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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $131,000 on Oct 15, 2001

859 RIDGE LAKE DR

MELBOURNE, FL 32940
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,661 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
3,485 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1988
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$131,000 · Oct 15, 2001

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,763 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$129,210 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$125,820
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$283,860

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.53
45
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
32
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
96
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
61
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
32
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.11 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyBREVARD
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.2008
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.08
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 143 ft²Porch · 66 ft²

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Suntree Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.7 mi
M
Viera Middle School
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 3.2 mi
H
Viera High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.1 mi

District: Brevard County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 32940These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.57
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.81
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.20

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.28%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.4%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.47,080
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.477 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$107,021
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$127,304
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.72°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.51 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.64%

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How this home compares

859 Ridge Lake Dr measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Smaller than 76% of homes in Melbourne 32940
  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in Melbourne 32940
  • Older than 90% of homes in Melbourne 32940

How it measures up in Melbourne 32940

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Melbourne 32940.

Living area1,661 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,014 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Lot size3,485 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Year built1988
OlderTypical 2003Newer

Newer than 10% of homes nearby

How 859 Ridge Lake Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSuntreeMelbourne 32940Brevard County
Living areabigger than1,661 ft²25% of homes24% of homes52% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,485 ft²26% of homes10% of homes15% of homes
Year builtnewer than198837% of homes10% of homes50% of homes

About 859 Ridge Lake Dr

When did 859 Ridge Lake Dr, Melbourne, FL last sell?

859 Ridge Lake Dr, Melbourne, FL last sold on Oct 15, 2001 for $131,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 859 Ridge Lake Dr, Melbourne, FL?

859 Ridge Lake Dr, Melbourne, FL has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,661 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 859 Ridge Lake Dr, Melbourne, FL built?

859 Ridge Lake Dr, Melbourne, FL was built in 1988, making it 38 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 859 Ridge Lake Dr, Melbourne, FL?

859 Ridge Lake Dr, Melbourne, FL is assigned to Suntree Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Viera Middle School (middle); Viera High School (high), rated B+. All sit in Brevard County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 859 Ridge Lake Dr, Melbourne, FL compare to other homes in Melbourne 32940?

Among the 22,151 homes in Melbourne 32940, it is bigger than 24% of them (1,661 ft² against a typical 2,014 ft²), its lot is bigger than 10% of them (3,485 ft² against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 10% of them (1988 against a typical 2003). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 859 Ridge Lake Dr, Melbourne, FL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 859 Ridge Lake Dr, Melbourne, FL was $1,763. The county assessed it at $129,210.

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