$1,989,000
Rockledge, FL 32955
MLS# 1078200
7 beds | 6 baths | 5868 sqft
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Property Description
Step into a rare piece of Florida history with this iconic late-1800s riverfront estate in historic Rockledge, one of the earliest homes built during the founding and development of the city itself. Originally known as ''Oak Ledge Cottage'' and once regarded as one of the most impressive residences within the famed Rockledge resort community, this remarkable property reflects the elegance and craftsmanship of a bygone era when businessmen, travelers, and developers arrived by steamboat to establish Florida's early tourism and citrus industries along the Indian River. Set on 1.14 lush acres shaded by mature oaks and swaying palms, the property captures the spirit of old Florida living with peaceful wraparound porches, coastal breezes, and glimpses into a lifestyle long since faded from the modern world. Built in classic Florida vernacular style with intricate gingerbread detailing, steep-pitched gabled copper metal roof, pine construction, original hardwood floors and
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Contract Information
Comp Sale YN: No
Current Price: $1,989,000
Original List Price: 1989000
List Price: $1,989,000
Status: Active
Listing Contract Date: 2026-05-24
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Currently Not Used
Homestead YN: No
Location, Tax, and Legal
Tax Account: 2502526
Parcel Number: 25-36-03-55-00000.0-0001.00
General County Location: Central
Elementary School: Tropical
Middle School: McNair
High School: Rockledge
Tax Annual Amount: 17715.9
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Legal Description: BARTONS PLAT OF ROCKLEDGE RESUBD OF LOTS 2 & 4 PARCEL NO 1
Zoning Description: Residential
Directions: US 1 North to RT onto Seminole Dr then a quick LT to continue onto Seminole Dr. In .2/10 of a mile turn RT onto Barton Ave and follow to the end of the road. Home is located on the RT on the corner of Barton Ave and Rockledge Dr.
General Property Information
Bathrooms Half: 1
Living Area: 4440
Living Area Source: Other
Building Area Total: 5868
Lot Size Acres: 1.14
Lot Size Square Feet: 49658
Accessibility Features YN: No
Association YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: No
Carport YN: No
Waterfront YN: Yes
Water Body Name: Indian River
Water Frontage Feet: 179
Senior Community YN: No
CDD Fee YN: No
Community Fee(s) YN: No
Water Body Access YN: Yes
Furnished: Unfurnished
Stories: 3
Entry Level: 1
Direction Faces: East
Pool Private YN: No
List Price/SqFt: 447.97
Bedrooms Total: 7
Bathrooms Total: 6
Bathrooms Full: 5
Year Built: 1892
Remarks and Miscellaneous
Public Remarks: Step into a rare piece of Florida history with this iconic late-1800s riverfront estate in historic Rockledge, one of the earliest homes built during the founding and development of the city itself. Originally known as ''Oak Ledge Cottage'' and once regarded as one of the most impressive residences within the famed Rockledge resort community, this remarkable property reflects the elegance and craftsmanship of a bygone era when businessmen, travelers, and developers arrived by steamboat to establish Florida's early tourism and citrus industries along the Indian River.
