Forest Isles
Homes for Sale in Cocoa Beach, FL
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As of October 2026, Forest Isles in Cocoa Beach, FL has 4 homes for sale. Homes listed or recently sold were built 1965 - 1967; 3 listings state no HOA; none of the 4 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 4 ft).
Homes For Sale Right Now in Forest Isles
Live MLS inventory for Forest Isles. 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 Forest Isles listings as of 2026-10-19, priced high to low. Based on information from the Space Coast MLS for the period %s through %s. Tap any home to ask about it.
Forest Isles Cocoa Beach is a pocket of 59 homes built mostly in the mid-1960s through the early 1980s. With a median living area of 2,912 square feet, these are larger-footprint properties on Cocoa Beach - a barrier island where land and location command the premium, not interior finish. Price here is driven by lot position, proximity to the beach or Banana River, condition of structure and systems (many are sixty years old), and whether the buyer views the home as a renovation candidate or a teardown site for new construction.
Right now you are looking at 48 months of supply with four active listings. That is an extreme buyer's market: sellers have almost no negotiating leverage, and transactions happen only when price and condition align perfectly with a motivated buyer. If you are selling, prepare for a long hold and be realistic about deferred maintenance or dated interiors. If you are buying, you have time to inspect thoroughly, negotiate repairs, and wait for the right property - but understand that financing older homes on the barrier island can add layers of flood insurance, windstorm underwriting, and appraisal complexity.
Figures in this note are as of July 16, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Forest Isles right now
🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 48.0 months of supply and 0% of the inventory already under contract give buyers above-average negotiating leverage.Why it matters: months of supply is how long today's inventory would last at today's sales pace; under-contract share is the portion of homes for sale that already have a buyer.Momentum Research analysis of Space Coast MLS records, as of July 15, 2026. Confidence: Low (4 active and pending listings, 0 closed sales in 12 months).
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· Updated October 19, 2026 · Live data: Space Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
The 60-Second Overview
Forest Isles is a small enclave of larger, older homes on Cocoa Beach, where location and land matter more than the age of the structure. With 48 months of inventory, buyers currently hold all the cards.
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.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Forest Isles is best for.
Best for
- Buyers prioritizing barrier island location and lot value over interior condition or age of construction
- Renovation-focused buyers with capital reserves for systems, structure, and storm mitigation improvements
- Investors or owner-occupants comfortable with a long hold and the complexity of older coastal real estate financing
Probably not for
- Buyers seeking turnkey properties or new construction without deferred maintenance exposure
- First-time buyers without significant reserves for flood insurance, windstorm coverage, and capital improvements
- Anyone needing a quick close or expecting competitive market dynamics and bidding activity
The market around Forest Isles
Forest Isles is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
Across Brevard County, 3,585 homes are active and 1,397 pending (28% under contract).
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Forest Isles specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Forest Isles on the map.
Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers and tap a home for the details.
Listing locations from Space Coast MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Schools
- Brevard County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Cape View · Elementary
- Cocoa Beach · Middle
- Cocoa Beach · High
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Forest Isles listings and can change; always confirm with Brevard County Public Schools for a specific address.
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Recent Developments in Forest Isles
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Forest Isles, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.
- October 2026Infrastructure
Brevard County Brightline station fully funded with $57 million federal grant
The planned Brightline station in Cocoa, near State Road 528, is now fully funded after a federal grant of about $57 million. Cocoa will own the station and Brightline will operate it, linking Cocoa and Port Canaveral to South Florida destinations. No construction start date has been set, and officials expect to release more details in early 2027.
What it may mean for the marketA passenger rail stop near SR 528 would add a regional transit option for commuters and visitors traveling between the Space Coast and other Florida metros. The site is about 9 miles northwest of Forest Isles.
Source: FOX 35 Orlando - September 2026Civic
Space Force plans laser counter-drone defenses at Space Coast launch sites
Space Launch Delta 45 plans to deploy counter-drone technology, including lasers, to protect launch pads and critical infrastructure at Cape Canaveral and nearby facilities. Cost and operational date were not disclosed, and officials have not confirmed whether it will extend onto Kennedy Space Center property.
What it may mean for the marketAdded security investment at launch facilities reinforces the base's role as a long-term anchor for aerospace employment in the region. The site is about 11 miles north of Forest Isles.
Source: FOX 35 Orlando - July 2026Retail & Dining
Lakeside Social at Viera Town Center to bring a new waterfront community gathering place to Viera
The Viera Company, in partnership with Rogue Wave Hospitality Group, is opening Lakeside Social at Viera Town Center, a waterfront venue featuring a wave-shaped central bar, a boathouse-style bar, and a curated food vendor park. A soft opening was set for early June 2026, with a grand opening celebration over Fourth of July weekend 2026.
What it may mean for the marketA new waterfront food, bar, and entertainment venue adds dining and gathering capacity to Viera Town Center and broadens the local commercial mix. The project is about 8 miles southwest of Forest Isles, elsewhere in Brevard County.
Source: Viera - June 2026Development
Orlando Health announces plans to open a new hospital in Viera
Orlando Health announced a seven-story, 240-bed hospital along with a three-story, 60,000-square-foot medical office building on a 40-acre health and wellness campus in Viera, between Lake Andrew Drive and I-95 south of Viera Boulevard. Construction was expected to begin in June 2026, with opening targeted as early as fall 2027.
