2100 Vernon Place, Melbourne, FL 32901

$989,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,856 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 7,841 Status: Active
Current Price: $989,000 List Date: 7/28/2025 Last Modified: 10/29/2025

Description

Historic Rock & Roll Landmark Home - Fully Renovated Masterpiece in Downtown Melbourne Step into a rare piece of music history with this completely transformed 1918 residence, famously known as the birthplace of a legendary rock and roll icon. Now a stunning modern sanctuary. This home sits in the heart of Downtown Historic Melbourne—just steps to local dining, shopping, and entertainment, and only a short bike ride to the beach. Zoned C-3 with Airbnb permitted, the property offers exceptional flexibility and income potential, making it ideal for personal use, short-term rental, or a unique live/work opportunity. This 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home has been thoughtfully renovated from top to bottom, blending historic charm with luxury finishes. Inside, you'll find soaring 16-foot ceilings, designer lighting, and meticulous craftsmanship throughout.

Supplements: The spacious primary suite features dual granite vanities, an oversized glass shower, and French doors that open to a screened wrap-around porch. Both bathrooms are fully remodeled, including a jacuzzi tub and a private water closet with natural light and ventilation. The gourmet kitchen boasts a deep farmhouse sink, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and 42-inch soft-close wood cabinetry. The home also offers a separate dining area and a granite breakfast bar for casual meals. A floor-to-ceiling custom entertainment center anchors the cozy living space, and every window throughout the home is upgraded to impact glass with matching granite sills. The attic and encapsulated crawlspace are both fully insulated with blown-in insulation for efficient, year-round comfort. Structurally, the home is built to last. It has been reinforced with two feet of poured foundation and added foundation blocks, while the entire exterior has been re-stuccoed using wire lath and plaster. Major systems include a 4-ton Trane HVAC, Water softener system, 40-gallon water heater, and a 200-amp electrical panelall housed in a separate tech room with built-in shelving. A full laundry room with washer, dryer, and sink adds convenience to daily living. The metal roof has passed recent inspection and adds lasting durability. Step outside into your own private retreat. The wood privacy fenced backyard is wrapped in mature Areca Palms and centers around a large custom deck with a hot tub and a granite seating area built into one of Brevard County's oldest oak trees. A front brick walkway leads to the inviting entrance with decorative handrails. A detached 1.5-car garage sits on a new foundation, complete with epoxy-coated floors, air conditioning, and a gated driveway. This property is a rare opportunity to own a completely updated, income-producing piece of rock and roll historywhether as a full-time residence, weekend getaway, or short-term rental. It's truly a home like no other.

More Information MLS# 1051405

Contract Information

Start Showing Date: 2025-07-28 Comp Sale YN: No Current Price: $989,000 Original List Price: 1500000 List Price: $989,000 Status: Active Listing Contract Date: 2025-07-10 Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Currently Not Used

Homestead YN: No

Location, Tax, and Legal

Tax Account: 2818290 Parcel Number: 28-37-03-82-00046.0-0014.00 General County Location: South Elementary School: University Park Middle School: Hoover High School: Melbourne Tax Annual Amount: 5657.28 Tax Year: 2023 Directions: From Melbourne Ave, head north on Vernon Place, the home/development site will be on the left

General Property Information

Bathrooms Half: 0 Living Area: 1856 Living Area Source: Owner Lot Size Acres: 0.18 Lot Size Square Feet: 7841 Accessibility Features YN: No Association YN: No New Construction YN: No Garage YN: Yes Garage Spaces: 1 Carport YN: No Waterfront YN: No Land Lease YN: No Senior Community YN: No CDD Fee YN: No Community Fee(s) YN: No Water Body Access YN: No Furnished: Unfurnished Stories: 1 Entry Level: 1 Direction Faces: East Pool Private YN: No List Price/SqFt: 532.87 Bedrooms Total: 2 Bathrooms Total: 2 Bathrooms Full: 2 Year Built: 1935

Remarks and Miscellaneous

Public Remarks: Historic Rock & Roll Landmark Home - Fully Renovated Masterpiece in Downtown Melbourne Step into a rare piece of music history with this completely transformed 1918 residence, famously known as the birthplace of a legendary rock and roll icon. Now a stunning modern sanctuary. This home sits in the heart of Downtown Historic Melbourne—just steps to local dining, shopping, and entertainment, and only a short bike ride to the beach. Zoned C-3 with Airbnb permitted, the property offers exceptional flexibility and income potential, making it ideal for personal use, short-term rental, or a unique live/work opportunity. This 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home has been thoughtfully renovated from top to bottom, blending historic charm with luxury finishes. Inside, you'll find soaring 16-foot ceilings, designer lighting, and meticulous craftsmanship throughout.

Appliances

Dishwasher: 1 Dryer: 1 Electric Oven: 1

Closing Company Details

Closing Company Name: State Title Partners Soina@statetitlepartners.net Closing Company Address: 300 W Fee Ave Melbourne FL 32901

Construction Materials

Frame: 1 Stucco: 1

Cooling

Central Air: 1 Electric: 1

Current Use

Residential: 1

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible: No

Exterior Features

Impact Windows: 1

Fencing

Wood: 1

Flooring

Tile: 1 Vinyl: 1 Wood: 1

Heating

Central: 1 Electric: 1

Interior Features

Breakfast Bar: 1 Walk-In Closet(s): 1

Laundry Features

In Unit: 1

Legal Details

Permission Granted to Advertise: Yes

Listing Terms

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1

Lot Features

Historic Area: 1

Parking Features

Detached: 1 Garage: 1 Gated: 1

Patio And Porch Features

Covered: 1 Deck: 1 Porch: 1 Rear Porch: 1 Screened: 1 Wrap Around: 1

Pets Allowed

Yes: 1

Possession

Close Of Escrow: 1

Road Surface Type

Paved: 1

Roof

Metal: 1

Sewer

Public Sewer: 1

Spa Features

Above Ground: 1 Private: 1

Special Listing Conditions

Standard: 1

Utilities

Cable Connected: 1 Sewer Connected: 1 Water Connected: 1

View

City: 1

Water Source

Public: 1

Showing Requirements

24 Hour Notice: 1 Appointment Only: 1 Video Surveillance: 1

Showing Considerations

Occupied: 1

Rental Restrictions

No Minimum: 1

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 2100 Street Name: Vernon Street Suffix: Place County: Brevard State: FL Postal Code: 32901 MLS Area Major: 330 - Melbourne - Central Subdivision Name: Powells and Henleys Resubd

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2025-10-29T18:39:46Z Major Change Type: Price Reduced Price Change Timestamp: 2025-10-29T18:39:46Z Status Change Timestamp: 2025-07-28

Property Features

Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Electric Oven Construction Materials: Frame; Stucco Cooling: Central Air; Electric Current Use: Residential Exterior Features: Impact Windows Fencing: Wood Flooring: Tile; Vinyl; Wood Heating: Central; Electric Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Walk-In Closet(s) Laundry Features: In Unit Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional Lot Features: Historic Area Parking Features: Detached; Garage; Gated Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Deck; Porch; Rear Porch; Screened; Wrap Around Pets Allowed: Yes Possession: Close Of Escrow Rental Restrictions: No Minimum Road Surface Type: Paved Roof: Metal Sewer: Public Sewer Showing Requirements: 24 Hour Notice; Appointment Only; Video Surveillance Spa Features: Above Ground; Private Special Listing Conditions: Standard Utilities: Cable Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Water Source: Public Showing Considerations: Occupied
Listing Office: RE/MAX Elite
Last Updated: October - 29 - 2025
Information is deemed to be reliable, but is not guaranteed.

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