Capron Ridge vs Diana Shores
Two Brevard communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-04.
| Metric | Capron Ridge | Diana Shores |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $400K | $630K |
| Price per sq ft | $208 | $341 |
| Avg days on market | n/a | n/a |
| Months of supply | 1.6 mo | 1.3 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Seller's Market (limited data) |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 30 | 28 |
The verdict
Diana Shores carries the higher median price — about 58% above Capron Ridge. Diana Shores is the tighter market on inventory (1.3 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Capron Ridge | Diana Shores | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Brevard County, FL | Brevard County, FL |
| City / area | Melbourne | Merritt Island |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 79% of 14 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | all 17 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
| Capron Ridge | Diana Shores | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 4 | 3 |
| Under contract | 2 | 2 |
| Asking prices today | $348K to $675K | $589K to $789K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Capron Ridge homes for sale · Diana Shores homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Capron Ridge | Diana Shores | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 199 | n/a |
| Built | 2005–2021 (median 2007) | n/a |
| Typical living area | 2,765 sq ft | n/a |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Capron Ridge median | Diana Shores median |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $219K (39 sales) | $254K (8 sales) |
| 2013 | $231K (67 sales) | $235K (9 sales) |
| 2014 | $245K (46 sales) | $270K (21 sales) |
| 2015 | $274K (36 sales) | $301K (10 sales) |
| 2016 | $321K (48 sales) | $349K (15 sales) |
| 2017 | $340K (41 sales) | $318K (10 sales) |
| 2018 | $335K (39 sales) | $440K (13 sales) |
| 2019 | $325K (32 sales) | $410K (15 sales) |
| 2020 | $377K (38 sales) | $415K (12 sales) |
| 2021 | $366K (35 sales) | $425K (15 sales) |
| 2022 | $460K (36 sales) | $642K (14 sales) |
| 2023 | $500K (19 sales) | $722K (8 sales) |
| 2024 | $490K (20 sales) | $642K (12 sales) |
| 2025 | $522K (11 sales) | $627K (9 sales) |
| 2026 | $522K (28 sales) | $715K (18 sales) |
Since 2012, Capron Ridge's median sale price is +138% and Diana Shores's is +181% — Diana Shores has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Capron Ridge | Diana Shores | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 97.5% | 95.7% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 2,034 sq ft | 1,963 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 45 (normal) | 38 (cold) |
Last 12 months of recorded closings; sale-to-original-list is the share of the first asking price sellers actually got.
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Capron Ridge | Diana Shores | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Quest | Mila |
| Middle | Kennedy | Jefferson |
| High school | Viera | 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, Capron Ridge is the lower entry point (median $400K vs $630K).
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 Diana Shores more expensive than Capron Ridge?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Diana Shores is $630,000 versus $400,000 in Capron Ridge, about 58% higher.
Which has appreciated more, Capron Ridge or Diana Shores?
From 2012 to 2026 the median sale price rose 138% in Capron Ridge and 181% in Diana Shores (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Capron Ridge — sellers there received 97.5% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 95.7% in Diana Shores.
What high schools serve Capron Ridge and Diana Shores?
Listings in Capron Ridge most often report Viera; listings in Diana Shores report Merritt Island. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Capron Ridge homes, photos & schools · Diana Shores homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.