Hilltop
Manor

Merritt Island · Brevard County

A small, established larger-lot pocket in Merritt Island with tree-lined streets, varied home styles, many pool homes, and reported no mandatory HOA.

Established single-familyLarger lotsReported no HOA

Live Market Pulse

50/100
Momentum

Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

Tight supply keeps sellers in control, but dated interiors still trade at a discount, so condition is where buyers win.

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Built fromLive Space Coast MLS data14 years of closingsLocal renovation analysisUpdated twice daily

LiveMarket PulseSpace Coast MLS

$725K

Median Price

6mo

Supply

n/a

Avg DOM

Soft

Seller Leverage

$247/sf

Median $/Sqft

n/a

1-Yr Price Change

0now

Distress

Jon's Current Read

"Hilltop Manor is a small, built-out single-family pocket in Merritt Island, described in third-party sources as larger lots with varied architecture, tree-lined streets, many pool homes, and reported no mandatory HOA. The appeal is space and freedom: room, privacy, and lower fixed carry within a short drive of the SR-3 corridor, the Banana River, and the Kennedy Space Center job base that anchors Brevard County demand. Because the neighborhood is small and fully established, inventory is thin and value turns on the specific lot, condition, and any pool, the read is the parcel itself, the flood zone, and the insurance quote. With no HOA, there is no shared standard, so condition and lot size carry the price. Confirm the no-HOA status and any covenant in writing, and comp against recent address-specific sales rather than a neighborhood average."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Hilltop Manor market snapshot (as of June 17, 2026): the median sale price is about $725K ($247 per sq ft), a buyer-leaning market (limited data). Based on 2 recent closings in live Space Coast MLS data.

Hilltop Manor is a small established single-family neighborhood in Merritt Island, Brevard County, Florida (ZIP 32952), known in third-party descriptions for larger lots, varied home styles, and tree-lined streets, with reported no mandatory HOA. Some homes sit on more than half an acre, including quiet cul-de-sac positions, which gives the pocket a sense of space rare in tract communities.

The setting is the draw. Merritt Island is an island between the Banana and Indian Rivers, and Hilltop Manor sits within easy reach of the SR-3 corridor for shopping and of Cocoa Beach and the Atlantic a short drive east. The Kennedy Space Center and the broader Cape Canaveral launch corridor anchor the regional job base, which keeps Merritt Island demand resilient.

Because the pocket is small, fully established, and built around larger lots, the practical picture is thin inventory and homes that vary widely in condition and updates. Many have pools. With reported no HOA, there is more freedom and a lower fixed carry, but also no shared upkeep of common standards, so the specific lot and home matter even more.

The honest read is to treat Hilltop Manor as a specific-lot decision. Pull the flood determination and an insurance quote for the parcel, confirm the no-HOA status in writing, inspect any pool, and comp the home against recent address-specific sales. We do exactly that, and we set an alert so you hear about a listing early.

Quick Match

Who Hilltop Manor is best for.

Best for

Buyers who want a larger lot and room to breathe in Merritt Island
Buyers who value reported no HOA and lower fixed carry
Buyers who want a pool home or the space to add one
Buyers who will confirm the lot, flood zone, pool, and insurance before offering

Probably not for

Buyers who want a small low-maintenance footprint
Buyers who want shared standards and an active HOA
Buyers who need to choose from many active listings at once
Buyers unwilling to verify the no-HOA status and parcel flood status

Market Pulse

How Hilltop Manor is performing right now

50/100
momentum

Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market

6Months of supplytight

72Median days on marketdays

0 : 1Under contract vs for salestrong demand

2Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity

+127%Median price since 2012appreciation

+33%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 Hilltop Manor listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

Where prices are going$850K2026 YTD

Median sale price by year. Tap a label to compare Orange Grove Manor or Merritt Island. The 1-year price change is the median sold price over the most recent year versus the prior year, the same measure most listing sites and local Realtor reports use. It reflects the mix of homes that sold, not the change in any single home's value, which is why median price per square foot is shown alongside it to adjust for home size. In thinly traded neighborhoods, where a sale or two can swing the median, we lead with the mix-resistant price-per-square-foot trend instead.

