Ocean Woods
Cape Canaveral

Cape Canaveral · Brevard County

An established gated, wooded community in beachside Cape Canaveral, townhomes and homes under mature oaks with on-site amenities and walkable beach access.

Gated and woodedOn-site amenitiesWalkable beach access

Live Market Pulse

50/100
Momentum

Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

Tight supply keeps sellers in control, but dated interiors still trade at a discount, so condition is where buyers win.

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Listings before the portals, true comps, and the renovation and carrying-cost math, before you tour.

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

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Avg DOM

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Seller Leverage

$255/sf

Median $/Sqft

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Jon's Current Read

"Ocean Woods is an established gated, wooded community in beachside Cape Canaveral, a mix of townhomes and some homes under mature oaks, with on-site amenities and walkable Atlantic beach access. The draw is the package: gated access, a shaded, landscaped setting that stands out on the barrier island, a community pool and courts, and a clubhouse, all minutes from Port Canaveral. Value here is set by unit type and condition first, then position within the wooded setting, with the HOA budget a central part of the carrying cost. The structural cautions are the ones common to coastal amenity communities: flood zone, elevation and wind insurance, plus reliance on the HOA to fund amenities, grounds and any shared structure. The read is the exact unit type, the HOA budget and inclusions, and the full coastal insurance picture, confirmed in writing before you offer."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Ocean Woods market snapshot (as of June 17, 2026): the median sale price is about $360K ($255 per sq ft), a buyer-leaning market (limited data). Based on 1 recent closings in live Space Coast MLS data.

Ocean Woods is an established gated residential community in beachside Cape Canaveral (ZIP 32920) in Brevard County, known for its mature oaks and tropical landscaping that give it a wooded, shaded character distinct from the open barrier-island streets nearby.

Third-party listing context describes a mix of townhomes and some homes. Unit types and sizes vary across the community, so confirming exactly what a given listing is, townhome or detached home, and its size and layout, is an essential first step. Condition and updates drive value within each unit type.

The amenity package is a core part of the appeal. Sources describe on-site amenities including a community pool, tennis and racquet courts, and a clubhouse, supported by the homeowners association, alongside the gated access and the walkable Atlantic beach access that the location provides. Confirm the current amenity list and the HOA budget, since details change.

Because this is a coastal amenity community, the carrying cost and the cautions go together: budget the HOA dues in full, confirm what the association covers versus what you insure, and read the flood zone, elevation and wind insurance picture for the specific home. The read is the unit type, the HOA budget and inclusions, and the full coastal insurance picture. Confirm the rental and use rules before you offer.

Quick Match

Who Ocean Woods is best for.

Best for

Buyers who want gated access and on-site amenities near the beach
Buyers who like a wooded, shaded, mature-oak setting on the barrier island
Buyers who value walkable Atlantic beach access and Port Canaveral nearby
Buyers who will budget the HOA dues and read the coastal insurance picture

Probably not for

Buyers who want a no-HOA, fully detached single-family home
Buyers who want a private dock and canal boating access
Buyers unwilling to budget coastal flood and wind insurance
Buyers who dislike shared rules and shared maintenance

Market Pulse

How Ocean Woods 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

+127%Median price since 2012appreciation

+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 Ocean Woods listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

Where prices are going$850K2026 YTD

Median sale price by year. Tap a label to compare River Isles or Cape Canaveral. The 1-year price change is the median sold price over the most recent year versus the prior year, the same measure most listing sites and local Realtor reports use. It reflects the mix of homes that sold, not the change in any single home's value, which is why median price per square foot is shown alongside it to adjust for home size. In thinly traded neighborhoods, where a sale or two can swing the median, we lead with the mix-resistant price-per-square-foot trend instead.

Price per square foot$3072026 YTD

Median $/sqft by year. 2026 is year to date.

Supply and demand now0 : 0active : pending

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8.6A- score

Momentum intelligence

Momentum buy score

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

Homes For Sale Right Now in Ocean Woods

Live MLS inventory for Ocean Woods. 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.

8761 Ilex Court home for sale in Ocean Woods

Sold

$360,500

3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,416 sqft · built 1982

8761 Ilex Court, Cape Canaveral, 32920

Listed by RE/MAX Aerospace Realty

No homes are actively for sale in Ocean Woods 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.

