Brevard County — Florida's Space Coast, anchored by Melbourne, Cocoa Beach, and Merritt Island — remains one of the most dynamic coastal markets in the state. Cathy Greene of Ellingson Properties pulls current MLS-sourced data directly from the live Brevard County market report to help buyers and sellers make sense of where this market stands right now — countywide and city by city.

Brevard County Market Snapshot: Active Listings

Across Brevard County, there are 2,626 active residential listings right now:

$522,060Avg. List Price
$252Avg. Cost / Sq Ft
1,960Avg. Living Sq Ft
98 daysAvg. Days on Market
  • 2,626 total active homes currently on the market countywide
  • Average list price of $522,060, reflecting the Space Coast's mix of mainland value and oceanfront/riverfront luxury
  • Average cost per square foot of $252 across all active inventory
  • 1,116 homes are under contract countywide, averaging $451,555 at $229/sq ft, with an average pending timeline of 119 days
  • 5,117 homes have sold in the past 6 months at an average sold price of $461,176 — about 97.2% of average list price, and averaging 105 days on market

City Spotlight: Melbourne, Cocoa Beach & Merritt Island

County-wide averages only tell part of the story on the Space Coast. Here's how three of Brevard County's most-searched communities compare right now:

Melbourne Market Report 478 active

Avg. Price: $558,824 Cost/Sq Ft: $258 Avg. Size: 2,074 sq ft Avg. DOM: 84 days Under Contract: 234 Sold (6mo): 1,297

Melbourne has by far the deepest inventory and sales volume of the three spotlighted cities (478 active, 1,297 sold in 6 months), and its 84-day average DOM is the fastest of the three. Its sale-to-list ratio of roughly 97.6% tracks closely with the countywide norm.

Cocoa Beach Market Report 32 active

Avg. Price: $1,058,419 Cost/Sq Ft: $522 Avg. Size: 2,046 sq ft Avg. DOM: 90 days Under Contract: 10 Sold (6mo): 78

Cocoa Beach is the priciest of the three, with an average price roughly double Melbourne's and Merritt Island's, and by far the highest cost per square foot on the Space Coast. Sample-size note: its active (32) and especially under-contract (just 10) counts are small, so these averages should be read as directional rather than statistically precise — a single luxury oceanfront listing can meaningfully move the numbers.

Merritt Island Market Report 145 active

Avg. Price: $877,133 Cost/Sq Ft: $338 Avg. Size: 2,338 sq ft Avg. DOM: 110 days Under Contract: 64 Sold (6mo): 375

Merritt Island sits between Melbourne and Cocoa Beach on price, reflecting its riverfront and barrier-island premium along corridors like S Tropical Trail. It's also home to the county's single highest-priced active listing right now — a $7,000,000 riverfront estate.

Average List Price by City (Active Listings)
Cocoa Beach$1,058,419
Merritt Island$877,133
Melbourne$558,824
Brevard County (all)$522,060

Highest-Priced Active Listings

City Address Area List Price Beds Baths Living Sq Ft DOM
Merritt Island (countywide top) Dragon Point Dr $7,000,000 5 8 6,978 237 days
Melbourne Wethersfield Pl $4,750,000 8 12 10,869 283 days
Cocoa Beach Boca Ciega Rd $2,210,000 5 3 2,441 32 days

What This Means for Buyers and Sellers

For Buyers

  • Melbourne offers the deepest inventory and fastest-moving market of the three spotlighted cities, along with the most accessible price point
  • Cocoa Beach's very limited active and pending inventory means buyers targeting that market should expect narrow selection and be ready to move quickly
  • Working with a local agent like Cathy Greene helps buyers see which Brevard County listings are priced in line with what's actually converting to contract

For Sellers

  • Melbourne's large sold volume (1,297 in 6 months) provides strong comparable data for accurate, competitive pricing
  • Merritt Island and Cocoa Beach sellers with riverfront or oceanfront properties are positioned in the county's clear premium tiers
  • A free home valuation from Cathy Greene, Ellingson Properties can show exactly where your property fits against these city-specific numbers

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Frequently Asked: Brevard County Market Data

  • How many homes are for sale in Brevard County right now? 2,626 active residential listings countywide.
  • Which is more expensive: Melbourne, Cocoa Beach, or Merritt Island? Cocoa Beach currently has the highest average active-listing price at $1,058,419, followed by Merritt Island at $877,133 and Melbourne at $558,824.
  • What's the average cost per square foot in Brevard County? $252 countywide; $522 in Cocoa Beach, $338 in Merritt Island, and $258 in Melbourne.
  • Are homes selling near asking price in Brevard County? Yes — sold prices over the past 6 months averaged about 97.2% of list price countywide.

Get a Personalized Market Update for Your City

Cathy Greene of Ellingson Properties helps buyers and sellers navigate Brevard County's Space Coast market. Whether you're buying in Melbourne, selling in Cocoa Beach, or exploring Merritt Island's riverfront communities, reach out for a breakdown of exactly how these numbers apply to your situation.

Cathy Greene · Ellingson Properties
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Market data sourced from Cathy Greene's live Brevard County market report. Figures reflect a point-in-time snapshot of active, under-contract, and recently sold listings and are deemed reliable but not guaranteed.