Canaveral
Groves

Cocoa · Brevard County

The rural acreage area northwest of Cocoa, where parcels run an acre or more, most homes are on well and septic, and there is usually no mandatory HOA.

Rural acreageMostly no HOAWell & septic

Live Market Pulse

61/100
Momentum

Balanced Market (limited data)

Tight supply keeps sellers in control, but dated interiors still trade at a discount, so condition is where buyers win.

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Built fromLive Space Coast MLS data14 years of closingsLocal renovation analysisUpdated twice daily

LiveMarket PulseSpace Coast MLS

$470K

Median Price

2.2mo

Supply

n/a

Avg DOM

Balanced

Seller Leverage

$249/sf

Median $/Sqft

n/a

1-Yr Price Change

0now

Distress

Jon's Current Read

"Canaveral Groves is a rural, large-lot residential area in unincorporated Brevard County northwest of Cocoa, not a uniform subdivision. The appeal is acreage, privacy and the freedom that comes with mostly no mandatory HOA: room for horses, RVs, boats and a workshop within a manageable drive of I-95 and the Space Coast. The trade-off is that country living carries its own diligence. Many homes are on private well and septic rather than city water and sewer, road type ranges from paved to dirt, and flood zone and zoning vary parcel to parcel. Home vintages and condition span decades, from older homes needing updates to newer custom builds. The read here is the parcel, not the area average: lot size, road access, well and septic condition, flood status and zoning drive value, and each one needs confirming in writing before you offer."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Canaveral Groves market snapshot (as of June 17, 2026): the median sale price is about $470K ($249 per sq ft), a balanced market (limited data). Based on 16 recent closings in live Space Coast MLS data.

Canaveral Groves is a rural, large-lot and acreage residential area in unincorporated Brevard County, northwest of Cocoa, Florida, commonly associated with ZIP 32926. It is known for spacious parcels, a wooded country setting, and mostly no-mandatory-HOA living, which makes it popular with horse owners and buyers who want room and privacy near the Space Coast.

Lots are commonly around an acre or more, with a range of smaller and larger parcels. Homes span decades of construction, from older vintage single-family homes to newer custom builds, often with barns, workshops or other outbuildings. Because the area is not a single platted subdivision, condition, road access and utilities vary widely from one parcel to the next.

Utilities are a defining feature: many homes are on private well and septic rather than city water and sewer, though the City of Cocoa provides drinking water to parts of the surrounding area. Confirm the exact water and sewer setup, and the age and condition of any well and septic system, for each parcel. Road type ranges from paved to unpaved, so verify access, maintenance and drainage as well.

Because this is rural acreage, the diligence list is longer than for a typical subdivision: lot size and survey, zoning and permitted uses, flood zone, road access, and the condition of the private systems. The read is the parcel, not the area. Confirm every detail in writing before you offer.

Quick Match

Who Canaveral Groves is best for.

Best for

Buyers who want acreage, privacy and room for horses, RVs or a workshop
Buyers who prefer mostly no-mandatory-HOA, lower-density country living
Buyers comfortable with private well and septic and country-property diligence
Buyers who want a rural setting within a manageable drive of I-95 and the Space Coast

Probably not for

Buyers who want walkable city services and short drives to shopping and dining
Buyers who want city water and sewer and a uniform subdivision
Buyers who want daily walkable beach access
Buyers unwilling to verify zoning, road access, flood zone and private systems per parcel

Market Pulse

How Canaveral Groves is performing right now

61/100
momentum

Balanced Market (limited data)

Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market

2.2Months of supplytight

72Median days on marketdays

1 : 3Under contract vs for salestrong demand

16Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity

+127%Median price since 2012appreciation

-6%Asking vs recent sold $/sqftroom to negotiate

Tight supply and strong demand favor sellers here. Homes still take about two months to sell, though, and with asking prices running above recent sales per square foot, a prepared buyer has room on anything overpriced. Reading each home against the real comps, not the headline trend, is where the edge is.

