Chase Hammock Lakes in Merritt Island

Chase Hammock
Lakes

North Merritt Island pocket · lake-oriented lots · ZIP 32953

A small pocket of larger lake-oriented homes along Chase Hammock Road in north Merritt Island, reported to be quiet and low-traffic. The read is the specific lot, the water frontage, and the build year.

North Merritt IslandLake-oriented lotsLarger single-family homes
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Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Resale here turns on the individual lot, any lake or canal frontage, and the build year. Confirm the survey, the flood zone, and any HOA or water-access detail before anchoring on a number.
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Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Chase Hammock Lakes is a small residential neighborhood of larger single-family homes along Chase Hammock Road in north Merritt Island, reported to be quiet, well-kept and lake-oriented. Third-party profiles describe sizable homes, often on generous lots, in a low-traffic part of the island near the Indian River Lagoon area. The value driver here is the individual property: the lot, any lake or canal frontage, the build year and condition, far more than any community average. Because this is a small, established pocket rather than a large amenity community, confirm whether any HOA applies, verify the flood zone and any water-access right in writing, and comp each home against its own lot tier. Read the lot, the water, and the build year before you anchor on a number."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Chase Hammock Lakes is a small residential neighborhood of larger single-family homes along Chase Hammock Road in north Merritt Island (ZIP 32953), Brevard County. Third-party profiles describe a quiet, well-maintained area with lake-oriented and generously sized lots.

This is an established pocket rather than a large amenity community, so the picture is more about individual homes than shared facilities. Homes are reported to be sizable, and several sit near or on lake or canal water, which is part of the draw. Confirm the specific lot, any water frontage, and the build year for each home.

Because the area is established, housing stock and lot sizes vary home to home. Some homes are older and updated, others newer, so insurance and condition differ across the street. Confirm the roof age, the build year, and any updates for any home you consider.

The carrying-cost picture to confirm is whether any HOA or road-maintenance arrangement applies, the flood zone and elevation given the lagoon-area setting, and any well or septic versus utility connection. Confirm the school assignment by address with Brevard Public Schools if that matters to you.

Best for

  • Buyers who want a larger single-family home in a quiet north Merritt Island pocket
  • Buyers drawn to lake-oriented or water-adjacent lots
  • Buyers who value low traffic and an established setting
  • Buyers who will confirm the lot, water frontage, flood zone and build year

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a gated amenity community with a clubhouse and pool
  • Buyers who want walkable shops and dining at the doorstep
  • Buyers unwilling to verify flood zone, survey and any HOA detail
  • Buyers who want uniform newer construction

How Chase Hammock Lakes is performing right now

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momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
0Months of supplytight
72Median days on marketdays
0 : 2Under contract vs for salestrong demand
0Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+0%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 Chase Hammock Lakes listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

8.6A- score
Momentum intelligence
Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in Chase Hammock Lakes buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Chase Hammock Lakes

Live MLS inventory for Chase Hammock Lakes. 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 Chase Hammock Lakes 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.

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.

The takeaway

The central Brevard location is the point: shopping, major roads, and the coast are all within a reasonable drive.

Merritt Island shopping (SR 520 area)~12 to 18 min · ~6 to 9 miles
Cocoa Beach~18 to 28 min · ~10 to 14 miles
Kennedy Space Center area~20 to 30 min · ~12 to 18 miles
I-95 (via SR 528 or SR 520)~15 to 22 min · ~9 to 13 miles
Cocoa and US-1 corridor~15 to 22 min · ~8 to 12 miles
Orlando Melbourne Intl Airport~30 to 40 min · ~20 to 26 miles

Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic and your exact departure point. 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
Chase Hammock Lakes (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

Chase Hammock Lakes 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 Chase Hammock Lakes address.

The takeaway

What is actually shaping value around Chase Hammock Lakes, sourced and dated. We do not publish rumor.

Recent Developments in Chase Hammock Lakes

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

Net OutlookBullishThe structural story is a quiet, established north Merritt Island pocket where the lot, the water frontage and the build year drive outcomes. Watch flood-insurance and coastal-resilience trends across Brevard barrier islands, and confirm every per-parcel detail.

Established low-traffic island pocket

Ongoing
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

A quiet, established setting with larger homes tends to hold appeal, supporting steady demand for well-located lots.

Flood insurance and coastal resilience

Ongoing
NeutralNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Area

Flood-zone and insurance trends across Brevard barrier islands are a real cost factor; confirm the zone and quotes per parcel.

