Holiday Cove
Homes for Sale in Merritt Island, FL
All 207 homes for sale in Merritt Island, FL · median $475,000 · 113 homes for sale in 32952 · Brevard County homes for sale
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Homes listed or recently sold were built 1963–1979; none of the 7 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 5 ft). As of November 2026, the MLS records 2 closed sales in Holiday Cove in Merritt Island, FL since 2026, the most recent in September 2026. Across Merritt Island as a whole, 109 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $450,000, 52 median days on market, with 221 homes for sale today. At that median and Brevard County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.6 mills, annual property tax runs about $7,020 ($6,400 with the full homestead exemption).
Holiday Cove in Merritt Island carries a median price of $480,000, or about $291 per square foot. That per-foot figure is doing most of the talking here: with no shared community amenities pulled from current MLS listings, price is driven by the individual home — its condition, its square footage, and its position on the island. Expect a wide spread around the median depending on how much work a given house needs.
The posture right now favors patient buyers. Prices are down 14.3% year over year, homes are sitting a median of 53 days, and the market heat score of 21 points to a slow, unhurried pace. Sellers should price to the current reality rather than last year's, and buyers have room to negotiate on terms and condition instead of chasing.
Figures in this note are as of July 15, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Holiday Cove 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
Holiday Cove is a small, home-by-home market on Merritt Island where value tracks the individual property rather than any shared amenity package. The recent pullback in price and the slower pace give buyers time to be selective.
Space Coast MLS sales records identify 144 homes in Holiday Cove that have changed hands since 2004, built between 1963 and 1988 (median 1967), with a median living area of about 1,710 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 100% 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.
County records show 6 qualified sales in Holiday Cove across 2024–2025 (4 in 2024, 2 in 2025), median $600,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
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 Holiday Cove is best for.
Best for
- Buyers targeting a Merritt Island home who can move on a 53-day timeline without pressure
- Value-focused buyers comfortable judging a home on condition and square footage rather than amenities
- Buyers with a budget near the $480,000 median who want negotiating leverage in a soft market
Probably not for
- Sellers who need a quick close and expect last year's pricing
- Buyers who require shared amenities such as a pool, clubhouse, or gated access
- Anyone counting on short-term price gains rather than a home to hold
The market around Holiday Cove
Holiday Cove is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32952, 146 homes are on the market and 18% are under contract — a steady corner of Merritt Island.
Across Brevard County, 4,089 homes are active and 1,281 pending (24% under contract).
In ZIP 32952 (Merritt Island), 23 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $310K ($273/sq ft), up 22.7% year over year, with a median 104 days on market. Right now 18 active and 2 pending listings put supply at about 9.4 months — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 32952 housing market and the Brevard County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Holiday Cove specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Holiday Cove 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.
The Holiday Cove buying strategy.
If we were buying in Holiday Cove 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 Holiday Cove.
Where the value actually sits
With no community amenities identified from current listings, there is no clubhouse, pool, or gated entry pulling the numbers in one direction. That puts the weight on the house itself. At roughly $291 per square foot against a $480,000 median, the difference between a renovated home and one needing work will show up plainly in the price you pay and the price you can ask.
The longer view is meaningful: values here are up 209% since 2012, even after the 14.3% year-over-year decline. That history says nothing about what comes next, but it does frame the current softness as a step back from a much higher base rather than a collapse. A 53-day median days-on-market and a heat score of 21 confirm this is a deliberate market, not a scramble.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Holiday Cove. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a market this condition-driven and this slow, the pricing call is everything. We read each Holiday Cove home on its own merits — square footage, updates, and position — rather than leaning on a community average, and we build a strategy around a 53-day median and a soft year-over-year trend so buyers negotiate from strength and sellers avoid chasing the market down.
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Recently off market in Holiday Cove
Homes in Holiday Cove 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.
- 2205 Windsor Drive · off market
What it really costs to own in Holiday Cove
The parts of the monthly number a mortgage calculator leaves out, from the tax roll, the MLS, Citizens and FEMA. Property facts only.
| Property tax | Current owners' bills run a median of $3,619/yr across 5 listings here (MLS tax records, 2026-11-13). |
|---|---|
| Home and flood insurance | The average Citizens Property Insurance premium in Brevard County is $2,348/yr (6,986 policies, Citizens detail by county, April 2026); private-market quotes depend on roof age, wind mitigation and construction. |
| Roof and age | Median build year 1978 across 7 listings. An original roof here would be about 48 years old; under Florida's 2022 reform (SB 2-D) carriers may require an inspection past 15 years, so budget for a roof report, and for replacement where it fails. |
| Location | Merritt Island, Brevard County, FL · ZIP 32952 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 69 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1966–1988 (median 1967) |
| Typical living area | 2,262 sq ft (median) |
| Home types (current listings and sales) | single-family 100% |
| Amenities listed by sellers | Fishing |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 72% |
Data as of November 8, 2026. Based on information from the Space Coast MLS for the period 2026 through 2026; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Holiday Cove key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/holiday-cove, data as of November 8, 2026.
Housing distress & ownership in Holiday Cove, 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 November 2026 through November 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Recently sold in Holiday Cove
- 2205 Windsor Drive · sold $368,000
- 1475 Holiday Boulevard · sold $364,000
Closed sales from the MLS; each page shows the sold price, taxes and value history.
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Streets in this community
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- N Banana River Drive (3 homes on record)
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Recent Developments in Holiday Cove
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Holiday Cove, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated November 2026.
- October 2026Parks & Amenities
Westin Cocoa Beach details FlowSurf surf attraction and plans for local access
The resort says its surf attraction will be called the FlowSurf Experience at The Lineup, with adjustable wave levels. Planned additions include a beachside bar called Locals Only and a cafe called Wax Shack with sports simulators, and the resort intends to offer attractions to the local community, with pricing not yet announced.
What it may mean for the marketThe project adds recreation and dining amenities to the Cocoa Beach oceanfront and may create hospitality jobs ahead of opening. The project is about 8 miles east of Holiday Cove, elsewhere in Brevard County.
Source: Space Coast Daily - October 2026Market
Brevard September home sales: single-family slows while condos and townhomes gain
Space Coast Association of Realtors data show the September single-family median price at $380,000, up 0.5%, with closed sales down 2.5% to 818 and 3.5 months of supply. Condo and townhouse median price rose 6.9% to $272,500, with 172 closed sales and 5.9 months of supply.
What it may mean for the marketTighter single-family supply and a firmer condo and townhouse segment point to differing inventory conditions across Brevard housing types. The site is about 7 miles south of Holiday Cove.
Source: Space Coast Daily - October 2026Civic
Cocoa Beach commission asks state to study faster boat channels on the Banana River
The commission unanimously passed a proposal asking Florida wildlife officials to review manatee speed zones, with the mayor suggesting 25 mph daytime channels. The request is not final, and the state has not set a study timeline.
What it may mean for the marketAny change in speed zones could shorten boat travel times for waterfront residents and marine businesses around Cocoa Beach. The project is about 7 miles east of Holiday Cove, elsewhere in Brevard County.
Source: FOX 35 Orlando - 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 3 miles north of Holiday Cove.
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 6 miles south of Holiday Cove, 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 6 miles south of Holiday Cove, elsewhere in Brevard County.
Source: ClickOrlando
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.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Space Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: November 12, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 32952)) |
| Under-contract shares | Space Coast MLS records, as of 2026-11-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2026 (2 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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