Set on 1.14 lush acres shaded by mature oaks and swaying palms, the property captures the spirit of old Florida living with peaceful wraparound porches, coastal breezes, and glimpses into a lifestyle long since faded from the modern world. Built in classic Florida vernacular style with intricate gingerbread detailing, steep-pitched gabled copper metal roof, pine construction, original hardwood floors and
Appliances
Electric Oven: 1
Electric Water Heater: 1
Microwave: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Architectural Style
Historic: 1
Other: 1
Closing Company Details
Closing Company Name: Bell Land Title LLC Attn: Monique Ferrer (321) 446-9750
Closing Company Address: 1049 Eber Blvd. #108 West Melbourne, FL 32904
Construction Materials
Block: 1
Frame: 1
Wood Siding: 1
Cooling
Electric: 1
Wall/Window Unit(s): 1
Current Use
Residential: 1
DPR Eligible
DPR Eligible: No
Exterior Features
Balcony: 1
Courtyard: 1
Dock: 1
Fireplace Features
Fireplaces Total: 3
Wood Burning: 1
Flooring
Carpet: 1
Tile: 1
Wood: 1
Heating
None: 1
Interior Features
Jack and Jill Bath: 1
Pantry: 1
Primary Bathroom - Tub with Shower: 1
Legal Details
Permission Granted to Advertise: Yes
Levels
Three Or More: 1
Listing Terms
Cash: 1
Lot Features
Corner Lot: 1
Historic Area: 1
Many Trees: 1
Other Structures
Guest House: 1
Shed(s): 1
Workshop: 1
Other: 1
Parking Features
Off Street: 1
Patio And Porch Features
Deck: 1
Front Porch: 1
Porch: 1
Rear Porch: 1
Side Porch: 1
Wrap Around: 1
Possession
Close Of Escrow: 1
Water Body Access Type
Navigable: 1
Owned: 1
Road Frontage Type
County Road: 1
Road Surface Type
Asphalt: 1
Roof
Metal: 1
Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Special Listing Conditions
Standard: 1
Utilities
Electricity Connected: 1
Sewer Connected: 1
Water Connected: 1
View
River: 1
Water Source
Public: 1
Waterfront Features
Intracoastal: 1
Navigable Water: 1
River Access: 1
River Front: 1
Showing Requirements
Appointment Only: 1
Call Listing Agent: 1
Listing Agent Must Accompany: 1
Property Condition
Fixer: 1
Community Features
Sidewalks: 1
Location Tax and Legal
Street Number: 1101
Street Name: Rockledge
Street Suffix: Drive
County: Brevard
State: FL
Postal Code: 32955
MLS Area Major: 213 - Mainland E of US 1
Subdivision Name: Bartons Plat of Rockledge Resubd of Lots 2 and 4
Status Change Information
Major Change Timestamp: 2026-05-24T19:31:31Z
Major Change Type: New Listing
Status Change Timestamp: 2026-05-24
Property Features
Appliances: Electric Oven; Electric Water Heater; Microwave; Refrigerator
Architectural Style: Historic; Other
Construction Materials: Block; Frame; Wood Siding
Cooling: Electric; Wall/Window Unit(s)
Current Use: Residential
Exterior Features: Balcony; Courtyard; Dock
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Flooring: Carpet; Tile; Wood
Heating: None
Interior Features: Jack and Jill Bath; Pantry; Primary Bathroom - Tub with Shower
Levels: Three Or More
Listing Terms: Cash
Lot Features: Corner Lot; Historic Area; Many Trees
Other Structures: Guest House; Shed(s); Workshop; Other
Parking Features: Off Street
Patio And Porch Features: Deck; Front Porch; Porch; Rear Porch; Side Porch; Wrap Around
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Water Body Access Type: Navigable; Owned
Property Condition: Fixer
Road Frontage Type: County Road
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Roof: Metal
Sewer: Public Sewer
Showing Requirements: Appointment Only; Call Listing Agent; Listing Agent Must Accompany
Special Listing Conditions: Standard
Utilities: Electricity Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected
View: River
Water Source: Public
Waterfront Features: Intracoastal; Navigable Water; River Access; River Front
Community Features: Sidewalks
Supplements
double-hung wood sash windows this home stands as a significant example of turn-of-the-century coastal architecture designed to endure Florida's demanding climate.
Inside, the residence showcases extraordinary period craftsmanship including original wood detailing throughout as seen in the staircases, baseboards and hardwood floors. This home features a formal dining room, music room and formal living room on the first floor, 6 bedrooms and 2 baths combined on the second and third floors and unfinished spaces in the third-floor attic and basement awaiting restoration and vision. Even with only six owners throughout its storied history, it has served many purposes over the decades--including a winter retreat, rooming house, office space, and a cherished full-time private residence.
Beyond the main home, the grounds include a detached shed, children's playhouse, and a detached cottage with two apartments, offering additional possibilities for guest accommodations, creative spaces, or income-producing use. The property also once featured concrete harbor wharves and a boathouse along the Indian River waterfront, further tying it to Rockledge's rich maritime heritage.
This is more than a home--it is a preservation opportunity for a visionary steward who values history, architecture, and craftsmanship. With thoughtful restoration honoring its original character, this extraordinary estate offers the chance to revive one of Brevard County's treasured historic residences and become part of its continuing story for generations to come.
Listing Office: RE/MAX Elite
Last Updated: May - 25 - 2026
Information is deemed to be reliable, but is not guaranteed.