Orange Grove Manor Merritt Island
Homes for Sale in Merritt Island, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Photo via Space Coast MLS
Orange Grove Manor is a compact, 49-home neighborhood built between 1965 and 1967 on Merritt Island. Homes are mature single-family stock with a median square footage of 1,999 - typical of the era. Roughly two-thirds of owners claim homestead exemption, which signals a stable, owner-occupied base. Condition and updates are everything here; buyers should expect deferred maintenance in some homes and thoughtful renovation in others.
With 12 months of supply and one active listing, the market is firmly buyer-leaning. There is time to inspect carefully, negotiate repairs, and avoid the pressure that defined the last few years. Sellers will need to price realistically and address obvious deficiencies; inventory is deep enough that buyers can afford to be selective.
Orange Grove Manor Merritt Island right now
🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 12.0 months of supply and 0% of the inventory already under contract give buyers above-average negotiating leverage.Why it matters: months of supply is how long today's inventory would last at today's sales pace; under-contract share is the portion of homes for sale that already have a buyer.Momentum Research analysis of Space Coast MLS records, as of July 15, 2026. Confidence: Low (1 active and pending listings, 0 closed sales in 12 months).
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Updated July 15, 2026 · Live data: Space Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
Who Orange Grove Manor Merritt Island is best for.
Best for
- Buyers who can evaluate 1960s construction, budget for updates, and value sweat equity over instant polish.
- Investors or cash buyers looking for Merritt Island exposure without the premium of newer or amenitized subdivisions.
- Homeowners who prioritize location and lot over clubhouse features and are comfortable managing contractor schedules.
Probably not for
- First-time buyers expecting turnkey condition or a home that will not require significant capital expense in the first few years.
- Buyers who need resort-style amenities, walking trails, or a master-planned community infrastructure.
- Anyone unwilling to conduct thorough pre-purchase inspections or negotiate repair credits in a buyer-favoring market.
The market around Orange Grove Manor Merritt Island
Orange Grove Manor Merritt Island 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 Orange Grove Manor Merritt Island specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Orange Grove Manor Merritt Island
Live MLS inventory for Orange Grove Manor Merritt Island. 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 Orange Grove Manor Merritt Island listings as of 2026-07-14, 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.
Schools
- Brevard County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Mila · Elementary
- Jefferson · Middle
- Merritt Island · High
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Orange Grove Manor Merritt Island listings and can change; always confirm with Brevard County Public Schools for a specific address.
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The Orange Grove Manor Merritt Island buying strategy.
If we were buying in Orange Grove Manor Merritt Island 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.
Use your leverage. With inventory sitting, there is room to negotiate on anything dated or overpriced and to ask for repairs or a rate buydown.
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 Orange Grove Manor Merritt Island.
What the market posture means now
Twelve months of supply is a meaningful shift. In this neighborhood, where homes vary widely in condition and cosmetic appeal, that cushion means buyers can walk away from the first property and wait for the right one. There is no community amenity infrastructure here - no pool, no clubhouse - so value comes down to the parcel, the floor plan, and what the last owner maintained or neglected.
The median home was built in 1965, and while some have been tastefully updated, others will still carry original plumbing, electrical, and HVAC. Pre-purchase inspections are not optional. Buyers should budget for roof replacement, window upgrades, or kitchen and bath modernization unless the listing explicitly documents recent work. The 63% homestead share suggests most owners are in for the long term, but turnover properties can surface with estate or deferred-maintenance issues.
Location on Merritt Island offers proximity to the Space Coast employment corridor and Atlantic beaches without the premiums of newer construction or gated enclaves. This is a straightforward, no-frills residential block - ideal for buyers who value equity over amenities and are comfortable managing or commissioning updates themselves.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Orange Grove Manor Merritt Island. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a buyer-leaning market with varied condition stock, you need an agent who will point out the deferred maintenance in the listing photos and walk you past the house that looks good online but will cost you tens of thousands in the first year. Momentum brokers know Brevard's contractor timelines, permit realities, and which updates pencil and which do not. We will tell you when to walk, when to negotiate hard, and when the bones are worth the cosmetic work. No hype, no pressure - just the honest read that keeps you from overpaying or under-budgeting.
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HOA, CDD & Fees
- Mandatory HOA - confirm current dues
- 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 Orange Grove Manor Merritt Island buy.
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Orange Grove Manor Market Scorecard
Orange Grove Manor is currently a buyer-leaning market (limited data). About 12.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $245,000.
Typical home value in the 32952 ZIP is $438,601, about 10.9% below 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 2026-07-14. 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: July 14, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR 2025 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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