1523 STAFFORD AVE Merritt Island, FL 32952

WOW - PRICE IMPROVEMENT! Bring your boat and settle right into this well-maintained home in the popular Island Crossings community in Merritt Island! Perfectly located just minutes from Kelly Park boat ramp, this spacious floor plan includes a 3-car garage and designated boat parking. Sellers spared no expense and offers peace of mind with BRAND NEW hurricane-impact windows/doors, and Storm Buster hurricane panels (2025). Additional improvements include EXTERIOR durable elastomeric paint (2024), A/C (2020), Roof (2018), WATER HEATER (2018), Trex decking, Lush landscaping with energy-efficient LED lighting and eye-catching color-changing spotlights adds charm and visibility. Enter through a gorgeous leaded glass door to an open concept design with high ceilings and plenty of natural light. The formal living room is versatile and is currently utilized as a music room. A formal dining room offers an ideal setting for special meals, while the kitchen showcases granite countertops, a custom tile backsplash, under-cabinet lighting, and newer stainless steel appliances—including a Bosch refrigerator (2022), Frigidaire air fry oven and microwave (2021). For everyday dining, enjoy the separate dinette area or the convenient breakfast bar that overlooks the expansive family room. Designed for privacy and versatility, the 3-way split floor plan includes a bedroom with double doors, perfectly suited as a home office, study, or flex space. The sizeable primary bedroom offers a large walk-in closet, upgraded remote ceiling fan/light, and sliding doors to your lanai. The ensuite bathroom includes split dual sink vanity with granite top, tiled shower, and garden tub for relaxation. Secondary bedrooms are roomy with two sharing a Jack-n-Jill bathroom. A fourth bedroom is located on the opposite side of the home, along with a bathroom that leads to the lanai. For outdoor living, a fully fenced backyard backs to a conservation/greenbelt and can be enjoyed year-round from the expansive screened-in lanai, complete with a fireplace and built-in pizza oven. Additional features include: Luxury vinyl flooring in the formal living room and office/bedroom, contemporary lighting and ceiling fans throughout, a well-appointed interior laundry room with sink, and ample storage space in the 3-car garage add to the home's functionality. Island Crossings is conveniently located to the Beachline Expressway, Port Canaveral, Kennedy Space Center, shopping, dining, and just minutes to the beach. Don't wait for a chance to experience the best of island living! Call today to schedule a private showing.