Price per square foot$3072026 YTD

Median $/sqft by year. 2026 is year to date.

Supply and demand now1 : 0active : pending

For sale1

Pending0

Sold 12mo2

Active and pending listings now vs homes sold in the last 12 months.

8.6A- score

Momentum intelligence

Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in Hilltop Manor buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Hilltop Manor

Live MLS inventory for Hilltop Manor. 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.

4245 Hillview Circle home for sale in Hilltop Manor

ActiveTop listing

$654,900

4 bd · 2 ba · 2,002 sqft · built 1969

4245 Hillview Circle, Merritt Island, 32952

Reno opportunityBest valuePool

Listed by EXP Realty LLC

Active and pending Hilltop Manor 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.

Interactive Map

Hilltop Manor on the map.

Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers, color the dots by status or lot type, and tap a home for the details.

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.

Nearby & Commute

How far is everything?

The takeaway

The location is the everyday-convenience case: shopping, schools, and the major roads are all a manageable drive.

Drive times from Hilltop Manor. They are approximate and vary with traffic and your exact start point.

Merritt Island shopping (SR-3 corridor)~6 to 10 min · approximate, varies with traffic

Cocoa Beach and the Atlantic~15 to 20 min · east across the Banana River

Kennedy Space Center area~20 to 25 min · aerospace employment corridor

SR-520 to mainland Cocoa and I-95~12 to 18 min · main mainland access

Patrick Space Force Base area~20 to 25 min · defense employment

Orlando International Airport~50 to 60 min · via SR-528

Distances and drive times are approximate and vary with traffic. 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

Hilltop Manor (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

Hilltop Manor 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 Hilltop Manor address.

The takeaway

What is actually shaping value near Hilltop Manor, sourced and dated. We do not publish rumor.

Recent Developments in Hilltop Manor

Development Intelligence

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

Net OutlookBullishThe structural story is a small, established larger-lot pocket inside a Merritt Island market kept resilient by the Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral job base. Watch the SR-3 corridor improvements and the regional launch economy, and confirm every parcel-level item before you offer.

Record Space Coast launch activity anchors regional demand

BullishA record-setting 93 launches between Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral in 2024 underscores a deep aerospace and defense job base that keeps Merritt Island housing demand resilient, supporting larger-lot pockets like Hilltop Manor. impact

SignificanceRadius: Region

Record Space Coast launch activity anchors regional demand

FDOT raised-median plan on Courtenay Parkway (SR-3)

NeutralFDOT plans to add raised medians on Courtenay Parkway in Merritt Island to cut left-turn crashes, which can change access patterns along the corridor Hilltop Manor uses for shopping and commuting. Confirm current access at tour time. impact

SignificanceRadius: Corridor

FDOT raised-median plan on Courtenay Parkway (SR-3)

Larger-lot built-out pocket means thin inventory

NeutralHilltop Manor rarely has many homes for sale, and value turns on lot size and condition with no HOA standard, so buyers should be pre-positioned and comp by specific address rather than a community average. impact

SignificanceRadius: Community

Larger-lot built-out pocket means thin inventory

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 Hilltop Manor, 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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May 2025
Roads
FDOT plans raised medians on Courtenay Parkway in Merritt Island
Spectrum News reported FDOT aims to eliminate the center two-way left-turn lane on Courtenay Parkway (SR-3) and install a raised median from SR-528 to Catalina Isle Drive to reduce left-turn crashes, citing 1,498 crashes and 13 fatalities since 2014. Why it matters: Median work changes left-turn access along the SR-3 corridor that Merritt Island neighborhoods rely on. Confirm current access and routing for any specific home before you offer. Source
January 2025
Economy
Record 93 Space Coast launches in 2024
A record-setting 93 rocket launches occurred between Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in 2024, a 29 percent jump from the prior year, reflecting a deepening aerospace and defense base near Merritt Island. Why it matters: A growing launch economy supports the regional job base and keeps Merritt Island housing demand resilient, which matters for resale in pockets like Hilltop Manor. Source

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 Strategy

The Hilltop Manor buying strategy.

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

Set a listing alert. Hilltop Manor is a larger-lot pocket with thin inventory, so being early matters.

