Rosedale Subd
Homes for Sale in Merritt Island, FL
All 221 homes for sale in Merritt Island, FL · median $499,900 · 100 homes for sale in 32953 · Brevard County homes for sale
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As of October 2026, the MLS records 17 closed sales in Rosedale Subd 1St Addn in Merritt Island, FL since 2005, the most recent in December 2025. 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 66 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).
| Location | Merritt Island, Brevard County, FL · ZIP 32953 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 21 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1960–1972 (median 1964) |
| Typical living area | 1,830 sq ft (median) |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 71% |
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, “Rosedale Subd 1St Addn key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/rosedale-subd-1st-addn, data as of September 20, 2026.

Rosedale Subd 1st Addn is a small pocket in Merritt Island, and the current MLS snapshot is thin — closings over the trailing window are minimal, so there is no reliable median or trend to lean on. That means price here is set the old-fashioned way: house by house, on condition, lot, and whatever a specific buyer will pay on a specific week. Do not expect a comp-driven number to fall in your lap.
For a seller, that thinness cuts both ways. There is little recent activity to anchor a listing, so pricing takes real work and defensible support rather than a quick pull from the last three sales. For a buyer, it means patience and a willingness to underwrite a home on its own merits — you are negotiating against the property, not against a busy market.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Rosedale SubdHomes for Sale in Merritt Island, FL 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
This is a small established subdivision on Merritt Island in Brevard County, with no shared community amenities identified from current listings — the value is in the individual homes and the location, not in a package of common facilities.
Space Coast MLS sales records identify 31 homes in Rosedale Subd that have changed hands since 2005, built between 1957 and 1973 (median 1964), with a median living area of about 1,318 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 Rosedale Subd is best for.
Best for
- Buyers who prefer a low-key established street and don't want to pay into amenity-heavy HOA dues
- Patient buyers willing to wait for the right individual listing and underwrite it carefully
- Owners planning a longer hold who value a Merritt Island location over quick resale liquidity
Probably not for
- Buyers who want pools, a clubhouse, or gated amenities as part of the deal
- Anyone who needs a deep, active comp set to feel confident on price
- Buyers on a tight timeline who need a fast, liquid market with steady turnover
The market around Rosedale Subd
Rosedale Subd 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 Rosedale Subd specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in Rosedale Subd 1St Addn, 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.
The Rosedale Subd buying strategy.
If we were buying in Rosedale Subd 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 Rosedale Subd.
A quiet, low-volume pocket
There are no community amenities identified from the current listings here — no pool, clubhouse, or gated infrastructure to factor into carrying costs or resale. That keeps the ownership picture simple, and it puts all the weight on the house itself: its condition, its footprint, and its position on Merritt Island relative to the causeways, the river, and the beaches.
Because activity is light, each home tends to be its own story. Renovated and original-condition properties can sit side by side with very different values, and there is not enough recent turnover to smooth that out. Treat every listing as a standalone underwriting exercise rather than assuming a neighborhood 'going rate.'
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Rosedale Subd. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a low-volume pocket like this, the comp file is your biggest problem — and where we earn our keep. We build pricing and offer support from the wider Merritt Island market and the specifics of the property in front of us, rather than pretending a handful of sales tells the whole story. That discipline protects sellers from mispricing and gives buyers a real basis for a number.
Rosedale Subd in 15 seconds.
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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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Space Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 1, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (1 streets, ZIP 32953)) |
| Under-contract shares | Space Coast MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2005 (17 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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