Live from the Space Coast MLS, as of June 17, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Canaveral Groves listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

Where prices are going$850K2026 YTD

Median sale price by year. Tap a label to compare Crestview Acres or Cocoa. The 1-year price change is the median sold price over the most recent year versus the prior year, the same measure most listing sites and local Realtor reports use. It reflects the mix of homes that sold, not the change in any single home's value, which is why median price per square foot is shown alongside it to adjust for home size. In thinly traded neighborhoods, where a sale or two can swing the median, we lead with the mix-resistant price-per-square-foot trend instead.

Price per square foot$3072026 YTD

Median $/sqft by year. 2026 is year to date.

Supply and demand now3 : 1active : pending

For sale3

Pending1

Sold 12mo16

Active and pending listings now vs homes sold in the last 12 months.

8.6A- score

Momentum intelligence

Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in Canaveral Groves buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Canaveral Groves

Live MLS inventory for Canaveral Groves. 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.

4045 Jake Avenue home for sale in Canaveral Groves

ActiveTop listing

$684,900

4 bd · 2 ba · 3,224 sqft · built 2009

4045 Jake Avenue, Cocoa, 32926

Reno opportunityBest value

Listed by Tropical Realty & Inv. of Brev

3460 Canaveral Groves Boulevard home for sale in Canaveral Groves

Active

$429,900

3 bd · 2 ba · 1,480 sqft · built 2005

3460 Canaveral Groves Boulevard, Cocoa, 32926

Listed by RE/MAX Aerospace Realty

6747 Burning Tree Avenue home for sale in Canaveral Groves

Active

$310,000

4 bd · 2 ba · 1,333 sqft · built 1997

6747 Burning Tree Avenue, Cocoa, 32926

Reno opportunityBest value

Listed by EXP Realty, LLC

3265 Canaveral Groves Boulevard home for sale in Canaveral Groves

Pending

$374,500

4 bd · 2 ba · 1,894 sqft · built 1986

3265 Canaveral Groves Boulevard, Cocoa, 32926

Reno opportunityBest value

Listed by Blue Marlin Real Estate

Active and pending Canaveral Groves listings as of 2026-06-17, priced high to low. Listing data provided by the Space Coast Multiple Listing Service. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS.. Tap any home to ask about it.

Interactive Map

Canaveral Groves on the map.

Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers, color the dots by status or lot type, and tap a home for the details.

Listing locations from Space Coast MLS; lot type inferred from listing descriptions. Destination pins are approximate. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO. Flood, school, and commute overlays are on the roadmap.

Nearby & Commute

How far is everything?

The takeaway

The location is the everyday-convenience case: shopping, schools, and the major roads are all a manageable drive.

Drive times from Canaveral Groves. They are approximate and vary with traffic and your exact start point.

I-95 (nearest interchange)~10 to 15 min · approximate, varies by parcel

Cocoa Village (dining, shops)~18 to 22 min · historic riverfront district

Kennedy Space Center area~30 to 35 min · major area employer

Port Canaveral~35 to 40 min · cruise and dining

Cocoa Beach~40 to 45 min · Atlantic beaches, inland area

Orlando (via SR 528)~50 to 60 min · via the Beachline

Distances and drive times are approximate and vary with traffic. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

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Carrying cost · the no-CDD edge

No CDD bond means thousands less per year than newer master plans.

Typical CDD community~$2,500/yr

Canaveral Groves (no CDD)$0/yr

Roughly $25,000 saved over 10 years in carrying cost, before resale.

Illustrative. NE Florida CDD assessments commonly run $1,500-$3,500+/yr and vary by community; verify per property.

Schools

15-Second Take

Brevard County Public Schools
Verify the zoned schools by address
Magnet and choice options may be available
Confirm current ratings before relying on them
Private and parochial options nearby

Canaveral Groves is served by Brevard County Public Schools. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high schools for any specific home, plus any magnet or choice options. Treat published ratings as a starting point, not the full story.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Canaveral Groves address.

The takeaway

What is actually shaping value around Canaveral Groves, sourced and dated. We do not publish rumor.

Recent Developments in Canaveral Groves

Development Intelligence

Our read on what is being built around Canaveral Groves, scored for direction, significance, and how close the effect lands. The full sourced timeline follows below.

Net OutlookBullishThe structural story is rural acreage near the Space Coast, where the parcel, the private systems, the road access and the flood zone drive outcomes more than any area average. Watch Cocoa-area water and road infrastructure, and confirm every parcel-level detail, since rural diligence is where deals are won or lost.

