Homes for sale in
Brevard County, Florida
Florida's Space Coast, beach to river
546
Homes for sale
$340,000
Median list price
$245
Avg price / sqft
56
Median days on market
Brevard County runs the length of Florida's Space Coast, where the Indian River Lagoon, the Banana River, and 70-plus miles of Atlantic beach shape daily life. The county pairs launch-day rocket views with surf towns, working waterfronts, and inland neighborhoods built around the aerospace and defense economy. Whether you want a condo steps from the sand in Cocoa Beach or a quieter single-family lot inland in Palm Bay, the range here is wide.
For buyers, the market is approachable by Florida coastal standards: the median list price sits at $339,950 and homes take a median 55 days to sell, so there's room to negotiate. Sellers are getting about 97% of asking, and with 90 new construction listings and 52 waterfront homes active, you can shop both ends of the spectrum. Entry-level condos and homes under $200K exist alongside a small luxury tier topping $16 million.
Quick facts
20 cities & towns
$49,900 – $16M price range
1,679 sqft median home
$2,173/mo median rent
Leans seller right now
Drive times
Living in Brevard County
Brevard County is Florida's Space Coast, a long, narrow county running down the Atlantic between the ocean and the Indian River Lagoon. Its identity is tied to Kennedy Space Center and the aerospace and defense industry, which gives the area a steady professional job base alongside its beach-town leisure. You'll find launch viewing, surf culture, riverfront fishing, and inland suburban neighborhoods all within a short drive of one another.
The county appeals to a broad mix of buyers: engineers and defense workers, retirees drawn to the warm climate and water, remote workers who want beach access, and families looking for attainable single-family homes. With 546 active listings and a median list price of $339,950, it's one of the more reachable stretches of coastal Florida. The lifestyle leans outdoor and water-oriented, whether that's surfing, boating the lagoon, or simply living near the Atlantic.
What ties it together is variety within a manageable footprint. You can choose the energy of an oceanfront condo, the quiet of an inland cul-de-sac, or the working-waterfront feel of a river town, and still reach the same beaches and the same commute corridor to Orlando. For buyers weighing Florida regions, Brevard offers the coast without the price shock of the state's southeast.
Towns in Brevard County
The county's largest city is Palm Bay, a sprawling inland community known for affordable single-family homes and ongoing new construction — a common landing spot for first-time buyers and growing families. Just north, Melbourne is a larger employment and cultural hub with a historic downtown and a wider range of housing, from older in-town homes to newer subdivisions. These two anchor the county's southern half and tend to offer the most inventory.
Along the barrier island and river, the character shifts toward beach and boating. Cocoa Beach is the classic Space Coast surf town with oceanfront condos and a walkable beach lifestyle, while neighboring Cape Canaveral sits beside the port and offers a mix of condos and coastal homes. Merritt Island, set between the Banana and Indian Rivers, is popular with boaters for its waterfront access and single-family neighborhoods.
To the north and west, Cocoa pairs a charming historic riverfront village with more affordable mainland neighborhoods, and Titusville sits closest to Kennedy Space Center with direct launch views and generally lower prices. Mims, at the county's northern edge, is more rural and spread out, suited to buyers who want land and quiet. Comparing these towns comes down to the trade-off between beach proximity, price, and how much space you want.
Homes for sale in Brevard County: prices and housing
The numbers describe an attainable market: a median list price of $339,950, a median sold price of $339,990 over the past 12 months, and an average of $244 per square foot on a median home size of 1,679 square feet. Listings span an enormous range, from around $49,900 at the entry end to $16,000,000 at the top, with 26 homes currently active above $1 million. Over the past year 1,745 homes sold, and sellers averaged 97% of their asking price.
The housing mix is dominated by single-family homes, with 408 active, followed by 74 condominiums, 41 townhouses, and 11 manufactured homes. Water is a defining feature here: 52 active waterfront homes, plus options with pools, in gated enclaves, and a smaller set in golf communities. Buyers focused on budget can start by filtering homes under $200K to see what's realistic.
New construction is active, with 90 newly built listings available — concentrated in the growing inland areas. On carrying costs, plan for a median HOA of roughly $165 per month where fees apply, and a median property tax bill around $3,006 per year. Many single-family homes on their own lots carry no HOA at all, while condos and gated communities run higher, so confirm the specific figures before you commit.
