Engel & Völkers Melbourne Beachside Breaks Local Record with $4.3 Million Sale

MELBOURNE, Fla., Sept. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Engel & Völkers Florida today announced the record-breaking sale of 281 S Atlantic Ave in Cocoa Beach, Florida. Martha Melendez and Steve Stark of the Aspire Group with Engel & Völkers Melbourne Beachside held the listing and Brianne Felton of The Felton Group with eXp Realty represented the buyer. With a $4,300,000 price tag, the transaction marks the most expensive single-family home ever recorded in Cocoa Beach and the highest sales price garnered for a beachfront home in Brevard County this year.

"Cocoa Beach has always held a special place in my heart," said Stark, "I visited family here during the summers as a kid. It's such a fun place with awesome beaches, and it was actually a surprise to find out it was a record sale ? but this home deserves it. It is truly special, and we are thrilled that it is going to someone who will love it as much as the seller has."

281 S Atlantic Ave is a tropical oasis with 120-feet of private beachfront. The one-of-a-kind, 5,353 square foot home boasts six bedrooms and six bathrooms. Special features include a treehouse that connects to the main house via a suspended bridge, detached guest bungalow, interior and exterior surround sound, wine cellar, three-car garage, pool, jacuzzi and an outdoor fireplace.

"I couldn't be more proud to work with amazing real estate advisors like Martha and Steve," said Marcie Bolt, License Partner of Engel & Völkers Melbourne Beachside. "They continue to exceed my expectations as their broker and always go the extra mile for their clients. Breaking this local record is a great honor for us all and a direct result of the bespoke, luxury service Engel & Völkers provides."

281 S Atlantic Ave was once owned by Allen Harold "Al" Neuharth, an American businessman who founded USA Today. It is located next to what was once Neuharth's famous "Pumpkin Center," which tragically burned down in 2016. The Pumpkin Center, located at 333 S Atlantic Ave, previously held the local record for it's sale in 2015 at $4,000,000.

"This was a great success for all involved," said Peter Giese, Chief Growth Officer at Engel & Völkers Florida. "Martha and Steve go above and beyond to exceed their clients expectations and represent the Engel & Völkers brand in a manner that epitomizes local expertise with global branding prowess."

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About Engel & Völkers:
Engel & Völkers is a global luxury real estate brand. Founded in Hamburg, Germany in 1977, Engel & Völkers draws on its rich European history to deliver a fresh approach to luxury real estate in the Americas with a focus on creating a personalized client experience at every stage of the home buying or selling process for today's savvy homeowner. Engel & Völkers currently operates approximately 240 shop locations with 5,000 real estate advisors in the Americas, contributing to the brand's global network of over 14,000 real estate professionals in more than 30 countries, offering both private and institutional clients a professionally tailored range of luxury services, including real estate and yachting. Committed to exceptional service, Engel & Völkers supports its advisors with an array of premium quality business services; marketing programs and platforms; as well as access to its global network of real estate professionals, property listings and market data. Each brokerage is independently owned and operated. For more information, visit http://www.evrealestate.com.

About Engel & Völkers Florida:
Engel & Völkers Florida is the Master License Partner of the global luxury real estate brand Engel & Völkers in the state of Florida. Recognized for uniquely recruiting, training and equipping some of the top professionals in the real estate industry, Engel & Völkers Florida's exclusive franchise model positions its license partners at the top of the premium market to gain market share and support their bottom line. The company represents franchise locations in: 30A Beaches, Amelia Island, Belleair, Boca Raton, Bonita Springs-Estero, Cape Coral, Clermont, Delray Beach, Destin, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers Downtown, Gainesville, Hollywood Beach, Islamorada, Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach, Jupiter, Madeira Beach, Marco Island, Melbourne Beachside, Melbourne Central, Melbourne Downtown, Miami Coconut Grove, Neptune Beach, Olde Naples, Orlando, Orlando Downtown, Orlando-Winter Park, Palm Beach, Palm Coast, Ponte Vedra Beach, Sarasota, South Tampa, St. Augustine, St. Pete, St. Pete Beach, Stuart, Tampa Water Street, Venice Downtown, Wellington, and Windermere.

Engel & Völkers Florida is continuing to strategically strengthen and expand its presence in premium real estate markets across the state of Florida. If you would like to know more about the Engel & Völkers brand or how to join its global network?which is known for demonstrating competence, exclusivity and passion, feel free to call our corporate office, located at 633 Tamiami Trl N, Suite 201, Naples, FL 34102 USA. Tel: +1 239-348-9000.

For more information about Engel & Völkers Florida, please visit http://www.florida.evrealestate.com

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