1525 Sykes Creek Drive, Merritt Island, FL 32953 (MLS# 1082358)

(321) 951-0322

(800) 545-5687

738 Malabar Road SE

Palm Bay, FL 32907

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Saturday 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

1525 Sykes Creek Drive, Merritt Island, FL 32953

$825,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,366 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 9,148 Status: Active

Current Price: $825,000 List Date: 7/13/2026 Last Modified: 7/28/2026

Overview

Description

Florida waterfront lifestyle from one of the most desirable canal locations in Diana Shores. Perfectly positioned on one of the widest sections of the canal, this custom-built 4-bedroom, 2-bath home offers easier navigation for larger boats, a private dock with boat lift, and quick access to Sykes Creek, the Banana River, Port Canaveral, and the Atlantic Ocean. Major improvements include a 2023 metal roof, 2023 HVAC, hurricane-impact windows, impact-rated garage door, tankless gas water heater, updated electrical, whole-house water filtration system, beautifully remodeled bathrooms, and luxury vinyl flooring throughout. Inside, more than 2,300 square feet showcase an expansive open floor plan centered around spectacular waterfront views, a wood-burning fireplace, tray ceilings, walls of windows, and multiple sliding glass doors that seamlessly connect indoor and outdoor living. The chef's kitchen is equally impressive with extensive custom wood cabinetry, granite countertops, a massive

Supplements: island, gas cooktop, stainless vent hood, built-in wall oven and microwave, pantry, beverage station, and abundant storage, all overlooking the great room and water. The oversized primary suite enjoys peaceful canal views, private patio access, a spacious walk-in closet, and a completely renovated ensuite featuring dual vanities with quartz counter ... (Read more)

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Listing Details MLS# 1082358

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Total: 2
Bathrooms Full: 2
Living Area: 2366
Living Area Source: Public Records
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Year Built: 1981
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Carport YN: No
Lot Size Acres: 0.21
Lot Size Square Feet: 9148
Association YN: No
CDD Fee YN: No
Community Fee(s) YN: No
Water Body Access YN: Yes
Waterfront YN: Yes
Water Body Name: Sykes Creek
Furnished: Unfurnished
Stories: Yes
Direction Faces: East
Senior Community YN: No
Pool Private YN: No
List Price/SqFt: 348.69
Bathrooms Half: 0

Property Features

Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Gas Range; Gas Water Heater; Ice Maker; Microwave; Refrigerator; Tankless Water Heater; Washer Construction Materials: Block; Frame; Stone; Stucco Cooling: Central Air Current Use: Residential; Single Family Exterior Features: Dock; Impact Windows; Storm Shutters Fencing: Back Yard; Fenced; Vinyl Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Flooring: Tile; Vinyl Heating: Central Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Built-in Features; Ceiling Fan(s); Entrance Foyer; His and Hers Closets; Primary Downstairs; Skylight(s); Split Bedrooms; Walk-In Closet(s) Laundry Features: In Unit; Lower Level Levels: One Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan Lot Features: Dead End Street Parking Features: Additional Parking; Attached; Circular Driveway; Garage; Garage Door Opener; RV Access/Parking Patio And Porch Features: Deck; Patio; Porch; Rear Porch Pets Allowed: Yes Possession: Close Of Escrow Water Body Access Type: Navigable Road Surface Type: Asphalt Roof: Metal Sewer: Public Sewer Showing Requirements: Appointment Only Special Listing Conditions: Standard Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected; Propane View: Canal; Water Water Source: Public Waterfront Features: Canal Front; Navigable Water Community Features: Curbs

Contract Information

Original List Price: 825000
Listing Contract Date: 2026-07-13
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Comp Sale YN: No

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 1525
Street Name: Sykes Creek
Street Suffix: Drive
County: Brevard
State: FL
Postal Code: 32953
MLS Area Major: 251 - Central Merritt Island
Subdivision Name: Diana Shores Unit No 9