What it may mean for the marketA new hospital and medical office campus would add major healthcare infrastructure and construction activity to the Viera area. The project is about 9 miles southwest of Forest Isles, elsewhere in Brevard County.
Source: ClickOrlando - May 2026Infrastructure
Ellis Road widening from John Rodes Boulevard to Wickham Road advances to construction
FDOT's project to widen Ellis Road from two to four lanes over about 1.8 miles between John Rodes Boulevard and Wickham Road in the Melbourne area had a construction letting scheduled for May 20, 2026, at an estimated construction cost of $57 million. The work includes new sidewalks, buffered bicycle lanes, new traffic signals, and drainage improvements.
What it may mean for the marketWidening this corridor would increase road capacity and add sidewalks and bike lanes across a key West Melbourne and Melbourne connection. The project is about 15 miles south of Forest Isles, elsewhere in Brevard County.
Source: CFL Roads (FDOT) - May 2026Builder Activity
Builder charts course for Cape Canaveral homes with rooftop terraces to watch launches
Miami-based EverHome Living plans 94 three-story townhouses off Astronaut Boulevard along the Banana River in Cape Canaveral, with prices starting around $650,000 and units of roughly 2,800 square feet. Groundbreaking is targeted for the end of 2026, with sales beginning in early 2027.
What it may mean for the marketA new townhouse community would add for-sale housing supply along the Banana River in Cape Canaveral. The project is about 5 miles north of Forest Isles, elsewhere in Brevard County.
Source: Homes.com News
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 Forest Isles buying strategy.
If we were buying in Forest Isles 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.
Use your leverage. With inventory sitting, there is room to negotiate on anything dated or overpriced and to ask for repairs or a rate buydown.
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 Forest Isles.
Barrier island homes with size and age
This is not a neighborhood association with a clubhouse and lifestyle amenities; Forest Isles is a collection of single-family homes on one of Florida's most desirable barrier islands. The median year built is 1966, and the range runs through 1981. That means you are often buying into a property that will need roof, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical work - or a complete gut - but you are buying Cocoa Beach dirt, which holds value independent of the house.
The median home here is just under 3,000 square feet, notably larger than the typical beach cottage. Many lots back to canals or offer water access; some sit close enough to the Atlantic that storm surge, flood zones, and insurance costs become central to your underwriting. Nearly 73 percent of owners claim homestead exemption, so this is a community of long-term residents who either bought decades ago or have already absorbed the cost of renovation.
With four homes on the market and 48 months of supply, this is not a community where competitive offers or bidding wars exist. Sellers wait. Buyers can be methodical. If you need a quick close or a turnkey property, you will likely look elsewhere. If you want space, water access, and the ability to renovate or rebuild on your timeline in a true beachside location, Forest Isles offers that opportunity - but only if your budget includes not just the purchase price but the cost of bringing a 1960s or 1970s home up to your standard.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Forest Isles. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
Older barrier-island inventory requires a broker who knows flood maps, windstorm mitigation credits, and how to read between the lines of a listing before you spend money on inspection. We walk Forest Isles properties with contractors, know which systems will underwrite and which will not, and can help you structure an offer that accounts for deferred capital in a market where sellers have time but limited leverage. Whether you are buying a renovation project or selling a home that needs honest pricing, we will give you the numbers that matter and none of the optimism that does not.
Forest Isles 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 Forest Isles 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 Forest Isles sales matched to your home.
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Recently off market in Forest Isles
Homes in Forest Isles that recently left the market. Each address opens its public-record profile: county-recorded value, property taxes, the last recorded sale, community sales history, and what is for sale nearby now. 1 on record.
- 124 June Drive · off market
| Location | Cocoa Beach, Brevard County, FL |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 59 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1965–1981 (median 1966) |
| Typical living area | 2,912 sq ft (median) |
| For sale right now | 4 active, 0 pending · median asking $747,000 · 48.0 months of supply |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 73% |
Data as of July 15, 2026. Based on information from the Space Coast MLS for the period %s through %s; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Forest Isles key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/forest-isles-cocoa-beach, data as of July 15, 2026.
Housing distress & ownership in Forest Isles, Cocoa Beach
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 October 2026 through October 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Just listed in Forest Isles
The newest homes for sale in Forest Isles right now, newest first. Each link opens the full listing with every photo, the price history and a tour request.
- 200 Rose Drive $1,299,900 · 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,920 sq ft · new today Courtesy of Keller Williams Space Coast
- 160 June Drive $690,000 · 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,889 sq ft · new today Courtesy of Landshark Realty
- 165 June Drive $675,000 · 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,710 sq ft · new today Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty
Checked against the MLS Oct 19, 2026. All new listings in this market.
Every Home for Sale in Forest Isles Cocoa Beach Right Now (3)
All 3 active and pending Forest Isles Cocoa Beach listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 200 Rose Drive · $1,299,900 · 4 bd / 3 ba · listed Jul 20, 2026 · listed by Keller Williams Space Coast
- 160 June Drive · $690,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Jul 20, 2026 · listed by Landshark Realty
- 165 June Drive · $675,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Jul 20, 2026 · listed by Coldwell Banker Realty
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Forest Isles Market Scorecard
Forest Isles is currently a buyer-leaning market (limited data). About 36.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $690,000.
Typical home value in the 32931 ZIP is $457,355, about 9.2% 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 2026-10-19. Refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Space Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 19, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (community parcel extract) |
| Under-contract shares | Space Coast MLS records, as of 2026-07-12 |
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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