$1,600,000
Satellite Beach, FL 32937
MLS# 1082127
4 beds | 4 baths
1 / 105
Property Description
Every home has a story, but few can claim a place in space exploration history. Located in the prestigious gated community of Tortoise Island, 515 Lanternback Island Drive was once home to legendary astronaut Thomas P. Stafford, one of only 24 Apollo astronauts to fly to the Moon and Commander of the historic Apollo 10 mission in 1969. This beautifully appointed waterfront residence offers breathtaking water views, elegant finishes, and an effortless blend of sophistication and coastal charm. Designed for both everyday living and entertaining, the open floor plan flows seamlessly to a private outdoor oasis featuring a sparkling pool, expansive patio, and tranquil waterfront setting with a private dock. Community amenities include tennis courts, a clubhouse, fitness center, playground, and private beach access. Just minutes from top-rated schools, dining, shopping, and the Atlantic Ocean, this exceptional home offers the perfect blend of luxury, waterfront living, and American history.
Details
Maps
Documents
Location, Tax, and Legal
Tax Account: 2608997
Parcel Number: 26-37-27-Nf-00001.0-0002.00
General County Location: South
Elementary School: Sea Park
Middle School: DeLaura
High School: Satellite
Tax Annual Amount: 15831.9
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Legal Description: TORTOISE ISLAND PH 3 UNIT 2 P.U.D. LOT 2 BLK 1
Directions: South Patrick Drive turn into entrance of Torotise Island. After guard gate, go over draw bridge, right on Hawksbill, left on Lanternback. House is second house on left
General Property Information
Bathrooms Half: 0
Living Area: 3925
Living Area Source: Public Records
Lot Size Acres: 0.3
Lot Size Square Feet: 13068
Accessibility Features YN: No
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 338
New Construction YN: No
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Name: Tortoise Island HOA
Association Phone: 321-773-7573
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 3
Carport YN: No
Waterfront YN: Yes
Senior Community YN: No
CDD Fee YN: No
Community Fee(s) YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Furnished: Unfurnished
Stories: 1
Direction Faces: West
Pool Private YN: Yes
List Price/SqFt: 407.64
Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 4
Year Built: 2002
Remarks and Miscellaneous
Public Remarks: Every home has a story, but few can claim a place in space exploration history. Located in the prestigious gated community of Tortoise Island, 515 Lanternback Island Drive was once home to legendary astronaut Thomas P. Stafford, one of only 24 Apollo astronauts to fly to the Moon and Commander of the historic Apollo 10 mission in 1969. This beautifully appointed waterfront residence offers breathtaking water views, elegant finishes, and an effortless blend of sophistication and coastal charm. Designed for both everyday living and entertaining, the open floor plan flows seamlessly to a private outdoor oasis featuring a sparkling pool, expansive patio, and tranquil waterfront setting with a private dock. Community amenities include tennis courts, a clubhouse, fitness center, playground, and private beach access. Just minutes from top-rated schools, dining, shopping, and the Atlantic Ocean, this exceptional home offers the perfect blend of luxury, waterfront living, and American history.
Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Disposal: 1
Gas Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Association Amenities
Boat Dock: 1
Clubhouse: 1
Fitness Center: 1
Management - Full Time: 1
Management - On Site: 1
Playground: 1
Tennis Court(s): 1
Closing Company Details
Closing Company Name: Homelight Title heidi.short@homelight.com (941) 877-2947 Heidi Short
Closing Company Address: 2203 N Lois Ave, Ste 710, Tampa, FL 33607
Construction Materials
Block: 1
Concrete: 1
Frame: 1
Stucco: 1
Cooling
Central Air: 1
Current Use
Residential: 1
Single Family: 1
DPR Eligible
DPR Eligible: No
Exterior Features
Boat Lift: 1
Fireplace Features
Other: 1
Flooring
Carpet: 1
Tile: 1
Wood: 1
Heating
Central: 1
Interior Features
Breakfast Bar: 1
Eat-in Kitchen: 1
His and Hers Closets: 1
Kitchen Island: 1
Split Bedrooms: 1
Legal Details
Permission Granted to Advertise: Yes
Levels
Two: 1
Listing Terms
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
FHA: 1
VA Loan: 1
Lot Features
Few Trees: 1
Parking Features
Attached: 1
Garage: 1
Patio And Porch Features
Porch: 1
Screened: 1
Pool Features
In Ground: 1
Possession
Close Of Escrow: 1
Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Special Listing Conditions
Standard: 1
Utilities
Electricity Available: 1
Water Available: 1
Water Source
Public: 1
Waterfront Features
Canal Front: 1
Navigable Water: 1
Contract Information
Current Price: $1,600,000
Original List Price: 1600000
List Price: $1,600,000
Status: Active
Listing Contract Date: 2026-07-09
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Location Tax and Legal
Street Number: 515
Street Name: Lanternback Island
Street Suffix: Drive
County: Brevard
State: FL
Postal Code: 32937
MLS Area Major: 381 - N Satellite Beach
Subdivision Name: Tortoise Island Ph 3 Unit 2 PUD
Status Change Information
Major Change Timestamp: 2026-07-09T18:47:20Z
Major Change Type: New Listing
Status Change Timestamp: 2026-07-09
Property Features
Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Gas Range; Refrigerator
Association Amenities: Boat Dock; Clubhouse; Fitness Center; Management - Full Time; Management - On Site; Playground; Tennis Court(s)
Construction Materials: Block; Concrete; Frame; Stucco
Cooling: Central Air
Current Use: Residential; Single Family
Exterior Features: Boat Lift
Fireplace Features: Other
Flooring: Carpet; Tile; Wood
Heating: Central
Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Eat-in Kitchen; His and Hers Closets; Kitchen Island; Split Bedrooms
Levels: Two
Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan
Lot Features: Few Trees
Parking Features: Attached; Garage
Patio And Porch Features: Porch; Screened
Pool Features: In Ground
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Sewer: Public Sewer
Special Listing Conditions: Standard
Utilities: Electricity Available; Water Available
Water Source: Public
Waterfront Features: Canal Front; Navigable Water
HOA Disclosure 
Listing Office: Keller Williams Realty Brevard
Last Updated: July - 16 - 2026
Information is deemed to be reliable, but is not guaranteed.