Homes zoned forCocoa Beach Junior/Senior High School
Beachside living inside a walkable barrier-island community
41
Homes for sale
$450,000
Median list price
$363
Avg price / sqft
63
Median days on market
Cocoa Beach sits on a narrow barrier island between the Atlantic and the Banana River, and the attendance zone around Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High captures that easygoing, water-first way of life. Days revolve around surf, river access, and short drives rather than long commutes, and many homes here keep a modest footprint — the median is just 1,200 square feet. Buyers drawn to this zone usually want to live close to the sand and the waterway, and families often look at the feeder options like Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School when weighing an address.
The market today is steady rather than frantic. There are 39 active listings with a median list price of $475,000, spanning from $130,000 to just under $2 million, and the typical home spends about 72 days on the market before going under contract. Over the past year 96 homes sold at a median of $391,000, with sellers collecting about 95% of asking — a sign there's real room to negotiate. Browse Cocoa Beach homes for sale or scan the live map to see how listings cluster near the water.
Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High School is an attendance zone in Cocoa Beach, Florida.
Quick facts
$130,000 – $2.0M price range
1,200 sqft median home
$700/mo median HOA
$2,650/mo median rent
96 sold in 12 months
Drive times
Living in the Cocoa Beach zone
The Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High zone covers a stretch of barrier island between the Atlantic Ocean and the Banana River, a classic Space Coast setting where the water is always close. Life here is oriented around the beach, the river, and short local trips rather than long commutes to work. The homes tend to be compact — the median size is about 1,200 square feet — which tells you this is a place for right-sized coastal living more than expansive suburban houses.
The zone suits a range of buyers: downsizers who want to be near the sand, second-home owners looking for a low-maintenance beach base, and families drawn to the walkable, laid-back island character. Waterfront and canal-front properties are a real part of the inventory, which attracts boaters and anyone who wants river or ocean access from their doorstep. You can get a feel for how the community lays out along the island by browsing Cocoa Beach homes for sale.
Because the island is narrow, you're rarely far from either the beach or the river no matter where you land in the zone. That geography shapes everything from the housing stock to the daily rhythm. Buyers who value proximity to the water over square footage and big lots will feel most at home here.
Schools for homes in the Cocoa Beach zone
This attendance zone is built around Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High School, which serves the island's middle- and high-school students. For younger children, Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School is noted as a local option in this area. Together these schools cover the span from elementary through high school for families living on the island.
School attendance boundaries in Brevard County can and do change over time. If a specific school assignment is important to your decision, confirm the zone for any individual address directly with Brevard Public Schools before writing an offer. A home that appears to fall within a zone on a map may be assigned differently once the district verifies it.
Families touring this area often weigh the school question alongside proximity to the beach and the river. Because the zone is compact, most homes sit within a short drive of the assigned schools, but it's always worth double-checking the exact boundary line for the address you're considering.
Homes for sale in the Cocoa Beach zone: prices and housing
There are currently 39 active listings in the zone, with a median list price of $475,000 and prices ranging from $130,000 to $1,995,000. The average price is about $370 per square foot on a median home size near 1,200 square feet, which reflects the premium that beach and water proximity command. Over the past 12 months, 96 homes sold at a median price of $391,000, and sellers collected roughly 95% of their asking price on average.
The inventory leans toward water. Ten of the active listings are waterfront and five have pools, while four are gated and four are priced above $1 million. There are no golf, 55+, or new-construction listings active right now, so buyers here are shopping existing homes and condos rather than builder communities. That mix makes the zone especially appealing to boaters and buyers who want river or ocean frontage.
On the carrying-cost side, the median HOA is about $700 per month — a figure that reflects the condo and managed-community stock common on the island — and the median property tax is around $3,474 per year. Rents run a median of about $2,625 per month, which is useful context for investors or anyone weighing buying against renting. Always confirm the HOA budget and tax figure for a specific property, since both vary significantly by building and lot.
Getting around from the Cocoa Beach zone
This is a barrier-island community, so everyday life stays close to home while longer trips head to the mainland and Orlando. Orlando International Airport is roughly 53 minutes away, and downtown Orlando is about 57 minutes, making day trips and travel manageable without being next door. Universal Orlando sits around 68 minutes out for a theme-park day.
Those drive times mean the zone works well for buyers who don't need a daily Orlando commute but still want reasonable access to the airport and the city's amenities. Most of the daily driving here is local — to the beach, the river, and nearby mainland Brevard — rather than long highway stretches. The island layout keeps distances short within the community itself.
If regular travel is part of your life, the sub-hour drive to MCO is a genuine convenience for a beach community. For a true sense of commute times, test the drive at the hours you'd actually be on the road, since the causeways and bridges connecting the island can affect timing.
Is the Cocoa Beach zone a good fit?
The honest case for this zone is simple: if you want to live on a barrier island with the ocean on one side and the Banana River on the other, and you value water access over square footage, it's hard to beat. The compact home sizes and the strong share of waterfront listings make it a natural choice for downsizers, boaters, and second-home buyers. The current market, with sellers averaging 95% of asking and homes sitting about 72 days, gives patient buyers room to negotiate.
