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Homes for sale inCocoa Beach, Florida

Surf-town living on Florida's Space Coast

21

Homes for sale

$499,000

Median list price

$382

Avg price / sqft

75

Median days on market

Cocoa Beach sits on a barrier island where the Atlantic meets the Banana River, a working surf town with an easy, salt-air pace and quick access to both the beach and the water on the lagoon side. It's the kind of place where waterfront homes and oceanfront condos share the same zip code, and where day-trippers from Orlando turn into full-time residents. The community anchors the southern end of Brevard County's beaches, close enough to Port Canaveral and the Kennedy Space Center to feel the energy of launch days.

For buyers, this is a condo-heavy market: 17 of the 21 active listings are condominiums, with just four single-family homes on the market right now. The median list price is $499,000 and homes trade around $382 per square foot, with 67 sales closing over the past year at a median of $435,000. Expect to negotiate — sellers are getting about 95% of asking and homes sit a median of 75 days — so there's room to be patient and selective across townhomes & condos and the handful of single-family homes that come available.

Cocoa Beach is in Brevard County, Florida.

Quick facts

$205,000 – $2.0M price range

1,176 sqft median home

$2,625/mo median rent

Leans seller right now

Drive times

Orlando Int’l Airport (MCO)≈ 58 min
Downtown Orlando≈ 63 min
Universal Orlando≈ 73 min

Living in Cocoa Beach

Cocoa Beach is a barrier-island surf town on Florida's Space Coast, with the Atlantic Ocean to the east and the Banana River to the west. It has long been associated with surfing culture and the nearby Kennedy Space Center, and the pace here stays casual and sea-oriented year-round. Days are organized around the water — swimming, paddling the lagoon side, or watching rocket launches from Cape Canaveral just up the coast.

The community works well for a few distinct buyers: retirees and remote workers who want a full-time coastal base, and second-home owners who want a lock-and-leave condo near the sand. Because so much of the housing is condominium, it draws people who prefer low-maintenance living over yard work. Full-time families can live here too, though single-family inventory is limited.

What ties it together is location. You get a genuine beach-town lifestyle while still being inside the Orlando orbit, close enough for airport access and metro amenities without living in the crowds. That balance — ocean on your doorstep, a major metro an hour away — is the core appeal of Cocoa Beach.

Neighborhoods and communities in Cocoa Beach

The island breaks into a handful of recognizable areas. Downtown Cocoa Beach is the central hub, where the town's commercial life and easiest beach access come together, and it tends to attract buyers who want to be near the action on foot.

Avon By The Sea is one of the island's established residential pockets, the kind of neighborhood that mixes older beach cottages with condo buildings. Farther down the island, South Cocoa Beach offers a quieter, more residential feel and is often where buyers look for water-oriented living away from the busier center.

Across all of these, the inventory is overwhelmingly condominium — 17 of the 21 active listings — so neighborhood choice often comes down to which building and which side of the island you prefer. Three of the active listings sit in gated communities, for buyers who want that added layer of privacy. It's worth touring a few buildings in each area, since association rules, amenities, and fees vary widely from one to the next.

Homes for sale in Cocoa Beach: prices and housing

The current market shows 21 active listings with a median list price of $499,000 and a range from $205,000 to $1,995,000. The median size is about 1,176 square feet and the average price is roughly $382 per square foot, numbers shaped by a condo-dominated inventory. Over the past 12 months, 67 homes sold at a median of $435,000, and sellers averaged about 95% of asking — so there's typically room to negotiate, especially with a median 75 days on market.

The housing mix is the defining feature: 17 condominiums versus just four single-family residences. Waterfront is the headline segment, with nine active waterfront listings and four homes with a pool. The luxury tier is small — only two active listings are priced above $1 million — so most of the market sits in the mid-range. Buyers can compare the homes with a pool and the oceanfront or river-view units to see where the premium lands.

