Avon By The Sea vs Villa De Palmas Sykes Cove
Two Brevard communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-05.
| Metric | Avon By The Sea | Villa De Palmas Sykes Cove |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $479K | $548K |
| Price per sq ft | $350 | $258 |
| Avg days on market | n/a | n/a |
| Months of supply | 9.9 mo | 3.0 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 29 | 28 |
The verdict
Villa De Palmas Sykes Cove carries the higher median price — about 14% above Avon By The Sea. Villa De Palmas Sykes Cove is the tighter market on inventory (3.0 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Avon By The Sea | Villa De Palmas Sykes Cove | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Brevard County, FL | Brevard County, FL |
| City / area | Cocoa Beach | Merritt Island |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 86% of 21 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | all 15 sampled homes outside a flood zone |
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 | Villa De Palmas Sykes Cove | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 24 | 7 |
| Under contract | 3 | 2 |
| Asking prices today | $185K to $1.99M | $510K to $1.77M |
| 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 · Villa De Palmas Sykes Cove homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Avon By The Sea | Villa De Palmas Sykes Cove | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 373 | 486 |
| Built | 1937–2023 (median 1962) | 1966–2010 (median 1986) |
| Typical living area | 2,054 sq ft | 2,998 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 34% | 83% |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Avon By The Sea | Villa De Palmas Sykes Cove | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Cape View | Carroll |
| Middle | Cocoa Beach | Jefferson |
| High school | Cocoa Beach | Merritt Island |
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, Avon By The Sea is the lower entry point (median $479K vs $548K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Villa De Palmas Sykes Cove; 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 Villa De Palmas Sykes Cove more expensive than Avon By The Sea?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Villa De Palmas Sykes Cove is $548,000 versus $479,000 in Avon By The Sea, about 14% higher.
Which has newer homes, Avon By The Sea or Villa De Palmas Sykes Cove?
Villa De Palmas Sykes Cove: its homes were built 1966–2010 with a median year of 1986, versus a median of 1962 in Avon By The Sea (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Villa De Palmas Sykes Cove. The typical home there is 2,998 sq ft of living area, versus 2,054 sq ft in Avon By The Sea.
What high schools serve Avon By The Sea and Villa De Palmas Sykes Cove?
Listings in Avon By The Sea most often report Cocoa Beach; listings in Villa De Palmas Sykes Cove report Merritt Island. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Avon By The Sea homes, photos & schools · Villa De Palmas Sykes Cove homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.