Diana Shores 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 2026-09-22.
| Metric | Diana Shores | Villa De Palmas Sykes Cove |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $727K | $548K |
| Price per sq ft | $364 | $258 |
| Avg days on market | n/a | n/a |
| Months of supply | 1.4 mo | 1.7 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 26 | 29 |
The verdict
Diana Shores carries the higher median price — about 33% above Villa De Palmas Sykes Cove. Diana Shores is the tighter market on inventory (1.4 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Diana Shores | Villa De Palmas Sykes Cove | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Brevard County, FL | Brevard County, FL |
| City / area | Merritt Island | Merritt Island |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 21 sampled homes outside a flood zone | 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
| Diana Shores | Villa De Palmas Sykes Cove | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 3 | 4 |
| Under contract | 5 | 2 |
| Asking prices today | $589K to $789K | $510K to $1.77M |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Diana Shores homes for sale · Villa De Palmas Sykes Cove homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Diana Shores | Villa De Palmas Sykes Cove | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | n/a | 486 |
| Built | n/a | 1966–2010 (median 1986) |
| Typical living area | n/a | 2,998 sq ft |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Diana Shores | Villa De Palmas Sykes Cove | |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Villa De Palmas Sykes Cove is the lower entry point (median $548K vs $727K).
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 Villa De Palmas Sykes Cove?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Diana Shores is $727,000 versus $548,000 in Villa De Palmas Sykes Cove, about 33% higher.
What high schools serve Diana Shores and Villa De Palmas Sykes Cove?
Listings in Diana Shores most often report Merritt Island; 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: Diana Shores 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.