Diana Shores
Homes for Sale in Merritt Island, FL
All 208 homes for sale in Merritt Island, FL · median $527,500 · 101 homes for sale in 32953 · Brevard County homes for sale
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Market Heat
Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 26 recorded sales closed at a median of $625,000, $318 per square foot, a median 33 days on market, sellers accepting 96% of original asking (-4% versus the prior year). At the median price and Brevard County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.6 mills, annual property tax runs about $9,750 ($9,130 with the full homestead exemption).
| Location | Merritt Island, Brevard County, FL · ZIP 32953 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 667 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1963–2024 (median 1972.0) |
| Typical living area | 2,562 sq ft (median) |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $625,000 median across 26 closed sales · $318 per sq ft · -4.3% vs the prior 12 months |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 33 median |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 80% |
Data as of September 20, 2026. Based on information from the Space Coast MLS for the period 2004 through 2026; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “diana shores key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/diana-shores-unit-no-1-merritt-island, data as of September 20, 2026.
Diana Shores right now
🟡 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($625K) is down 4.3% from the prior 12 months ($653K) and up 167% since 2012. With about 26 sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level Space Coast MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20. Confidence: High (26 and 16 sales in the two windows).
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· Updated October 6, 2026 · Live data: Space Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside diana shores 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
Diana Shores market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $625K ($318 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 34 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is down 4% from the prior 12 months and up 167% since 2012, computed from record-level Space Coast MLS closed sales (26 closings in the current window).
In ZIP 32953 (Merritt Island), 243 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $435K ($251/sq ft), down 9.8% year over year, with a median 40 days on market. Right now 42 active and 11 pending listings put supply at about 4.1 months - a balanced market. See the live ZIP 32953 housing market and the Brevard County market.
County records show 43 qualified sales in diana shores across 2024 - 2025 (25 in 2024, 18 in 2025), median $615,000 - the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
Diana Shores is a community of 667 homes in Merritt Island, Brevard County, built between 1963 and 2024 (median 1972.0), with a median living area of about 2,562 square feet. 80% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending September 20 of each year, from record-level Space Coast MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($625K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($653K) IS the -4.3% one-year change.
Windows contain 16 to 36 sales each (26 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 2004 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
The real cost & risk here
Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Brevard County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.
Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · Brevard County scorecard.
County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.
28% of homes for sale in ZIP 32953 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-09-20).
The Diana Shores buying strategy.
If we were buying in Diana Shores 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 Diana Shores.
A closer look at the Diana Shores market
At a median of $318 per square foot, Diana Shores prices sit in a fairly defined band, so condition and updates — more than the list price — tend to separate one home from the next.
The trailing-12-month median down 4% year over year. Homes that do trade take a median 34 days on market, useful leverage on any listing that has lingered.
The housing stock is 667 homes built between 1963 and 2024, and 80% of parcels are homesteaded — the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Diana Shores. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Momentum Buy Score.
Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the factors that decide how a home in Diana Shores buys, holds, and resells. Momentum Research; not an appraisal.
Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 4 factors (7.4). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +167% since 2012; Recent Direction -4.3% year-over-year; Owner Commitment 80% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 95.7% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
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 Diana Shores 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 Diana Shores sales matched to your home.
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Data sources & freshness
| Community market stats | Space Coast MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (16 streets, ZIP 32953)) |
| Under-contract shares | Space Coast MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2004 (512 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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