Interactive Map

Ocean Woods on the map.

Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers, color the dots by status or lot type, and tap a home for the details.

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.

Nearby & Commute

How far is everything?

The takeaway

The location is the everyday-convenience case: shopping, schools, and the major roads are all a manageable drive.

Drive times from Ocean Woods. They are approximate and vary with traffic and your exact start point.

Atlantic beach access~5 min · walkable from the community

Port Canaveral (dining, cruise)~6 to 8 min · cruise terminals and restaurants

Jetty Park~6 to 8 min · beach, pier and camping

Cocoa Beach Pier~10 to 12 min · dining and surf

Merritt Island via SR 520~15 to 20 min · shopping corridor

Orlando International Airport~60 to 70 min · via SR 528

Distances and drive times are approximate and vary with traffic. 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

Ocean Woods (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

Ocean Woods 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 Ocean Woods address.

The takeaway

What is actually shaping value at Ocean Woods, sourced and dated. We do not publish rumor.

Recent Developments in Ocean Woods

Development Intelligence

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

Net OutlookBullishThe structural story is a gated, amenity-supported, beachside community where unit type, condition, the HOA budget and coastal insurance drive outcomes. Watch barrier-island insurance trends and the HOA budget, and confirm each home’s unit type, flood zone and HOA inclusions before you offer.

Gated amenities and walkable beach access anchor demand

BullishGated access, on-site amenities and a wooded setting near the beach give Ocean Woods a distinctive package on the barrier island, supporting steady demand. impact

SignificanceRadius: Community

Gated amenities and walkable beach access anchor demand

HOA budget is central to the carrying cost

NeutralDues fund amenities, grounds, gated access and any shared structure, so the HOA budget and any reserves or assessments materially affect the true monthly carry. Confirm the current budget. impact

SignificanceRadius: Community

HOA budget is central to the carrying cost

Coastal flood and wind insurance is a structural cost

NeutralBeachside Cape Canaveral location means flood zone, elevation and wind coverage matter and vary by parcel and unit type. Confirm what the HOA covers and quote your share early. impact

SignificanceRadius: Community

Coastal flood and wind insurance is a structural cost

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 Ocean Woods, 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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2026
Location
Port Canaveral continues as a major Space Coast hub
Port Canaveral, minutes north of Ocean Woods, remains one of Florida’s busiest cruise and recreational ports, anchoring Cape Canaveral’s dining, recreation and beachside appeal for nearby communities. Why it matters: Proximity to Port Canaveral and walkable beach access are durable demand drivers for beachside Cape Canaveral homes. Confirm the specific unit type and HOA picture for any home. Source
2026
Insurance
Florida coastal property insurance remains a key buyer cost
Florida’s homeowners and flood insurance market continues to be a central cost consideration for coastal beachside property, with premiums tied to elevation, construction and flood zone, and in amenity communities partly shaped by the HOA master policy. Why it matters: Insurance is a structural cost line for any Ocean Woods home. Confirm what the HOA covers, then quote your share early, since it shapes the true monthly carry. Source

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.

The Strategy

The Ocean Woods buying strategy.

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

Confirm the exact unit type. Verify whether the listing is a townhome or a detached home, and its size and layout, before you decide.

Pull the HOA budget and inclusions. Get the current dues, what they cover, reserves and any pending assessments in writing.

Quote flood and wind insurance early, and confirm what the HOA master policy covers versus what you insure.

Read the flood zone and elevation for the specific parcel before you decide what you can afford.

Confirm the rental and use rules, and cross-shop the nearby waterfront alternative, River Isles, on lifestyle and carry.

The Quick Decision

Best Buy

An updated unit in a strong position within the wooded setting, with the HOA budget and insurance confirmed.

Biggest Risk

Underestimating the HOA dues or coastal insurance, or misreading the unit type and what the association covers.

Best Lot

Position within the wooded, gated setting and condition of the unit drive value; comp by unit type, not the community average.

Smart Timing

Inventory is limited in an established community, so move decisively on a strong, well-priced unit with HOA and insurance lined up.

Deep-Dive Intelligence

The full read, only if you want it.