Cocoa utility serves the broader area while well and septic remain common

NeutralThe City of Cocoa water system serves parts of the surrounding area, but many Canaveral Groves homes remain on private well and septic. The setup is parcel-specific and shapes both cost and diligence, so confirm it before you offer. impact

SignificanceRadius: City

Cocoa utility serves the broader area while well and septic remain common

Advanced wastewater treatment upgrades in the Cocoa system

BullishCocoa completed upgrades to its Sellers Water Reclamation Facility to meet the Advanced Wastewater Treatment Statute effective July 2025, supporting long-term water-quality and capacity for the area it serves. impact

SignificanceRadius: City

Advanced wastewater treatment upgrades in the Cocoa system

SR 520 corridor improvements in nearby Cocoa

NeutralFDOT resurfacing and safety work on SR 520 in Cocoa affects the arterial that many area residents use to reach US-1 and the beaches. Expect construction phases and verify current schedules. impact

SignificanceRadius: County

SR 520 corridor improvements in nearby Cocoa

Direction, significance, and effect-radius ratings are Momentum's proprietary, qualitative read of the sourced items below, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific home.

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Canaveral Groves, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated June 2026.

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2025
Utilities
Cocoa completes advanced wastewater treatment upgrade
The City of Cocoa completed an upgrade to its Sellers Water Reclamation Facility to improve treatment efficiency and comply with the Advanced Wastewater Treatment Statute effective July 2025. Cocoa's water utility serves parts of the broader area including unincorporated communities. Why it matters: Infrastructure investment in the Cocoa system supports the area it serves, but many Canaveral Groves homes are on private well and septic. Confirm the exact water and sewer setup for each parcel. Source
2022 to 2026
Roads
FDOT SR 520 resurfacing and safety work in Cocoa
FDOT is improving SR 520 from Aurora Street to the Hubert Humphrey Causeway in Cocoa, repaving the roadway, widening bicycle lanes where possible, and adding pedestrian safety improvements. SR 520 is a key arterial connecting Cocoa to US-1 and the beaches. Why it matters: Arterial improvements near Cocoa affect the routes area residents use to reach shopping, US-1 and the coast. Expect construction phases and verify the current schedule before relying on a route. Source

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.

The Strategy

The Canaveral Groves buying strategy.

If we were buying in Canaveral Groves, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

Pull the survey and confirm the lot size and boundaries. Acreage parcels vary, and the survey drives both use and value.

Verify the well and septic age and condition. Private systems are common here, so test flow, water quality and septic condition before you offer.

Check zoning and permitted uses with Brevard County. Horses, livestock, RVs and outbuildings depend on the parcel zoning and any deed restrictions.

Pull the FEMA flood map and quote insurance. Flood zone and wetland status vary parcel to parcel in this rural area.

Confirm road access and maintenance, and compare with an established Cocoa neighborhood like Crestview Acres on services and price.

The Quick Decision

Best Buy

A solid home on usable acreage with a well-documented well and septic, verified zoning for your intended use, and confirmed road access.

Biggest Risk

Buying acreage without verifying the private systems, flood zone, zoning or road maintenance, then inheriting an expensive surprise.

Best Lot

Usable, high-and-dry acreage with good road access and outbuildings holds value best; wet or landlocked parcels are where the risk lives.

Smart Timing

Acreage is a slower, parcel-by-parcel market; prepared buyers who have done the diligence have leverage on the right parcel.

Deep-Dive Intelligence

The full read, only if you want it.

The takeaway

On mobile, tap any heading below to open it. This is the home by home, lot by lot, club and renovation detail, organized so you can jump straight to what matters to you.

Community Details at a Glance

The Homes

Type

Single-family on acreage

Lots

Commonly ~1 acre+

Built

1970s to new (verify)

Utilities

Well & septic common

Costs & Fees

HOA

Mostly none (verify per parcel)

Water

Private well common

Sewer

Septic common

Amenities

Setting

Rural, wooded acreage

Use

Horses, RVs, workshops

Privacy

Spread-out parcels

Roads

Mix of paved & dirt (verify)

Location

Setting

Unincorporated Brevard, NW of Cocoa

Highway

I-95 access via SR 528 area

Coast

Cocoa Village and beaches by car

The Homes: Acreage and Outbuildings

Canaveral Groves is not a builder subdivision, so the homes vary as much as the parcels. You will find older single-family homes on an acre that need updating, renovated homes with newer systems, and custom builds with barns, paddocks and workshops on multiple acres. The common thread is land.

