Discover country living at the beach in this extraordinary home! Benefit from deeded access to Melbourne Beach and the Indian River, with a boat launch less than 400 feet from your front door. Unwind in the main home with 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, a private bar, a wood-burning fireplace, and exquisitely preserved shiplap walls and hardwood floors. The guest cottage could make for excellent home office with 1 bed/1 bath, an outdoor shower and a fascinating secret: it was once the workshop where renowned surfer Bob Tomb of Tomb & Reeves handcrafted surfboards in the 60s. The expansive lot offers space for boat or RV storage, a play set, sauna, or even a pool! Constructed in the 50s by Senator Boyd Richards as his fish camp, this home carries a unique historical charm that's ready for you
Single-familyProperty Type
1956Year Built
9,583 sq ftLot Size
$429Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Tammie Cansler• RE/MAX Aerospace Realty
Listed by Joya Hoffard• RE/MAX Aerospace Realty
Bought with Alan Bauman• One Sotheby's International
Bought with Victoria Cherry Stacy• One Sotheby's International
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,583 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2003
Sq. Ft.
1,234
Year built
1956
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Brevard County
APN
28 3820-GB-*-25
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
RU-1-9
Single-Family Residential
The RU-1-9 single-family residential zoning classification encompasses lands devoted to single-family residential development of spacious character, together with such accessory uses as may be necessary or are normally compatible with residential surroundings.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Community / recreation center
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Golf related
Park & open space
Dec 6, 2023 • Final
Res electrical
Electrical
Oct 16, 2023 • Final
Res plumbing
Plumbing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Integer: 2
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Room Information 1
Living Room
Room Level: Main
Room Length: 27
Room Width: 17
Room Information 2
Bedroom 2
Room Level: Main
Room Length: 10
Room Width: 11
Room Information 3
Dining Room
Room Level: Main
Room Length: 12
Room Width: 8
Room Information 4
Kitchen
Room Level: Main
Room Length: 12
Room Width: 14
Room Information 5
Other
Room Level: Main
Room Description: Bar
Room Length: 21
Room Width: 9
Room Information 6
Room Level: Main
Room Length: 13
Room Width: 10
Room Information 7
Other
Room Level: Main
Room Description: Laundry in Cottage
Room Length: 10
Room Width: 10
Room Information 8
Kitchen
Room Level: Main
Room Description: Kitchenette in Cottage
Room Length: 16
Room Width: 13
Room Information 9
Other
Room Level: Main
Room Description: Workshop in Cottage
Room Length: 16
Room Width: 11
Room Information 10
Other
Room Level: Main
Room Description: Front Porch, Porch
Room Length: 37.00
Room Width: 8
Room Information 11
Other
Room Level: Main
Room Description: Patio, Patio
Room Length: 51
Room Width: 35
Room Information 12
Other
Room Level: Main
Room Description: Guest Room Patio, Patio
Room Length: 17
Room Width: 5
Exterior
Pool Features
No
Pool Features: None
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Boat Ramp - Private
SecurityFeatures: Smoke Detector(s)
Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch
Fencing: Fenced, Wood
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Construction Materials: Block, Concrete, Stucco
Building Area Total: 1,628
Pets Allowed: Yes
Property Information
Direction Faces: South
Levels: One
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
LivingArea: 1,234
Other Structures: Shed(s), Workshop
Lot Information
Lot Features: Dead End Street, Few Trees, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear
Lot Size Acres: 0.31
Lot Size Area: 0.31
Lot Size Units: Acres
Waterfront Features: Ocean Access
Additional Parcels Description: 2849086
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,002.34
Tax Year: 2022
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Cooling: Central Air
Has Cooling
Heating: Central
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
HOA Information
Has Association
Association Name: RICHARDS SUBD
Association Fee: $40
Association Fee Frequency: Voluntary
School Information
Middle Or Junior School: Hoover
Elementary School: Gemini
High School: Melbourne
Location Information
Directions: From Melbourne Causeway (aka US 192), head south on Hwy A1A to Right on Richards Road. Property is on the right (North side of the street).
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,234
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9,583 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1956
Year Renovated: 2003
County: Brevard County
APN: 28 3820-GB-*-25
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Other
Documents & Disclosures
Documents Count: 6
Around this home
Schools
Gemini Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 1.5mi
10/10
Herbert C. Hoover Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 5.0mi
7/10
Melbourne Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.0mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
5/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 46-56% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
10/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
10/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Melbourne Beach, FL • 32951
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.8 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$504,000 – $610,000
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