This is a very roomy 3 bedroom 2 bath home in Melbourne, that is very close to the college, schools and shopping. There is a fireplace located in the master bedroom that leads out to a large screen-in porch. It has a 2 car garage and a, large backyard that is fenced in. Both the fence and roof were installed in 2017. The Inside has a living room a very large family room and eat-in kitchen. The Refrigerator, electric range and microwave are just a year old.
Single-familyProperty Type
1978Year Built
8,276 sq ftLot Size
$205Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Richard D'Agostino• Brevard Property Mgmt & Rlty
Bought with Jennifer Martin• Engel&Voelkers Melb Beachside
Beautifully remodeled with new maple (all wood) cabinets, new interior and exterior paint, new carpet and tile flooring, new kitchen counter tops and appliances, Large M B/R with fireplace - check out room sizes! New fixtures, new bathroom cabinets - LIKE NEW HOME! Large screen porch with hot tub hook-up! Great Location - 1 block to shopping and 1/2 block to Longleaf elementary. This is priced to sell. Owner is a licensed Real Estate Broker May hold mgt
Public Records
Jan 18, 2005
Sold
$114,000
$66/sq ft
Public Records
May 24, 1996
Sold
$85,000
$50/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 1, 1984
Sold
$56,000
$33/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 1, 1978
Sold
$39,700
$23/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,857 (+3.8%)
2025
$4,678 (+3.7%)
2024
$4,510 (−1.6%)
$75,000 + $224,570
$299,570
2023
$4,583 (+43.6%)
$70,000 + $225,920
$295,920
2022
$3,191 (+15.0%)
$70,000 + $227,100
$297,100
2021
$2,776 (+9.8%)
2020
$2,529 (+3.1%)
2019
$2,453 (+5.7%)
2018
$2,320 (+8.9%)
2017
$2,131 (+12.9%)
$34,000 + $89,420
$123,420
2016
$1,887 (+7.4%)
$22,000 + $66,560
$88,560
2015
$1,757 (+11.0%)
2014
$1,583
Tax history for 2854 Kensington Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,857 (+3.8%)
2025
$4,678 (+3.7%)
2024
$4,510 (−1.6%)
$75,000 + $224,570
$299,570
2023
$4,583 (+43.6%)
$70,000 + $225,920
$295,920
2022
$3,191 (+15.0%)
$70,000 + $227,100
$297,100
2021
$2,776 (+9.8%)
2020
$2,529 (+3.1%)
2019
$2,453 (+5.7%)
2018
$2,320 (+8.9%)
2017
$2,131 (+12.9%)
$34,000 + $89,420
$123,420
2016
$1,887 (+7.4%)
$22,000 + $66,560
$88,560
2015
$1,757 (+11.0%)
2014
$1,583
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,276 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2004
Sq. Ft.
1,716
Year built
1978
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Brevard County
APN
26 3731-56-J-8
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Nov 2, 2026.
R1A
Single-family Low Density Residential District
The provisions of these districts are intended to apply to an area of Single-family residential development. Lot sizes and other restrictions are intended to protect and promote high quality residential development.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Oct 31, 2025 • Final
Residential replacement mechanical
HVAC
Feb 4, 2022 • Final
Residential roof replacement
Roofing
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.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Attached Garage
Has Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Primary Bathroom - Tub with Shower, Walk-In Closet(s)
Laundry Features: In Garage
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Other
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Integer: 2
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Exterior
Pool Features
No
Pool Features: None
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch, Screened
Fencing: Fenced, Wood
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Construction Materials: Block, Concrete, Frame, Stucco, Vinyl Siding
Building Area Total: 2,148
Pets Allowed: Yes
Property Information
Direction Faces: South
Levels: One
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
LivingArea: 1,716
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.19
Lot Size Area: 0.19
Lot Size Units: Acres
Additional Parcels Description: 2610721
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,887.06
Tax Year: 2021
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: FHA
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Cooling: Central Air, Electric
Has Cooling
Heating: Central
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Water Available
Location
Unit Information
Unfurnished
HOA Information
Association Name: LIVING HOMES ESTATES PHASE 4
School Information
Middle Or Junior School: Johnson
Elementary School: Sherwood
High School: Eau Gallie
Location Information
Directions: From Wickham Rd, just north of Post Rd, go east on Kensington, the house will be on the left.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,716
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,276 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1978
Year Renovated: 2004
County: Brevard County
APN: 26 3731-56-J-8
Home facts updated by county records on Nov 2, 2026
Other
Documents & Disclosures
Documents Count: 1
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Sherwood Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 0.7mi
8/10
Lyndon B. Johnson Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.7mi
4/10
Eau Gallie High School
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 3.3mi
3/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
10/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 24 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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Estimated sale price
$336,000 – $406,000
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