Pull the flood determination and an insurance quote for the specific parcel before you fall in love with a home.

Confirm the reported no-HOA status in writing. Verify there is no association and read any deed restriction.

Inspect the pool and confirm the lot size. Pool condition and acreage drive value here.

Cross-shop the nearby pocket Orange Grove Manor on lot, condition, and carry.

The Quick Decision

Best Buy

A well-kept home on a large, private lot with a sound pool, the no-HOA status, flood zone, and insurance confirmed in writing.

Biggest Risk

Assuming the lot size or pool condition, or overpaying in a thin market with no real comp and no HOA standard to support resale.

Best Lot

Lot size, privacy, and cul-de-sac position drive desirability; the largest, most-private lots hold value best.

Smart Timing

Inventory is scarce, so be pre-approved and alerted, then act quickly when the right lot and home come up.

Deep-Dive Intelligence

The full read, only if you want it.

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

The Homes

Type

Single-family

Lots

Larger, some over half acre

Built

Established, confirm

Streets

Tree-lined

Costs & Fees

HOA

Reported none · confirm

Flood zone

Confirm parcel

Insurance

Quote early

Amenities

Setting

Suburban Merritt Island

Lots

Room and privacy

Access

SR-3 corridor

Pools

Many homes have them

Location

Area

Merritt Island

Beaches

Cocoa Beach nearby

Employment

Kennedy Space Center

The Homes & What to Confirm

Hilltop Manor is established single-family product on larger lots, in varied styles from single-story to two-story. Condition and updates vary widely, so the listing details matter more than any generalization. Confirm the lot acreage, square footage, year built, and any renovation and pool history on the specific home.

Three budget items deserve early attention. First, insurance: quote it early, because coastal-county premiums are real. Second, the flood zone: it varies parcel by parcel, so pull the determination. Third, the pool: have it inspected, since equipment and surface condition move value. We help you get all three up front.

Want the real numbers? We will confirm the no-HOA status, the flood determination, the pool condition, and an insurance quote for any Hilltop Manor listing you are watching.

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What Living Here Is Actually Like

The rhythm of Hilltop Manor, from the neighborhood and the broader Merritt Island setting:

A typical week

Room to spread out on a larger lot, the pool in the backyard, errands along the SR-3 corridor, the Banana and Indian River waters for boating and fishing, and Cocoa Beach a short drive east. It is a calm, spacious rhythm.

The aerospace factor

Kennedy Space Center and the Cape Canaveral launch corridor anchor the regional job base, and 2024 set a record with 93 launches between Kennedy and Cape Canaveral. That base keeps Merritt Island demand resilient.

The no-HOA trade

Reported no HOA means freedom to use your larger lot as you like, but no shared standard keeping every yard uniform. For many buyers that freedom is the whole point; confirm there is truly no association first.

What to go in eyes-open about

Thin inventory, more maintenance on larger lots and pools, coastal insurance costs, and parcel-level flood status. None is a dealbreaker, but all should be confirmed before you offer.

The Hilltop Manor Buyer Checklist

Confirm the no-HOA status and read any deed restriction.
Confirm the exact lot acreage on the parcel.
Inspect the pool and confirm equipment condition.
Pull the flood determination for the specific parcel.
Quote insurance early, coastal premiums matter.
Comp by address and lot size, not by community average.
Confirm zoned schools by address with Brevard Public Schools.
Budget larger-lot and pool maintenance into your carry.

Jon Brooks · Co-Founder, Momentum Realty

Hilltop Manor is the kind of pocket buyers come to when they want a real lot and the freedom that comes with no HOA. The trade is that condition and lot size carry the value, with no shared standard to lean on, so the specific parcel matters more than the neighborhood name.

My advice: confirm the lot acreage, inspect the pool, and pull the flood and insurance numbers before you fall for the backyard. The right larger lot does not come up often, so be ready when it does.

