Diana Shores vs Island Forest Preserve
Two Brevard communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-18.
| Metric | Diana Shores | Island Forest Preserve |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $648K | $590K |
| Price per sq ft | $338 | $193 |
| Avg days on market | n/a | n/a |
| Months of supply | 1.8 mo | 0.0 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data) |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 26 | 25 |
The verdict
Diana Shores carries the higher median price — about 10% above Island Forest Preserve.
What is for sale today
| Diana Shores | Island Forest Preserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 4 | 0 |
| Under contract | 5 | 1 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | - |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Diana Shores homes for sale · Island Forest Preserve homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Diana Shores | Island Forest Preserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | n/a | 110 |
| Built | n/a | 2023–2024 (median 2024) |
| Typical living area | n/a | 4,130 sq ft |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Diana Shores | Island Forest Preserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Mila | Carroll |
| Middle | Jefferson | Jefferson |
| High school | Merritt Island | 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, Island Forest Preserve is the lower entry point (median $590K vs $648K).
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 Island Forest Preserve?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Diana Shores is $648,000 versus $590,000 in Island Forest Preserve, about 10% higher.
What high schools serve Diana Shores and Island Forest Preserve?
Listings in Diana Shores most often report Merritt Island; listings in Island Forest Preserve report Merritt Island. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Diana Shores homes, photos & schools · Island Forest Preserve homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.