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#1048340, Jeanne Leeberg, Listing office: Happy House Real Estate
$280,000 List price
1961 Academy St NE Palm Bay, FL 32905
$3,325
Closing credit¹
3 beds
2 full
1,665 sqft
0.2 acres
$168 / sqft
House
Property details
About 1961 Academy St NE
This beautifully renovated home combines comfort, convenience, and affordability in one perfect package. Enjoy brand-new flooring, fresh interior and exterior paint, updated bathrooms, a modern kitchen with all-new appliances, a new AC, new water heater, and newer electrical panel. Front and patio doors feature an accordion storm shutter. Cozy up in the spacious living area featuring a charming fireplace, perfect for creating a warm and inviting atmosphere on cooler evenings. Step outside to overlook a fully fenced backyard — ideal for relaxing and enjoying the Florida breeze. Located in a city water community with paved roads, this home is centrally situated in Palm Bay, just 10 minutes from shopping, dining, offices, and I-95. Priced to sell — don't miss out on this updated gem in a high-demand non-HOA neighborhood!
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral, Electric
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,665 sqft
Lot size0.23 Acres
Year built1980
ParkingGarage
MLS #1048855
Garage1 space
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Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Microwave
- Flooring Type: Vinyl
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Garage Space: 1 space
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Garage
- Heating: Central, Electric
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $280,000
- Price/SqFt: $168
- Annual Tax Amount: $4,696
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Other
- Directions: Take Exit 173 from I‑95 onto Malabar Road, heading east toward Palm Bay, Continue on Malabar Road for about 3.5 miles until you reach Babcock Street, Turn left (north) onto Babcock Street and continue approximately 2 miles., Turn right onto Palm Bay Road NE, then immediately make a left onto Academy St NE., Follow Academy St NE for about 0.5 mile—your destination, 1961 Academy St NE, will be on
- Year Built: 1980
- Stories: 1
- Living Area: 1,665 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.23 Acres
- MLS Number: 1048855
- MLS Name: Space Coast MLS (Space Coast Association of REALTORS®)
- Office Name: Home Wise Realty Group, Inc.
- Office Phone: (407) 712-2000
- Office Email: jonfeshan@aol.com
- Listing Agent: Neel Sheth
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2019 | Home Sold | $169,900 |
| Aug 02, 2011 | Home Sold | $60,000 |
| Jun 29, 2005 | Home Sold | $165,000 |
| Apr 26, 2004 | Home Sold | $104,900 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $249,040 | $4,696 |
| 2022 | $148,430 | $2,061 |
| 2021 | $144,110 | $2,061 |
| 2020 | $142,130 | $2,057 |
| 2019 | $49,420 | $714 |
| 2018 | $48,500 | $728 |
| 2017 | $47,510 | $728 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
5
Port Malabar Elementary School
Public District PK-6
1.0 mi
•301 Pioneer Ave NE
5
Palm Bay Elementary School
Public District PK-6
1.6 mi
•1200 Alamanda Rd NE
6
Riviera Elementary School
Public District PK-6
2.0 mi
•351 Riviera Dr NE
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $45,278. Typical income of Palm Bay, FL residents is between $35k-100k annually. Most families are single, no kids. Most residents in this area have high school diploma education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
39%
<35k
50%
35k-100k
11%
100k-200k
0%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
39%
Single, No Kids
14%
Single, with Kids
31%
Married, No Kids
16%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
13%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
18%
18-34 yrs old
39%
35-64 yrs old
23%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Horse Races
Pro Boxing
Extreme Sports
Where do the neighbors shop?
Stein Mart
Family Dollar
Sam's Club
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
LongHorn Steakhouse
White Castle
Golden Corral
What do the neighbors drive?
Buick
Chevrolet
Oldsmobile
What do the neighbors listen to?
Contemporary Inspirational
Rock
Adult Standards
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 1961 Academy St NE
The listing price of 1961 Academy St NE property is $280,000.
The property 1961 Academy St NE is a house located in Palm Bay, Florida, 32905.
Active Listing: 1961 Academy St NE is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 1961 Academy St NE are: Port Malabar Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Palm Bay Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Riviera Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Palm Bay Academy Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Stone Magnet Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Southwest Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Palm Bay Magner High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Pineapple Cove Classical Academy (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Melbourne High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $4,696 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on March 11, 2019 for $169,900 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 1961 Academy St NE has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 1961 Academy St NE is 1,665 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1961 Academy St NE is 1980.
This home is located at 1961 Academy St NE in Palm Bay, FL and zip code 32905 in the Port Malabar neighborhood. This 1,665 square foot home, which was built in 1980, sits on a 0.23 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 12, 2025 and is currently priced at $280,000.
Over 48 listings were sold over their listed price in May 2025 in Palm Bay, FL. In the same period over 177 listings were sold below the listed price and 108 listings were sold for the listed price. The inventory of homes for sale in Palm Bay, FL between April and May 2025 increased by 0.6%. In May 2025 median list price was $329,996 and the average listing age was 78 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.