Buttonwood Manor Subd Merritt Island
Homes for Sale in Merritt Island, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
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Buttonwood Manor is a fully built-out subdivision of 51 homes dating from 1960 to 1980, with a median year built of 1962. These are mid-century homes with a median living area of 1,847 square feet - smaller than most current construction but right-sized for the era. What sets price here is condition: original cosmetics and deferred maintenance drag value, while updated kitchens, baths, and mechanical systems command a premium. You're buying the bones and the location; what you pay depends on how much interior work the seller already did.
With only one active listing today and a homestead share above 62 percent, this is a quiet, long-tenure neighborhood where inventory appears sporadically. Sellers here rarely face competition from other listings, and buyers rarely face bidding wars - it's a one-at-a-time market. If you want in, patience is the strategy; if you're selling, expect limited comps and a narrow buyer window.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Buttonwood Manor Subd Merritt Island is best for.
Best for
- Buyers targeting single-family homes on Merritt Island who want a traditional lot and are comfortable evaluating older construction
- Renovation-ready buyers with cash or construction-loan access who see upside in updating mid-century floor plans and finishes
- Space Coast workers seeking proximity to the Cape and Patrick SFB without paying for resort amenities or new-build premiums
Probably not for
- Buyers who need to see multiple listings and compare features side by side before making an offer
- First-time buyers expecting turnkey condition, low maintenance, and builder warranties on all major systems
- Anyone prioritizing community pools, fitness centers, or walkable neighborhood design - none of that exists here
The market around Buttonwood Manor Subd Merritt Island
Buttonwood Manor Subd Merritt Island is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
Across Brevard County, 3,585 homes are active and 1,397 pending (28% under contract).
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Buttonwood Manor Subd Merritt Island specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Buttonwood Manor Subd Merritt Island
Live MLS inventory for Buttonwood Manor Subd Merritt Island. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.
Active and pending Buttonwood Manor Subd Merritt Island listings as of 2026-07-14, priced high to low. Based on information from the Space Coast MLS for the period %s through %s. Tap any home to ask about it.
Schools
- Brevard County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Mila · Elementary
- Jefferson · Middle
- Merritt Island · High
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Buttonwood Manor Subd Merritt Island listings and can change; always confirm with Brevard County Public Schools for a specific address.
Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Buttonwood Manor Subd Merritt Island address.
The Buttonwood Manor Subd Merritt Island buying strategy.
If we were buying in Buttonwood Manor Subd Merritt Island 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 Buttonwood Manor Subd Merritt Island.
A small, stable subdivision where condition drives everything
Buttonwood Manor comprises 51 single-family homes, all built in a two-decade window ending in 1980. The median year built is 1962, and the median living area is 1,847 square feet - classic mid-century Florida footprints with three bedrooms, single-story layouts, and terrazzo or slab foundations. Many homes retain original floor plans, jalousie windows, and galley kitchens; others have been opened up, re-roofed, and re-plumbed. The range in condition is wide, and so is the range in value.
More than 62 percent of parcels carry a homestead exemption, which tells you this is a community of long-term, owner-occupied residents. Turnover is low. With only one listing active as of mid-July, you won't walk the neighborhood and choose from a menu - you wait for the right home to come to market, or you don't buy here. There are no community amenities identified in MLS data: no pool, no clubhouse, no HOA facilities. What you get is a platted lot, a mid-century structure, and proximity to the rest of Merritt Island.
Location is straightforward: you're on the island, with access to the beaches, Port Canaveral, and the Space Coast economy. Commutes to Kennedy Space Center, Patrick Space Force Base, and Orlando are all in play. The subdivision itself is residential and quiet; services, groceries, and waterfront are a short drive in any direction. If you need walkability or resort-style community features, you're in the wrong place. If you want an affordable single-family home on a fee-simple lot with space to breathe, Buttonwood Manor delivers that - provided you can find one for sale.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Buttonwood Manor Subd Merritt Island. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a subdivision this small and this infrequently traded, you need a broker who tracks off-market leads, knows how to price homes with wide condition spreads, and won't waste your time on properties that don't fit. Momentum Realty monitors Brevard County inventory daily, maintains relationships with local agents and long-tenure owners, and will tell you honestly when a listing's deferred maintenance makes it a money pit. We pull permits, review tax records, and comp across the island - not just within the 51-home sample. Whether you're buying your first Space Coast home or selling a property you've held since the Carter administration, we bring data, candor, and a ground-level read on what moves and what sits.
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HOA, CDD & Fees
- Mandatory HOA - confirm current dues
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Tools for a Buttonwood Manor Subd Merritt Island buy.
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Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Buttonwood Manor Subd Merritt Island sales matched to your home.
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If you are thinking about selling in Buttonwood Manor Subd Merritt Island, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's condition and location, not an automated estimate.
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Buttonwood Manor Market Scorecard
Buttonwood Manor is currently a buyer-leaning market (limited data). Limited supply, a median asking price of $265,000.
Typical home value in the 32953 ZIP is $425,821, right around the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).
Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.
Based on information from the Space Coast MLS for the period 2026 through 2026-07-14. Refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Space Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: July 14, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll (community parcel extract) |
| Under-contract shares | Space Coast MLS records, as of 2026-07-12 |
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.
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