Confirm the per-parcel picture

Ongoing
NeutralMinor impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Any HOA or road share, the survey, the water right and well-septic status are parcel-specific and should be confirmed in writing.

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 Chase Hammock Lakes, 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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  1. April 2025
    Resilience

    Brevard advances Indian River Lagoon and coastal resilience work

    Brevard County and its partners continued multi-year Indian River Lagoon restoration and coastal resilience efforts across the Space Coast, reflected in county and Save Our Indian River Lagoon program reporting on water-quality and shoreline projects affecting island and lagoon-area communities. Why it matters: Lagoon health and coastal resilience matter for water-oriented island pockets like this; they support long-run desirability but also underscore confirming the flood zone and insurance per parcel. Source

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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.

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

1

Confirm the lot and any water frontage. Lake or canal exposure drives value here, so verify the survey and what the water right actually conveys.

2

Verify the flood zone and elevation. The north Merritt Island lagoon setting makes flood zone and insurance a real line item; confirm both for the specific parcel.

3

Confirm any HOA or road arrangement. Establish whether dues or a private-road maintenance share apply before you budget.

4

Comp by lot and build year, not by a neighborhood average, since homes and lots vary across the street.

5

Weigh the nearby alternative, Egrets Landing, on lot, setting and total carrying cost.

Best Buy
A larger home on a desirable lake or water-adjacent lot, with the flood zone, survey and any HOA confirmed and priced to its own lot tier.
Biggest Risk
Overpaying for a water premium the comps do not support, or missing a flood-zone or insurance surprise on an island parcel.
Best Lot
Lake and canal-frontage lots carry the premiums; interior lots are where the negotiating room lives.
Smart Timing
This is a small pocket with thin turnover, so inventory is limited; when a well-located lot lists, move deliberately but with the diligence done.
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

Chase Hammock Lakes is a small residential neighborhood of larger single-family homes along Chase Hammock Road in north Merritt Island (ZIP 32953), Brevard County, reported to be quiet, well-kept and lake-oriented. It is an established pocket rather than a large amenity community, so the picture is about individual homes and lots, several near lake or canal water, rather than shared facilities. Confirm any HOA or road-maintenance arrangement, the flood zone and elevation, any water right, well and septic versus utility connection, and the build year, plus the school assignment by address with Brevard Public Schools, since details change.

The takeaway

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

Entry: interior lots

The interior lots without direct water frontage, the entry point into a quiet north Merritt Island address. Confirm current pricing on the live listings below.

Lowest entry
Core: larger homes, mixed lots

The larger single-family homes on standard or partial-water lots, the core of the pocket. Confirm current pricing on the live listings below.

Most inventory
High: prime water-frontage homes

The homes on the best lake or canal frontage, where the lot and the water set the price. Confirm current pricing on the live listings below.

Strongest resale

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

Entry: interior lots
The interior lots without direct water frontage, the entry point into a quiet north Merritt Island address. Confirm current pricing on the live listings below.
Core: larger homes, mixed lots
The larger single-family homes on standard or partial-water lots, the core of the pocket. Confirm current pricing on the live listings below.
High: prime water-frontage homes
The homes on the best lake or canal frontage, where the lot and the water set the price. Confirm current pricing on the live listings below.

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

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
Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
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.

Established or well-kept housing stockSolid
Central Brevard locationStrong
Confirm HOA or association scopeManage it
Read condition on the specific homeManage it
Confirm any CDD or district assessmentWatch it

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

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
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 Chase Hammock Lakes

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.

Chase Hammock Lakes is easy to like for the quiet and the water. The deal is won or lost on the lot, the water frontage, and the build year, not a neighborhood average.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
7.3B · Buy Score
Resale Strength7.4/10
Renovation Risk7.0/10
Location Efficiency7.2/10
Long-Term Defensibility7.4/10
Carrying Cost Advantage7.8/10

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.

Why our read on Chase Hammock Lakes 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.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

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
  • The lot and position drive resale more than finishes
  • Confirm the homesite, view, and any water or preserve exposure
  • Read condition on the specific home
  • Confirm flood zone and insurance where applicable
  • Comp the specific home, not the area average

In a community like this, the homesite and its position set the floor on resale while the house itself can be updated. Read the lot, the view, and any water or preserve exposure first, confirm the flood and insurance picture where applicable, then price the condition of the home against the closest comparable sale rather than an area average.

