Pine Island Lakes
Homes for Sale in Merritt Island, FL
All 214 homes for sale in Merritt Island, FL · median $499,950 · 98 homes for sale in 32953 · Brevard County homes for sale
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As of October 2026, the MLS records 23 closed sales in Pine Island Lakes in Merritt Island, FL since 2005, the most recent in January 2024. 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 224 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).
Pine Island Lakes is a small pocket of just 24 homes in Merritt Island, and with no closings in the current window, price here is set less by recent comps than by condition and square footage. The homes are substantial, with a median living area near 2,917 square feet, and they span a wide build range from 1981 to 2024. That build spread is the story: an early-1980s house and a 2024 build in the same community will not trade on the same terms, so any pricing conversation starts with the individual property, not a neighborhood average.
With about two-thirds of homes carrying a homestead exemption, this reads as an owner-occupied enclave rather than a rental-heavy one, and turnover is thin. For a seller, low inventory and a distinct product can work in your favor, but the lack of recent closings means pricing has to be argued from the home's condition and size, not pulled off a chart. For a buyer, patience matters here — inventory is limited and comparable sales are scarce, so expect to underwrite each home on its own merits.
Figures in this note are as of July 18, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Pine Island Lakes right now. These are the 4 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
Pine Island Lakes is a compact, low-turnover Merritt Island community of larger homes on the Space Coast, where the mix of early-1980s through brand-new construction means condition and square footage drive value more than any single benchmark.
Space Coast MLS sales records identify 12 homes in Pine Island Lakes that have changed hands since 2005, built between 1981 and 2004 (median 1992), with a median living area of about 2,000 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 Pine Island Lakes is best for.
Best for
- Buyers prioritizing living space who want a home around or above the roughly 2,917-square-foot median
- Long-hold owner-occupants comfortable in a low-turnover, non-amenity community
- Buyers willing to underwrite a home individually rather than lean on recent neighborhood sales
Probably not for
- Buyers who need shared community amenities like a pool or clubhouse
- Buyers wanting a clean, comp-backed price and fast turnaround
- Buyers seeking a smaller, lower-maintenance footprint
The market around Pine Island Lakes
Pine Island Lakes 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 Pine Island Lakes specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Pine Island Lakes buying strategy.
If we were buying in Pine Island Lakes 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 Pine Island Lakes.
A size-driven pocket with a long build history
The defining feature of Pine Island Lakes is scale and range. At a median living area of roughly 2,917 square feet, these are not starter homes, and the 1981-to-2024 build window means you are shopping across more than four decades of construction in a single community. That translates to real variance in systems, layouts, and finishes from one address to the next, so due diligence on age-related items matters more here than in a uniform, single-vintage subdivision.
No community amenities were identified from current MLS listings, so buyers drawn to shared pools or gated facilities should calibrate expectations — the appeal here is the homes themselves and the Merritt Island location in Brevard County, not an amenity package. The high homestead share and small home count also mean listings surface infrequently, which rewards buyers who are ready to move when the right property appears.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Pine Island Lakes. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a 24-home community with no recent closings, off-the-shelf pricing tools fall short — value has to be built from the specific home's size, age, and condition against the wider Merritt Island market. We do that work property by property, help sellers position a distinct home without a clean comp set, and keep buyers ready to act when limited inventory finally opens.
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HOA, CDD & Fees
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- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
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| Location | Merritt Island, Brevard County, FL · ZIP 32953 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 24 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1981–2016 (median 1989) |
| Typical living area | 2,917 sq ft (median) |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 79% |
Data as of September 20, 2026. Based on information from the Space Coast MLS for the period 2005 through 2024; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Pine Island Lakes key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/pine-island-lakes--brevard, data as of September 20, 2026.
Housing distress & ownership in Pine Island Lakes, 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.
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Recent Developments in Pine Island Lakes Brevard
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Pine Island Lakes Brevard, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.