Carrying costs matter here. The median HOA is about $790 a month, reflecting the maintenance and insurance typical of coastal condo buildings, and median property tax is around $3,616 a year. There is no active new construction, which is expected on a built-out island, so renovated existing units are where buyers find updated finishes. Rentals run a median of about $2,625 a month for those weighing a purchase against homes for rent.

Schools in Cocoa Beach

Cocoa Beach is served by Brevard County Public Schools. The most commonly assigned schools for addresses here are Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School and Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High School, the latter spanning both middle and high school grades on the island.

School attendance boundaries can shift from year to year, and a specific street may not fall into the most common zone. Before committing to a home, confirm the assigned schools for that exact address directly with the Brevard County school district.

For families, this is a straightforward district to research because the island's school options are compact. Verifying the zone early in your search helps narrow which neighborhoods and buildings will work for your household.

Getting around Cocoa Beach

Day-to-day life on the island is short-distance driving — the beach, errands, and most of the community are within a few minutes of each other. The island runs north to south, so your location on it mainly affects how quickly you reach Port Canaveral at the north end or the quieter stretches to the south.

For trips off the island, Orlando International Airport is roughly 58 minutes away, making air travel and weekend getaways manageable. Downtown Orlando is about 63 minutes and Universal Orlando around 73 minutes, with the Beachline corridor forming the main route west through the rest of Brevard County.

This isn't a place built around a long daily commute to Orlando — that drive is doable but not something most residents want to do every day. It's better suited to people who work locally, work remotely, or travel for work periodically and value the airport being under an hour away.

Is Cocoa Beach a good place to live?

For the right buyer, Cocoa Beach delivers exactly what it promises: an easygoing beach-town life with the ocean on one side and the river on the other, plus a major metro within about an hour. The market is steady, with 67 sales in the past year and sellers getting about 95% of asking, and a median 75 days on market gives patient buyers negotiating room. If you want low-maintenance coastal living, the condo-heavy inventory is a feature, not a drawback.

The trade-offs are real. Single-family homes are scarce — just four active listings — so buyers who need a house and yard will have a harder search and should watch just reduced listings and open houses this week closely. Condo ownership also means carrying a median HOA near $790 a month and scrutinizing each association's financials, especially in a coastal insurance environment.

Weighed together, Cocoa Beach is a strong fit for retirees, remote workers, and second-home buyers who prioritize the beach and the water over space and new construction. Set expectations around the condo market, verify school zones and HOA details for any specific property, and the island rewards you with one of the Space Coast's most distinctive lifestyles.

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The numbers that matter

The Cocoa Beach market

Leans seller

3.3 months of inventory

Seller’s marketBuyer’s market

Demand still outpaces supply, but buyers have a little more room.

66

Sold, last 12 months

$442,500

Median sold price

95%

Sale-to-list ratio

What sellers actually get vs asking

53 days

Median time to sell

Cocoa Beach vs Brevard County

Median list price

Cocoa Beach$499K
Brevard Co.$340K

Price per sqft

Cocoa Beach$382
Brevard Co.$245

Days on market

Cocoa Beach75d
Brevard Co.56d

Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling

▼ 11.6% yr/yr

$348K$505K$663KNov ’23Oct ’26

Homes on the market

▼ 51.8% yr/yr

274664Nov ’23Oct ’26

Homes sold per month

059Nov ’24Oct ’26

Live Stellar MLS data — listings and closed sales in Cocoa Beach, FL. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in thin markets.

Where to look

Cocoa Beach neighborhoods

Show all 5 Cocoa Beach neighborhoods A–Z+

Neighborhood boundaries by edgeAI — listings matched to the actual polygon, not agent-entered subdivision names.

For the school run

School zones with homes for sale

Homes matched to official attendance boundaries — always verify zoning with the district.

Beyond the listings

Living in Cocoa Beach

01

A true barrier-island address

Cocoa Beach puts the Atlantic on one side and the Banana River on the other, so beach and water views are part of daily life.

02

Condo-driven market

With 17 of 21 active listings being condominiums, buyers here are mostly choosing between beachfront and water-view units.

