Kenzel Terrace in Merritt Island

Kenzel Terrace
Merritt Island

Small established street · Merritt Island · ZIP 32953

A small, established Merritt Island street of mid-century homes on generous lots, traded on condition and the lot.

Mid-century homesGenerous lotsZIP 32953
Live Market Pulse
50/100
Momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
A small established street trades on the home's condition, the lot, and an honest read of roof and systems; confirm any HOA, any CDD, and the specific home.
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Built fromLive Space Coast MLS data14 years of closingsLocal renovation analysisUpdated twice daily
LiveMarket PulseSpace Coast MLS
$360K
Median Price
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Supply
n/a
Avg DOM
Soft
Seller Leverage
$134/sf
Median $/Sqft
n/a
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Kenzel Terrace is a small, established Merritt Island street of mid-century single-family homes on generous lots, reported around the mid-1960s with roughly a dozen-plus addresses and lots averaging a third of an acre. The read is condition-and-lot driven and the comps are thin: roof age, systems, and updates set the number, and the generous lot decides the floor on resale. It is not a golf community. Confirm any HOA, any CDD, and the systems on a specific home before you offer."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Kenzel Terrace market snapshot (as of June 17, 2026): the median sale price is about $360K ($134 per sq ft), a buyer-leaning market (limited data). Based on 1 recent closings in live Space Coast MLS data.

Kenzel Terrace is a small, established single-family street in Merritt Island, in the 32953 area of Brevard County, between the Indian and Banana Rivers and a short drive from the Kennedy Space Center. It is reported as a mid-1960s subdivision with roughly a dozen-plus addresses on generous lots that average around a third of an acre.

Because this is a small, established street rather than a current builder phase, nearly every purchase is a resale of a mid-century home, and condition and updates vary widely. It is not a golf community. Treat square footage, bedroom counts, and lot sizes as items to confirm for a specific home, since a tiny street has a thin public record.

The money is made or lost on the home's condition and the generous lot, not a headline number. Confirm whether an HOA applies and what it covers, and check the parcel for any Community Development District assessment that can ride a Brevard tax bill, before you decide.

For buyers who want a generous lot on an established Merritt Island street convenient to the Space Center, the rivers, and the beaches, Kenzel Terrace is a scarce option. The work is reading roof and systems on a mid-century home honestly, weighing the lot, and matching it to true Merritt Island comps.

Best for

  • Buyers who want a generous lot on an established Merritt Island street
  • Buyers who value a quiet, mid-century setting near the rivers
  • Buyers who will price a mid-century home's condition honestly
  • Buyers who want convenient access to the Space Center and beaches

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want new construction with a builder warranty
  • Buyers who want a golf course or a private club on site
  • Buyers unwilling to confirm any HOA and any CDD
  • Buyers who need a deep resale pool and many options

How Kenzel Terrace is performing right now

50/100
momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
0Months of supplytight
72Median days on marketdays
0 : 0Under contract vs for salestrong demand
1Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+0%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 Kenzel Terrace listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

8.6A- score
Momentum intelligence
Momentum buy score

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

Homes For Sale Right Now in Kenzel Terrace

Live MLS inventory for Kenzel Terrace. 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.

No homes are actively for sale in Kenzel Terrace right now, so its recent closed sales are shown, 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.

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.

The takeaway

A convenient central Merritt Island location: SR 520 and the mall are close, with the Space Center, Cocoa Beach, and Port Canaveral a short drive and Orlando reachable via SR 528.

SR 520~8 min · Merritt Island
Merritt Square Mall~10 min · Merritt Island
Kennedy Space Center~20 min · north
Cocoa Beach~15 to 20 min · east via SR 520
Port Canaveral~20 min · northeast
Cape Canaveral / SpaceX~20 min · northeast
Orlando~55 to 60 min · via SR 528

Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic and your exact departure point. 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
Kenzel Terrace (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

Kenzel Terrace 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 Kenzel Terrace address.

The takeaway

What is actually shaping value around Kenzel Terrace: the Space Coast demand base, generous-lot scarcity on Merritt Island, and area growth. Each item is an honest read; dated, sourced items appear in the timeline.

Recent Developments in Kenzel Terrace

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

Net OutlookBullishThe Merritt Island demand picture points up over time on aerospace growth; the near-term watch item for Kenzel Terrace is the condition of the specific mid-century home and how the thin supply turns. Confirm the specifics on any home before you rely on them.

Space Coast aerospace and job growth

Ongoing
BullishMajor impact
SignificanceRadius: Regional

Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral, and the broader Space Coast employment base support steady housing demand across Brevard.

Coastal Brevard insurance and resiliency in focus

2026
NeutralNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Regional

Insurance cost, roof age, and storm protection are a larger part of the buying conversation in Brevard; budget them into the carry.

