Ridge Manor Estates
Merritt Island

Single-family · no-HOA subdivision · Merritt Island · Brevard County

An established, no-HOA single-family subdivision on Merritt Island of mostly 1980s-era homes, in a boating-friendly setting near the Banana River, where the no-HOA structure, condition, and any water frontage are the story.

No HOABoating-friendlyEstablished 1980s stock

Live Market Pulse

68/100
Momentum

Balanced Market (limited data)

Resale here turns on the specific home, its condition, and the lot's water access; confirm the absence of any HOA, any CDD or district assessment, and the flood or insurance picture before anchoring on a number.

Free · No obligation

Unlock Off-Market Ridge Manor Estates

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

$410K

Median Price

1mo

Supply

n/a

Avg DOM

Balanced

Seller Leverage

$276/sf

Median $/Sqft

n/a

1-Yr Price Change

0now

Distress

Jon's Current Read

"Ridge Manor Estates is an established single-family subdivision on Merritt Island (ZIP 32952), built out largely in the 1980s with mostly three-bedroom, two-bath homes and no HOA. Third-party profiles describe it as a sizable neighborhood platted in phases, in a boating-friendly setting near the Banana River, with oversized driveways suited to a boat or RV and some lots offering canal frontage toward the river, plus proximity to a county park with a boat ramp. The appeal is the no-HOA carry, the central Merritt Island location, and the boating access; the catch is that the housing stock is older, so condition varies and a careful inspection matters. The right read is the specific home's condition and systems, whether the lot has verified water or canal frontage, the flood-zone and insurance picture, and a comp set matched by condition and water access rather than a blended average. Confirm the absence of any HOA, the parcel's tax-bill assessments, the flood zone, and the school assignment by address before you offer."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Ridge Manor Estates market snapshot (as of June 17, 2026): the median sale price is about $410K ($276 per sq ft), a balanced market (limited data). Based on 12 recent closings in live Space Coast MLS data.

Ridge Manor Estates is an established single-family subdivision on Merritt Island (ZIP 32952), Brevard County, built out largely in the 1980s. Third-party profiles describe a sizable neighborhood platted in phases, with mostly three-bedroom, two-bath homes and no homeowners association.

The appeal for many buyers is the structure and the setting. There is no HOA, a lighter carrying cost, and the subdivision sits in a boating-friendly part of Merritt Island near the Banana River, with oversized driveways suited to parking a boat or RV and some lots offering canal frontage toward the river. A nearby county park adds ball fields and a boat ramp.

Because the homes date largely to the 1980s, condition varies widely across the subdivision, so a careful inspection and an honest read of the roof, systems, and any updates matter more here than in newer stock. The lot is the other variable: a home with verified canal or water frontage carries a different value and insurance picture than an interior lot.

The read is the specific home's condition and systems, whether the lot has verified water access, the flood-zone and insurance picture, and a comp set matched by condition and water frontage. Confirm the absence of any HOA, the parcel's tax-bill assessments, the flood zone, and the school assignment by address with Brevard Public Schools before you offer.

Quick Match

Who Ridge Manor Estates is best for.

Best for

Buyers who want a no-HOA carrying cost and room to park a boat or RV
Buyers who want a boating-friendly central Merritt Island location near the Banana River
Buyers who will read condition honestly on older 1980s-era homes
Buyers who will confirm the lot's water access, flood zone, and a matched comp before offering

Probably not for

Buyers who want newer construction with a builder warranty
Buyers who want a master-planned community with resort amenities
Buyers who want a uniform, recently built housing stock
Buyers unwilling to verify condition, water frontage, and the flood zone

Market Pulse

How Ridge Manor Estates is performing right now

68/100
momentum

Balanced Market (limited data)

Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market

1Months of supplytight

72Median days on marketdays

2 : 1Under contract vs for salestrong demand

12Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity

+127%Median price since 2012appreciation

+52%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 Ridge Manor Estates 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 Sea Gate or Merritt Island. 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 now1 : 2active : pending

For sale1

Pending2

Sold 12mo12

Active and pending listings now vs homes sold in the last 12 months.

8.6A- score

Momentum intelligence

Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in Ridge Manor Estates buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Ridge Manor Estates

Live MLS inventory for Ridge Manor Estates. 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.