03

Waterfront is the headline segment

Nine of the active listings are waterfront and four have a pool, reflecting what most buyers come here for.

04

Room to negotiate

Homes sit a median of 75 days and sellers average 95% of asking, giving patient buyers real leverage.

05

Orlando within reach

Orlando International Airport is about 58 minutes away, making weekend getaways and air travel straightforward.

Population

11,341

Median age

58.4

Median income

$82,381

Median home value

$451,800

What people here are into

Active

Top 19% in the U.S.

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.

Food & Drink

Top 24% in the U.S.

Coffee Connoisseur

Morning java. Cup of Joe. Caffeine in an IV. Whatever they call it, this population loves coffee and the culture around it.

Food & Drink

Top 24% in the U.S.

Ingredient Attentive

These folks are conscious about what they eat. They're looking for ingredients that not only taste great, but also have great nutritional benefits.

Food & Drink

Hops & Brews

Thirst isn't the only reason this population looks for a good brew. From beer drinkers on a budget to the millennial craft beer enthusiast, these men and women are passionate about different kinds of beer and how it's made.

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.

Food & Drink

Sweet Treats

This population has a sweet tooth, and they're looking for treats to satisfy their sugar craving, including candy, cupcakes and flavorful toppings.

What it really costs

Owning here

Owning the median Cocoa Beach home

≈ $3,930/mo

Principal & interest $2,629
Property tax $301
HOA / fees $790
Insurance (est.) $210

$499,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.

38%

In a FEMA flood zone

Ask about flood insurance early — it changes the payment

$2,625/mo

Median rent

2 homes for rent right now

Straight answers

Cocoa Beach real estate FAQs

Is Cocoa Beach a good place to live?+

It suits buyers who want a relaxed, beach-centered lifestyle with the Atlantic on one side and the Banana River on the other. The housing stock leans heavily toward condos — 17 of 21 active listings — so it's ideal for a lock-and-leave second home or a full-time coastal base. If you need a yard and a single-family house, inventory is thin, with only four on the market right now.

Is Cocoa Beach expensive?+

The median list price is $499,000 and homes trade around $382 per square foot, which reflects the beachfront and water-view premium common to barrier islands. There's a wide spread, though — active listings run from $205,000 up to $1,995,000 — so entry points exist. You can browse by price to find the lower end of the market.

What do homes cost in Cocoa Beach?+

Over the past 12 months, 67 homes sold at a median price of $435,000, while current active listings carry a median of $499,000. The median home size is about 1,176 square feet, consistent with a condo-heavy market. Only two active listings are priced above $1 million, so the luxury homes ($1m+) tier is small here.

How is the Cocoa Beach housing market?+

It's a measured market that favors prepared buyers — homes sit a median of 75 days and sellers are getting about 95% of asking on average. With only 21 active listings, selection is limited but turnover is steady at 67 sales a year. Watching the just reduced listings is a smart way to spot motivated sellers.

What are HOA fees and property taxes like?+

Because the market is condo-driven, HOA dues matter: the median is about $790 a month, which typically covers building and exterior maintenance common to coastal condos. Median property tax runs around $3,616 a year. Always confirm each association's reserves and assessment history before committing to a townhome or condo.

What schools serve Cocoa Beach?+

The most commonly assigned schools are Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School and Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High School, both within the Brevard County district. School zones can change, so verify the assigned school for any specific address with the district before you buy. Attendance boundaries are the most reliable way to confirm which schools serve a given home.

What's the commute from Cocoa Beach like?+

Orlando International Airport is roughly 58 minutes away, downtown Orlando about 63 minutes, and Universal Orlando around 73 minutes. The drive west runs through the rest of Brevard County on the Beachline toward the metro. For daily life, most errands and the beach itself are a short drive within the island.

Is there new construction in Cocoa Beach?+

There are no new-construction listings on the market right now, which is typical for a built-out barrier island. Most inventory is existing condos and a small number of single-family homes. Buyers wanting newer finishes should focus on recently renovated units among the homes with water views.

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