Because vintages span decades, construction quality, wind protection and systems vary widely. A 1980s home and a recent custom build are different risk profiles, so the inspection matters more here than in a uniform subdivision. For buyers who want a project, the older stock offers room to add value; for buyers who want turnkey, the updated and custom homes are out there too.

The outbuildings are part of the value. A well-built barn, a permitted workshop or a pole building can be the reason a buyer chooses one parcel over another, so confirm that any structure was permitted and that the use you want is allowed under the zoning.

What Living Here Is Actually Like

The rhythm of Canaveral Groves life:

A typical day

Quiet mornings, room to breathe, and chores that come with land, the lawn, the garden, the animals if you keep them. Shopping and dining are a drive, so residents tend to plan trips into Cocoa rather than pop out for one item.

The freedom factor

No HOA on most parcels means you can park the RV and boat, build the workshop and keep horses where zoning allows. That freedom is the main reason buyers choose the area, just confirm the zoning for your specific use.

The responsibility factor

Well and septic, private road maintenance on some streets, and longer drives for services. None of it is hard, but it is yours to manage. Buyers who like self-reliance thrive here; buyers who want everything handled may not.

What residents grumble about

Dirt-road dust and drainage on some streets, the drive to shopping, and the occasional well or septic repair. All manageable, all worth knowing going in.

The Acreage Buyer Checklist

Pull the survey and confirm lot size, boundaries and easements.
Inspect the well, test flow and water quality.
Inspect the septic, confirm age, capacity and condition.
Confirm zoning and permitted uses for horses, RVs, workshops or a home business.
Pull the FEMA flood map and quote insurance for the parcel.
Verify road access and maintenance, paved or dirt, public or private.
Check permits on any outbuildings, barns or additions.
Drive your real routine, work, grocery, schools, at real times of day.

Jon Brooks · Co-Founder, Momentum Realty

Canaveral Groves is one of the best values on the Space Coast for buyers who actually want land, and one of the easiest places to get burned by skipping diligence. The home matters, but the parcel is the deal: the well, the septic, the flood zone, the road, the zoning for whatever you plan to do out there.

My advice is always the same: fall in love with the land second, after we have pulled the documents. A great parcel with clean systems and the right zoning is a durable rural value. A pretty house on a wet, landlocked lot with a tired septic is not, and the photos look identical.

Canaveral Groves vs. the Alternatives

The honest comparison set for a Canaveral Groves buyer:

Community	Type	HOA / utilities	The trade
Canaveral Groves	Rural acreage	Mostly none · well & septic	Land and freedom, country diligence required
Crestview Acres	Established Cocoa	Verify per parcel	Affordable, near Cocoa Village, smaller lots
Virginia Park	Established Cocoa	Verify per parcel	Small established subdivision close to US-1
Peacewind	Cottage community	Confirm current	Small-footprint cottages, very different lifestyle

The pattern: Canaveral Groves wins on land and freedom; the established Cocoa neighborhoods win on city services and shorter drives; Peacewind is a small-footprint cottage lifestyle entirely. There is no wrong answer, only a wrong match for your priorities.

Touring more than one? We will build you a same-day route across Canaveral Groves and the established Cocoa neighborhoods with the facts in hand.

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The Honest Pros & Cons

What Canaveral Groves gets right

Acreage and privacy hard to find this close to the Space Coast
Mostly no mandatory HOA and freedom to use the land
Room for horses, RVs, boats and workshops, where zoning allows
Reasonable drive to I-95, Cocoa Village and the beaches
Wide range of parcels and home vintages
No monthly city water and sewer bill on well and septic parcels

What to go in eyes-open about

Well and septic mean private-system maintenance and testing
Some roads are dirt with private maintenance
Minimal city services and longer drives for shopping
Flood zone and zoning vary parcel to parcel
Home condition and vintage vary widely, inspect carefully
Resale is a slower, parcel-by-parcel market

Canaveral Groves Homes For Sale

What your money buys in Canaveral Groves.

