Groves
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 10 closed sales in Groves Phase Ii The in Merritt Island, FL since 2009, the most recent in December 2025. 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 | 13 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1996–2017 (median 1998) |
| Typical living area | 2,706 sq ft (median) |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 79% |
Data as of September 20, 2026. Based on information from the Space Coast MLS for the period 2009 through 2025; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Groves Phase Ii The key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/groves-phase-ii-the, data as of September 20, 2026.

The Groves Phase II is a small pocket of Merritt Island, and with no active amenity set pulled from current MLS listings, price here is driven by the homes themselves — condition, updates, lot, and how a given property shows — rather than by any community feature you're paying a premium to access. Treat each listing on its own merits; there is no clubhouse or gate doing the heavy lifting on value.
For buyers, that means the negotiation is about the individual house, not the address. For sellers, it means presentation and condition carry the day: an updated, well-kept home distinguishes itself far more here than in a community where shared amenities set a baseline. Come in with sober comparisons of like-for-like homes.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Groves 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
Groves Phase II is a modest residential enclave on Merritt Island in Brevard County, where value tracks the condition and character of each individual home rather than any shared community draw.
Space Coast MLS sales records identify 22 homes in Groves that have changed hands since 2005, built between 1987 and 2017 (median 1996), with a median living area of about 1,473 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 91% are single-family homes. 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 Groves is best for.
Best for
- Buyers targeting Merritt Island who evaluate each home on condition and lot rather than community perks
- Renovation-minded buyers hunting a dated home to update and build equity through improvements
- Budget-conscious buyers who don't want ongoing dues attached to amenities they won't use
Probably not for
- Buyers who want a pool, gate, clubhouse, or other shared amenities on-site
- Buyers expecting a large-selection market with many homes to compare at once
- Buyers who want a turnkey, uniform product and would rather not weigh homes case by case
The market around Groves
Groves 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 Groves specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in Groves Phase Ii The, 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 Groves buying strategy.
If we were buying in Groves 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 Groves.
A home-by-home market
With no community amenities identified from current listings, there's nothing here inflating or subsidizing price — no dues-funded pool, no gate, no shared docks that would show up in the numbers. That tends to keep the conversation grounded on the fundamentals: square footage, updates, lot, and how the house has been maintained. Expect a genuinely wide spread between a dated original-condition home and a renovated one on the same street.
Location does the rest of the work. This is Merritt Island in Brevard County, so proximity to the causeways, waterways, and the broader Space Coast job corridor factors into what a buyer will pay. Ask us for the specific commute and access picture for any address you're weighing, because within a small community those location differences matter more than a headline stat.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Groves. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a small community without amenity-driven pricing, the value gap comes down to reading condition and comparables correctly — and that's exactly the work we do. We'll walk you through like-for-like sales, flag where a listing is priced on aspiration rather than condition, and tell you plainly when a home isn't worth the ask.
Groves 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 Groves buy.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Space Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 1, 2026) |
| 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 2009 (10 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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