23 Barton AVE Rockledge, FL 32955
UPDATED:
12/08/2024 11:52 AM
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,599 sqft
Price per Sqft $249
Subdivision Rockledge Bartons Plat Of
MLS Listing ID 1025876
Style Historic
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 2
HOA Y/N No
Total Fin. Sqft 2599
Originating Board Space Coast MLS (Space Coast Association of REALTORS®)
Year Built 1900
Annual Tax Amount $2,114
Tax Year 2022
Lot Size 0.280 Acres
Acres 0.28
Lot Dimensions 175x70
Property Description
With 2,645 square feet of living space, the home boasts five spacious bedrooms, three full baths, two half baths, and beautiful Merritt Island pine wood floors throughout. The home's distinctive architectural features include a steeply pitched gable roof with exposed rafter ends and a charming cross-gable extension. Its expansive veranda porch, adorned with chamfered posts and decorative Chippendale railing, invites you to sit back and take in the serene surroundings.
Interior Features
The home also known as the ''Battenfield House'' has been thoughtfully updated while retaining its historical charm. The large, gourmet kitchen is perfect for entertaining... ...featuring stainless steel appliances, a generous island, an eat-in area, and a sizable pantry. Unique built-in features, such as a charming bookcase and a dining room hutch with glass doors, add to the home's character.
The home's master suite, renovated in 2021, includes a spacious walk-in closet, created by enclosing a side porch. The original windows, preserved throughout the house, add to the home's authenticity, while modern updates such as a new water heater (2022), electrical panels (2020), both A/C units (2019/2024) ensure comfort and efficiency. The main water line to the street was replaced in 2018, and the porch roofs were all updated in 2020.
Outdoor Features
The property is ideal for outdoor living, with a large backyard featuring a refreshing pool and a whimsical treehouse, perfect for family fun. The detached two-car garage, once home to Rockledge's fire wagon, now offers a two-story workshop, providing ample space for hobbies or additional storage.
Historic Significance
23 Barton Ave. is more than just a residenceit's a piece of Rockledge history. Located in the Barton subdivision, platted in 1889, the home is significant for its association with the residential development along Barton Avenue between 1889 and 1930. The house is eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places as part of a historic district.
Rockledge, one of Florida's oldest continuously settled regions, was once the most popular resort on the East Coast south of St. Augustine during the late 19th century. The area's heritage dates back to 1868, with many homes, including The Battenfield House, originally built by affluent Northern vacationers.
Step into history and make 23 Barton Ave. your homea property where the past and present meet in perfect harmony.
Location
State FL
County Brevard
Area 213 - Mainland E Of Us 1
Direction South on US1, Turn left n Barton Ave. Home is on left hand side.
Interior
Interior Features Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Primary Downstairs
Heating Central, Electric
Cooling Central Air, Electric
Flooring Tile, Wood
Fireplaces Number 2
Fireplaces Type Wood Burning
Furnishings Unfurnished
Fireplace Yes
Appliance Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Laundry Lower Level
Exterior
Exterior Feature ExteriorFeatures
Parking Features Detached, RV Access/Parking
Garage Spaces 2.0
Fence Vinyl, Wood
Pool In Ground, Waterfall
Utilities Available Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
View River, Other
Roof Type Membrane,Metal
Present Use Residential,Single Family
Street Surface Asphalt,Paved
Porch Front Porch, Porch
Garage Yes
Building
Lot Description Historic Area
Faces North
Story 2
Sewer Private Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Historic
Level or Stories Two
Additional Building Workshop, Other
New Construction No
Schools
Elementary Schools Tropical
High Schools Rockledge
Others
Pets Allowed Yes
Senior Community No
Tax ID 25-36-03-56-00000.0-0012.00
Security Features Smoke Detector(s)
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional
Special Listing Condition Standard
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