Generous-lot supply stays scarce on Merritt Island

Ongoing
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Small established streets with generous mid-century lots turn over rarely, which supports pricing for updated homes on the best homesites.

Confirm any CDD on the carry

Ongoing
NeutralNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Some Brevard parcels carry a Community Development District assessment on the tax bill; confirm whether one applies before pricing the all-in carry.

Limited, condition-driven resale supply

Ongoing
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

A smaller established neighborhood turns over slowly, so condition, the lot, and true comps matter more than any headline number.

Road and commercial growth around the area

Ongoing
BullishMinor impact
SignificanceRadius: Regional

Ongoing road and retail investment in the corridor improves access over time, though it brings construction activity in the near term.

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 Kenzel Terrace, 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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  1. April 2026
    Region

    Artemis II launches from Kennedy Space Center

    NASA's Artemis II crewed mission lifted off from Launch Complex 39B at Kennedy Space Center on April 1, 2026, the first crewed flight of the Artemis program and a marker of the Space Coast's continued aerospace activity. Why it matters: Sustained Kennedy Space Center activity underpins the regional job base that supports Brevard housing demand, including the Kenzel Terrace area. Source

  2. May 2026
    Market

    State housing and resiliency budget eyed for Brevard impact

    A Space Coast Daily market analysis dated May 28, 2026 outlined how Florida's proposed housing, down-payment-assistance, and coastal-resiliency funding could shape Brevard County affordability, insurance, and buyer confidence. Why it matters: Affordability and resiliency policy are becoming as important to Brevard value as supply and demand; read the all-in carry, not just the price. Source

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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.

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

1

Price roof and systems honestly. On a mid-century home, roof age, HVAC, and any updates set both the price and the insurance quote.

2

Read the lot. The generous lot size and what the home backs to drive value alongside the floor plan.

3

Confirm any HOA and any CDD. Get whether an HOA applies, what it covers, and whether a CDD rides the parcel.

4

Budget the renovation on an older home before you decide it is a deal.

5

Match to real Merritt Island comps, and cross-shop nearby options like Sea Gate.

Best Buy
An updated mid-century home on a generous, well-positioned lot
Biggest Risk
Underbudgeting roof, systems, and updates on a 1960s home
Best Lot
Larger, well-positioned lots over the smallest homesites
Smart Timing
Confirm any HOA, any CDD, and the inspection scope
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

Kenzel Terrace is a small, established Merritt Island street of mid-century single-family homes, reported around the mid-1960s with roughly a dozen-plus addresses on generous lots averaging around a third of an acre, between the Indian and Banana Rivers near the Kennedy Space Center. It is not a golf community. Treat square footage, bedroom counts, and lot sizes as items to confirm for a specific home, along with whether an HOA applies and any CDD, because a tiny street has a thin public record.

The takeaway

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

The Entry Home
$360K to $360K

An original or lightly updated mid-century home on a generous lot. The renovation route into an established Merritt Island street.

Lowest entry
The Core Home
$360K to $360K

An updated mid-century home on a generous, well-positioned lot, the heart of the resale market here.

Most inventory
The Premium Home
$360K to $360K

A well-renovated home on a prime generous lot, the version that holds value best on a scarce street.

Strongest resale

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

$360K to $360K
The Entry Home
An original or lightly updated mid-century home on a generous lot. The renovation route into an established Merritt Island street.
$360K to $360K
The Core Home
An updated mid-century home on a generous, well-positioned lot, the heart of the resale market here.
$360K to $360K
The Premium Home
A well-renovated home on a prime generous lot, the version that holds value best on a scarce street.

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

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
Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
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.

Generous mid-century lots near the riversStrong
Short drive to the Space Center and beachesStrong
Quiet, established streetPositive
Roof, systems, and updates on 1960s homesManage it
Confirm whether an HOA applies and any CDDConfirm it

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

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
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 Kenzel Terrace

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.

The age is on the tax record. The deal is won or lost on the lot, the condition, and an honest systems read.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
7.6B · Buy Score
Resale Strength7.6/10
Renovation Risk6.0/10
Location Efficiency8.0/10
Long-Term Defensibility7.2/10
Carrying Cost Advantage7.8/10

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.

Why our read on Kenzel Terrace 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.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

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
  • Generous, well-positioned lots hold value best
  • The smallest homesites are where buyers overpay
  • The homesite cannot be redone, the house can
  • Generous mid-century lots are the durable asset
  • Match the homesite to true Merritt Island comps

On a small established street the homesite is the part of your money the market gives back at resale, because a mid-century house can be renovated and a generous lot cannot be reproduced. At Kenzel Terrace the larger lots, reported to average around a third of an acre, are the scarce asset. Read the lot first, then price the condition of the home against it, and match it to recent Merritt Island comps.