Schools in Brevard County
Public education across the county is handled by Brevard Public Schools, a single countywide district that serves communities from Mims in the north to Palm Bay in the south. Because one district covers the whole area, the school a home feeds into depends on its specific address rather than simply which town it's in.
School attendance zones are drawn by boundary and can change, and they sometimes split neighborhoods that otherwise look uniform. For that reason, the only reliable way to know a home's assigned elementary, middle, and high schools is to verify the address directly with the district before writing an offer.
If schools are a priority in your search, tell us early and we'll cross-reference zoning as we tour homes so there are no surprises. We can also help you weigh how school assignment lines up with commute, price, and the other factors on your list.
Getting around Brevard County
Brevard is a long north-south county, and most driving follows the coast or the corridors heading inland toward Orlando. From much of the county, Orlando International Airport (MCO) is roughly 53 minutes away, downtown Orlando about 56 minutes, and Universal Orlando around 67 minutes — a manageable reach for airport trips, work commutes, or weekend outings.
Within the county, you'll move between the mainland and the barrier island across causeways, and your day-to-day drive depends heavily on which town you choose. A beachside address in Cocoa Beach or Cape Canaveral feels different from an inland Palm Bay neighborhood when it comes to commute times and access to Orlando-bound routes.
If a regular Orlando commute is in the picture, factor your specific starting point into the drive — northern towns like Titusville and southern ones like Palm Bay sit at opposite ends of the county. Test-driving your commute at the actual times you'd travel is the best way to confirm the fit before you buy.
Is Brevard County a good place to live?
For buyers who want real coastal Florida living without South Florida prices, Brevard makes a strong case. The median list price of $339,950, a 55-day median time on market, and sellers averaging 97% of asking all point to a market where buyers still have room to negotiate. Add beach access, the lagoon, a steady aerospace job base, and a workable Orlando commute, and the value proposition is clear.
The trade-offs come down to geography and budget. Beachside towns like Cocoa Beach and Cape Canaveral deliver the oceanfront lifestyle but at a premium and often as condos, while inland Palm Bay and Titusville offer more single-family home for the money and active new construction. Merritt Island and Cocoa sit in between, strong on river and boating access.
No single answer fits every buyer, which is the county's real strength — you can dial in beach proximity, price, and space to match your priorities. The honest move is to tour across a couple of towns before deciding, since the difference between a river town and a surf town here is significant. We're happy to map out a plan that matches your budget and daily routine.
Fresh on the market
Newest homes in Brevard County
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$145,000
413 MADISON AVENUE UNIT M101, CAPE CANAVERAL
1 bd · 1 ba · 672 sqft
$290,000
111 PORTSIDE AVENUE UNIT 204, CAPE CANAVERAL
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,211 sqft
$300,000
1139 BRICKELL STREET SE, PALM BAY
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,444 sqft
$699,000
45 ARTEMIS BOULEVARD, MERRITT ISLAND
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,638 sqft
$355,000
789 PLANTATION DRIVE, TITUSVILLE
1 bd · 2 ba · 1,632 sqft
$458,500
1152 BANFF NE DRIVE NE, PALM BAY
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,210 sqft
$599,900
913 CORAL SPRINGS STREET, MELBOURNE
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,006 sqft
$581,000
1579 TULLAGEE AVENUE, MELBOURNE
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,000 sqft
$130,000
1007 HAYDEN ROAD, ROCKLEDGE
2 bd · 1 ba · 892 sqft
$599,900
4774 NAVAHO TRAIL, MERRITT ISLAND
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,871 sqft
$575,000
1623 KEYS GATE DRIVE, MELBOURNE
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,011 sqft
$649,900
6605 WINDOVER WAY, TITUSVILLE
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,834 sqft
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The numbers that matter
The Brevard County market
Leans seller
3.4 months of inventory
Demand still outpaces supply, but buyers have a little more room.
1,743
Sold, last 12 months
$339,990
Median sold price
97%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
33 days
Median time to sell
Brevard County vs Florida
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 1.9% yr/yr
Homes on the market
▼ 15.5% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — listings and closed sales in Brevard County, FL. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings.
