Downtown Trailer Haven
Homes for Sale in Merritt Island, FL
All 221 homes for sale in Merritt Island, FL · median $499,900 · 100 homes for sale in 32953 · Brevard County homes for sale
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As of October 2026, the MLS records 14 closed sales in Downtown Trailer Haven in Merritt Island, FL since 2005, the most recent in May 2024. 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 32953 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 46 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1957–1998 (median 1967) |
| Typical living area | 1,152 sq ft (median) |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 27% |
Data as of September 20, 2026. Based on information from the Space Coast MLS for the period 2005 through 2024; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Downtown Trailer Haven key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/downtown-trailer-haven, data as of September 20, 2026.
I want to be straight about what we have here: for Downtown Trailer Haven in Merritt Island, the current MLS snapshot as of mid-2026 gives us no median price, no amenity set, and no inventory count to work from. That means any pricing read has to come from the property itself, not from a community benchmark I can stand behind.
In practice, price in a pocket like this is condition-driven and lot-driven — what's actually being sold, the state of the structure, and land value do the heavy lifting. Without a reliable comparable set on hand, both buyers and sellers should treat every listing on its own terms and lean hard on a walk-through and a current comp pull before anyone commits to a number.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Downtown Trailer HavenHomes 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
Downtown Trailer Haven sits in Merritt Island, Brevard County, on Florida's Space Coast, close to the mainland-to-beaches corridor that defines this part of the county.
Space Coast MLS sales records identify 11 homes in Downtown Trailer Haven that have changed hands since 2005, built between 1957 and 1994 (median 1967), with a median living area of about 1,104 sq ft and a typical 2-bedroom, 1-bath layout. 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 Downtown Trailer Haven is best for.
Best for
- Buyers who want a Merritt Island location and will price the individual property on condition and lot
- Value-focused buyers prepared to do hands-on due diligence rather than lean on community comps
- Buyers whose budget is set by the specific structure and land, not a community benchmark
Probably not for
- Buyers who need a documented median-price and appreciation trend before making an offer
- Buyers expecting shared community amenities as part of the purchase
- Buyers who want a deep, active listing pool to compare across before deciding
The market around Downtown Trailer Haven
Downtown Trailer Haven is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32953, 143 homes are on the market and 28% 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 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.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Downtown Trailer Haven specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Downtown Trailer Haven by the numbers
From county property records and closed MLS sales for the Downtown Trailer Haven subdivision: 9 homes on record; built 1957–1993; typical size about 993 heated sq ft; 2 bedrooms is the median. Housing mix: single-family 66%.
| Year | Recorded sales | Median price |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | $29,900 |
| 2010 | 1 | $25,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | $37,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | $18,500 |
| 2017 | 2 | $136,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | $280,000 |
Newest recorded sale: $280,000 on 2024-05-28.
Recorded data as of 2026-09-12; counts cover addresses tagged to this subdivision in the public record, not every parcel. Not an appraisal.
Housing distress & ownership in Downtown Trailer Haven, Merritt Island
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. Based on information from the Space Coast MLS for the period September 2026 through September 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
The Downtown Trailer Haven buying strategy.
If we were buying in Downtown Trailer Haven 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 Downtown Trailer Haven.
What the snapshot does and doesn't tell us
The honest headline is thin data. Current MLS listings identify no shared community amenities, and we have no median price or volume figure to anchor a valuation. That's not a knock on the location — it's a signal that this is a small, individually-defined pocket where each property has to be judged on its own condition, lot, and access rather than on a community-wide trend line.
For a Merritt Island position, location fundamentals still carry weight: the causeway corridor between the mainland and the beaches, proximity to the county's coastal and space-industry job centers, and everyday drive times matter more here than any amenity package. If you're weighing a purchase, the work is in the individual due diligence, not in a community pro-forma.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Downtown Trailer Haven. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
When the community-level data is this sparse, our value is in the ground work: pulling current comps at the moment you're deciding, reading each structure and lot on its own merits, and telling you plainly when a listing doesn't hold up. We won't hand you a manufactured trend line for a pocket that doesn't support one — we'll help you underwrite the specific property in front of you.
Downtown Trailer Haven 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 Downtown Trailer Haven 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 Downtown Trailer Haven 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 32953)) |
| Under-contract shares | Space Coast MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2005 (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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