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

The Homes

Type

Townhomes and some homes

Size

Ranges by plan, confirm

Setting

Gated, wooded

Built

Established, many updated

Costs & Fees

HOA

Covers amenities and grounds, confirm

Flood

Coastal zone, verify per home

Insurance

Wind coverage in play, verify

Amenities

Pool

Community swimming

Courts

Tennis and racquet

Clubhouse

Community gathering

Beach

Walkable access

Location

Setting

Beachside Cape Canaveral

Beach

Atlantic walkable

Port

Port Canaveral minutes

The Homes: Townhomes and More

Ocean Woods is described as a mix of townhomes and some homes, spanning a range of sizes and layouts, with many units updated over the years. The defining first question is the unit type: a townhome and a detached home carry differently and compare differently, so confirm exactly what a listing is before you weigh it.

Condition and updates drive value within each unit type. Renovated units with modern finishes in a quiet, well-landscaped position command a premium; standard, dated units are where the negotiating room lives.

Inventory in an established community is limited, so the right unit is worth moving on, with the HOA budget and insurance lined up so you can act decisively when one appears.

What Living Here Is Actually Like

The rhythm of Ocean Woods life, under the oaks:

A typical week

A morning swim or a few sets at the courts, a short walk to the Atlantic beach, and Port Canaveral or Cocoa Beach dining within easy reach. The gated, shaded setting keeps the pace calm even on a busy barrier island.

The seasonal shift

Beachside Cape Canaveral swells in season and on cruise days, when A1A and the port area thicken. Inside the gates, the wooded setting stays quiet, and the amenities are busiest in season.

The location factor

Walkable beach access plus Port Canaveral minutes north is the draw, a rare combination of beach, dining, recreation and a settled, gated community in one place.

What owners watch

The HOA budget, coastal insurance, and the shared rules and maintenance that come with an amenity community. None of it is unusual, but plan for all of it going in.

The Ocean Woods Buyer Checklist

Confirm the exact unit type, townhome or detached, with size and layout.
Pull the HOA budget, dues, inclusions, reserves and any assessments.
Confirm what the master policy covers versus what you insure.
Quote flood and wind insurance for your share, early.
Pull the flood zone and elevation for the specific parcel.
Get the rental and use rules in writing if leasing matters.
Comp by unit type, against in-community sales, not the broad market.
Drive your real routine, beach, port, groceries, airport, at real times.

Jon Brooks · Co-Founder, Momentum Realty

Ocean Woods is one of the more distinctive communities on the Cape, the gated, shaded setting under the oaks really does feel different from the open beachside streets, and the walkable beach access is the real thing. The discipline is to confirm the unit type and the HOA budget before you fall for the curb appeal, because in an amenity community the monthly carry lives in the dues and the insurance split.

My consistent advice here: pull the budget and the closest in-community comps, and get the insurance split clear, before you offer. Those moves keep our buyers from carrying-cost surprises after closing.

Ocean Woods vs. the Alternatives

The honest comparison set for an Ocean Woods buyer:

Community	Setting / Type	Water / Beach	The trade
Ocean Woods	Cape Canaveral · gated	Walkable beach access	Gated amenities, wooded setting, HOA carry
River Isles	Cocoa Beach · single-family	Banana River canals, docks	Boating access, no amenity HOA, premium tier
Point View Place	Cocoa · single-family	Indian River, boat dock	Small custom-home pocket, mainland, light HOA
Lake Poinsett Venetian Lots	West Cocoa · single-family	Lake Poinsett freshwater	Affordable freshwater waterfront, no beach

The pattern: Ocean Woods wins on gated amenities and walkable beach access; River Isles wins on Banana River boating; Point View Place offers a small Indian River dock pocket; Lake Poinsett trades the beach for affordable freshwater. The right answer depends on whether you want amenities and beach, a dock, or a price point.

Touring more than one? We will build you a route across Ocean Woods, River Isles and the Cocoa waterfront with the HOA and water notes in hand.

Plan the tour

The Honest Pros & Cons

What Ocean Woods gets right

Gated access with on-site amenities
Mature-oak, wooded setting on the barrier island
Walkable Atlantic beach access
Port Canaveral dining, cruise terminals and Jetty Park minutes away
Established, settled, landscaped community
A distinctive package on the Cape

What to go in eyes-open about

HOA dues fund the amenities and grounds, budget them in full
Coastal flood and wind insurance are real cost lines
Unit types and sizes vary, confirm what you are buying
Beachside cruise-day and seasonal traffic swings
Shared rules and shared maintenance
Limited inventory in an established community

Ocean Woods Homes For Sale

What your money buys in Ocean Woods.

