Moving to Cape Canaveral, Florida: The 2026 Data Guide
As of 2026-09-27, the median home sold in Cape Canaveral, Florida over the last 12 months went for $315,000 (147 closings across 88 communities in Momentum’s MLS record), about $203 per square foot for a median 928-sq-ft home built around 1985. Homes currently listed have been on the market a median of 75 days, and with 129 active listings against that sales pace the city is carrying roughly 10.5 months of supply. Sellers have been getting about 91% of their original asking price. That median is 21% below the median across Momentum’s Florida and Georgia coverage.
Cape Canaveral right now — September 2026
Live pages for your move: 135 homes for sale in Cape Canaveral · Condos (101) · Townhomes (13) · Homes by ZIP (1 ZIPs) · Price reductions · What your budget buys in Brevard County · Cost of living · Best neighborhoods · Property tax · Brevard County homes for sale.
MLS closed sales and live inventory, Momentum Research; refreshed nightly. Updated September 27, 2026.
What your budget buys in Cape Canaveral
Three price points from 203 recent Cape Canaveral closings in our record, each showing what actually closed within 10% of that price:
- Around $199,900: the typical sale in this band was a 2-bed, 2-bath home of about 996 sq ft, built around 1974 (14 sales).
- Around $315,000: the typical sale in this band was a 2-bed, 2-bath home of about 1,314 sq ft, built around 1987 (22 sales).
- Around $460,000: the typical sale in this band was a 3-bed, 2-bath home of about 1,794 sq ft, built around 2003 (34 sales).
The real monthly cost of owning in Cape Canaveral
Take the median $315,000 home with 20% down at today’s 7.03% 30-year rate: principal and interest run about $1,682/month. Brevard County’s typical total millage is 15.60 mills, so after the $50,000 homestead exemption the property tax is roughly $4,135/year ($345/month) for a new owner — the seller’s capped bill on the listing will be lower and is not your number. Citizens Property Insurance’s average premium in Brevard County is about $2,348/year; private-market quotes vary with roof age and wind mitigation. 79% of current Cape Canaveral listings carry an HOA, with a median of $720/month where one applies. All in, budget on the order of $2,942/month to own the median Cape Canaveral home including a typical HOA.
For the full worksheet — taxes by scenario, the homestead exemption, and how the Save Our Homes cap works after year one — see the Brevard County property tax guide and our home insurance by county map.
Where people are buying: Cape Canaveral’s most active communities
The communities with the most closings in the last 12 months, with each one’s median sale and how long its current listings have been on the market. Every name links to that community’s own guide with live listings.
| Community | Sales (12 mo) | Median | Days listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avon By The Sea | 12 | $568,000 | — |
| Portside Villas Condo | 8 | $287,000 | 49 |
| Solana Lake Condo | 8 | $442,500 | — |
| Cape Canaveral Beach Gdns | 7 | $315,000 | 109 |
| Puerto Del Rio Condo | 7 | $442,500 | 69 |
| The Plaza Condo | 7 | $95,000 | 144 |
| The Seaport Ocean Front Condo | 7 | $515,000 | 19 |
| Shorewood Condo | 6 | $460,000 | — |
Cape Canaveral by ZIP code
Sales and medians by ZIP over the same 12 months: 32920 (197 sales, median $345,000).
What’s for sale: property types, new construction, and age of homes
Of the last 12 months of sales, 10% were single-family homes, 12% townhomes or villas, and 77% condos.
Getting around from Cape Canaveral
Measured from the center of Cape Canaveral’s recent sales: Melbourne is about 21 miles; Orlando International Airport (MCO) is about 43 miles; Downtown Orlando is about 48 miles; Daytona Beach is about 62 miles. Distances are straight-line; drive times depend on the corridor and time of day.
Schools, taxes, and insurance: where to verify
School assignments change; check the Brevard County school grades page for the district’s current grades, and confirm zoning for a specific address directly with the district. Property tax figures on this page use Brevard County’s typical millage of 15.60; municipal and special-district millage varies inside the county. Insurance uses Citizens’ Brevard County average of $2,348/year; a wind-mitigation inspection and roof age can move a private quote a long way in either direction.
Cape Canaveral: the case for and against
What works in Cape Canaveral’s favor
- prices run 21% below the statewide median in our coverage
- about 10.5 months of supply gives buyers room to negotiate
- no state income tax, and Florida’s Save Our Homes cap limits assessment growth once you homestead
What to plan for
- 79% of listings carry an HOA (median $720/month)
- property taxes reset to your purchase price, so never budget off the seller’s bill
Your Cape Canaveral relocation toolkit
- Homes for sale in Cape Canaveral right now
- Cost of living in Cape Canaveral
- Best neighborhoods in Cape Canaveral
- Find an agent in Cape Canaveral
- Search every Cape Canaveral community
Common questions about moving to Cape Canaveral
How much does a house cost in Cape Canaveral, FL?
What does it cost per month to own a home in Cape Canaveral?
What are property taxes like in Cape Canaveral?
Is Cape Canaveral a buyer's or seller's market right now?
Is there a lot of new construction in Cape Canaveral?
Does Florida have a state income tax?
Sales figures are Momentum Realty’s MLS record of closings in Cape Canaveral communities over the trailing 12 months (community snapshots as of their last refresh; price-band examples from the most recent closings on file); tax and insurance figures are Brevard County data. Estimates, not guarantees; verify before relying on them. General relocation guidance, not financial advice. Equal Housing Opportunity.