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Merritt Island, FL Real Estate — Homes for Sale

Merritt Island is the large barrier island between the Indian and Banana rivers, connected by causeways to Cocoa on the mainland and Cocoa Beach on the ocean side. Its northern half is the Kennedy Space Center and Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, while the south is a residential area prized for canal-front and riverfront homes with direct water access. Ask Lina to pull live Merritt Island listings from the MLS.

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Where to live

Merritt Island neighborhoods

SLA Realty Group serves all of Merritt Island — including South Merritt Island, Sykes Creek / Newfound Harbor, Tropical Trail, and Merritt Park Place — across ZIP codes 32952, 32953.

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South Merritt IslandEstablished waterfront and canal homes with boat access toward the Banana River.
Sykes Creek / Newfound HarborCanal communities with docks and quick access to the Intracoastal.
Tropical TrailA scenic riverfront road of larger lots and estate homes along the Indian River.
Merritt Park PlaceOlder established neighborhoods near the SR-520 commercial corridor.
What Merritt Island is known for

Local landmarks & lifestyle

Merritt Island is water on all sides, from canals to wildlife marsh:

01
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

NASA’s spaceport and visitor attraction at the island’s north end.

02
Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge

A 140,000-acre refuge of marsh, manatees, and migratory birds.

03
Merritt Square Mall

The island’s central shopping hub along SR-520.

04
Kiwanis Island Park

A Sykes Creek park with ballfields, a boat ramp, and a fishing pier.

On the map

Where Merritt Island sits

Merritt Island is part of Brevard County in the Orlando metro. Explore the map, then ask Lina to pull listings in any pocket you like.

Market snapshot

The Merritt Island market, in plain terms

Merritt Island is one of Brevard’s prime waterfront markets, with canal-front homes on Sykes Creek and Newfound Harbor, riverfront estates along Tropical Trail, and established inland neighborhoods near the SR-520 corridor. Boaters pay a premium for deep-water and direct-access lots, while non-waterfront homes offer relative value for an island address.

Waterfront pricing depends heavily on dock, depth, and access, so ask Lina for today’s median and active Merritt Island listings, pulled live from the MLS.

Resources

Guides & reading for Merritt Island buyers and sellers

No-jargon help for your Merritt Island move — written by REALTOR® Mourad Elbanna. Start with these, then ask Lina anything.

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Why SLA

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SLA Realty Group handles both residential and commercial real estate across Central Florida, including Merritt Island — buying, selling, leasing, and investing, from the first search to closing day. You get pricing strategy, marketing, negotiation, and guidance in English, Spanish, or Arabic.

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About Mourad Elbanna

Mourad Elbanna, REALTOR® at SLA Realty Group in Orlando

Merritt Island real estate is led by REALTOR® Mourad Elbanna — Florida license SL3436574, brokerage Florida Realty Investments — who guides buyers, sellers, and investors across commercial and residential real estate in Central Florida.

"My job is to make a complex process feel simple — and to make sure you never have to navigate the biggest decision of your life in a second language, or alone." — Mourad Elbanna

Merritt Island real estate FAQ

Common questions about Merritt Island

Is Merritt Island a good place to live?

Yes — Merritt Island offers true between-the-rivers waterfront living, with canal and riverfront homes, easy boating, and a short hop to Cocoa Beach and Kennedy Space Center jobs. It suits boaters and aerospace workers who want water access. Ask Lina for current listings from the MLS.

What is the average home price in Merritt Island?

Merritt Island ranges from established inland homes to premium canal-front and riverfront properties, so the spread is wide and waterfront sets the top. Because prices change weekly, ask Lina for today’s median and active listings from the MLS.

What are the best neighborhoods in Merritt Island?

South Merritt Island and Sykes Creek for canal homes with boat access, Tropical Trail for larger riverfront lots and estates, and Merritt Park Place for established homes near shopping. Deep-water access drives much of the price difference.

Can I get a waterfront home with a boat dock on Merritt Island?

Yes — canal communities along Sykes Creek and Newfound Harbor and riverfront lots on Tropical Trail commonly include private docks with access to the Banana and Indian rivers and the Intracoastal. Dock condition, water depth, and bridge clearance vary, so confirm boat access before you buy — Lina can help you filter for it.

How far is Merritt Island from Cocoa Beach and Orlando?

Cocoa Beach is about 10 minutes east over the Banana River causeway, mainland Cocoa is minutes west over SR-520, and downtown Orlando is roughly 50–60 minutes via SR-528 (the BeachLine).

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