2245 Chevalier Place home for sale in Ridge Manor Estates

ActiveTop listing

$712,900

3 bd · 2 ba · 1,700 sqft · built 1983

2245 Chevalier Place, Merritt Island, 32952

RenovatedBest value

Listed by Space Coast Realty & Inv. LLC

1245 Arlington Circle home for sale in Ridge Manor Estates

Pending

$415,000

4 bd · 2 ba · 1,273 sqft · built 1977

1245 Arlington Circle, Merritt Island, 32952

RenovatedBest valuePool

Listed by EXP Realty, LLC

1340 Martin Boulevard home for sale in Ridge Manor Estates

Pending

$399,000

3 bd · 2 ba · 1,555 sqft · built 1967

1340 Martin Boulevard, Merritt Island, 32952

Reno opportunityBest value

Listed by Waterman Real Estate

Active and pending Ridge Manor Estates listings 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

Ridge Manor Estates 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 central Merritt Island location is the point: shopping, the causeway, the beaches, and Port Canaveral are all within a reasonable drive.

Drive times from the community area; the central island location puts shopping, the causeway, and the coast within reach.

Courtenay Parkway (SR-3)~3 to 6 min · main island corridor

Merritt Island shopping~6 to 10 min · everyday services

SR-520 / causeway~8 to 12 min · regional connector

Cocoa Beach / Atlantic beaches~12 to 20 min · via causeway

Port Canaveral~18 to 25 min · cruise and dining

Cocoa mainland (US-1)~12 to 18 min · mainland services

Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic and your exact departure point. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

Nearby Communities

Explore more neighborhoods near Ridge Manor EstatesMerritt Island with Momentum Realty’s local guides.

Sunny AcresMerritt Island, FL · 0.2 mi

HiddenHollowMerritt Island, FL · 0.2 mi

Indian RiverVillageMerritt Island, FL · 0.2 mi

BelaireMerritt Island, FL · 0.4 mi

MitchellManorMerritt Island, FL · 0.4 mi

Townhomes andVillas of DianaMerritt Island, FL · 0.4 mi

HamiltonParkMerritt Island, FL · 0.5 mi

HilltopManorMerritt Island, FL · 0.6 mi

GatewayMerritt IslandMerritt Island, FL · 0.7 mi

Browse all Florida neighborhood guides →

Carrying cost · the no-CDD edge

No CDD bond means thousands less per year than newer master plans.

Typical CDD community~$2,500/yr

Ridge Manor Estates (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

Ridge Manor Estates 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 Ridge Manor Estates address.

The takeaway

What is actually shaping value at Ridge Manor Estates and Merritt Island, sourced and dated. We do not publish rumor.

Recent Developments in Ridge Manor Estates

Development Intelligence

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

Net OutlookBullishThe structural story is an established, no-HOA subdivision where condition, the lot's water access, and the flood-and-insurance picture drive outcomes. The regional anchor is the Space Coast economy and Merritt Island's growth; the local watch items are confirming condition, water frontage, and the flood zone home by home.

No HOA and a boating-friendly setting near the Banana River

BullishA no-HOA carrying cost with room for a boat or RV and proximity to the Banana River and a county boat ramp supports steady demand from buyers who value boating access and a lighter carry. impact

SignificanceRadius: Community

No HOA and a boating-friendly setting near the Banana River

Older 1980s-era housing stock means condition varies

NeutralBecause homes date largely to the 1980s, condition and updates vary widely, so a careful inspection and a condition-matched comp matter more than a blended average. impact

SignificanceRadius: Community

Older 1980s-era housing stock means condition varies

Merritt Island development and infrastructure investment

BullishOngoing Merritt Island development, infrastructure, and a new hospital campus reflect a growing island market, a regional tailwind for established central-island subdivisions. impact

SignificanceRadius: Region

Merritt Island development and infrastructure investment

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 Ridge Manor Estates, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated June 2026.