The trade-offs are worth naming. Homes here are smaller on average — about 1,200 square feet at the median — so buyers wanting space will need to look carefully or stretch their budget. HOA fees run around $700 per month on many properties, there's no new construction in the active inventory, and the Orlando commute is close to an hour each way, which rules the area out for daily city commuters.
For the right buyer, though, the combination of beach and river lifestyle, a wide price range from $130,000 to nearly $2 million, and manageable airport access adds up to a compelling place to own. Study the active listings on the live map, confirm the school zone and HOA details for any address, and you'll have a clear picture of whether this island community matches what you're after.
On the market now
Homes for sale in this zone
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$290,000
111 PORTSIDE AVENUE UNIT 204, CAPE CANAVERAL
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,211 sqft
$145,000
413 MADISON AVENUE UNIT M101, CAPE CANAVERAL
1 bd · 1 ba · 672 sqft
$1,800,000
8108 PRESIDENTIAL COURT, CAPE CANAVERAL
5 bd · 5 ba · 2,624 sqft
$970,000
605 WASHINGTON AVENUE UNIT 2, CAPE CANAVERAL
4 bd · 4.5 ba · 3,781 sqft
$539,000
8496 RIDGEWOOD AVENUE UNIT 3304, CAPE CANAVERAL
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,222 sqft
$375,000
201 INTERNATIONAL DRIVE UNIT 642, CAPE CANAVERAL
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,140 sqft
$205,000
5650 N BANANA RIVER BOULEVARD UNIT 2-2, COCOA BEACH
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,131 sqft
$475,000
8472 RIDGEWOOD AVENUE UNIT 201, CAPE CANAVERAL
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,589 sqft
$1,992,000
8106 PRESIDENTIAL COURT, CAPE CANAVERAL
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,619 sqft
$195,000
200 INTERNATIONAL DR UNIT 716, CAPE CANAVERAL
2 bd · 1 ba · 888 sqft
$699,900
205 ADAMS AVENUE, CAPE CANAVERAL
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,260 sqft
$229,900$230,000
236 WOODLAND AVENUE UNIT 1, COCOA BEACH
2 bd · 1 ba · 633 sqft
Every active listing inside the Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High School attendance boundary
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The numbers that matter
The Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High School market
96
Sold, last 12 months
$391,000
Median sold price
95%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
54 days
Median time to sell
Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High School vs Cocoa Beach
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 9.1% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High School boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High School home
≈ $3,558/mo
$450,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$700/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$2,650/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
23,855
Median age
59
Median income
$82,927
Median home value
$397,850
Beyond the listings
Living in Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High School
Hobbies & Interests
Top 17% in the U.S.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.
Culture
Top 17% in the U.S.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.
Entertainment
Film Lovers
Movie buffs and binge watchers expressing their love for movies, storytelling, and the film making process.
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.
Lifestyles
Wealth Signaling
Interested in the finer things life has to offer, this population wants to display their lifestyle by discussing luxury products. Often references jewelry, cars, and home features.
Entertainment
Party Life
The party don't stop until the sun comes up. Loud music, crowds, and shots are a recipe for a great night out for these people.
Straight answers
Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High School FAQs
Is the Cocoa Beach zone a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want a walkable, water-oriented beach town with quick access to both the Atlantic and the Banana River. The pace is relaxed and the homes tend to be compact, which appeals to downsizers, second-home buyers, and families comfortable with island living. If beach access matters more than square footage, it's a strong fit.
Is Cocoa Beach expensive?+
The median list price is $475,000 and the median sold price over the last year was $391,000, which is moderate for a Florida barrier island. Prices stretch widely though — active listings run from $130,000 up to $1,995,000 — so there's something at both ends. Four current listings sit above $1 million for buyers shopping the top of the market.
What do homes cost in the Cocoa Beach zone?+
Expect a median list price around $475,000 and an average of about $370 per square foot, on a median home size near 1,200 square feet. Sold prices have run a bit lower, with a median of $391,000 across 96 sales in the past year. You can compare active options among Cocoa Beach homes for sale to see where your budget lands.
How is the market right now?+
It's a measured market that favors prepared buyers. With 39 active listings, a median 72 days on market, and sellers averaging 95% of asking, there's room to negotiate rather than rush. That's a different dynamic than the frenzied years, so taking time to tour and compare pays off.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA here is about $700 per month, which reflects the condo and waterfront communities common on the island. Median property tax runs around $3,474 per year. Always confirm the specific HOA budget and tax figure for any address, since they vary widely between buildings and lots.
What schools serve this zone?+
The zone is anchored by Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High School, with Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School noted as a nearby option. School boundaries in Brevard County can change, so verify the assigned schools for a specific address directly with the district before you buy.
How is the commute from Cocoa Beach?+
This is an island community, so expect roughly 53 minutes to Orlando International Airport and about 57 minutes to downtown Orlando. Universal Orlando is around 68 minutes away. Day to day, most trips stay local to the beach and nearby mainland, with the longer drives reserved for the airport and Orlando's attractions.
Is there new construction in the Cocoa Beach zone?+
There are currently no new-construction listings active in this zone, so buyers here are shopping existing homes and condos. Inventory leans toward waterfront and pool properties — ten waterfront and five pool listings are active now. Check the live map to watch for anything newer that comes up.
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