Sunset Lakes
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
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of October 2026, the MLS records 8 closed sales in Sunset Lakes Phase Xi in Merritt Island, FL since 2006, the most recent in March 2026. 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).
Part of Sunset Lakes, Merritt Island, FL — see all Sunset Lakes homes for sale (0 listings across 6 sections in the MLS).
Sunset Lakes Phase XI is a small pocket within Merritt Island, and the current MLS snapshot is thin — no active amenity set, no median price we can stand behind as of mid-July 2026. That means price here is driven less by a headline community feature and more by the individual home: its condition, its lot, its updates, and how it stacks up against the broader Merritt Island market.
For a buyer, the practical takeaway is to underwrite each listing on its own merits rather than assume a community premium. For a seller, the same holds in reverse — with no shared amenity story to lean on, presentation and condition carry the pricing argument. Expect to justify your number with the house itself.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Sunset LakesHomes 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
Sunset Lakes Phase XI is a defined phase within Merritt Island in Brevard County; the current listing data shows no community amenities on record, so buyers should evaluate it as a location-and-home play rather than a lifestyle-package purchase.
Space Coast MLS sales records identify 157 homes in Sunset Lakes that have changed hands since 2004, built between 1993 and 2004 (median 2000), with a median living area of about 2,217 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 Sunset Lakes is best for.
Best for
- Buyers set on a Merritt Island location who care more about the house than shared amenities
- Buyers comfortable underwriting a purchase on individual comps and condition
- Sellers willing to let a well-presented home carry the pricing argument
Probably not for
- Buyers who want an amenity-rich community with a pool, clubhouse, or fitness center
- Buyers who need a clear, deep pricing history before committing
- Buyers seeking a turnkey lifestyle package rather than a location-and-home decision
The market around Sunset Lakes
Sunset 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 Sunset Lakes specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Sunset Lakes by the numbers
From county property records and closed MLS sales for the Sunset Lakes subdivision: 6 homes on record; built 2002–2004; typical size about 3,558 heated sq ft; 4 bedrooms is the median. Housing mix: single-family 100%.
| Year | Recorded sales | Median price |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | $374,900 |
| 2011 | 1 | $326,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | $250,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | $450,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | $647,000 |
| 2026 | 1 | $571,000 |
Newest recorded sale: $571,000 on 2026-03-31.
Recorded data as of 2026-09-12; counts cover addresses tagged to this subdivision in the public record, not every parcel. Not an appraisal.
The Sunset Lakes buying strategy.
If we were buying in Sunset 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 Sunset Lakes.
A phase, not a headline
Phase XI is exactly what its name says — a later section of a larger Sunset Lakes development on Merritt Island. With no amenities identified from current listings, the value proposition rests on the Merritt Island location itself: central to Brevard County and its Space Coast geography, with the day-to-day conveniences of the island around it.
Because we are working from a limited snapshot, the honest move is to treat pricing as condition-driven and comparable-dependent. Two homes in the same phase can land in very different places based on updates and lot, and without a community-wide amenity to anchor value, that spread is where the real analysis happens.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Sunset Lakes. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
When a community has no amenity story and a thin data trail, generic pricing shortcuts fail. We work the individual comps, the home's condition, and the specifics of the Merritt Island submarket to tell you what a given listing is actually worth — and when it isn't the right fit.
Sunset Lakes 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.
Tools for a Sunset Lakes buy.
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Data sources & freshness
| Under-contract shares | Space Coast MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2006 (8 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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Common questions about Sunset Lakes
Where is Sunset Lakes?
Sunset Lakes is a community in Merritt Island, Brevard County, Florida, ZIP 32953.
How many homes are in Sunset Lakes?
County property records list 6 homes in Sunset Lakes, built between 2002 and 2004; the typical home is about 3,558 heated square feet.
What do homes in Sunset Lakes sell for?
Sunset Lakes has no MLS sales in the last 12 months. The most recent year with recorded sales on file is 2026 (1 sale, median $571,000). For context, ZIP 32953 has 143 homes on the market with 28% under contract.
Are there homes for sale in Sunset Lakes right now?
No active listings inside Sunset Lakes at the last feed refresh. The nearest homes for sale, with distances from the community, are shown on this page and refreshed nightly.
Does Sunset Lakes have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Sunset Lakes in our data. Verify dues, what they cover, and any special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Answers are generated from county property records, MLS feeds and the figures on this page, as of the page date; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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