North Forty
Homes for Sale in Merritt Island, FL

All 209 homes for sale in Merritt Island, FL · median $525,000 · 101 homes for sale in 32953 · Brevard County homes for sale

Community in Merritt Island · Brevard County · ZIP 32953
11 homesBuilt 1983–2000
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Built fromLive Space Coast MLS data6 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily

As of October 2026, the MLS records 5 closed sales in North Forty The in Merritt Island, FL since 2020, the most recent in September 2025. 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 $6,870 ($6,240 with the full homestead exemption).

North Forty The key facts
LocationMerritt Island, Brevard County, FL · ZIP 32953
Homes in the community11 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll)
Years built1983–2000 (median 1990)
Typical living area3,007 sq ft (median)
Owner-occupied (homestead) share73%

Data as of September 20, 2026. Based on information from the Space Coast MLS for the period 2020 through 2025; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “North Forty The key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/north-forty-the, data as of September 20, 2026.

Live · North Forty Housing Pulse Space Coast MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Ownership and context
73%
Owner-occupied · North Forty
11 of 15 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
27%
Non-owner-occupied · North Forty
incl. 7% trust or LLC-held · 0% out-of-state
11
Homes in the community
plus 4 vacant residential lots · 15 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 6 years of records
Est. 1983
Community established
homes built 1983-2000, median 1990 (FL DOR 2025)
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

North Forty The is a small pocket in Merritt Island, and with no amenities identified from current MLS listings, price here is driven by the homes themselves — condition, updates, lot, and how a given property compares to what else is moving in Brevard. There is no clubhouse, pool, or gated entry to underwrite value, so what you pay tracks the individual house more than any shared package.

Because the community footprint is small, listing activity can be thin and uneven. That cuts both ways: a well-prepared seller faces limited direct comparison, while a buyer should lean on the broader Merritt Island and county context to test whether a specific asking price is grounded. Treat each listing on its own merits rather than assuming a community-wide pattern.

Nearby homes for sale

No active listings inside North FortyHomes 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.

5177 Royal Paddock Way
$839K · 0.5 mi away
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,557 sqft
5177 Royal Paddock Way
Listed by Florida East Coast Real Estate
5137 Royal Paddock Way
$1.43M · 0.6 mi away
6 bd · 4 ba · 4,327 sqft
5137 Royal Paddock Way
Listed by One Sotheby's International
1935 Chase Hammock Road
$1.07M · 0.7 mi away
5 bd · 3 ba · 4,134 sqft
1935 Chase Hammock Road
Listed by Better Homes & Gardens RE Star
1454 Omega Lane
$760K · 1.0 mi away
5 bd · 3 ba · 3,534 sqft
1454 Omega Lane
Listed by EXP Realty, LLC
6231 Andromeda Avenue
$625K · 1.1 mi away
5 bd · 3 ba · 2,438 sqft
6231 Andromeda Avenue
Listed by EXP Realty, LLC
4170 Savannahs Trail
$580K · 1.7 mi away
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,117 sqft
4170 Savannahs Trail
Listed by Blue Marlin Real Estate

Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.

The 60-Second Overview

North Forty The is a modest Merritt Island enclave with no community amenities on record from current listings, which means the appeal is location and the individual home rather than a shared package of features.

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.

Best for

  • Buyers focused on the Space Coast and Merritt Island location who will judge each home on its own merits
  • Buyers comfortable doing condition-driven diligence rather than relying on shared community features
  • Sellers willing to present and price a home cleanly without leaning on amenities to close the deal

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want built-in amenities like a pool, clubhouse, or gated entry
  • Buyers who need a deep, active pool of listings to compare before committing
  • Buyers seeking a large master-planned setting rather than a small enclave

The market around North Forty

North Forty 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 North Forty specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

Housing distress & ownership in North Forty The, Merritt Island

Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.

Active inventory in distress
0.0%
0 of 1 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-09-14 → 2026-09-19)

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.

If we were buying in North Forty today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

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.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

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 North Forty.

Best Buy
Buyers who want a Merritt Island address and are shopping the home, not a community package.
Biggest Risk
Thin, uneven listing activity means few direct comps and slower reads on true value.
Sweet Spot
A well-maintained home priced against solid Merritt Island comparisons.
Avoid If
You need amenities — a pool, clubhouse, or gated entry — built into the community.

A house-by-house market

With no identified amenities, there is nothing here to smooth out the differences between one home and the next. Value comes down to the fundamentals — updates, layout, lot, and condition — and to how a property sits within Merritt Island's wider Brevard market. That makes disciplined comparison more important than any headline number.

Merritt Island puts you on the Space Coast with access to the water and the causeways that connect the island to the mainland. For buyers, the practical work is understanding a specific home's condition and setting; for sellers, it is presenting the property cleanly, since there is no community draw doing the selling for you.

“

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in North Forty. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

In a small pocket like North Forty The, thin listing activity makes a local read essential. We price and evaluate off the actual home and the broader Merritt Island and Brevard context, not off assumptions, and we will tell you plainly when a specific property or ask does not hold up.

North Forty in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a Merritt Island address and are shopping the home, not a community package.
Biggest advantageValue rests on the individual property, so a sharp buyer can be rewarded for diligence.
Biggest riskThin, uneven listing activity means few direct comps and slower reads on true value.
Sweet spotA well-maintained home priced against solid Merritt Island comparisons.
Avoid ifYou need amenities — a pool, clubhouse, or gated entry — built into the community.

HOA, CDD & Fees

A note on who we are: Momentum Realty is a real estate brokerage. We are not the North Forty homeowners association, its management company or its developer, and we cannot help with dues, gate access, violations, amenity bookings or association documents. To reach the association, check your closing package, the recorded declaration at the county clerk, or search the association’s name at sunbiz.org for its registered agent. Call or message us to buy or sell a home in North Forty.
In short
  • 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.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed North Forty sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in North Forty?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 11 homes plus 4 vacant residential lots in North Forty (public records).
What share of North Forty is owner-occupied?
73% of North Forty parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in North Forty built?
Homes in North Forty were built between 1983 and 2000, with a median year built of 1990 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for North Forty?
The best agent for North Forty is one who actively works Merritt Island and knows the community's pricing, fees, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for North Forty.
How do I find a top Merritt Island real estate agent who knows North Forty?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 320+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows North Forty and the wider Merritt Island area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for North Forty?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your North Forty purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is North Forty, and what county is it in?
North Forty is in Merritt Island, Brevard County, FL, ZIP 32953. The community's center is about 8 miles north of the center of Merritt Island (straight-line).
Buyers focused on the Space Coast and Merritt Island location who will judge each home on its own meritsExcellent fit
Buyers comfortable doing condition-driven diligence rather than relying on shared community featuresExcellent fit
Sellers willing to present and price a home cleanly without leaning on amenities to close the dealExcellent fit
Buyers who want built-in amenities like a pool, clubhouse, or gated entryProbably not
Buyers who need a deep, active pool of listings to compare before committingProbably not
Buyers seeking a large master-planned setting rather than a small enclaveProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (1 streets, ZIP 32953))
Under-contract sharesSpace Coast MLS records, as of 2026-09-20
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2020 (5 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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