porches: 180 square feet
Total area under roof: 1,533 square feet
Frame: Masonry Concrete
Extra features: Patio
Sales:
Merritt Island, FL 32953
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Owner: CAROL SKAGSETH
Total value for buildings: $50,880
Land value: $25,000
Total market value for property: $75,880
Assessments for tax year: 2011
Market area: Merritt Island
Total living area: 1,533 square feet
Usage: Single Family Residence
Year building was built: 1966
Story height: 8 feet
Exterior: Stucco
Interior: Average/Typical
Roof type: Hip/Gable
Roof material: Asphalt/Asbestos Shingle
Floors: Average/Typical
Ceiling: Average/Typical
Base area of the building: 1,533 square feet
Garage area: 315 square feet
Open porches: 96 square feet
Screened porches: 180 square feet
Total area under roof: 1,533 square feet
Frame: Masonry Concrete
Extra features: Patio
Sales:
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Sale date: 08/30/1985
Price: $57,000
Seller: KATHLEEN THERESA OMBRES
Deed book/page: 2629/0537
Deed type: Warranty Deed/Special Warranty Deed
Vacant/improved sale: Vacant
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Sale date: 12/08/1986
Price: $100
Seller: JOSEPH J AMENDOLA
Deed book/page: 2757/1885
Deed type: Quit Claim
Vacant/improved sale: Vacant
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Sale date: 03/21/1988
Price: $66,000
Seller: STANLEY A SYLVAIN
Deed book/page: 2890/1035
Deed type: Warranty Deed/Special Warranty Deed
Vacant/improved sale: Vacant
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Sale date: 03/03/1990
Price: $70,000
Seller: LAWRENCE J LOVISKA
Deed book/page: 3049/3214
Deed type: Warranty Deed/Special Warranty Deed
Vacant/improved sale: Vacant
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Sale date: 06/19/2002
Price: $85,000
Seller: KRISTEEN E SPENCER
Deed book/page: 4624/0865
Deed type: Warranty Deed/Special Warranty Deed
Vacant/improved sale: Improved
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Sale date: 06/30/2003
Price: $100,000
Seller: LISA A COSGROVE
Deed book/page: 4987/2078
Deed type: Warranty Deed/Special Warranty Deed
Vacant/improved sale: Improved
440 Patrick Avenue
Merritt Island, FL 32953
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Owner: DALLAS E TONER
Total value for buildings: $52,930
Land value: $25,000
Total market value for property: $77,930
Assessments for tax year: 2011
Market area: Merritt Island
Total living area: 1,579 square feet
Usage: Single Family Residence
Year building was built: 1966
Story height: 8 feet
Exterior: Stucco, Painted Exterior
Interior: Average/Typical
Roof type: Hip/Gable
Roof material: Asphalt/Asbestos Shingle
Floors: Average/Typical
Ceiling: Average/Typical
Base area of the building: 1,579 square feet
Garage area: 537 square feet
Open porches: 24 square feet
Total area under roof: 1,579 square feet
Frame: Masonry Concrete
Extra features: Patio
Sales:
Merritt Island, FL 32953
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Owner: DALLAS E TONER
Total value for buildings: $52,930
Land value: $25,000
Total market value for property: $77,930
Assessments for tax year: 2011
Market area: Merritt Island
Total living area: 1,579 square feet
Usage: Single Family Residence
Year building was built: 1966
Story height: 8 feet
Exterior: Stucco, Painted Exterior
Interior: Average/Typical
Roof type: Hip/Gable
Roof material: Asphalt/Asbestos Shingle
Floors: Average/Typical
Ceiling: Average/Typical
Base area of the building: 1,579 square feet
Garage area: 537 square feet
Open porches: 24 square feet
Total area under roof: 1,579 square feet
Frame: Masonry Concrete
Extra features: Patio
Sales:
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Sale date: 09/19/2005
Price: $240,000
Seller: DOROTHY J REVELS
Deed book/page: 5538/7609
Deed type: Warranty Deed/Special Warranty Deed
Vacant/improved sale: Improved
445 Patrick Avenue
Merritt Island, FL 32953
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Owner: R SCOTT QUINN
Total value for buildings: $63,800
Land value: $25,000
Total market value for property: $88,800
Assessments for tax year: 2011
Market area: Merritt Island
Total living area: 1,824 square feet
Usage: Single Family Residence
Year building was built: 1966
Story height: 8 feet
Exterior: Stucco, Hrdybrd Siding
Interior: Average/Typical
Roof type: Hip/Gable
Roof material: Asphalt/Asbestos Shingle
Floors: Average/Typical
Ceiling: Average/Typical
Base area of the building: 1,824 square feet
Garage area: 300 square feet
Open porches: 16 square feet
Total area under roof: 1,824 square feet
Pool: Yes
Frame: Masonry Concrete, Wood Frame
