Bella Capri
Homes for Sale in Merritt Island, FL
All 207 homes for sale in Merritt Island, FL · median $475,000 · Brevard County homes for sale
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Bella Capri is a community in Merritt Island, Brevard County, FL. Across Merritt Island as a whole, 109 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $450,000, 52 median days on market, with 217 homes for sale today. At that median and Brevard County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.6 mills, annual property tax runs about $7,020 ($6,400 with the full homestead exemption).
In Bella Capri, price is driven by the home itself, not by shared amenities — the current listings show nothing communal to underwrite value. With a median around $546,500 and roughly $206 per square foot, what you pay tracks condition, layout, and updates more than any neighborhood premium. Expect a real spread from one house to the next depending on how much work has been done.
The market posture here is brisk. A median of 16 days on market means well-prepared homes move quickly, so buyers should come pre-approved and ready to act rather than negotiate at leisure. Sellers have leverage on turnkey product, but the small number of recent closings means each sale carries weight — one comp can shift the read, and mispricing gets punished fast.
Figures in this note are as of July 18, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Bella Capri right now. These are the 6 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.
Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.
The 60-Second Overview
Bella Capri is a Merritt Island pocket where value lives in the individual home rather than in community facilities, and where homes that show well tend to clear in just over two weeks.
Pre-construction details are compiled from public records, builder announcements and builder listings, and are subject to change without notice; figures are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Momentum Research figures are our own analysis. This page describes homes, pricing and community attributes, not residents.
Who Bella Capri is best for.
Best for
- Buyers ready with financing who can act inside a two-week window
- Those targeting a median around $546,500 who care about condition over communal facilities
- Sellers with a turnkey home who want to capitalize on quick market absorption
Probably not for
- Buyers who want a pool, gate, or clubhouse as part of the community
- Anyone expecting a leisurely, multi-week negotiation on desirable listings
- Buyers who need a deep, settled comp history before committing
The market around Bella Capri
Bella Capri is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
Across Brevard County, 4,089 homes are active and 1,281 pending (24% under contract).
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Bella Capri specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Bella Capri buying strategy.
If we were buying in Bella Capri today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in Bella Capri.
What actually moves price in Bella Capri
With no amenities identified from current MLS listings, there's no pool, gate, or clubhouse doing part of the selling for you. That puts the whole burden on the house — its condition, its updates, and its square footage. At a median near $206 per square foot, the gap between an updated home and a dated one is where negotiation really happens.
The closing history is thin — only three sales in the window — so the median is a snapshot, not a trend line. Treat it as a starting point and lean on a close read of the specific comps for any given home rather than assuming the neighborhood number applies evenly. A 16-day median tells you demand is present; it does not tell you every house will trade at the same figure.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Bella Capri. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
A small-sample, fast-moving pocket like Bella Capri rewards local read and punishes guesswork. We price to the specific home's condition rather than to a blunt neighborhood average, and we prepare buyers to move on the 16-day clock instead of losing the house they wanted. When the median doesn't fit the property in front of us, we'll say so.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Space Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: November 13, 2026) |
| Under-contract shares | Space Coast MLS records, as of 2026-11-08 |
Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.
Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of Space Coast MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
Recent Developments in Bella Capri
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Bella Capri, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated November 2026.
- October 2026Parks & Amenities
Westin Cocoa Beach details FlowSurf surf attraction and plans for local access
The resort says its surf attraction will be called the FlowSurf Experience at The Lineup, with adjustable wave levels. Planned additions include a beachside bar called Locals Only and a cafe called Wax Shack with sports simulators, and the resort intends to offer attractions to the local community, with pricing not yet announced.
What it may mean for the marketThe project adds recreation and dining amenities to the Cocoa Beach oceanfront and may create hospitality jobs ahead of opening. The project is about 5 miles east of Bella Capri, elsewhere in Brevard County.
Source: Space Coast Daily - October 2026Infrastructure
Port Canaveral board reviews cruise revenue, Terminal 10 rehab and marina plans
Fiscal 2026 cruise revenue reached $210 million, about $10 million above projections, and the board was asked to add $2.7 million to the Cruise Terminal 10 rehab order. Bluepoints Marina is set to close by the end of 2028 for Cruise Terminal 4, with Cape Marina becoming full-service, and a $2.9 million commercial fishing facility is under way on Mullet Road.
What it may mean for the marketPort projects signal continued terminal investment and shifting boat-slip and waterfront commercial capacity near Cape Canaveral. The site is about 6 miles northeast of Bella Capri.
Source: WKMG ClickOrlando - October 2026Market
Brevard September home sales: single-family slows while condos and townhomes gain
Space Coast Association of Realtors data show the September single-family median price at $380,000, up 0.5%, with closed sales down 2.5% to 818 and 3.5 months of supply. Condo and townhouse median price rose 6.9% to $272,500, with 172 closed sales and 5.9 months of supply.
What it may mean for the marketTighter single-family supply and a firmer condo and townhouse segment point to differing inventory conditions across Brevard housing types. The site is about 7 miles south of Bella Capri.
Source: Space Coast Daily - October 2026Civic
Cocoa Beach commission asks state to study faster boat channels on the Banana River
The commission unanimously passed a proposal asking Florida wildlife officials to review manatee speed zones, with the mayor suggesting 25 mph daytime channels. The request is not final, and the state has not set a study timeline.
What it may mean for the marketAny change in speed zones could shorten boat travel times for waterfront residents and marine businesses around Cocoa Beach. The site is about 4 miles east of Bella Capri.
Source: FOX 35 Orlando - October 2026Infrastructure
Brevard County Brightline station fully funded with $57 million federal grant
The planned Brightline station in Cocoa, near State Road 528, is now fully funded after a federal grant of about $57 million. Cocoa will own the station and Brightline will operate it, linking Cocoa and Port Canaveral to South Florida destinations. No construction start date has been set, and officials expect to release more details in early 2027.
What it may mean for the marketA passenger rail stop near SR 528 would add a regional transit option for commuters and visitors traveling between the Space Coast and other Florida metros. The site is about 5 miles northwest of Bella Capri.
Source: FOX 35 Orlando - September 2026Civic
Space Force plans laser counter-drone defenses at Space Coast launch sites
Space Launch Delta 45 plans to deploy counter-drone technology, including lasers, to protect launch pads and critical infrastructure at Cape Canaveral and nearby facilities. Cost and operational date were not disclosed, and officials have not confirmed whether it will extend onto Kennedy Space Center property.
What it may mean for the marketAdded security investment at launch facilities reinforces the base's role as a long-term anchor for aerospace employment in the region. The site is about 12 miles northeast of Bella Capri.
Source: FOX 35 Orlando
Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.
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