Showing the latest, scroll for all updates ↓

November 2025
Development
Merritt Island development boom continues across the SR-520 corridor
Reporting described an ongoing Merritt Island development boom, including new housing, a hospital campus, and an entertainment venue across the State Road 520 corridor, with the area called one of the Space Coast's most active real estate markets. Why it matters: A growing island market is a regional tailwind, but the local read for an established no-HOA subdivision is still condition, the lot's water access, and the flood picture, confirmed home by home. Source
August 2025
Infrastructure
Brevard County invests in island emergency services with new fire station
Brevard County Fire Rescue broke ground on a new fire station on Merritt Island, chosen to provide a more centralized response point for neighborhoods experiencing recent and future development. Why it matters: New emergency-services infrastructure reflects the county investing ahead of island growth, a modest positive for the broader Merritt Island demand picture. 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 Ridge Manor Estates buying strategy.

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

Read condition on the specific home. On 1980s-era stock, the roof, HVAC, and any updates drive both price and insurability.

Confirm the lot's water access. A verified canal or water-frontage lot carries a different value and flood picture than an interior lot.

Get the flood-zone determination and an insurance quote early given the boating-friendly, near-water setting.

Verify there is no HOA and pull the parcel's tax bill to check assessments.

Confirm the school assignment by address with Brevard Public Schools, then cross-shop the established alternative, Sea Gate.

The Quick Decision

Best Buy

An updated home, or a verified water-frontage lot, with the flood zone and condition confirmed and a condition-matched comp.

Biggest Risk

Underpricing the condition and systems on an older home, or assuming water frontage that is not verified.

Best Lot

Verified canal or water-frontage lots carry premiums; interior lots are the value position.

Smart Timing

In an established no-HOA subdivision, the right home and lot drive timing; be financing-ready and inspect carefully.

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.

Fees, No HOA & Flood

Ridge Manor Estates is reported to have no homeowners association, a lighter carrying cost than HOA communities and no common-amenity machine. The honest move is to confirm there is no association obligation for the specific home, get the flood-zone determination and an insurance quote early given the boating-friendly setting, and verify non-ad-valorem assessments on the actual tax bill, no known CDD applies, but we check the parcel every time.

The honest note: we confirm the no-HOA status, the lot's water access, the flood zone, and the tax-bill assessments for the specific home before you write a number, because condition and water frontage change the math on older stock.

Want the details? We will send the condition, water-access, and flood-zone read for a Ridge Manor Estates listing you are watching.

Get the details

The Homes & Lots

The product is 1980s-era single-family homes, commonly three-bedroom, two-bath. Because the stock is older, condition and updates vary widely, so a careful inspection of the roof, HVAC, and systems matters more here than in newer construction. The lot is the other variable, a home with verified canal or water frontage carries a different value and flood picture than an interior lot.

Pricing should be read against true peers by condition and water access, not a blended average. Condition is the biggest swing in value here.

Ridge Manor Estates vs. the Alternatives

The honest comparison set for a Ridge Manor Estates buyer on Merritt Island:

Community	Type	The trade
Ridge Manor Estates	Single-family · no HOA	No-HOA carry, boating-friendly, read 1980s condition
Sea Gate	Single-family · two sections	Established water-oriented subdivision, confirm the section

The pattern: Ridge Manor Estates wins on a no-HOA carry and boating-friendly setting; Sea Gate offers a two-section choice with a similar established, water-oriented character. There is no wrong answer, only a wrong match for your priorities.

Touring more than one? We will build you a same-day Merritt Island route with the comp sheets in hand.

Plan the tour

Ridge Manor Estates Homes For Sale

What your money buys in Ridge Manor Estates.

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 Ridge Manor Estates today. The right home is the one matched to your budget and the renovation math, so seeing fitting listings early is the edge.

Entry: original interior home

$290K to $383K

An original or lightly updated 1980s-era home on an interior lot, the value entry into the no-HOA subdivision.

Lowest entry

Core: updated interior home

$383K to $485K

An updated home on a standard lot, the heart of the resale market here. Condition separates these most.

Most inventory

High: water-frontage or fully updated

$485K to $650K

A home with verified canal or water frontage, or a fully updated home, the top of the local range.

Strongest resale

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

See Off-Market & Private Listings

What Your Money Buys

What ~$410K buys here.

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

$290K to $383K

Entry: original interior home

An original or lightly updated 1980s-era home on an interior lot, the value entry into the no-HOA subdivision.

$383K to $485K

Core: updated interior home

An updated home on a standard lot, the heart of the resale market here. Condition separates these most.

$485K to $650K

High: water-frontage or fully updated

A home with verified canal or water frontage, or a fully updated home, the top of the local range.

