1248 Highland Avenue, Melbourne, FL 32935

$757,997
Property Type: Residential Income Bedrooms: 3 Square Footage: 1,823 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 13,068 Status: Active
Current Price: $757,997 List Date: 11/06/2025 Last Modified: 11/06/2025

Description

Historic Charm Meets Modern Functionality in the Eau Gallie Arts District. *72-hour kickout Clause in Place* BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY: Looking for a BED & BREAKFAST or AirBNB venture? This fully furnished 1928 historic home is currently generating income as a part-time Airbnb rental and offers the possibilities for a great and much needed full-time Bed & Breakfast in the area. Situated just a 4-minute walk from the vibrant Downtown Eau Gallie Arts District, a 3-minute stroll to the river and boat docks, and 8 minutes to the Popular Cocoa Beach, this property is ideally located to attract guests year-round. How do you convert this single family into a Bed & Breakfast? Turn the spacious detached 2-car workshop, and fully equipped RV spots into additional living quarters for nightly rentals. Per City of Melbourne, you need one parking space per guest suite, and there is plenty of space within the limits of this property. The possibilities are endless. PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS:

Supplements: This beautifully restored 1928 home was remodeled in 2014 to preserve its original period style while incorporating modern conveniences. Set on a 1/3-acre corner lot, the property features two entrances, a paved driveway, and ample parking for residents and guests. The detached 2-car workshop offers potential for conversion into a guest house, in-law suite, or private studio. Additionally, a detached shed awaits transformation into host quarters (if you go the B&B route), a she-shed, or creative retreat A welcoming front porch provides an ideal spot for guests to relax and enjoy the neighborhood's ambiance. The home boasts beautifully restored hardwood flooring, a formal living room, a cozy family area, a modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, and a charming butler's pantry. A flexible room downstairs offers potential as a home office, den, or playroom. Upstairs, two generously sized bedrooms and two full bathrooms await. A third, smaller room is perfect for a nursery, private dressing room, or ensuite extension to the adjacent bedroom. An upstairs balcony offers views of the historic neighborhood and lush greenery. PRIME LOCATION IN YOUR BACKYARD WITHIN 5 - 10 MINUTES Guests will appreciate being just a 3-minute walk from the Eau Gallie Arts District, home to trendy bars, restaurants, galleries, and boutiques. Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy being less than ten minutes from the beach and 3-5 minutes from boat docks, the marina, and peaceful spots for kayaking. OTHER NEARBY ATTRACTIONS WITHIN 15-40 MINUTES This charming home offers easy access to a variety of renowned attractions: watch rocket launches from the porch, visit the Kennedy Space Center, explore the Brevard Zooranked No. 6 in the US or depart on a cruise from the nearby Port Canaveral Cruise Terminal. Guests will have many reasons to stay.

More Information MLS# 1047748

Contract Information

Comp Sale YN: No Current Price: $757,997 Original List Price: 757997 List Price: $757,997 Status: Active Listing Contract Date: 2025-06-01 Property Sub Type: Multi Family

Location, Tax, and Legal

Tax Account: 2724725 Parcel Number: 27-37-21-01-00000.0-0023.07 General County Location: South Elementary School: Creel Middle School: Johnson High School: Eau Gallie Tax Annual Amount: 839.46 Tax Year: 2023 Tax Legal Description: HOUSTONS ADD TO EAU GALLIE E 113 FT OF S 114 FT OF LOT 23 Directions: Heading north on US1 turn right into Young Street, then left on Highland Ave

General Property Information

Number Of Buildings: 2 Number Of Units Total: 1 Stories Total: 2 Bathrooms Half: 0 Living Area: 1823 Living Area Source: Owner Lot Size Acres: 0.3 Lot Size Square Feet: 13068 Accessibility Features YN: No Association YN: No New Construction YN: No Garage YN: Yes Garage Spaces: 2 Carport YN: No CDD Fee YN: No Water Body Access YN: No Furnished: Furnished Stories: 2 Direction Faces: East Pool Private YN: No List Price/SqFt: 415.8 Bedrooms Total: 3 Year Built: 1928

Remarks and Miscellaneous

Public Remarks: Historic Charm Meets Modern Functionality in the Eau Gallie Arts District. *72-hour kickout Clause in Place* BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY: Looking for a BED & BREAKFAST or AirBNB venture? This fully furnished 1928 historic home is currently generating income as a part-time Airbnb rental and offers the possibilities for a great and much needed full-time Bed & Breakfast in the area. Situated just a 4-minute walk from the vibrant Downtown Eau Gallie Arts District, a 3-minute stroll to the river and boat docks, and 8 minutes to the Popular Cocoa Beach, this property is ideally located to attract guests year-round. How do you convert this single family into a Bed & Breakfast? Turn the spacious detached 2-car workshop, and fully equipped RV spots into additional living quarters for nightly rentals. Per City of Melbourne, you need one parking space per guest suite, and there is plenty of space within the limits of this property. The possibilities are endless. PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS:

Appliances

Dryer: 1 Microwave: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Washer: 1

Construction Materials

Frame: 1 Wood Siding: 1

Cooling

Central Air: 1

Current Use

Residential: 1 Single Family: 1

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible: Yes

Exterior Features

Balcony: 1

Fencing

Back Yard: 1 Fenced: 1 Full: 1 Wood: 1

Flooring

Wood: 1

Heating

Central: 1

Laundry Features

In Unit: 1

Levels

Two: 1

Listing Terms

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1 VA Loan: 1

Lot Features

Corner Lot: 1 Few Trees: 1

Other Structures

Workshop: 1

Parking Features

Additional Parking: 1 Detached: 1 Garage: 1 RV Access/Parking: 1 Unassigned: 1

Possession

Close Of Escrow: 1

Road Frontage Type

City Street: 1

Road Surface Type

Asphalt: 1

Roof

Metal: 1 Shingle: 1

Sewer

Septic Tank: 1

Special Listing Conditions

Standard: 1

Unit 1 Details

Unit ID: 1 Actual Rent: 1 Unit SqFt: 1823 Beds Total: 3 Furnished: Furnished Unit Remarks: None

Utilities

Cable Connected: 1 Water Connected: 1

View

City: 1 Trees/Woods: 1

Water Source

Public: 1

Showing Requirements

Appointment Only: 1 Combination Lock Box: 1

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 1248 Street Name: Highland Street Suffix: Avenue County: Brevard State: FL Postal Code: 32935 MLS Area Major: 323 - Eau Gallie Subdivision Name: None

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2025-11-06T13:13:11Z Major Change Type: Back on Market Status Change Timestamp: 2025-11-06

Property Features

Appliances: Dryer; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Construction Materials: Frame; Wood Siding Cooling: Central Air Current Use: Residential; Single Family Exterior Features: Balcony Fencing: Back Yard; Fenced; Full; Wood Flooring: Wood Heating: Central Laundry Features: In Unit Levels: Two Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; VA Loan Lot Features: Corner Lot; Few Trees Other Structures: Workshop Parking Features: Additional Parking; Detached; Garage; RV Access/Parking; Unassigned Possession: Close Of Escrow Road Frontage Type: City Street Road Surface Type: Asphalt Roof: Metal; Shingle Sewer: Septic Tank Special Listing Conditions: Standard Utilities: Cable Connected; Water Connected View: Trees/Woods Water Source: Public Showing Requirements: Appointment Only; Combination Lock Box
Listing Office: Denovo Realty
Last Updated: November - 06 - 2025
Information is deemed to be reliable, but is not guaranteed.

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