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Indian River Plantation
Turn west off US 1 about three miles north of the State Road 46 light and you are in Indian River Plantation. Five plats were recorded here, numbered one through five, and the streets are short: Fairfax Drive, Arlington Avenue, Richy Road, Burkholm Road, Cushman Drive. Lots start at an acre. There is no association and no dues.
Indian River Plantation In Mims, Florida
The county carries this as Indian River Plantation along with Plats 2, 3, 4 and 5, and Plat 3 is recorded under the name Indian River Plantation Estates. The result is a cluster of short residential streets running west from US 1 into the pine and oak: Fairfax Drive, Arlington Avenue, Richy Road, Burkholm Road, Cushman Drive, McCullough Road and a stretch of Grantline Road. Four of the properties sit on a dead end street.
Nothing here is governed by a homeowner association. No dues, no board, no approval process. Brevard County code applies, since this is unincorporated county land north of Titusville. What you get instead of amenities is a paved road, an acre or more of your own, and neighbors far enough away that the word privacy is not marketing language.
The housing stock is older than most of Mims. Build years run from 1964 to 2023 with 1980 typical, and twelve of the fourteen homes are single story. Ranch is the dominant style, and construction is a genuine mix: stucco over block on nine, frame on three, wood siding on three. Square footage runs 1,552 to 3,000 with about 2,062 typical, so these are ordinary sized houses on large lots.
Lots run from just under an acre to 2.8 acres, with roughly an acre and an eighth typical. Every home is on septic and twelve draw from a private well. No property in the neighborhood has water frontage and only one has a pool, which tells you plainly what this place is and is not. Three parcels carry an agricultural lot classification.
Price per square foot lands near $232, the lowest of the Mims acreage neighborhoods on this site, with sales from $360,000 to $615,000 and roughly $457,500 typical. Typical marketing time is about 55 days. If your goal is an acre in north Brevard without an association and without paying a premium for a new build, this is usually the least expensive way to get there.
Indian River Plantation At A Glance
Indian River Plantation at a glance, from lot sizes to what the streets look like.
| Detail | What you get |
|---|---|
| Detail | Value |
| Location | West off US 1, about three miles north of State Road 46, Mims 32754 |
| Plats of record | Indian River Plantation and Plats 2 through 5, Plat 3 recorded as Estates |
| Built | 1964 to 2023, about 1980 typical |
| Home size | 1,552 to 3,000 square feet, about 2,062 typical |
| Bedrooms | Three to six, with two to four baths |
| Lot size | 0.99 to 2.8 acres, about 1.13 acres typical |
| Construction | Stucco over block, frame and wood siding, shingle roofs, mostly one story ranch |
| Association | None. No homeowner association and no dues |
| Streets | Fairfax, Arlington, Richy, Burkholm, Cushman, McCullough, Grantline |
| Utilities | Private well on most parcels, septic tank on all of them |
| Pools | One in the neighborhood |
| Water frontage | None |
| Garage | One to four bays |
| Price range | $360,000 to $615,000, typical $457,500 |
| Price per square foot | Around $232, the lowest of the Mims acreage neighborhoods |
Indian River Plantation Details
The Least Expensive Acre In Mims
At roughly $232 a square foot and a typical price near $457,500, this is the most affordable way into a one acre north Brevard lot with no association. The savings come from the age of the houses, not from a compromise on land.
Five Plats, One Character
Plats one through five were recorded separately but they read as a single pocket of short streets off US 1. Lot sizes stay tight to an acre or a little more, which keeps the streetscape more consistent than the sprawling plats nearby.
Mostly 1970s And 1980s Ranch
The median build year is 1980 and twelve of fourteen homes are single story. Expect original layouts, real yards and the maintenance profile of a forty year old house. A 2023 build exists here too, which is worth knowing when you look at price spread.
No Pools, No Waterfront
One property in the entire neighborhood has a pool and none has water frontage. That is not a knock. It sets expectations correctly and it is part of why the price per foot is where it is. If you want a pool, you will be adding one.
Wells, Septic And Paved Roads
Twelve of the homes are on a private well and every one is on septic, but the streets themselves are paved and county maintained. You get the rural utility profile without a dirt road, which is a better combination than it sounds.
Five Minutes To US 1
The whole neighborhood sits a short run east to US 1, which puts Titusville shopping about fifteen minutes south and I-95 exit 223 a similar distance. Close enough to be practical, far enough that you are not listening to the highway.
Homes For Sale In Indian River Plantation
What is currently for sale in Indian River Plantation appears below. Build years span six decades here, so read each listing's age and lot size rather than sorting by price alone.
Indian River Plantation Frequently Asked Questions
Is there an HOA in Indian River Plantation?
No. There is no homeowner association and no annual assessment across the plats. Brevard County code governs, and any restrictions that apply come from the recorded plat or your individual deed. Ask your title work to spell out what runs with the specific lot.
How large are the lots?
From just under an acre to 2.8 acres, with about an acre and an eighth typical. That is smaller and more consistent than the neighboring plats to the north, which range up past thirty acres. Here you know roughly what you are getting before you pull the survey.
Does the neighborhood have city water?
Twelve of the homes draw from a private well and every property is on a septic tank. Some parcels record a private water source. Plan on a water quality test, a well pump and pressure tank check and a septic and drain field inspection as part of your diligence.
How old are the houses?
The range is 1964 to 2023 with 1980 typical. Most are single story ranch homes on block or frame. Newer infill construction does appear, including a 2023 build, so pay attention to the year on each listing since it drives both price and inspection findings.
Are there pools or waterfront homes?
One property has a pool and none has water frontage. If a pool matters to you, budget for building one on an acre lot, which is generally straightforward here given the space and the absence of an architectural review committee.
Why is this cheaper than other Mims acreage?
Age. The typical build year is 1980 against 2000 or later in several neighboring areas, and lot sizes stay around an acre rather than running to five or ten. You are trading a newer house and a bigger tract for a lower entry price on the same rural streets.
How long do homes here take to sell?
About 55 days is typical, which is a little slower than the north Brevard average. Older houses on acreage attract a specific buyer, and the pool of people looking for exactly that is smaller than the pool looking at newer subdivisions.
What is nearby?
US 1 and Titusville services are a short drive south, I-95 exit 223 sits at State Road 46, and the conservation lands of north Brevard are close in every direction. Kennedy Space Center and Playalinda Beach at Canaveral National Seashore are within an hour east.
Fairfax Drive and Arlington Avenue, Mims 32754
Indian River Plantation lies on the west side of US 1 roughly three miles north of the State Road 46 intersection, in unincorporated Brevard County. The entrances are unremarkable: a left turn onto Arlington Avenue, Richy Road or Grantline Road, then a short paved street ending in trees. The larger Indian River Park plats sit immediately north and west, which is why Grantline Road appears in both.
For everyday life, Titusville is about fifteen minutes south on US 1 and I-95 exit 223 is a similar distance southwest. Orlando is roughly an hour on State Road 46 and the interstate, and Daytona is a comparable run north. Kennedy Space Center and the Canaveral National Seashore entrance at Playalinda Beach are within an hour east. This is inland north Brevard, not beachside.
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