Hilltop Manor vs. the Alternatives

The honest comparison set for a Hilltop Manor buyer in Merritt Island:

Community	Type	HOA	The trade
Hilltop Manor	Established single-family	Reported none · confirm	Larger lots, pools, freedom, more maintenance
Orange Grove Manor	Established single-family	Confirm current	Central Merritt Island established pocket
South Merritt Estates	Established single-family	Low, reported · confirm	Larger homes, south Merritt Island, community park
Harbor Pines	Established single-family	Low, reported · confirm	Quiet no-thru pocket off Newfound Harbor

The pattern: Hilltop Manor wins on larger lots and no-HOA freedom; South Merritt Estates wins on larger homes; the others trade on their own lots and carry. There is no wrong answer, only a wrong match for your priorities.

Comparing Merritt Island pockets? We will build you an honest side-by-side on lot size, carry, flood, and insurance.

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The Honest Pros & Cons

What Hilltop Manor gets right

Larger lots with room and privacy
Reported no mandatory HOA, more freedom
Tree-lined, established streets
Many pool homes and varied architecture
Near the SR-3 corridor and a short drive to Cocoa Beach
Within a reasonable Kennedy Space Center commute

What to go in eyes-open about

Thin inventory, the right lot is rare
No HOA means no shared standards
Larger lots and pools mean more maintenance
Parcel-level flood status varies, confirm early
Coastal-county insurance is a real budget line
No on-site amenities beyond the neighborhood

Hilltop Manor Homes For Sale

What your money buys in Hilltop Manor.

The takeaway

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

Here are the broad resale bands in Hilltop Manor today. The right home is the one matched to your budget and the renovation math, so seeing fitting listings early is the edge.

Entry: standard homes

$605K to $605K

Established single-family homes on the larger lots, the most common product when something lists. Condition and updates vary widely.

Lowest entry

Mid: updated or pool homes

$605K to $845K

Homes with renovations, pools, or larger footprints on desirable lots, trading at a premium to the standard home.

Most inventory

Top: premium lots and cul-de-sac homes

$845K to $845K

The largest, most-private lots and most-updated homes, including quiet cul-de-sac positions. Lot and condition separate these most.

Strongest resale

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

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What Your Money Buys

What ~$725K buys here.

Three realistic price bands. Where a home lands comes down to condition and lot, not square footage alone.

$605K to $605K

Entry: standard homes

Established single-family homes on the larger lots, the most common product when something lists. Condition and updates vary widely.

$605K to $845K

Mid: updated or pool homes

Homes with renovations, pools, or larger footprints on desirable lots, trading at a premium to the standard home.

$845K to $845K

Top: premium lots and cul-de-sac homes

The largest, most-private lots and most-updated homes, including quiet cul-de-sac positions. Lot and condition separate these most.

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

Operator Intelligence

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The factors that actually move value in Hilltop Manor, condition, lot, and the renovation math, read from current listings and recent sales.

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

Proprietary Data

The renovation premium.

Renovated-listing inventory in Hilltop Manor is too thin right now to compute a reliable renovation premium. We read condition home by home against real comps before you offer.

Lot Value

The lot premium.

On a preferred homesite (water, preserve, corner, or a larger lot), the homesite is the part of your money the market gives back at resale. The house can be renovated; the lot cannot, so premium lots hold their value better than interior ones. How much more they command varies by frontage, view, and condition, which is why we read it home by home against real comparable sales rather than a single headline figure.

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.

Resale Strength Scorecard

How well Hilltop Manor holds value.

Our read on the factors that protect resale here, and the one to manage.

No CDD on the tax billStrong

Central Merritt Island locationStrong

Scarce, established homesitesStrong

Established, in-demand locationPositive

All-resale 1990s conditionManage it

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

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 Hilltop Manor

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.

Calling the listing agent

The agent on the sign works for the seller. In a market where condition swings price by hundreds of thousands, negotiating against that agent with no one in your corner is the costliest move of all.

Misjudging the renovation math

A dated home looks like a deal until you price the roof, HVAC, pool, and full modernization honestly. Underbudget the reno and the bargain becomes the expensive house.

Overpaying for an interior lot

A premium homesite (water, preserve, or a preferred position) carries a real, durable premium. Pay a top price for an interior lot and you are buying the weakest version of the value.