Chase Hammock Lakes in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a larger single-family home in a quiet, lake-oriented north Merritt Island pocket.
Strong onA low-traffic established setting, sizable homes and lots, and lake or water-adjacent exposure on many parcels.
WatchThe flood zone, the survey, any HOA or road share, and the water right. Confirm each per parcel before you offer.
The edgeA larger home on a desirable water-adjacent lot, priced to its own lot tier with the flood and insurance math confirmed, can be a durable value.
Not forBuyers who want a gated amenity community, walkable shops, or uniform newer construction.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • Confirm whether any HOA or road share applies
  • Verify the flood zone and elevation per parcel
  • Confirm any lake or canal water right in writing
  • Confirm well and septic versus utility connection
  • Comp by lot and build year, not by average

We do not publish a figure here. Confirm whether any HOA or private-road maintenance arrangement applies to Chase Hammock Lakes and exactly what it covers, since small established pockets like this often have light or no mandatory dues. Verify with the listing before you offer.

If any association or road-maintenance share applies, confirm exactly what it covers, common-area or road upkeep and any lake or drainage maintenance. Do not assume inclusions; verify in writing.

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.

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 Chase Hammock Lakes, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Egrets Landing, 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.

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Chase Hammock Lakes Market Scorecard

Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

Chase Hammock Lakes is currently a buyer-leaning market (limited data). Limited supply, a median asking price of $1,175,000.

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Typical home value in the 32953 ZIP is $427,456, about 2.1% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

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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 Chase Hammock Lakes located?
It is a small residential neighborhood along Chase Hammock Road in north Merritt Island, FL (ZIP 32953), Brevard County, in a quiet, low-traffic part of the island near the Indian River Lagoon area.
What kind of homes are in Chase Hammock Lakes?
Third-party profiles describe larger single-family homes, often on generous lots, with several near lake or canal water. Homes and lots vary, so confirm the size, build year and lot for any specific home.
Is Chase Hammock Lakes a gated or amenity community?
It is reported to be a small, established residential pocket rather than a gated amenity community. Confirm whether any HOA or shared facilities apply with the listing.
Does Chase Hammock Lakes have an HOA?
Small established pockets like this often have light or no mandatory dues, but it varies. Confirm whether any HOA or private-road maintenance arrangement applies and what it covers before you offer.
Are there waterfront lots in Chase Hammock Lakes?
Several lots are reported to be lake-oriented or water-adjacent. Any water frontage and the rights it conveys are parcel-specific, so verify the survey and the water right in writing for any home.
Is Chase Hammock Lakes in a flood zone?
The north Merritt Island lagoon-area setting makes flood zone and elevation a real factor. Confirm the specific parcel's flood zone and insurance quotes before you offer.
Are homes here on well and septic or utilities?
It varies by parcel in this part of the island. Confirm whether a specific home is on well and septic or connected to utilities before you offer.
What does a home in Chase Hammock Lakes cost?
We do not publish a price figure here. Pricing tracks the specific home, its lot and any water frontage. Confirm current pricing on the live listings on this page; we pull exact comps before you offer.
How far is the beach from Chase Hammock Lakes?
Roughly ten to fourteen miles to Cocoa Beach, about eighteen to twenty-eight minutes by car depending on the route and traffic.
How far is Kennedy Space Center?
The Kennedy Space Center area is roughly twelve to eighteen miles away, about twenty to thirty minutes by car, which matters for many Space Coast commuters.
What schools serve Chase Hammock Lakes?
The area is served by Brevard Public Schools, with assignment by address. Zoning can change, so confirm the current zoned campuses for any specific home with the district.
Is now a good time to buy in Chase Hammock Lakes?
It depends on the specific home, its lot and water frontage. Turnover is thin in a small pocket, so we pull live inventory and comps so you can judge value on the actual property and the full carrying cost.
Do I need my own agent to buy in Chase Hammock Lakes?
Yes. The listing agent works for the seller. Your own agent confirms any HOA, verifies the survey, well and septic where applicable, the flood zone and the lot, pulls true comps, and negotiates for you. Momentum Realty represents you, not the seller.
You want a larger single-family home in a quiet north Merritt Island pocketExcellent fit
You are drawn to lake-oriented or water-adjacent lotsExcellent fit
You value low traffic and an established settingExcellent fit
You will confirm the lot, water frontage, flood zone and build yearExcellent fit
You want an island address without a gated-community feeExcellent fit
You want a gated amenity community with a clubhouse and poolProbably not
You want walkable shops and dining at the doorstepProbably not
You will not verify the flood zone, survey and any HOA detailProbably not
You want uniform newer constructionProbably not
You want the lowest possible insurance with no coastal exposureProbably not

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