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 Ridge Manor Estates, 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 Ridge Manor Estates 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 Ridge Manor Estates holds value.

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

No HOA on the carrying costStrong

Central, boating-friendly island locationStrong

Read condition on 1980s-era homesWatch it

Verify any claimed water frontageManage it

Confirm flood zone and any assessmentWatch 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 Ridge Manor Estates

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.

“

Ridge Manor Estates is a no-HOA, established subdivision. The deal is won or lost on condition, whether the lot has verified water access, and the flood picture, comped by condition, not a blended average.

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.

7.6B+ · Buy Score

Resale Strength7.6/10

Renovation Risk6.6/10

Location Efficiency8.0/10

Long-Term Defensibility7.4/10

Carrying Cost Advantage8.6/10

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 Ridge Manor Estates 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

Verified water-frontage lots carry premiums
Interior lots are the value position
Condition drives the comp on older homes
Verify the flood zone near the water
Read condition and water access before the finishes

Ridge Manor Estates value is driven by condition first, then the lot and any verified water access. Homes with verified canal or water frontage carry premiums, while interior lots are the value position. Because the housing stock dates largely to the 1980s, condition varies widely, so the right comp is matched by condition, and the flood-zone and insurance picture should be verified for any near-water home. Read the condition and the water access before you fall for the finishes.

The 15-Second Verdict

Ridge Manor Estates in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a no-HOA carry with room for a boat in a boating-friendly central Merritt Island setting near the Banana River.

Strong onNo HOA, a lighter carrying cost, oversized driveways for a boat or RV, boating access, and a central island location.

WatchOlder 1980s-era condition that varies home to home, the near-water flood and insurance picture, and verifying any claimed water frontage. Inspect carefully.

Not forBuyers who want newer construction with a warranty, master-planned amenities, or a uniform housing stock.

The edgeAn updated home, or a verified water-frontage lot, priced against condition-matched comps with the flood zone confirmed, can be a durable no-HOA value.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take

No HOA reported, a lighter carrying cost
Oversized driveways suit a boat or RV
No known CDD; verify assessments on the tax bill
Read condition carefully on 1980s-era homes
Confirm no HOA, the flood zone, and condition before you offer

Want the details? We will send the condition, water-access, and flood-zone read for a Ridge Manor Estates listing you are watching.

Get the details

Run Your Numbers

Tools for a Ridge Manor Estates 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 Ridge Manor Estates.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 Ridge Manor Estates

Price it to your condition, lot, and water access.

If you are selling in Ridge Manor Estates, the right list price comes from comps matched to your condition and lot, including any verified water frontage, not a blended subdivision average. The no-HOA carry and the boating-friendly setting are the story.

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 Ridge Manor Estates, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Sea Gate, 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.

What is your Ridge Manor Estates home worth?

Get a no-obligation home value based on real comparable sales in Ridge Manor Estates matched to your condition, lot, and view, not an automated guess. Tell us about your home and we will personally prepare your numbers and a pricing strategy. No obligation, no spam.

See homes for sale in Ridge Manor Estates on the map →
Or get your Ridge Manor Estates home value & selling guide →

Real comps, not a Zestimate.

Ridge Manor Estates Market Scorecard

Balanced Market (limited data)

Ridge Manor Estates is currently a balanced market (limited data). About 1.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $712,900.

1.0

Months supply

$712,900

Median list

$410,000

Median sold

$276

Per sqft

n/a

Days on mkt

1/2/12

Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32952 ZIP is $435,893, about 11.0% 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 2026-06-18. Refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Ridge Manor Estates located?

Ridge Manor Estates is an established subdivision on Merritt Island, FL (ZIP 32952), Brevard County, in a central, boating-friendly part of the island near the Banana River.

What kind of homes are in Ridge Manor Estates?

Mostly single-family homes built largely in the 1980s, commonly three-bedroom, two-bath. Because the stock is older, condition varies, so confirm the condition and any updates for a specific home before you offer.

Does Ridge Manor Estates have an HOA?

It is reported to have no homeowners association, a lighter carrying cost than HOA communities. Confirm there is no association obligation for the specific home before you buy.

Does Ridge Manor Estates have a CDD fee?

No community development district is known here, but we verify non-ad-valorem assessments on the actual tax bill for any home before you offer.

