Avon By The Sea vs Capron Ridge
Two Brevard communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-07.
| Metric | Avon By The Sea | Capron Ridge |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $479K | $400K |
| Price per sq ft | $350 | $208 |
| Avg days on market | n/a | n/a |
| Months of supply | 9.9 mo | 2.0 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 29 | 30 |
The verdict
Avon By The Sea carries the higher median price — about 20% above Capron Ridge. Capron Ridge is the tighter market on inventory (2.0 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Avon By The Sea | Capron Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Brevard County, FL | Brevard County, FL |
| City / area | Cocoa Beach | Melbourne |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 86% of 21 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | 80% of 15 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) |
Distances are straight-line; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more. Flood-zone shares come from FEMA flood maps matched to sampled parcels; always check the exact address before you close.
What is for sale today
| Avon By The Sea | Capron Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 24 | 5 |
| Under contract | 3 | 1 |
| Asking prices today | $185K to $1.99M | $348K to $975K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 14 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Condominium, Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Avon By The Sea homes for sale · Capron Ridge homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Avon By The Sea | Capron Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 373 | 199 |
| Built | 1937–2023 (median 1962) | 2005–2021 (median 2007) |
| Typical living area | 2,054 sq ft | 2,765 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 34% | 74% |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Avon By The Sea | Capron Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Cape View | Quest |
| Middle | Cocoa Beach | Kennedy |
| High school | Cocoa Beach | Viera |
The school most often recorded on each community's MLS listings. Always confirm a specific address with the district.
Which one fits
On budget alone, Capron Ridge is the lower entry point (median $400K vs $479K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Capron Ridge; Avon By The Sea trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots.
Neither number set decides it: drive both on a weekday evening, check the HOA documents and the flood zone for the exact street, and price the insurance before you write an offer. A Momentum agent who works both communities can pull the comparable sales for any two specific homes.
Questions people ask
Is Avon By The Sea more expensive than Capron Ridge?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Avon By The Sea is $479,000 versus $400,000 in Capron Ridge, about 20% higher.
Which has newer homes, Avon By The Sea or Capron Ridge?
Capron Ridge: its homes were built 2005–2021 with a median year of 2007, versus a median of 1962 in Avon By The Sea (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Capron Ridge. The typical home there is 2,765 sq ft of living area, versus 2,054 sq ft in Avon By The Sea.
What high schools serve Avon By The Sea and Capron Ridge?
Listings in Avon By The Sea most often report Cocoa Beach; listings in Capron Ridge report Viera. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Avon By The Sea homes, photos & schools · Capron Ridge homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.