The takeaway

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

Here are the broad resale bands in Ocean Woods today. The right home is the one matched to your budget and the renovation math, so seeing fitting listings early is the edge.

Entry: standard townhome

$360K to $360K

The core townhome product, the entry point into Ocean Woods with full access to the gated amenities. Condition and updates separate the values.

Lowest entry

Core: updated or larger plan

$360K to $360K

Renovated townhomes or larger floor plans, the heart of the community. Modern finishes and a good interior position command a premium.

Most inventory

High: premium plan or home

$360K to $360K

The largest or most updated units, or detached homes where available, with the best position in the wooded setting. These trade least often.

Strongest resale

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

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What Your Money Buys

What ~$360K buys here.

Three realistic price bands. Where a home lands comes down to condition and lot, not square footage alone.

$360K to $360K

Entry: standard townhome

The core townhome product, the entry point into Ocean Woods with full access to the gated amenities. Condition and updates separate the values.

$360K to $360K

Core: updated or larger plan

Renovated townhomes or larger floor plans, the heart of the community. Modern finishes and a good interior position command a premium.

$360K to $360K

High: premium plan or home

The largest or most updated units, or detached homes where available, with the best position in the wooded setting. These trade least often.

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

Operator Intelligence

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The factors that actually move value in Ocean Woods, condition, lot, and the renovation math, read from current listings and recent sales.

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

Proprietary Data

The renovation premium.

Renovated-listing inventory in Ocean Woods is too thin right now to compute a reliable renovation premium. We read condition home by home against real comps before you offer.

Lot Value

The lot premium.

On a preferred homesite (water, preserve, corner, or a larger lot), the homesite is the part of your money the market gives back at resale. The house can be renovated; the lot cannot, so premium lots hold their value better than interior ones. How much more they command varies by frontage, view, and condition, which is why we read it home by home against real comparable sales rather than a single headline figure.

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.

Resale Strength Scorecard

How well Ocean Woods holds value.

Our read on the factors that protect resale here, and the one to manage.

No CDD on the tax billStrong

Central Cape Canaveral locationStrong

Scarce, established homesitesStrong

Established, in-demand locationPositive

All-resale 1990s conditionManage it

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

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 Ocean Woods

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.

Calling the listing agent

The agent on the sign works for the seller. In a market where condition swings price by hundreds of thousands, negotiating against that agent with no one in your corner is the costliest move of all.

Misjudging the renovation math

A dated home looks like a deal until you price the roof, HVAC, pool, and full modernization honestly. Underbudget the reno and the bargain becomes the expensive house.

Overpaying for an interior lot

A premium homesite (water, preserve, or a preferred position) carries a real, durable premium. Pay a top price for an interior lot and you are buying the weakest version of the value.

Underbudgeting the carrying costs

Two similar homes can cost very differently to own once the HOA, any CDD, insurance, and upkeep are priced in. Buyers who do not run the full monthly carrying cost misread the real number.

Skipping the systems check

An older home means older systems unless updated. Roof age, HVAC age, pool equipment, and prior renovations drive both price and insurability, and a thorough inspection matters more here than in a new build.

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Ocean Woods is one of the easiest beachside Cape Canaveral communities to like and one of the easiest to mis-budget. The deal is won or lost on the unit type, the HOA budget and the coastal insurance picture, not the curb appeal alone.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Momentum Intelligence

Momentum Buy Score.

Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the five factors that decide how a home here buys, holds, and resells.

8.0B+ · Buy Score

Resale Strength8.0/10

Renovation Risk7.8/10

Location Efficiency8.6/10

Long-Term Defensibility8.0/10

Carrying Cost Advantage6.8/10

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.

Momentum Housing Intelligence

Why our read on Ocean Woods 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.