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Cities in Brevard County
Palm Bay
154 homes for sale
Melbourne
85 homes for sale
Titusville
77 homes for sale
Cocoa
75 homes for sale
Merritt Island
38 homes for sale
Cocoa Beach
21 homes for sale
Mims
20 homes for sale
Cape Canaveral
20 homes for sale
Rockledge
18 homes for sale
West Melbourne
9 homes for sale
Melbourne Beach
9 homes for sale
Indialantic
8 homes for sale
Indian Harbour Beach
4 homes for sale
Grant
4 homes for sale
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Beyond the listings
Living in Brevard County
Beach and lagoon living
From oceanfront Cocoa Beach to the Indian River Lagoon, 52 active waterfront listings put you on or near the water.
Space Coast economy
Kennedy Space Center and the surrounding aerospace and defense industry anchor steady local demand across the county.
Attainable price point
At a $339,950 median list price, Brevard stays more reachable than much of coastal Florida.
New construction choices
With 90 new-construction homes active, buyers can skip the bidding war on resale inventory in growing areas like Palm Bay.
Room to negotiate
A 55-day median on market and 97% sale-to-list ratio give buyers real leverage right now.
Population
620,533
Median age
46.8
Median income
$75,817
Median home value
$304,400
What people here are into
Culture
Sites to See
This population finds the most beautiful sites just by looking up. Sunrise, sunset or sometime in between, these people love to marvel at man-made and natural wonders.
Active
Fitness Obsession
Passionate about strength training, this population relies heavily on the encouragement of the exercise community. While these people seek the latest fitness techniques, they're also interested in supplements and equipment.
Entertainment
Lighthearted Fun
This population is all about keeping the mood light and good, clean fun. Common activities include spending time outdoors, catching up with friends, and dancing.
Hobbies & Interests
Wanderlust
Always thinking about their next destination, this population loves exploring new places abroad or right in their own backyard. They hold onto past trips by sharing their favorite memories and pictures year round.
Lifestyles
Nerd Culture
These people aren't afraid to nerd out. Common activities include comic books, video games, and often intellectual pursuits.
Entertainment
Film Lovers
Movie buffs and binge watchers expressing their love for movies, storytelling, and the film making process.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Brevard County home
≈ $2,419/mo
$340,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
10%
In a FEMA flood zone
Ask about flood insurance early — it changes the payment
$2,173/mo
Median rent
64 homes for rent right now
Straight answers
Brevard County real estate FAQs
Is Brevard County a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want beach and water access without South Florida prices, plus a stable aerospace-driven job base. The county spans surf towns, riverfront communities, and inland suburbs, so lifestyles range from oceanfront condo to quiet single-family neighborhood. Towns like Melbourne and Titusville cover very different vibes within one county.
Is Brevard County expensive?+
Compared to much of coastal Florida, no — the median list price is $339,950 and the median sold price was $339,990 over the past year. Entry points start well under $100,000 for some condos and manufactured homes, while the luxury tier runs past $16 million. You can browse by price to see the lower end of the market.
What do homes cost in Brevard County?+
The median list price is $339,950, with an average of $244 per square foot and a median home size of 1,679 square feet. There are 26 active listings above $1 million for the luxury segment, and plenty of options below the median for first-time buyers.
How is the Brevard County housing market right now?+
It's a balanced-to-buyer-friendly market: 546 homes are active, the median days on market is 55, and 1,745 homes sold over the past 12 months. Sellers are averaging 97% of asking price, so there's room to negotiate — check just reduced listings for the best openings.
What are HOA fees and property taxes like?+
The median HOA fee is about $165 per month, and the median property tax is roughly $3,006 per year. Fees vary widely — a single-family home on its own lot may have no HOA, while gated communities and condos typically carry higher dues. Always confirm the specific figures for any home before you make an offer.
What about schools in Brevard County?+
Brevard Public Schools serves the entire county, and school zones are assigned by home address rather than by town. Because boundaries can split neighborhoods, verify the exact zoned schools for any specific property with the district before buying. We can help you cross-check zones as you tour homes.
What's the commute like to Orlando?+
Brevard is roughly 53 minutes from Orlando International Airport and about 56 minutes to downtown Orlando, with Universal Orlando around 67 minutes away. Many residents commute west for work or Orlando amenities while living on the coast. Inland towns like Palm Bay and Titusville can shorten or lengthen that drive depending on your exact location.
Is there new construction in Brevard County?+
Yes — 90 of the current active listings are new construction, concentrated in growing inland areas. New builds let you skip the negotiation on aging resale inventory, and you can also filter for homes with a pool or single-family homes specifically. Inventory shifts, so it's worth checking current availability.
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