Rosedale Subd in Merritt Island

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

Community in Merritt Island · Brevard County · ZIP 32953
21 homesBuilt 1960–1972
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Built fromLive Space Coast MLS data21 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily

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).

Rosedale Subd 1St Addn key facts
LocationMerritt Island, Brevard County, FL · ZIP 32953
Homes in the community21 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll)
Years built1960–1972 (median 1964)
Typical living area1,830 sq ft (median)
For sale right now0 active, 0 pending
Owner-occupied (homestead) share71%

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.

Live · Rosedale Subd Housing Pulse Space Coast MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
0 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
1
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 1 a year
Ownership and context
71%
Owner-occupied · Rosedale Subd
15 of 21 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
29%
Non-owner-occupied · Rosedale Subd
incl. 10% trust or LLC-held · 0% out-of-state
21
Homes in the community
21 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 21 years of records
Est. 1960
Community established
homes built 1960-1972, median 1964 (FL DOR 2025)
4.8%/yr
Turnover rate
about 1 of 21 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

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.

425 Norwood Street
$260K · 0.0 mi away
4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,040 sqft
425 Norwood Street
Listed by Tropical Realty & Inv. of Brev
300 Norwood Street
$350K · 0.1 mi away
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,260 sqft
300 Norwood Street
Listed by EXP Realty, LLC
385 Island Oaks Place
$330K · 0.1 mi away
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,632 sqft
385 Island Oaks Place
Listed by Southern Tropics R.E. LLC
115 Hurwood Avenue
$375K · 0.2 mi away
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,872 sqft
115 Hurwood Avenue
Listed by C. Apollo Realty Inc
343 N Tropical Trail #204
$439K · 0.2 mi away
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,863 sqft
343 N Tropical Trail #204
Listed by RE/MAX Aerospace Realty
275 Quail Drive
$490K · 0.2 mi away
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,851 sqft
275 Quail Drive
Listed by All Real Estate, Inc.

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.

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.

Active inventory in distress
0.0%
0 of 3 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-09-14 → 2026-09-19)

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.

If we were buying in Rosedale Subd today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

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.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

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.

Best Buy
Buyers who want a quiet, established Merritt Island address without HOA amenities to pay for.
Biggest Risk
A thin comp file makes pricing and valuation harder than in an active neighborhood.
Sweet Spot
A well-underwritten individual home bought on its own merits, not a market average.
Avoid If
You need amenities or a busy, easy-to-comp market to feel confident.

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.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

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.

Best forBuyers who want a quiet, established Merritt Island address without HOA amenities to pay for.
Biggest advantageSimple ownership picture with no shared amenities to carry.
Biggest riskA thin comp file makes pricing and valuation harder than in an active neighborhood.
Sweet spotA well-underwritten individual home bought on its own merits, not a market average.
Avoid ifYou need amenities or a busy, easy-to-comp market to feel confident.

HOA, CDD & Fees

A note on who we are: Momentum Realty is a real estate brokerage. We are not the Rosedale Subd homeowners association, its management company or its developer, and we cannot help with dues, gate access, violations, amenity bookings or association documents. To reach the association, check your closing package, the recorded declaration at the county clerk, or search the association’s name at sunbiz.org for its registered agent. Call or message us to buy or sell a home in Rosedale Subd.
In short
  • 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.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Rosedale Subd sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in Rosedale Subd?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 21 homes in Rosedale Subd (public records).
What share of Rosedale Subd is owner-occupied?
71% of Rosedale Subd parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Rosedale Subd built?
Homes in Rosedale Subd were built between 1960 and 1972, with a median year built of 1964 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for Rosedale Subd?
The best agent for Rosedale Subd is one who actively works Merritt Island and knows the community's pricing, fees, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for Rosedale Subd.
How do I find a top Merritt Island real estate agent who knows Rosedale Subd?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 320+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Rosedale Subd and the wider Merritt Island area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Rosedale Subd?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Rosedale Subd purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Rosedale Subd, and what county is it in?
Rosedale Subd is in Merritt Island, Brevard County, FL, ZIP 32953. The community's center is about 2 miles northwest of the center of Merritt Island (straight-line).
Buyers who prefer a low-key established street and don't want to pay into amenity-heavy HOA duesExcellent fit
Patient buyers willing to wait for the right individual listing and underwrite it carefullyExcellent fit
Owners planning a longer hold who value a Merritt Island location over quick resale liquidityExcellent fit
Buyers who want pools, a clubhouse, or gated amenities as part of the dealProbably not
Anyone who needs a deep, active comp set to feel confident on priceProbably not
Buyers on a tight timeline who need a fast, liquid market with steady turnoverProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsSpace Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 1, 2026)
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (1 streets, ZIP 32953))
Under-contract sharesSpace Coast MLS records, as of 2026-09-20
Historical depthClosed-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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