About the analyst · Our methodology

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Proprietary Data · Lot Value Map

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

Unit type and condition drive value first
Position within the wooded setting matters
HOA budget is central to the carry
Confirm what the master policy covers
Read the unit type before the finishes

Ocean Woods pricing is driven by unit type and condition first, then by position within the gated, wooded setting. Updated townhomes and larger plans in a quiet, well-landscaped position defend value best; standard, dated units are the negotiation zone. Because this is an amenity community, the HOA budget is central to the carry, and the master insurance picture affects what you insure yourself, so comp a home against its own unit type rather than the community average, and weigh the HOA and insurance alongside the price.

The 15-Second Verdict

Ocean Woods in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a gated, amenity-supported, beachside community with a wooded feel and walkable beach access.

Strong onGated access, on-site pool and courts, a mature-oak setting, walkable beach access, and Port Canaveral minutes away.

WatchThe HOA budget, coastal flood and wind insurance, the exact unit type, and shared rules. Confirm each before you offer.

Not forBuyers who want a no-HOA detached home, a private dock, or to avoid coastal insurance and shared maintenance.

The edgeAn updated unit in a strong wooded position, with the HOA budget and insurance confirmed, is a durable value in a distinctive beachside community.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take

HOA funds amenities, grounds and gated access, confirm budget
Master policy may cover part of the structure, verify
Coastal flood and wind insurance still matter, quote early
Confirm the exact unit type and size
Confirm rental and use rules before you offer

Here is the full carrying-cost picture for an Ocean Woods home, beyond principal, interest and taxes.

HOA, the central line. The association funds the amenities, grounds and gated access, and in many such communities part of the building insurance as well. Confirm the current dues, inclusions, reserves and any pending assessments in writing.

Insurance, the coastal line. Beachside homes carry flood and wind insurance tied to elevation, construction and unit type. A master policy may cover part of the structure, so confirm what the HOA covers and what you insure, and quote your share early.

Unit type, the detail that drives the rest. Because the community mixes townhomes and homes, confirm exactly what a listing is, townhome or detached, its size and layout, before you compare price or carry.

The honest math: budget price plus HOA dues plus your share of coastal insurance, and confirm what the association covers. We pull the HOA budget and the closest in-community comps and help you quote insurance before you offer, because in an amenity community those numbers define the real carry.

Want the real picture? We will send the current Ocean Woods HOA budget and the closest in-community comps for any listing you are watching.

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Run Your Numbers

Tools for a Ocean Woods buy.

Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.

Mortgage paymentPrincipal, interest, taxes, and insurance on a specific price.Property taxBrevard County millage and the homestead picture.Rent vs buyThe breakeven on owning in Ocean Woods.Save Our HomesProject your homestead tax cap over time.

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.

Selling in Ocean Woods

Price it to your unit type, condition and HOA inclusions, against in-community comps.

If you are selling in Ocean Woods, the right list price comes from the closest in-community sales matched to your unit type and condition, with the HOA inclusions shown clearly so buyers can compare the true monthly carry.

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 Ocean Woods, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping River Isles, 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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Ocean Woods Market Scorecard

Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

Ocean Woods is currently a buyer-leaning market (limited data). About 12.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $375,000.

12.0

Months supply

$375,000

Median list

$360,500

Median sold

$255

Per sqft

n/a

Days on mkt

1/0/1

Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32920 ZIP is $318,062, about 9.4% below the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

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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 Ocean Woods in Cape Canaveral?

A gated community in beachside Cape Canaveral, FL (ZIP 32920), under mature oaks, with walkable Atlantic beach access and Port Canaveral’s dining and cruise terminals a few minutes north.

Is Ocean Woods a gated community?

Yes. Ocean Woods is described as a gated community with on-site amenities and a wooded, mature-oak setting. Confirm the current access and amenity details with the HOA for the specific home.

What kind of homes are in Ocean Woods?

A mix of townhomes and some homes. Unit types and sizes vary, so confirm exactly what you are buying, townhome or detached home, and its size and layout, before you offer.

What amenities does Ocean Woods have?

Third-party sources describe a community pool, tennis and racquet courts, and a clubhouse, along with the gated, wooded setting and walkable beach access. Confirm the current amenity list with the HOA, since details change.

Does Ocean Woods have an HOA?

Yes. As a gated amenity community, Ocean Woods has a homeowners association that funds the amenities, common grounds and gated access. Confirm the current dues, inclusions and any rules in writing for the specific home before you offer.

How far is the beach from Ocean Woods?

