Island Forest Preserve 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 2026-09-18.
| Metric | Island Forest Preserve | Villa De Palmas Sykes Cove |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $590K | $548K |
| Price per sq ft | $193 | $258 |
| Avg days on market | n/a | n/a |
| Months of supply | 0.0 mo | 2.1 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data) | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 25 | 29 |
The verdict
Island Forest Preserve carries the higher median price — about 8% above Villa De Palmas Sykes Cove.
What is for sale today
| Island Forest Preserve | Villa De Palmas Sykes Cove | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 0 | 5 |
| Under contract | 1 | 1 |
| Property types listed | - | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Island Forest Preserve homes for sale · Villa De Palmas Sykes Cove homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Island Forest Preserve | Villa De Palmas Sykes Cove | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 110 | 486 |
| Built | 2023–2024 (median 2024) | 1966–2010 (median 1986) |
| Typical living area | 4,130 sq ft | 2,998 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 30% | 83% |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Island Forest Preserve | Villa De Palmas Sykes Cove | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Carroll | 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 $590K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Island Forest Preserve; Villa De Palmas Sykes Cove 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 Island Forest Preserve more expensive than Villa De Palmas Sykes Cove?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Island Forest Preserve is $590,000 versus $548,000 in Villa De Palmas Sykes Cove, about 8% higher.
Which has newer homes, Island Forest Preserve or Villa De Palmas Sykes Cove?
Island Forest Preserve: its homes were built 2023–2024 with a median year of 2024, versus a median of 1986 in Villa De Palmas Sykes Cove (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Island Forest Preserve. The typical home there is 4,130 sq ft of living area, versus 2,998 sq ft in Villa De Palmas Sykes Cove.
What high schools serve Island Forest Preserve and Villa De Palmas Sykes Cove?
Listings in Island Forest Preserve 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: Island Forest Preserve 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.