Plantation
Homes for Sale in Merritt Island, FL
All 214 homes for sale in Merritt Island, FL · median $499,950 · 124 homes for sale in 32952 · Brevard County homes for sale
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As of October 2026, the MLS records 63 closed sales in Plantation in Merritt Island, FL since 2005, the most recent in October 2025. Recorded prices since 2024 ran from $545,000 to $838,000 (median $660,000), on homes of 2,241 to 3,059 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 224 homes for sale today. At that median and Brevard County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.6 mills, annual property tax runs about $10,300 ($9,680 with the full homestead exemption).
Plantation is a small pocket of Merritt Island, and with a thin recent closing window there isn't a deep stack of comparable sales to lean on. That means price here is driven less by any single market trend and more by the individual home in front of you — its condition, its updates, and how it shows on the day it lists.
For a buyer, that puts the work on due diligence: read each listing on its own merits rather than assuming a neighborhood 'rate.' For a seller, it means presentation and pricing discipline carry more weight than usual, because with few recent trades an aggressive or careless number has little market noise to hide behind.
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 Plantation 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
Plantation is a modest residential enclave on Merritt Island in Brevard County, best understood house-by-house rather than as a statistical block, given how few homes trade here in a given stretch.
Space Coast MLS sales records identify 30 homes in Plantation that have changed hands since 2005, built between 2001 and 2011 (median 2003), with a median living area of about 3,042 sq ft and a typical 4-bedroom, 3-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.
County records show 8 qualified sales in Plantation across 2024–2025 (6 in 2024, 2 in 2025), median $750,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
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 Plantation is best for.
Best for
- Buyers seeking a low-key residential spot on Merritt Island and willing to move when the right home appears
- Renovation-minded buyers comfortable pricing off a home's condition rather than neighborhood averages
- Long-hold owners who value quiet turnover over quick flip potential
Probably not for
- Buyers who need pool, clubhouse, or gated amenities on-site
- Shoppers who want many active listings and constant options to compare
- Anyone needing quick, high-liquidity resale and a deep bench of recent comps
The market around Plantation
Plantation is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32952, 145 homes are on the market and 26% 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 32952 (Merritt Island), 261 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $327K ($237/sq ft), down 1.5% year over year, with a median 50 days on market. Right now 49 active and 15 pending listings put supply at about 5.6 months — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 32952 housing market and the Brevard County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Plantation specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Plantation buying strategy.
If we were buying in Plantation 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 Plantation.
A thin-data pocket
The defining fact about Plantation right now is scarcity of signal: a short closing window and no community amenities surfaced from current MLS data. There's no clubhouse, pool, or gated entry showing up in the listings to attach a premium to, so value tracks the structure and the lot, not shared facilities.
Practically, this rewards patience. Because sales are infrequent, a well-kept home can look like an outlier and a dated one can sit — both distort any quick read of 'the market.' Take each home as its own case, verify condition, and price or offer off the specifics rather than a blended average that doesn't really exist here yet.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Plantation. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a low-turnover pocket like Plantation, the value we add is judgment, not a dashboard. We pull the real comparables — including nearby Merritt Island sales when Plantation itself is quiet — walk the home with you, and tell you plainly when a number doesn't hold up. That candor matters more where there's little market noise to correct a mispriced listing.
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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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| Location | Merritt Island, Brevard County, FL · ZIP 32952, 32955 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 97 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1999–2011 (median 2004) |
| Typical living area | 3,975 sq ft (median) |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 90% |
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, “Plantation key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/plantation--brevard, data as of September 20, 2026.
Housing distress & ownership in Plantation, 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 Plantation Brevard
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Plantation 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 3 miles northwest of Plantation 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 11 miles northeast of Plantation 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 7 miles south of Plantation 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 8 miles south of Plantation 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 17 miles south of Plantation 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 Plantation 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 (4 streets, ZIP 32952/32955)) |
| Under-contract shares | Space Coast MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2005 (63 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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