The Atlantic beach is walkable, roughly a half mile, a short walk or a few minutes by car. Walkable beach access is one of the community’s main draws.

Is Ocean Woods in a flood zone?

Ocean Woods is in coastal Cape Canaveral, so flood zone designation and elevation matter and vary by parcel. Confirm the flood zone, elevation and insurance picture for any specific home before you offer.

What does insurance cost in Ocean Woods?

Coastal beachside homes carry wind and flood insurance considerations that vary by elevation, construction and unit type. A master policy may cover part of the structure, so confirm what the HOA covers and what you insure, and get quotes early.

How much do Ocean Woods homes cost?

Pricing is driven by unit type, condition and position within the gated, wooded setting. We pull the closest in-community comps before you offer rather than relying on a community average.

Is Ocean Woods a good place to buy?

For a buyer who wants a gated, amenity-supported, beachside community with a wooded feel and walkable beach access, Ocean Woods is one of Cape Canaveral’s more distinctive options. The keys are the HOA budget, the unit type, and the coastal insurance picture.

What schools serve Ocean Woods?

Ocean Woods is in Brevard Public Schools, with Cape Canaveral and Cocoa Beach area campuses nearby. Assignment is by address and changes over time, so confirm the current zoning with the district for any specific home.

Can I rent out a home in Ocean Woods?

Gated amenity communities often have leasing rules, minimum terms or limits, so get the current rental policy in writing from the HOA before buying with any rental plans.

Should I get my own agent to buy in Ocean Woods?

Yes. Your own agent confirms the exact unit type, pulls the closest in-community comps, reviews the HOA budget and rules, checks the flood and insurance picture, and negotiates on your behalf rather than the seller’s. Momentum Realty does exactly that.

The Verdict

Should you buy in Ocean Woods?

An honest fit check. We will tell you when it is not your community.

You want gated access and on-site amenities near the beachExcellent fit

You like a wooded, shaded, mature-oak setting on the barrier islandExcellent fit

You value walkable Atlantic beach access and Port Canaveral nearbyExcellent fit

You will budget the HOA dues and read the coastal insurance pictureExcellent fit

You are comfortable confirming the exact unit type before you offerExcellent fit

You want a no-HOA, fully detached single-family homeProbably not

You want a private dock and canal boating accessProbably not

You will not budget coastal flood and wind insuranceProbably not

You dislike shared rules and shared maintenanceProbably not

You want a brand-new construction communityProbably not

Get the inside read on Ocean Woods

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

You are all set.

A Momentum Realty Ocean Woods specialist will reach out personally, usually the same day.

Photography on this page is sourced from active and recently sold MLS listings in this community and remains the property of the listing brokerage and/or photographer. Source: Listing data provided by the Space Coast Multiple Listing Service. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS.

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The 60-Second Overview

Who Ocean Woods is best for.

Best for

Probably not for

How Ocean Woods is performing right now

Homes For Sale Right Now in Ocean Woods

Ocean Woods on the map.

How far is everything?

Nearby Communities

Schools

Recent Developments in Ocean Woods

Gated amenities and walkable beach access anchor demand

HOA budget is central to the carrying cost

Coastal flood and wind insurance is a structural cost

Port Canaveral continues as a major Space Coast hub

Florida coastal property insurance remains a key buyer cost

The Ocean Woods buying strategy.

The full read, only if you want it.

The Homes

Costs & Fees

Amenities

Location

What Ocean Woods gets right

What to go in eyes-open about

What your money buys in Ocean Woods.

What ~$360K buys here.

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The renovation premium.

The lot premium.

How well Ocean Woods holds value.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Ocean Woods

Calling the listing agent

Misjudging the renovation math

Overpaying for an interior lot

Underbudgeting the carrying costs

Skipping the systems check

Momentum Buy Score.

Why our read on Ocean Woods is different.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Ocean Woods in 15 seconds.

HOA, CDD & Fees

Tools for a Ocean Woods buy.

Price it to your unit type, condition and HOA inclusions, against in-community comps.

In Ocean Woods, condition and view decide your number

What is your Ocean Woods home worth?

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Ocean Woods Market Scorecard

Frequently Asked Questions

Should you buy in Ocean Woods?

Get the inside read on Ocean Woods

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