The takeaway

Three honest price bands. Condition and lot, not the square footage alone, decide where a home lands.

Here are the broad resale bands in Canaveral Groves today. The right home is the one matched to your budget and the renovation math, so seeing fitting listings early is the edge.

Value: smaller lots and older homes

$109K to $400K

Entry parcels and older single-family homes on roughly an acre, often needing updates. The value end of the area. Confirm current pricing on the live listings below.

Lowest entry

Core: updated homes on acreage

$400K to $645K

Renovated or newer single-family homes on an acre or more, often with barns or workshops. The core of the area. Confirm current pricing on the live listings below.

Most inventory

Premium: larger acreage and custom

$645K to $690K

Multi-acre parcels and custom homes with extensive outbuildings, paddocks or workshops. The premium end. Lot size and improvements separate these most.

Strongest resale

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

See Off-Market & Private Listings

What Your Money Buys

What ~$470K buys here.

Three realistic price bands. Where a home lands comes down to condition and lot, not square footage alone.

$109K to $400K

Value: smaller lots and older homes

Entry parcels and older single-family homes on roughly an acre, often needing updates. The value end of the area. Confirm current pricing on the live listings below.

$400K to $645K

Core: updated homes on acreage

Renovated or newer single-family homes on an acre or more, often with barns or workshops. The core of the area. Confirm current pricing on the live listings below.

$645K to $690K

Premium: larger acreage and custom

Multi-acre parcels and custom homes with extensive outbuildings, paddocks or workshops. The premium end. Lot size and improvements separate these most.

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

Operator Intelligence

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The factors that actually move value in Canaveral Groves, condition, lot, and the renovation math, read from current listings and recent sales.

15-Second Take

Renovation math decides the deal
Better lots and views resell strongest
Roof and HVAC age drive the insurance quote
Interior lots are where buyers overpay

Proprietary Data

The renovation premium.

Renovated-listing inventory in Canaveral Groves is too thin right now to compute a reliable renovation premium. We read condition home by home against real comps before you offer.

Lot Value

The lot premium.

On a preferred homesite (water, preserve, corner, or a larger lot), the homesite is the part of your money the market gives back at resale. The house can be renovated; the lot cannot, so premium lots hold their value better than interior ones. How much more they command varies by frontage, view, and condition, which is why we read it home by home against real comparable sales rather than a single headline figure.

Operator Note

Most buyers overpay on interior lots in the back half of the community. A sharp renovation can distract you, but the weaker resale position follows the lot, not the finishes. We read the homesite before the kitchen.

Resale Strength Scorecard

How well Canaveral Groves holds value.

Our read on the factors that protect resale here, and the one to manage.

No CDD on the tax billStrong

Central Cocoa locationStrong

Scarce, established homesitesStrong

Established, in-demand locationPositive

All-resale 1990s conditionManage it

Momentum analysis based on the community's structure, location, lot scarcity, and housing stock. Not a guarantee of future value.

Operator Note

The strongest value pocket is usually a renovated home on a good lot priced just under the next tier up. Buyers chasing the single biggest house often pay top prices for what is really a renovation project.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Canaveral Groves

15-Second Take

Calling the listing agent (who works for the seller)
Misjudging the renovation budget
Overpaying for an interior lot
Underbudgeting the carrying costs
Skipping the roof, HVAC, and systems check

The same five mistakes cost buyers the most in any market. Every one is avoidable with the right preparation before you tour.

Calling the listing agent

The agent on the sign works for the seller. In a market where condition swings price by hundreds of thousands, negotiating against that agent with no one in your corner is the costliest move of all.

Misjudging the renovation math

A dated home looks like a deal until you price the roof, HVAC, pool, and full modernization honestly. Underbudget the reno and the bargain becomes the expensive house.

Overpaying for an interior lot

A premium homesite (water, preserve, or a preferred position) carries a real, durable premium. Pay a top price for an interior lot and you are buying the weakest version of the value.

Underbudgeting the carrying costs

Two similar homes can cost very differently to own once the HOA, any CDD, insurance, and upkeep are priced in. Buyers who do not run the full monthly carrying cost misread the real number.