Kenzel Terrace in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a generous lot on an established Merritt Island street near the rivers.
Biggest advantageGenerous mid-century lots between the Indian and Banana Rivers near the Space Center.
Biggest riskRoof, systems, and updates on a 1960s housing stock with thin comps.
Sweet spotAn updated mid-century home on a generous lot matched honestly to recent comps.
Avoid ifYou want new construction, a deep resale pool, or a golf course on site.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • Small, established mid-century street
  • Generous lots, reported around a third of an acre
  • Confirm whether an HOA applies and what it covers
  • Check the parcel for any CDD on the tax bill
  • Between the rivers near the Space Center

Confirm whether a homeowners association applies to a specific Kenzel Terrace home and, if so, the current amount, what it covers, and any Community Development District assessment on the parcel before you offer.

If an HOA applies on a small established street, it would typically cover limited common items; the exact arrangement varies. Confirm what is and is not covered in writing for a specific home.

No private club or golf membership is part of Kenzel Terrace; it is not a golf community. Confirm any community arrangement for a specific home.

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.

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 Kenzel Terrace, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Sea Gate, 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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Kenzel Terrace Market Scorecard

Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

Kenzel Terrace is currently a buyer-leaning market (limited data). Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.

n/a
Months supply
n/a
Median list
$360,000
Median sold
$134
Per sqft
n/a
Days on mkt
0/0/1
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32953 ZIP is $427,456, about 2.1% above 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 Kenzel Terrace?
It is in Merritt Island, Brevard County, Florida. Confirm the exact address, ZIP, and zoning for a specific home with the listing.
What kind of homes are in Kenzel Terrace?
Mid-century single-family homes on generous lots, with sizes and bedroom counts varying by home. Condition varies widely; confirm the size, lot, and features for a specific home.
Is there an HOA in Kenzel Terrace?
Confirm whether a homeowners association applies to a specific home and, if so, the current amount and what it covers. Many small established streets like this have limited or no HOA.
Is there a CDD?
Some Brevard parcels carry a Community Development District assessment on the tax bill. Confirm whether a CDD applies to the specific Kenzel Terrace parcel before you offer.
Is Kenzel Terrace a golf community?
No. Kenzel Terrace is not a golf community and has no private golf membership on site. Confirm any community amenity arrangement for a specific home.
What schools serve Kenzel Terrace?
The neighborhood is in Brevard Public Schools and the Merritt Island attendance area. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the current zoning with the district.
How far is the beach?
The Space Coast beaches are roughly 15 to 20 minutes by car. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.
How is the commute to the Space Center and Orlando?
Kennedy Space Center and the Cape are a reasonable drive from most of Brevard, and Orlando is reachable via the interstate. Confirm your real drive times at your real departure point.
What is the home-price range here?
Pricing depends on the size, the condition, and the homesite, and it moves with the market. We pull current listings and true comps for a specific home rather than quote a figure that changes.
Is Kenzel Terrace a good investment?
A convenient Brevard location and the area's aerospace-driven demand support resale, while the home's condition and the lot drive the outcome. As with any market, condition and homesite decide value; this is not a guarantee of future value.
What is the area around Kenzel Terrace like?
It is a small, quiet, established Merritt Island street on generous lots between the Indian and Banana Rivers, a short drive from the Space Center and the beaches.
How old are the homes?
Homes here are reported around the mid-1960s. Confirm the build year, roof age, and any updates for a specific home.
Should I budget for renovation?
On an established street, roof age, HVAC, and prior updates drive both price and insurability. Budget the modernization honestly before you decide a dated home is a deal.
Do I need my own agent to buy here?
Yes. The listing agent works for the seller. Having your own representation, at no cost to you, protects you on the contract, the inspection, and the homesite read. Momentum Realty represents you, not the seller.
Buyers who want a generous lot on an established Merritt Island streetExcellent fit
Buyers who value a quiet, mid-century setting near the riversExcellent fit
Buyers who will price a mid-century home's condition honestlyExcellent fit
Buyers who want convenient access to the Space Center and beachesExcellent fit
Buyers who want room for a pool or outdoor space on a bigger lotExcellent fit
Buyers who want new construction with a builder warrantyProbably not
Buyers who want a golf course or a private club on siteProbably not
Buyers who need a deep resale pool and many optionsProbably not
Buyers unwilling to confirm any HOA and any CDDProbably not
Buyers who want a small, low-maintenance lotProbably not

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Whether you are buying a renovation project, comparing the lots and views, weighing the carrying costs, or selling your Kenzel Terrace 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.

We respond personally, usually the same day.

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