Underbudgeting the carrying costs

Two similar homes can cost very differently to own once the HOA, any CDD, insurance, and upkeep are priced in. Buyers who do not run the full monthly carrying cost misread the real number.

Skipping the systems check

An older home means older systems unless updated. Roof age, HVAC age, pool equipment, and prior renovations drive both price and insurability, and a thorough inspection matters more here than in a new build.

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Hilltop Manor is the kind of larger-lot pocket that rewards patience, because the right lot rarely comes up. The decision is won or lost on the lot size, the condition, and the parcel-level flood and insurance, not a community average.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Momentum Intelligence

Momentum Buy Score.

Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the five factors that decide how a home here buys, holds, and resells.

8.0B+ · Buy Score

Resale Strength8.0/10

Renovation Risk7.4/10

Location Efficiency8.2/10

Long-Term Defensibility8.2/10

Carrying Cost Advantage8.0/10

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.

Momentum Housing Intelligence

Why our read on Hilltop Manor 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.

About the analyst · Our methodology

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Proprietary Data · Lot Value Map

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

Lot size is the main value driver here
Cul-de-sac and private lots hold value best
Confirm the exact acreage on each listing
Pool condition adds or subtracts real value
Read the parcel flood zone before the finishes

In Hilltop Manor, lot size is the primary value driver, more than finishes. The largest, most-private lots and quiet cul-de-sac positions hold value best, while smaller or busier lots are the value entry. Always confirm the exact acreage and inspect any pool, since both move price meaningfully. Read the parcel flood zone before you weigh updates, and comp a home against its own recent address-specific sales rather than a community average that does not capture lot differences at this scale.

The 15-Second Verdict

Hilltop Manor in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a larger lot and room to breathe in Merritt Island with reported no HOA and aerospace-corridor access.

Strong onLarger lots up to over half an acre, tree-lined streets, many pool homes, reported no HOA, and a short drive to Cocoa Beach.

WatchThin inventory, parcel-level flood and insurance costs, more maintenance on larger lots and pools, and no shared HOA standard. Confirm every item.

Not forBuyers who want a small low-maintenance footprint, an active HOA with shared standards, or many active listings to choose from.

The edgeA large, private, well-kept lot in a resilient Merritt Island market can be a durable hold, the scarcity of bigger lots works in your favor.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take

Reported no mandatory HOA, confirm in writing
No association dues, but no shared standards either
Read any deed restriction on the parcel
Budget larger-lot and pool upkeep yourself
Confirm coastal insurance and possible flood separately

Third-party sources describe Hilltop Manor as having no mandatory HOA. That means no recurring association dues, but also no shared upkeep of common standards. Confirm there is no association, or any voluntary association and its terms, in writing before you offer, and read any deed restriction on the parcel.

With reported no HOA, there is no association budget or amenity package to inherit. Your carry is property taxes, insurance, and your own upkeep of a larger lot and any pool. Verify the no-HOA status directly before you rely on it.

Hilltop Manor is a no-HOA, larger-lot single-family pocket rather than an amenity community, so there is no clubhouse or equity membership. The value is the lot, the privacy, and the location.

Run Your Numbers

Tools for a Hilltop Manor buy.

Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.

Mortgage paymentPrincipal, interest, taxes, and insurance on a specific price.Property taxBrevard County millage and the homestead picture.Rent vs buyThe breakeven on owning in Hilltop Manor.Save Our HomesProject your homestead tax cap over time.

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.

Selling in Hilltop Manor

Price it to your lot size, condition, and the no-HOA freedom, not an average.

If you are selling in Hilltop Manor, the right list price comes from recent sales matched to your lot size, condition, and pool, not a community average. The larger lot and the freedom of no HOA are your headline assets.

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 Hilltop Manor, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Orange Grove Manor, 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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Hilltop Manor Market Scorecard

Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

Hilltop Manor is currently a buyer-leaning market (limited data). About 6.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $629,000.

6.0

Months supply

$629,000

Median list

$725,000

Median sold

$247

Per sqft

n/a

Days on mkt

1/0/2

Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32952 ZIP is $435,893, about 11.0% below the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

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 Hilltop Manor in Merritt Island?

