973 N Harbor City Boulevard

Harbor House: Deep-Water Days, Old Florida Nights & Room for the Whole Crew

10 Feet Deep and Ready for the Big Boat

Some waterfront homes give you a view. Harbor House gives you an entire boating lifestyle. Set along Eau Gallie Harbor, this three-story Melbourne original pairs rare harbor views with approximately 10-foot-deep water and a private dock extending roughly 120 feet. Bring the 100-foot yacht, launch from the private boat ramp, or take advantage of the boat slip and additional lift area. Beyond its appeal as a single-family residence, the property can accommodate up to seven units, creating intriguing possibilities for a family compound or multiple Airbnb accommodations. There may also be potential for future commercial zoning, adding another dimension to an already unusual waterfront opportunity.

Welcome to the Harbor House

Privately gated and tucked away from US 1, Harbor House delivers unmistakable Old Florida personality from the moment it comes into view. White siding, deep green trim, a metal roof, multiple balconies, exterior staircases, covered walkways, and layered rooflines give the home its wonderfully unconventional, tree house-esque character. Inside, five bedrooms and four-and-a-half bathrooms unfold across three stories with tile flooring throughout. Impact windows and doors add an important practical upgrade, while a private elevator makes moving between the home's multiple levels significantly easier.

Living Spaces With a Views That are The Entertainment

The gathering spaces feel casual, bright, and completely connected to the home's waterfront identity. Generous windows bring natural light through the interior while keeping the surrounding harbor landscape visually present. Tile flooring creates continuity and offers the durability that makes sense for a house built around boating, entertaining, and weekends spent outdoors. Varied ceiling lines and architectural angles give the rooms individuality, while the overall layout leaves plenty of breathing room when family and guests arrive.

A Kitchen Made for the Weekend Crowd

The kitchen carries the home's relaxed, social personality into a space designed to be part of the action rather than separated from it. Its relationship with the surrounding gathering areas makes everything from casual breakfasts to full-house weekends feel easy and connected. Tile flooring continues through the space, reinforcing the practical nature of a home where people are constantly moving between the interior, balconies, patio, and waterfront.

Five Bedrooms, Plenty of Breathing Room

Five bedrooms give Harbor House the sleeping capacity expected from a true family compound while the multi-story layout creates natural separation between private and shared spaces. Tile flooring, abundant windows, and the home's distinctive architectural lines continue throughout the rooms, giving each its own personality without losing the property's cohesive Old Florida character. Whether used for family, extended guests, or a future multi-unit concept, the bedroom count adds considerable versatility.

Bathrooms Built for a Full House

Four full bathrooms and a half bath make the home remarkably functional when the guest list grows. The spaces continue the property's casual Florida aesthetic with durable finishes and individual character rather than an overly formal approach. Spread throughout a three-story residence, the generous bathroom count also supports extended family, overnight guests, and the property's potential for separate living arrangements.

Balcony Season Is Every Season

Private balconies turn the upper levels into extensions of the waterfront experience. Green railings preserve the home's signature character while elevated views stretch across Eau Gallie Harbor, neighboring docks, sailboats, and open water. These outdoor spaces create natural places for morning coffee, quiet afternoons, or an evening overlooking the marina, allowing the harbor to remain part of everyday life from multiple levels of the home.

The Patio Is Basically Party Headquarters

The massive covered waterfront patio gives Harbor House the kind of entertaining space Florida weekends were made for. Paver flooring stretches beneath a broad covered ceiling with multiple fans, string lighting, and large open-air sections framing glimpses of the water. There is ample room to establish separate dining, game, gathering, and lounging areas without crowding the space. An outdoor shower adds practical convenience after boating or a day spent around the water.

Sauna Sessions & Elevator Convenience

A private sauna brings an unexpected wellness element to the lower-level entertaining area and adds to the property's wonderfully eclectic collection of amenities. The private elevator is equally valuable in a three-story residence, making daily movement easier for family and guests while simplifying everything from luggage to groceries. Together, these features reinforce how differently Harbor House lives from a conventional waterfront home.

Dock Life Starts at the Back Door

The waterfront setup is the undeniable showstopper. An approximately 120-foot private dock reaches into Eau Gallie Harbor, where roughly 10-foot-deep water creates opportunities for substantial vessels, including a 100-foot yacht. A private boat ramp, boat slip, and additional lift area further expand the possibilities. Extensive decking runs along the water, while the neighboring marina and sailboats create a backdrop that feels authentically connected to Melbourne's boating culture.

Old Florida, From the Waterline Up

From the harbor, the home's personality becomes even more apparent. White siding and green trim rise above waterfront decking, while balconies, palms, exterior stairways, and the metal roof create a distinctive silhouette. A workshop adds valuable space for boating equipment, projects, storage, or recreational gear. Nothing about Harbor House feels cookie-cutter, and that individuality is exactly what makes the property memorable.

A Front-Row Seat to Eau Gallie Harbor

Eau Gallie Harbor surrounds the property with established waterfront homes, docks, sailboats, and an active marina landscape, while the broader Indian River Lagoon and barrier island stretch beyond. Harbor House combines that setting with no HOA, private gated access, substantial boating infrastructure, and unusually flexible use potential. Keep it as one unforgettable family compound, explore its possibilities as up to seven units or multiple Airbnb accommodations, or investigate potential future commercial zoning. However it evolves, the deep water and unmistakable character of Eau Gallie Harbor remain impossible to duplicate.

Harbor House Highlights

• Approximately 10' deep-water harbor with an approximately 120' private dock, private boat ramp, boat slip, and additional lift area

• 5 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, three stories, tile flooring throughout, impact windows and doors, and a private elevator

• Potential use as a single-family residence or up to 7 units, plus Airbnb and possible future commercial-zoning opportunities

• Massive covered waterfront patio, outdoor shower, private balconies, sauna, workshop, and waterfront decking

• Rare Eau Gallie Harbor setting with deep-water boating access and expansive harbor views

• Privately gated with no HOA and distinctive Old Florida, tree house-inspired architecture