Extra features: Pool Deck, Covered Patio, Screen Enclosure, Pool
Sales:
Merritt Island, FL 32953
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Owner: R SCOTT QUINN
Total value for buildings: $63,800
Land value: $25,000
Total market value for property: $88,800
Assessments for tax year: 2011
Market area: Merritt Island
Total living area: 1,824 square feet
Usage: Single Family Residence
Year building was built: 1966
Story height: 8 feet
Exterior: Stucco, Hrdybrd Siding
Interior: Average/Typical
Roof type: Hip/Gable
Roof material: Asphalt/Asbestos Shingle
Floors: Average/Typical
Ceiling: Average/Typical
Base area of the building: 1,824 square feet
Garage area: 300 square feet
Open porches: 16 square feet
Total area under roof: 1,824 square feet
Pool: Yes
Frame: Masonry Concrete, Wood Frame
Extra features: Pool Deck, Covered Patio, Screen Enclosure, Pool
Sales:
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Sale date: 11/16/1976
Price: $100
Seller: DONALD A ROCHETTE
Deed book/page: 1688/0925
Deed type: Quit Claim
Vacant/improved sale: Vacant
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Sale date: 06/26/1987
Price: $73,500
Seller: NANCY M ROCHETTE
Deed book/page: 2815/2004
Deed type: Warranty Deed/Special Warranty Deed
Vacant/improved sale: Vacant
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Sale date: 11/30/1998
Price: $87,500
Seller: JEFFREY T HARTNETT
Deed book/page: 3933/0693
Deed type: Warranty Deed/Special Warranty Deed
Vacant/improved sale: Improved
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Sale date: 07/28/2004
Price: $155,000
Seller: LINDA JOELLEN CHASE
Deed book/page: 5343/3784
Deed type: Warranty Deed/Special Warranty Deed
Vacant/improved sale: Improved
450 Patrick Avenue
Merritt Island, FL 32953
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Owner: KENNETH COLE
Total value for buildings: $57,670
Land value: $25,000
Total market value for property: $82,670
Assessments for tax year: 2011
Market area: Merritt Island
Total living area: 1,341 square feet
Usage: Single Family Residence
Year building was built: 1963
Story height: 8 feet
Exterior: Stucco
Interior: Average/Typical
Roof type: Hip/Gable
Roof material: Asphalt/Asbestos Shingle
Floors: Average/Typical
Ceiling: Average/Typical
Base area of the building: 1,341 square feet
Garage area: 336 square feet
Open porches: 100 square feet
Total area under roof: 1,341 square feet
Pool: Yes
Frame: Masonry Concrete
Extra features: All Screen, Pool Deck, Screen Enclosure, Pool
Sales:
Merritt Island, FL 32953
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Owner: KENNETH COLE
Total value for buildings: $57,670
Land value: $25,000
Total market value for property: $82,670
Assessments for tax year: 2011
Market area: Merritt Island
Total living area: 1,341 square feet
Usage: Single Family Residence
Year building was built: 1963
Story height: 8 feet
Exterior: Stucco
Interior: Average/Typical
Roof type: Hip/Gable
Roof material: Asphalt/Asbestos Shingle
Floors: Average/Typical
Ceiling: Average/Typical
Base area of the building: 1,341 square feet
Garage area: 336 square feet
Open porches: 100 square feet
Total area under roof: 1,341 square feet
Pool: Yes
Frame: Masonry Concrete
Extra features: All Screen, Pool Deck, Screen Enclosure, Pool
Sales:
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Sale date: 05/11/1987
Price: $62,000
Seller: PEDRO M RODRIGUEZ
Deed book/page: 2800/2912
Deed type: Warranty Deed/Special Warranty Deed
Vacant/improved sale: Vacant
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Sale date: 07/01/1996
Price: $67,100
Seller: DOUGLAS R STILWELL
Deed book/page: 3585/3423
Deed type: Certificate Of Title
Vacant/improved sale: Improved
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Sale date: 07/30/1996
Price: $100
Seller: ATLANTIC MORTGAGE & INVESTMENT MORTGAGE
Deed book/page: 3591/3032
Deed type: Warranty Deed/Special Warranty Deed
Vacant/improved sale: Improved
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Sale date: 01/01/1997
Price: $60,200
Seller: SECT'Y OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Deed book/page: 3639/1878
Vacant/improved sale: Improved
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Sale date: 08/11/2003
Price: $100
Seller: RONALD G PARK
Deed book/page: 5012/1505
Deed type: Quit Claim
Vacant/improved sale: Improved
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Sale date: 03/02/2005
Price: $189,000
Seller: RONALD G PARK TRUSTEE
Deed book/page: 5437/0724
Deed type: Warranty Deed/Special Warranty Deed
Vacant/improved sale: Improved
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