Skipping the systems check

An older home means older systems unless updated. Roof age, HVAC age, pool equipment, and prior renovations drive both price and insurability, and a thorough inspection matters more here than in a new build.

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Canaveral Groves is one of the easiest areas near Cocoa to fall for and one of the easiest to under-diligence. The deal is won or lost on the parcel, the private systems, the flood zone and the zoning, not the area average.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Momentum Intelligence

Momentum Buy Score.

Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the five factors that decide how a home here buys, holds, and resells.

7.5B · Buy Score

Resale Strength7.2/10

Renovation Risk7.0/10

Location Efficiency7.4/10

Long-Term Defensibility7.8/10

Carrying Cost Advantage8.2/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment based on the analysis on this page, on a 0 to 10 scale. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value or advice on a specific home.

Momentum Housing Intelligence

Why our read on Canaveral Groves is different.

Most pages on this community are an automated estimate wrapped in stock copy. This one is built from the live Space Coast MLS feed, fourteen years of closed sales, and a renovation-by-renovation read of what actually moves value here, lot by lot. No Zestimate, no guesswork.

Live Space Coast MLS feed14 years of closed salesRenovation-premium analysisLot-by-lot, no automated estimates

Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty. A housing economist with a background in real estate investment banking at Deutsche Bank and consulting at Ernst & Young, who has built and analyzed Northeast Florida real estate from the ground up.

About the analyst · Our methodology

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Proprietary Data · Lot Value Map

Where the value actually sits. Each home is shaded by its price per square foot (a value read, not just a price) and ringed by lot type, so you can see at a glance which pockets carry a real, durable premium and where a renovation play makes sense.

Value ($/sqft)

$261 value$401 premium

Lake / waterPreserveInterior

Fill = price per square foot; ring = lot type, inferred from listing descriptions. Sold homes are shown by realized $/sqft (lot type not always recorded). Asking and recent-sold figures from Space Coast MLS; for orientation, not an appraisal.

15-Second Take

Usable, high-and-dry acreage holds value best
Good road access adds real value
Outbuildings and barns are a premium
Wet or landlocked parcels carry the most risk
Comp by acreage and use, not by city lot

In Canaveral Groves, value is driven by the parcel first: usable, high-and-dry acreage with good road access and useful outbuildings commands the top of the area, while wet, wooded-but-unusable or landlocked parcels carry the most risk and the most discount. Because the area is not a uniform subdivision, comp a parcel against similar acreage with similar access, utilities and use rights rather than against the area average. The private systems, the flood zone and the zoning are part of the lot value, not a footnote.

The 15-Second Verdict

Canaveral Groves in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want acreage and privacy with room for horses, RVs or a workshop near the Space Coast.

Strong onMostly no-mandatory-HOA living, lower-density country setting, a manageable drive to I-95 and Cocoa Village, and a wide range of parcels.

WatchThe well and septic, road access, flood zone and zoning, which vary parcel to parcel. Confirm every detail in writing.

Not forBuyers who want city services, city water and sewer, a uniform subdivision, or daily walkable beach access.

The edgeA solid home on usable, high-and-dry acreage with documented private systems and verified zoning can be a durable rural value.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take

Most parcels carry no mandatory HOA
Confirm any deed restrictions per parcel
Owners handle their own well and septic
Private road maintenance may apply, verify
Verify zoning and permitted uses before you offer

Acreage changes the cost picture compared with a typical subdivision.

No mandatory HOA, usually. Most parcels carry no community-wide fee, which is a real saving and a real freedom. Some parcels may have deed restrictions, so confirm them, but you generally will not find a monthly association bill here.

Well and septic instead of city utilities. Many homes draw water from a private well and treat waste through a septic system. That means no monthly water and sewer bill, but it also means you own the maintenance, periodic septic pumping, well testing, and the occasional repair. Budget for it and inspect both systems before you buy.

Roads and drainage. Some streets are paved and county-maintained; others are dirt and may carry private maintenance responsibility. Verify the road type and who maintains it, because it affects both daily life and resale.

