Canaveral
Homes for Sale in Merritt Island, FL
All 221 homes for sale in Merritt Island, FL · median $499,900 · 115 homes for sale in 32952 · Brevard County homes for sale
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As of October 2026, the MLS records 14 closed sales in Canaveral 1St Addn To Plat Of in Merritt Island, FL since 2006, the most recent in January 2025. Across Merritt Island as a whole, 263 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $440,000, 48 median days on market, with 66 homes for sale today. At that median and Brevard County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.6 mills, annual property tax runs about $6,870 ($6,240 with the full homestead exemption).
| Location | Merritt Island, Brevard County, FL · ZIP 32952 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 22 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1962–2020 (median 1963.0) |
| Typical living area | 2,462 sq ft (median) |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 82% |
Data as of September 20, 2026. Based on information from the Space Coast MLS for the period 2006 through 2025; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Canaveral 1St Addn To Plat Of key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/canaveral-1st-addn-to-plat-of, data as of September 20, 2026.
This is a small, plat-defined pocket in Merritt Island, and the current MLS snapshot gives us no median price, no active count, and no days-on-market to anchor to. That means price here is driven by the specific home in front of you — lot, condition, and how close it sits to the water and the causeways — far more than by any neighborhood-wide benchmark.
For a buyer, that puts the work on comparables and inspection rather than list price alone; in a thin, older-plat area, two homes a block apart can trade very differently. For a seller, it argues for pricing to condition and recent nearby sales instead of a round number, and for expecting a buyer pool that is doing its homework.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside CanaveralHomes for Sale in Merritt Island, FL 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
Canaveral 1st Addn is a defined plat within Merritt Island in Brevard County — a location play tied to central Space Coast access rather than to community amenities, of which the current listings identify none.
Space Coast MLS sales records identify 10 homes in Canaveral that have changed hands since 2010, built between 1962 and 2005 (median 1963), with a median living area of about 1,715 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 100% are single-family homes. Source: Space Coast MLS closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.
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 Canaveral is best for.
Best for
- Buyers who value central Merritt Island access and will underwrite the specific house on its own merits
- Buyers who prefer no HOA amenity dues and are comfortable with self-managed ownership
- Buyers willing to do inspection and flood-zone diligence rather than pay for a neighborhood brand
Probably not for
- Buyers who want a pool, gate, or other shared amenities included in ownership
- Buyers who need a clear neighborhood price benchmark before committing
- Buyers unwilling to weigh flood zone, elevation, and system age on an older plat
The market around Canaveral
Canaveral is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32952, 145 homes are on the market and 26% are under contract — a steady corner of Merritt Island.
Across Brevard County, 4,132 homes are active and 1,477 pending (26% under contract).
In ZIP 32952 (Merritt Island), 261 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $327K ($237/sq ft), down 1.5% year over year, with a median 50 days on market. Right now 49 active and 15 pending listings put supply at about 5.6 months — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 32952 housing market and the Brevard County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Canaveral specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Canaveral by the numbers
From county property records and closed MLS sales for the Canaveral subdivision: 10 homes on record; built 1962–2005; typical size about 1,713 heated sq ft; 3 bedrooms is the median. Housing mix: single-family 100%.
| Year | Recorded sales | Median price |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | $302,500 |
| 2020 | 1 | $345,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | $490,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | $636,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | $530,000 |
| 2025 | 1 | $747,000 |
Newest recorded sale: $747,000 on 2025-01-13.
Recorded data as of 2026-09-12; counts cover addresses tagged to this subdivision in the public record, not every parcel. Not an appraisal.
The Canaveral buying strategy.
If we were buying in Canaveral 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 Canaveral.
A plat, not a package
The current listings surface no community amenities — no HOA-run pool, gate, or shared common area. That is not a knock; it means what you buy is the house and the parcel, with none of the monthly cost or rule structure that comes with an amenitized community. Value tracks the individual property and its Merritt Island location.
Merritt Island sits in central Brevard with water on both sides and quick reach to the mainland and the beaches via the causeways. In a plat like this, evaluate each home on flood zone, elevation, roof and system age, and lot orientation — those specifics, not a neighborhood brand, will set what you pay and what you can resell for.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Canaveral. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a small plat with no amenity story and no reliable neighborhood pricing benchmark, the analysis has to be property-by-property. We build the comp set by hand, weigh condition and flood exposure honestly, and tell you when a specific listing is priced ahead of what the block supports — or when it is the rare one worth moving on.
Canaveral in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- 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 Canaveral 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 Canaveral sales matched to your home.
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Data sources & freshness
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (1 streets, ZIP 32952)) |
| Under-contract shares | Space Coast MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2006 (14 transactions analyzed) |
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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