- October 2026Infrastructure
Brevard County Brightline station fully funded with $57 million federal grant
The planned Brightline station in Cocoa, near State Road 528, is now fully funded after a federal grant of about $57 million. Cocoa will own the station and Brightline will operate it, linking Cocoa and Port Canaveral to South Florida destinations. No construction start date has been set, and officials expect to release more details in early 2027.
What it may mean for the marketA passenger rail stop near SR 528 would add a regional transit option for commuters and visitors traveling between the Space Coast and other Florida metros. The site is about 4 miles northwest of Pine Island Lakes Brevard.
Source: FOX 35 Orlando - September 2026Civic
Space Force plans laser counter-drone defenses at Space Coast launch sites
Space Launch Delta 45 plans to deploy counter-drone technology, including lasers, to protect launch pads and critical infrastructure at Cape Canaveral and nearby facilities. Cost and operational date were not disclosed, and officials have not confirmed whether it will extend onto Kennedy Space Center property.
What it may mean for the marketAdded security investment at launch facilities reinforces the base's role as a long-term anchor for aerospace employment in the region. The site is about 12 miles northeast of Pine Island Lakes Brevard.
Source: FOX 35 Orlando - July 2026Retail & Dining
Lakeside Social at Viera Town Center to bring a new waterfront community gathering place to Viera
The Viera Company, in partnership with Rogue Wave Hospitality Group, is opening Lakeside Social at Viera Town Center, a waterfront venue featuring a wave-shaped central bar, a boathouse-style bar, and a curated food vendor park. A soft opening was set for early June 2026, with a grand opening celebration over Fourth of July weekend 2026.
What it may mean for the marketA new waterfront food, bar, and entertainment venue adds dining and gathering capacity to Viera Town Center and broadens the local commercial mix. The project is about 6 miles south of Pine Island Lakes Brevard, elsewhere in Brevard County.
Source: Viera - June 2026Development
Orlando Health announces plans to open a new hospital in Viera
Orlando Health announced a seven-story, 240-bed hospital along with a three-story, 60,000-square-foot medical office building on a 40-acre health and wellness campus in Viera, between Lake Andrew Drive and I-95 south of Viera Boulevard. Construction was expected to begin in June 2026, with opening targeted as early as fall 2027.
What it may mean for the marketA new hospital and medical office campus would add major healthcare infrastructure and construction activity to the Viera area. The project is about 7 miles south of Pine Island Lakes Brevard, elsewhere in Brevard County.
Source: ClickOrlando - May 2026Infrastructure
Ellis Road widening from John Rodes Boulevard to Wickham Road advances to construction
FDOT's project to widen Ellis Road from two to four lanes over about 1.8 miles between John Rodes Boulevard and Wickham Road in the Melbourne area had a construction letting scheduled for May 20, 2026, at an estimated construction cost of $57 million. The work includes new sidewalks, buffered bicycle lanes, new traffic signals, and drainage improvements.
What it may mean for the marketWidening this corridor would increase road capacity and add sidewalks and bike lanes across a key West Melbourne and Melbourne connection. The project is about 16 miles south of Pine Island Lakes Brevard, elsewhere in Brevard County.
Source: CFL Roads (FDOT) - May 2026Builder Activity
Builder charts course for Cape Canaveral homes with rooftop terraces to watch launches
Miami-based EverHome Living plans 94 three-story townhouses off Astronaut Boulevard along the Banana River in Cape Canaveral, with prices starting around $650,000 and units of roughly 2,800 square feet. Groundbreaking is targeted for the end of 2026, with sales beginning in early 2027.
What it may mean for the marketA new townhouse community would add for-sale housing supply along the Banana River in Cape Canaveral. The project is about 6 miles northeast of Pine Island Lakes Brevard, elsewhere in Brevard County.
Source: Homes.com News
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.
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Data sources & freshness
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 32953)) |
| Under-contract shares | Space Coast MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2005 (23 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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