The honest math: the trade you are making is monthly fees and city services for acreage, privacy and freedom, plus the responsibility of private systems. For the right buyer it is a great deal. We pull the well, septic, flood and zoning facts for any parcel you are serious about, because in rural property the parcel is the deal.

Want the parcel facts? We will pull the survey, flood map, zoning and well-and-septic notes for any Canaveral Groves listing you are watching.

Get the diligence

Run Your Numbers

Tools for a Canaveral Groves buy.

Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.

Mortgage paymentPrincipal, interest, taxes, and insurance on a specific price.Property taxBrevard County millage and the homestead picture.Rent vs buyThe breakeven on owning in Canaveral Groves.Save Our HomesProject your homestead tax cap over time.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and view, not the Zestimate. The right number comes from closed comps matched to your renovation level and lot.

Selling in Canaveral Groves

Price it to the parcel, the private systems and the use it allows, with the country-property facts documented.

If you are selling acreage in Canaveral Groves, the right list price comes from comparable acreage sales matched to your lot size, road access, condition and outbuildings, not from a city-lot comp. The home is part of it; the land and what it allows are the rest.

Momentum listings (YTD)

97.98%

Sold-to-list ratio across our market for our agents, sellers keeping more of their price.

Market average (YTD)

96.73%

The broader metro average sold-to-list ratio over the same period.

Momentum days on market

64 days

Median days on market for our listings, faster sales mean less carrying cost and stronger leverage.

Market days on market

72 days

The broader metro median over the same period.

Sold-to-list and days-on-market figures reflect Momentum Realty listings versus our market average, year to date. Your home's result depends on pricing, condition, lot, view, and preparation.

In Canaveral Groves, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Crestview Acres, a home priced to the community average instead of its true condition and view either leaves money on the table or sits. A renovated kitchen, newer roof and HVAC, and a golf or lake view all deserve to show up in your price, and a buyer pool reading renovation math needs to be shown why your home is worth it. We build that case with real comps and a pricing strategy for the current market.

What is your Canaveral Groves home worth?

Get a no-obligation home value based on real comparable sales in Canaveral Groves matched to your condition, lot, and view, not an automated guess. Tell us about your home and we will personally prepare your numbers and a pricing strategy. No obligation, no spam.

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Canaveral Groves Market Scorecard

Balanced Market (limited data)

Canaveral Groves is currently a balanced market (limited data). About 2.2 months of supply, a median asking price of $429,900.

2.2

Months supply

$429,900

Median list

$469,950

Median sold

$249

Per sqft

n/a

Days on mkt

3/1/16

Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32926 ZIP is $331,004, about 2.5% above 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 2026-06-18. Refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Canaveral Groves?

Canaveral Groves is a rural, large-lot residential area in unincorporated Brevard County, northwest of Cocoa, Florida, commonly associated with ZIP 32926. Verify the exact ZIP and jurisdiction for any specific parcel.

Is Canaveral Groves a subdivision with an HOA?

Most of Canaveral Groves is large-lot, no-mandatory-HOA living, which is part of its appeal. Some parcels may carry deed restrictions, so confirm the specifics and any voluntary association for a parcel before you offer.

How big are the lots in Canaveral Groves?

Lots are commonly around an acre or more, with a range of smaller and larger parcels. Verify the exact lot size and dimensions for any parcel, since the area is not uniformly platted.

Do homes here have city water and sewer?

Many homes are on private well and septic rather than city water and sewer, though the City of Cocoa provides drinking water to parts of the surrounding area. Confirm the exact setup, and the condition of any well and septic, for each parcel.

Can I keep horses in Canaveral Groves?

The area is popular with horse owners, but allowed uses depend on the parcel zoning and any deed restrictions. Confirm the zoning and permitted uses with Brevard County before you count on keeping livestock.

What are home prices here right now?

Pricing varies widely by parcel size, road access, home condition and utilities, so there is no single number. We pull current comparable acreage sales matched to a specific parcel before you offer. Confirm current pricing on the live listings on this page.

What kind of homes are in Canaveral Groves?

Mostly single-family homes on acreage, from older vintage homes needing updates to renovated and newer custom homes, often with barns, workshops or outbuildings. Condition and vintage vary widely, so inspect carefully.

Are the roads paved in Canaveral Groves?