Remarks and Miscellaneous

Public Remarks: Florida waterfront lifestyle from one of the most desirable canal locations in Diana Shores. Perfectly positioned on one of the widest sections of the canal, this custom-built 4-bedroom, 2-bath home offers easier navigation for larger boats, a private dock with boat lift, and quick access to Sykes Creek, the Banana River, Port Canaveral, and the Atlantic Ocean. Major improvements include a 2023 metal roof, 2023 HVAC, hurricane-impact windows, impact-rated garage door, tankless gas water heater, updated electrical, whole-house water filtration system, beautifully remodeled bathrooms, and luxury vinyl flooring throughout. Inside, more than 2,300 square feet showcase an expansive open floor plan centered around spectacular waterfront views, a wood-burning fireplace, tray ceilings, walls of windows, and multiple sliding glass doors that seamlessly connect indoor and outdoor living. The chef's kitchen is equally impressive with extensive custom wood cabinetry, granite countertops, a massive

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-07-13T13:39:48Z
Major Change Type: New Listing
Status Change Timestamp: 2026-07-13

More Information

Closing Company Details

Closing Company Name: Bell Land & Title
Closing Company Address: 1049 Eber Blvd West Melbourne FL 32904

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible: Yes

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total: Yes
Wood Burning: Yes

Legal Details

Permission Granted to Advertise: Yes

Currently Not Used

Homestead YN: No

Location, Tax, and Legal

Tax Account: 2418553
Parcel Number: 24-36-24-26-00000.0-0002.00
General County Location: Central
Elementary School: Mila
Middle School: Jefferson
High School: Merritt Island
Tax Annual Amount: 9209.13
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Legal Description: DIANA SHORES UNIT NO 9 LOT 2
Directions: Take Courtenay pkwy north turn onto Artemis Blvd. Turn left onto Sykes Creek Dr. 1525 Sykes Creek on the left.

Appliances

Dishwasher: Yes
Disposal: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Gas Range: Yes
Gas Water Heater: Yes
Ice Maker: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Tankless Water Heater: Yes
Washer: Yes

Construction Materials

Block: Yes
Frame: Yes
Stone: Yes
Stucco: Yes

Cooling

Central Air: Yes

Current Use

Residential: Yes
Single Family: Yes

Exterior Features

Dock: Yes
Impact Windows: Yes
Storm Shutters: Yes

Fencing

Back Yard: Yes
Fenced: Yes
Vinyl: Yes

Flooring

Tile: Yes
Vinyl: Yes

Heating

Central: Yes

Interior Features

Breakfast Bar: Yes
Built-in Features: Yes
Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Entrance Foyer: Yes
His and Hers Closets: Yes
Primary Downstairs: Yes
Skylight(s): Yes
Split Bedrooms: Yes
Walk-In Closet(s): Yes

Laundry Features

In Unit: Yes
Lower Level: Yes

Levels

One: Yes

Listing Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes
FHA: Yes
VA Loan: Yes

Lot Features

Dead End Street: Yes

Parking Features

Additional Parking: Yes
Attached: Yes
Circular Driveway: Yes
Garage: Yes
Garage Door Opener: Yes
RV Access/Parking: Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Deck: Yes
Patio: Yes
Porch: Yes
Rear Porch: Yes

Pets Allowed

Yes: Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow: Yes

Water Body Access Type

Navigable: Yes

Road Surface Type

Asphalt: Yes

Roof

Metal: Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes

Special Listing Conditions

Standard: Yes

Utilities

Cable Available: Yes
Electricity Connected: Yes
Sewer Connected: Yes
Water Connected: Yes
Propane: Yes

View

Canal: Yes
Water: Yes

Water Source

Public: Yes

Waterfront Features

Canal Front: Yes
Navigable Water: Yes

Showing Requirements

Appointment Only: Yes

Community Features

Curbs: Yes

Listing Office: EXP Realty, LLC

Last Updated: July - 28 - 2026

Information is deemed to be reliable, but is not guaranteed.