Merritt Lakes Estates
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 37 closed sales in Merritt Lakes Ests Replat Of in Merritt Island, FL since 2005, the most recent in October 2025. Recorded prices since 2024 ran from $221,000 to $404,999 (median $345,000), on homes of 1,168 to 1,515 sq ft. 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 $5,380 ($4,760 with the full homestead exemption).
| Location | Merritt Island, Brevard County, FL · ZIP 32953 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 39 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1954–2015 (median 1957) |
| Typical living area | 2,016 sq ft (median) |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 41% |
Data as of September 20, 2026. Based on information from the Space Coast MLS for the period 2005 through 2025; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Merritt Lakes Ests Replat Of key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/merritt-lakes-ests-replat-of, data as of September 20, 2026.

Merritt Lakes Ests Replat Of is a small platted pocket in Merritt Island, and with a closings window this thin, there is no reliable median or trend to anchor to right now. What sets price here is the individual house — condition, lot, updates, and how a given seller has maintained the place — far more than any community-wide number.
For a buyer, that means underwriting each listing on its own merits rather than assuming a going rate. For a seller, it means comps are scarce and pricing is a judgment call; the right list number comes from the home itself and from recent activity in the surrounding Merritt Island market, not from a neighborhood average that doesn't yet exist.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Merritt Lakes EstatesHomes for Sale in Merritt Island, FL 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
This is a compact residential replat in Merritt Island, Brevard County, with no shared amenities identified in current MLS listings, so value tracks the individual property and its central-island location rather than community features.
Space Coast MLS sales records identify 24 homes in Merritt Lakes Estates that have changed hands since 2005, built between 1955 and 2015 (median 1957), with a median living area of about 1,515 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.
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 Merritt Lakes Estates is best for.
Best for
- Buyers prioritizing a central Merritt Island location over resort-style amenities
- Purchasers ready to underwrite a specific home's condition and lot rather than lean on a median
- Buyers with flexible budgets willing to pay for the right updated house
Probably not for
- Buyers who want a large pool of recent comps before committing
- Anyone counting on community amenities like a pool, clubhouse, or gated entry
- Buyers looking for a predictable, published price range to shop within
The market around Merritt Lakes Estates
Merritt Lakes Estates 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 Merritt Lakes Estates specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in Merritt Lakes Ests Replat Of, 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 Merritt Lakes Estates buying strategy.
If we were buying in Merritt Lakes Estates 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 Merritt Lakes Estates.
A house-by-house market
With so few recent closings, treat Merritt Lakes Ests as a market where each transaction is its own story. Price spread here is driven by condition and updates, not by a tier of amenities or a predictable price band, so two homes on the same street can be worth meaningfully different numbers.
No community amenities show up in the current listings, which puts the weight on location and the home itself. Merritt Island's central position on the barrier island is the practical draw — proximity to the causeways and the wider Space Coast — and that is what a buyer is really paying for here.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Merritt Lakes Estates. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a low-volume pocket like this, the number that matters is the one we build from the home in front of you, not a neighborhood average that doesn't hold up. We price and negotiate off condition, lot, and current Merritt Island activity — and we will tell you plainly when a specific listing is asking more than the house supports.
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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.
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Data sources & freshness
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (3 streets, ZIP 32953)) |
| Under-contract shares | Space Coast MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2005 (37 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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