Catalina Isle Estates Unit 5
Homes for Sale in Merritt Island, FL

Community in Merritt Island · Brevard County
Median sale $579K
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Price
$579K
Median sold · 12 mo
$387/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $387 in 2026
90.7%
Sale vs ask
Brevard median: 96.2%
Tempo
110days
Median DOM · closed
10 days at the 2021 low
3
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 3 a year
Track record · 22 years of records
1,496sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Price in Catalina Isle Estates Unit 5 is driven by the home itself — its condition, size, and finish level — far more than by any shared community feature, because there are no amenities identified from current MLS listings. At a median of $579,000 and roughly $387 per square foot, this is a location-and-condition market: what you're paying for is the house and where it sits on Merritt Island, not a clubhouse or gated entry.

The market posture here is patient. Median days on market sits at 110, which is a long runway by current standards, so sellers should price to the home's real condition from day one rather than test a number and wait. For buyers, that same 110-day pace is leverage — there is usually room to negotiate, and no reason to rush a well-considered offer.

The 60-Second Overview

Catalina Isle Estates Unit 5 market snapshot (as of July 15, 2026): the median sale price is about $579K ($387 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 110 days on market for closed sales.

Catalina Isle Estates Unit 5 is a small, home-driven pocket of Merritt Island where value tracks the individual property rather than any shared amenity, and where listings tend to sit long enough to reward a measured approach on both sides.

Best for

  • Buyers targeting a particular Merritt Island location who will pay for the right home near the $579,000 median
  • Patient buyers who want time to inspect and negotiate rather than compete on a deadline
  • Buyers comfortable weighing a home's condition and systems age instead of leaning on a clubhouse or shared feature

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want built-in community amenities, since none are identified from current MLS listings
  • Buyers who need to move fast in a brisk, multiple-offer market
  • Buyers who rely on abundant recent comps for confidence, given the limited closing activity here

Windows contain 1 to 7 sales each (3 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Based on information from the Space Coast MLS for the period %s through %s. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Median sale price · trailing 12 mo
$200K$400K$600K20122014201620182020202220242026
Every sale since 2004 · price vs size
$0$250K$500K$750K2k2k2k
74 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$100$200$300$40020122014201620182020202220242026
Up from $133 in 2012 to a $387 peak in 2026; $387 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
05010020122014201620182020202220242026
10 days at the 2021 low; 110 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
90%95%100%20122014201620182020202220242026
90.7% now vs Brevard 96.2%.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
024620122014201620182020202220242026
1 to 7 a year; 3 in the current window.

If we were buying in Catalina Isle Estates Unit 5 today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

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.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

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 Catalina Isle Estates Unit 5.

Best Buy
Buyers who want a specific Merritt Island home and are willing to evaluate condition closely.
Biggest Risk
Thin sales data means comps are limited and each listing must be judged on its own merits.
Sweet Spot
A well-maintained or updated home priced honestly against its condition, not a wishful number.
Avoid If
You need amenities or a fast, competitive transaction.

A condition-driven market with a slow clock

With no community amenities identified from current MLS listings, there is no shared feature propping up or dragging down value here. That puts the burden — and the opportunity — on the individual home. Two properties at similar square footage can justify very different prices based on updates, roof and systems age, and how the lot lives, so the median of $579,000 is a reference point, not a rule.

The 110-day median days on market is the number that should shape strategy. It signals a market where buyers have time to inspect, compare, and negotiate, and where sellers who overreach on price simply add weeks. With only three closings in the window, individual sales carry outsized weight in the stats — read them carefully rather than treating any single figure as the whole story.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Catalina Isle Estates Unit 5. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

In a thin, condition-driven market like this one, the pricing work is everything — with only three recent closings and a 110-day median pace, generic comps mislead. We read each home against its actual condition and against the handful of relevant sales, so sellers price to reality and buyers know exactly where the leverage sits before writing an offer.

Catalina Isle Estates Unit 5 in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a specific Merritt Island home and are willing to evaluate condition closely.
Biggest advantageThe slow pace gives buyers real time and negotiating room.
Biggest riskThin sales data means comps are limited and each listing must be judged on its own merits.
Sweet spotA well-maintained or updated home priced honestly against its condition, not a wishful number.
Avoid ifYou need amenities or a fast, competitive transaction.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • 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.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Catalina Isle Estates Unit 5 sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Catalina Isle Estates Unit 5?
The median sale price in Catalina Isle Estates Unit 5 was $579K over the 12 months ending July 15, 2026 (3 closed sales, Space Coast MLS).
How long do homes in Catalina Isle Estates Unit 5 take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending July 15, 2026 took a median 110 days on market (3 sales, Space Coast MLS).
Who is the best real estate agent for Catalina Isle Estates Unit 5?
The best agent for Catalina Isle Estates Unit 5 is one who actively works Merritt Island and knows the community's pricing, fees, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for Catalina Isle Estates Unit 5.
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Buyers targeting a particular Merritt Island location who will pay for the right home near the $579,000 medianExcellent fit
Patient buyers who want time to inspect and negotiate rather than compete on a deadlineExcellent fit
Buyers comfortable weighing a home's condition and systems age instead of leaning on a clubhouse or shared featureExcellent fit
Buyers who want built-in community amenities, since none are identified from current MLS listingsProbably not
Buyers who need to move fast in a brisk, multiple-offer marketProbably not
Buyers who rely on abundant recent comps for confidence, given the limited closing activity hereProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Community market statsSpace Coast MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending July 15, 2026
Under-contract sharesSpace Coast MLS records, as of 2026-07-12
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2004 (74 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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