Road type varies across the area, with a mix of paved and unpaved or dirt roads depending on location. Verify the road access, maintenance responsibility and drainage for any parcel.

Is Canaveral Groves in a flood zone?

Flood zone and wetland status vary parcel to parcel in this low-density rural area. Always pull the FEMA flood map and survey for a specific parcel and get an insurance quote before you commit.

How far is Canaveral Groves from the beach and I-95?

Brevard beaches such as Cocoa Beach are roughly 40 to 45 minutes by car, and the nearest I-95 interchange is roughly 10 to 15 minutes, depending on exactly where a parcel sits and on traffic.

What schools serve Canaveral Groves?

The area is served by Brevard Public Schools, with assignment by address. Confirm the current zoned elementary, middle and high schools for a specific parcel with the district, since boundaries change.

What should I check before buying acreage here?

Verify the lot size and survey, zoning and permitted uses, road access and maintenance, flood zone, and the age and condition of the well and septic. We run this diligence on every parcel before our buyers offer.

Do I need my own agent to buy in Canaveral Groves?

Yes. The listing agent works for the seller. Your own agent runs the country-property diligence, verifies zoning and utilities, pulls true comps by parcel, and negotiates for you. Momentum Realty does exactly that, use the form on this page.

The Verdict

Should you buy in Canaveral Groves?

An honest fit check. We will tell you when it is not your community.

You want acreage, privacy and room for horses, RVs or a workshopExcellent fit

You prefer mostly no-mandatory-HOA, lower-density country livingExcellent fit

You are comfortable with private well and septic and country diligenceExcellent fit

You want a rural setting within a manageable drive of I-95 and the Space CoastExcellent fit

You will verify zoning, road access, flood zone and private systems per parcelExcellent fit

You want walkable city services and short drives to shopping and diningProbably not

You want city water and sewer and a uniform subdivisionProbably not

You want daily walkable beach accessProbably not

You are not comfortable maintaining a private well and septicProbably not

You will not do the parcel-level diligence acreage requiresProbably not

Get the inside read on Canaveral Groves

Whether you are buying a renovation project, comparing the lots and views, weighing the carrying costs, or selling your Canaveral Groves home, tell us what you need. Every inquiry comes straight to us. We represent you, not the seller, and what your agent is paid is negotiable and set in a written buyer agreement up front. No obligation, no spam, no high-pressure follow-up.

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A Momentum Realty Canaveral Groves specialist will reach out personally, usually the same day.

Photography on this page is sourced from active and recently sold MLS listings in this community and remains the property of the listing brokerage and/or photographer. Source: Listing data provided by the Space Coast Multiple Listing Service. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS.

CanaveralGroves

The 60-Second Overview

Who Canaveral Groves is best for.

Best for

Probably not for

How Canaveral Groves is performing right now

Homes For Sale Right Now in Canaveral Groves

Canaveral Groves on the map.

How far is everything?

Nearby Communities

Schools

Recent Developments in Canaveral Groves

Cocoa utility serves the broader area while well and septic remain common

Advanced wastewater treatment upgrades in the Cocoa system

SR 520 corridor improvements in nearby Cocoa

Cocoa completes advanced wastewater treatment upgrade

FDOT SR 520 resurfacing and safety work in Cocoa

The Canaveral Groves buying strategy.

The full read, only if you want it.

The Homes

Costs & Fees

Amenities

Location

What Canaveral Groves gets right

What to go in eyes-open about

What your money buys in Canaveral Groves.

What ~$470K buys here.

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The renovation premium.

The lot premium.

How well Canaveral Groves holds value.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Canaveral Groves

Calling the listing agent

Misjudging the renovation math

Overpaying for an interior lot

Underbudgeting the carrying costs

Skipping the systems check

Momentum Buy Score.

Why our read on Canaveral Groves is different.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Canaveral Groves in 15 seconds.

HOA, CDD & Fees

Tools for a Canaveral Groves buy.

Price it to the parcel, the private systems and the use it allows, with the country-property facts documented.

In Canaveral Groves, condition and view decide your number

What is your Canaveral Groves home worth?

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Canaveral Groves Market Scorecard

Frequently Asked Questions

Should you buy in Canaveral Groves?

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