Island Forest Preserve
Homes for Sale in Merritt Island, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Photo via Space Coast MLS
Homes listed or recently sold were built 2023 - 2026 with 9 new construction; 13 of 13 report an HOA (median $80/mo); none of the 11 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 3 ft). Island Forest Preserve is a community in Merritt Island, Brevard County, FL. Across Merritt Island as a whole, 267 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $439,900, 49 median days on market, with 71 homes for sale today. At that median and Brevard County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.6 mills, annual property tax runs about $6,860 ($6,240 with the full homestead exemption).
Island Forest Preserve is a gated new-build enclave on Merritt Island with just 110 homes completed in 2023 - 2024. The median 4,130 square feet tells you this is a luxury-oriented product; the 30% homestead rate and zero active listings tell you this is not a typical resale market. When a home does come available here, condition and location within the gates will matter far more than days-on-market comparisons.
With no inventory today and a development this young, resale pricing will hinge on builder-grade finishes, lot premiums, and whether a seller upgraded or left things standard. Buyers should expect limited choice and potentially long waits between listings; sellers should prepare for a thin comp set and buyers who will scrutinize every detail against new construction standards.
The 60-Second Overview
A gated, 110-home enclave built in 2023 - 2024 with a median footprint over 4,000 square feet - luxury scale on Merritt Island, minimal resale turnover, and zero active inventory as of mid-2025.
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 Island Forest Preserve is best for.
Best for
- Buyers seeking new or near-new construction with luxury square footage and gated privacy on Merritt Island
- Investors or second-home buyers comfortable with low liquidity and long hold periods
- Households prioritizing large floor plans and turnkey condition over resale selection or walkability
Probably not for
- Buyers who need multiple active listings to compare or want negotiation leverage from inventory depth
- First-time or move-up buyers requiring predictable resale comps and established market rhythms
- Anyone expecting frequent turnover, diverse price points, or a mature amenity set beyond gates and grounds maintenance
The market around Island Forest Preserve
Island Forest Preserve 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 Island Forest Preserve specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Island Forest Preserve
Live MLS inventory for Island Forest Preserve. 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 Island Forest Preserve listings as of 2026-09-12, 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.
Island Forest Preserve 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, tiles © CARTO.
Life at Island Forest Preserve
- Gated · reported on 11 of 12 listings
- Security Gate · reported on 2 of 12 listings
- Maintenance Grounds · reported on 1 of 12 listings
Community amenities as reported across Space Coast MLS listings in this community; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Verify current amenities and access with the HOA.
Schools
- Brevard County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Carroll · Elementary
- Jefferson · Middle
- Merritt Island · High
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Island Forest Preserve listings and can change; always confirm with Brevard County Public Schools for a specific address.
Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Island Forest Preserve address.
The Island Forest Preserve buying strategy.
If we were buying in Island Forest Preserve 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 Island Forest Preserve.
New luxury, tight supply, very few sellers
Island Forest Preserve is as new as Brevard gated communities come: homes rose between 2023 and 2024, the median build year is 2024, and the median living area is 4,130 square feet. That square footage skews well above county norms and signals a luxury-oriented buyer pool. The gated entry and professional grounds maintenance reinforce the premium positioning.
Only 30% of the 110 homes carry homestead exemptions, which suggests a meaningful share of second homes, investment holds, or owners who have not yet filed. With zero active listings today, resale opportunities are rare and unpredictable. When one does surface, expect scrutiny: buyers will compare finishes, lot position, and upgrades against the builder baseline that most neighbors still occupy.
Because the community is so new and turnover so limited, there is no established resale rhythm. Sellers will lean on recent builder closings for comp guidance, but those transactions often include incentives and upgrade packages that do not appear in public records. Buyers should verify HOA documents, gate-access protocols, and any deferred amenity phases directly with the association - MLS amenity tags reflect what was reported at original listing, not necessarily what is current.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Island Forest Preserve. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a 110-home gated community with zero active listings, you need an agent with direct builder relationships, off-market intelligence, and the patience to wait for the right opportunity - or the skill to position your listing when supply is this constrained. Momentum maintains close contact with Brevard new-construction teams and resale networks, so when a home does become available in Island Forest Preserve, you hear about it early. We also know how to price and market a near-new luxury property against a thin comp set, using builder data, lot premiums, and upgrade inventories that most agents never see. If you are serious about buying or selling here, you need a broker who understands the difference between list price and builder incentive math.
Island Forest Preserve 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 Island Forest Preserve buy.
Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.
Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Island Forest Preserve sales matched to your home.
Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.
If you are thinking about selling in Island Forest Preserve, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's condition and location, not an automated estimate.
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The real cost & risk here
Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Brevard County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.
Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · Brevard County scorecard.
County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.
Island Forest Preserve Market Scorecard
Island Forest Preserve is currently a buyer-leaning market (limited data). Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.
Typical home value in the 32953 ZIP is $426,993, right around 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 2026-09-12. 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: September 12, 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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