Hilltop Manor is a small established single-family neighborhood in Merritt Island, Brevard County, Florida, ZIP 32952, known for larger lots and tree-lined streets within easy reach of the SR-3 corridor and the Banana River.

Does Hilltop Manor have an HOA?

Third-party sources describe Hilltop Manor as having no mandatory HOA, which means more freedom and a lower fixed carry, but no shared upkeep of common standards. Confirm there is no association, or its rules and dues, in writing before you offer.

How big are the lots in Hilltop Manor?

Hilltop Manor is known for larger lots, with some homes reported on more than half an acre, including cul-de-sac positions. Lot size varies, so confirm the exact acreage on any specific listing.

Do Hilltop Manor homes have pools?

Many homes in the area feature pools. Pool condition, age, and equipment vary widely, so always have the pool inspected and confirm the equipment status before you offer.

What kind of homes are in Hilltop Manor?

Established single-family homes in varied architectural styles, from single-story to two-story residences, on larger lots. Sizes and ages vary by home, so confirm the details on any specific listing.

Is Hilltop Manor in a flood zone?

Flood zone status in coastal Brevard County varies parcel by parcel. Always pull the flood determination and an insurance quote for the specific home before you offer.

How far is Hilltop Manor from the beach?

Cocoa Beach and the Atlantic are roughly a fifteen to twenty minute drive east across the Banana River. Merritt Island is an island between the Banana and Indian Rivers.

Is Hilltop Manor good for Kennedy Space Center workers?

Merritt Island is a common choice for aerospace and defense workers because Kennedy Space Center and the Cape Canaveral launch corridor are close. Hilltop Manor offers room and a quiet street within a reasonable commute, confirm your exact drive.

What schools serve Hilltop Manor?

Hilltop Manor is zoned to Brevard Public Schools, with assignment by address. Zoning changes, so confirm the current zoned elementary, middle, and high schools with the district for any specific home.

Is now a good time to buy in Hilltop Manor?

Merritt Island demand has stayed resilient, supported by the space and defense sectors. In a larger-lot pocket, timing matters less than being ready to move when the right lot and home come up. We help you be first and prepared.

How is Hilltop Manor different from larger Merritt Island subdivisions?

Hilltop Manor is built around larger lots and reported no HOA, rather than a uniform tract or amenity community. The trade is space, privacy, and freedom against more maintenance and no shared standards.

What should I budget beyond the price in Hilltop Manor?

Budget coastal-county property insurance, possible flood insurance depending on the parcel, pool upkeep where applicable, larger-lot maintenance, and normal Brevard County property taxes. We help you build the full carrying-cost picture before you offer.

Do I need my own agent to buy in Hilltop Manor?

Yes. The listing agent works for the seller. Your own agent verifies the no-HOA status, pulls true comps in a thin market, checks the flood zone, pool, and insurance, and negotiates for you. Momentum Realty does exactly that, use the form on this page.

The Verdict

Should you buy in Hilltop Manor?

An honest fit check. We will tell you when it is not your community.

You want a larger lot and room to breathe in Merritt IslandExcellent fit

You value reported no HOA and lower fixed carryExcellent fit

You want a pool home or the space to add oneExcellent fit

You will confirm the lot, flood zone, pool, and insurance before offeringExcellent fit

You can act quickly when the right larger lot comes upExcellent fit

You want a small low-maintenance footprintProbably not

You want shared standards and an active HOAProbably not

You need many active listings to choose from at onceProbably not

You will not verify the no-HOA status and parcel flood statusProbably not

You need new construction rather than established resaleProbably not

Get the inside read on Hilltop Manor

Whether you are buying a renovation project, comparing the lots and views, weighing the carrying costs, or selling your Hilltop Manor home, tell us what you need. Every inquiry comes straight to us. We represent you, not the seller, and what your agent is paid is negotiable and set in a written buyer agreement up front. No obligation, no spam, no high-pressure follow-up.

You are all set.

A Momentum Realty Hilltop Manor specialist will reach out personally, usually the same day.

Photography on this page is sourced from active and recently sold MLS listings in this community and remains the property of the listing brokerage and/or photographer. Source: Listing data provided by the Space Coast Multiple Listing Service. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS.

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