Can I park a boat or RV here?

The subdivision is described as boating-friendly with oversized driveways suited to a boat or RV, and there is no HOA reported. Confirm any local parking rules and the lot's specifics for the home you are considering.

Is Ridge Manor Estates on the water?

It is in a boating-friendly setting near the Banana River, and some lots are reported to offer canal frontage toward the river. Direct water frontage varies by lot, so confirm the specific home's water access before you offer.

What about flood zones and insurance?

Given the near-water, boating-friendly setting, get the flood-zone determination and an insurance quote early for any specific home, especially for canal- or water-frontage lots.

What are home prices like in Ridge Manor Estates?

Pricing reads by condition, the lot, and any verified water access. We pull live comps matched to the specific home and condition before you offer, rather than relying on a blended average.

How far is the beach?

Roughly 12 to 20 minutes east to the Cocoa Beach area Atlantic beaches, depending on your route. Ridge Manor Estates is a central Merritt Island location with reach to the causeway and Port Canaveral.

What schools serve Ridge Manor Estates?

The community is in Brevard Public Schools, zoned by address. Assignment changes year to year, so confirm the current zoning for any specific home with the district.

What is Merritt Island like to live in?

Merritt Island is an established island community between the Indian and Banana rivers, with easy reach to the causeway, the beaches, Kennedy Space Center, and the aerospace corridor, in a quiet, water-oriented setting.

Are there rental restrictions in Ridge Manor Estates?

With no HOA reported, rental rules would come from county or local ordinances rather than an association. Confirm any applicable rules in writing before you buy with rental plans.

Is now a good time to buy in Ridge Manor Estates?

In an established no-HOA subdivision, the right buy is about matching price to condition, the lot, and any water access. Prepared buyers with financing in place and a careful inspection have the advantage.

Do I need my own agent to buy in Ridge Manor Estates?

Yes. Your own agent confirms the no-HOA status, the lot's water access, the flood zone, and a condition-matched comp, and negotiates for you. Momentum Realty does exactly that, use the form on this page.

The Verdict

Should you buy in Ridge Manor Estates?

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

You want a no-HOA carrying cost and room to park a boat or RVExcellent fit

You want a boating-friendly central Merritt Island location near the Banana RiverExcellent fit

You will read condition honestly on older 1980s-era homesExcellent fit

You want the option of a verified canal or water-frontage lotExcellent fit

You will confirm the no-HOA status, water access, flood zone, and condition before offeringExcellent fit

You want newer construction with a builder warrantyProbably not

You want a master-planned community with resort amenitiesProbably not

You want a uniform, recently built housing stockProbably not

You will not verify condition, water frontage, and the flood zoneProbably not

You want a turnkey home with no inspection surprises on older stockProbably not

Get the inside read on Ridge Manor Estates

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

Ridge Manor EstatesMerritt Island

The 60-Second Overview

Who Ridge Manor Estates is best for.

Best for

Probably not for

How Ridge Manor Estates is performing right now

Homes For Sale Right Now in Ridge Manor Estates

Ridge Manor Estates on the map.

How far is everything?

Nearby Communities

Schools

Recent Developments in Ridge Manor Estates

No HOA and a boating-friendly setting near the Banana River

Older 1980s-era housing stock means condition varies

Merritt Island development and infrastructure investment

Merritt Island development boom continues across the SR-520 corridor

Brevard County invests in island emergency services with new fire station

The Ridge Manor Estates buying strategy.

The full read, only if you want it.

What your money buys in Ridge Manor Estates.

What ~$410K buys here.

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The renovation premium.

The lot premium.

How well Ridge Manor Estates holds value.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Ridge Manor Estates

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 Ridge Manor Estates is different.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Ridge Manor Estates in 15 seconds.

HOA, CDD & Fees

Tools for a Ridge Manor Estates buy.

Price it to your condition, lot, and water access.

In Ridge Manor Estates, condition and view decide your number

What is your Ridge Manor Estates home worth?

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Ridge Manor Estates Market Scorecard

Frequently Asked Questions

Should you buy in Ridge Manor Estates?

Get the inside read on Ridge Manor Estates

You are all set.

Need to sell fast in Brevard County?

You just read the data. Now see what your home is worth.

Ridge Manor Estates
Merritt Island