Homes zoned forTropical Elementary School
Waterfront living with a quick drive to the coast
17
Homes for sale
$565,000
Median list price
$392
Avg price / sqft
68
Median days on market
The Tropical Elementary zone sits in the heart of Merritt Island, the barrier-island community between the Indian and Banana Rivers that defines Brevard County's Space Coast. It's a place where boat lifts and pool cages are as common as driveways, and daily life leans toward the water. Families here are drawn by the mix of established neighborhoods and a feeder path that runs through Thomas Jefferson Middle School and Merritt Island High School.
For buyers, the market is approachable but wide-ranging: 17 active listings with a median list price of $565,000 and a span that runs from $185,000 all the way to $16,000,000 for premier waterfront. Homes are taking a median of 68 days to sell, and over the last year 49 closings landed at a median sold price of $400,000 with sellers collecting about 97% of asking. If you want to see how the island's inventory shifts day to day, start with Merritt Island homes for sale or scan the live map.
Tropical Elementary School is an attendance zone in Merritt Island, Florida.
Quick facts
$185,000 – $16M price range
1,762 sqft median home
$349/mo median HOA
$2,650/mo median rent
50 sold in 12 months
Drive times
Living in the Tropical Elementary zone
The Tropical Elementary zone sits on Merritt Island, the barrier-island community in Brevard County that stretches between the Indian River and the Banana River along Florida's Space Coast. Life here is organized around the water — homes come with pool cages, boat lifts and screened lanais far more often than in inland Central Florida. The pace is suburban and family-oriented, with established streets rather than sprawling new subdivisions.
The zone appeals to a broad set of buyers: boaters and waterfront buyers at the top of the market, and families drawn by a predictable feeder path into Thomas Jefferson Middle School and Merritt Island High School. Because the island is compact, most of what residents need day to day stays close, and the beaches of the Space Coast are a short drive east.
It's not a place for buyers who want a dense urban setting or a brand-new master-planned community — the character is relaxed and coastal. If that's the lifestyle you're after, the zone delivers it consistently across its price tiers. You can browse everything currently listed through Merritt Island homes for sale.
Schools for homes in the Tropical Elementary zone
The zone is anchored by Tropical Elementary School, the namesake of this attendance area. Families planning ahead typically look at the full path, which runs through Thomas Jefferson Middle School and then Merritt Island High School for older students.
Merritt Island is also home to several other elementary options nearby, including Lewis Carroll Elementary School and Mila Elementary School, which serve adjacent parts of the island. Which school a given home is assigned to depends on its exact location.
School attendance boundaries are redrawn periodically, and a street that's zoned one way today may shift. Before you make an offer based on schools, confirm the assignment for the specific address directly with Brevard Public Schools so there are no surprises.
Homes for sale in the Tropical Elementary zone: prices and housing
There are 17 active listings in the zone right now, with a median list price of $565,000 and an average of about $392 per square foot. The median home size is 1,762 square feet, and the price range is dramatic: from $185,000 at the entry end up to $16,000,000 for the island's premier waterfront. Five of the active listings are priced above $1 million, so the luxury tier is a genuine part of this market.
The resale picture is steadier than the list prices suggest. Over the past 12 months, 49 homes sold at a median price of $400,000, with sellers averaging about 97% of their asking price. Homes take a median of 68 days to sell, which gives buyers room to be deliberate while still signaling healthy demand for well-priced listings.
Segments matter here: nine of the active homes have pools and four are waterfront, while gated homes are rare and there's currently no new construction, no golf-course product and no 55+ communities on the market. On carrying costs, the median HOA is about $349 per month where one applies — many homes have none — and median property taxes run roughly $5,180 per year. For rentals, the median is around $2,700 per month.
Getting around from the Tropical Elementary zone
Merritt Island is coastal, so the trade-off for island living is a longer reach to the Orlando metro. From the zone, Orlando International Airport is about 52 minutes, downtown Orlando roughly 57 minutes, and Universal Orlando around 66 minutes. Those drives generally run west on the region's main east-west corridors toward the 528 Beachline.
For everyday life, distances are short. Groceries, schools and the beaches of the Space Coast are all close by, and the island's grid of surface roads keeps local trips simple. Buyers who work on the island or along the nearby coast will find commutes easy; those commuting to Orlando should plan around the hour-ish drive each way.
If your work or travel is Orlando-centric, factor that distance into your decision. If your life stays on the coast, the location is convenient and uncongested compared with the metro.
Is the Tropical Elementary zone a good fit?
This zone is a strong fit for buyers who want Space Coast island living — water access, pools and a laid-back coastal pace — paired with a clear school feeder path through Thomas Jefferson Middle and Merritt Island High. With a $400,000 median sold price over the past year and inventory ranging up into the millions, there's a path in for both practical buyers and those chasing waterfront.
The honest trade-offs: there's no new construction on the market, so you'll be buying resale, and commutes to Orlando run roughly an hour each way. Carrying costs are reasonable where HOAs apply — about $349 a month on those homes, with median taxes near $5,180 a year — but waterfront and $1M+ homes carry a different cost structure entirely.
With 17 active listings and a median of 68 days on market, buyers have time to shop carefully, and sellers' 97% average of asking means sharp pricing still gets results. If island life on Merritt Island fits your plans, start with Merritt Island homes for sale and track new inventory on the live map.
On the market now
Homes for sale in this zone
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$16,000,000
6075 S TROPICAL TRAIL, MERRITT ISLAND
4 bd · 5.5 ba · 11,749 sqft
$2,200,000
5140 DEL SOL DRIVE, MERRITT ISLAND
4 bd · 5 ba · 4,188 sqft
$399,900
24 HARDEE CIRCLE N, ROCKLEDGE
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,574 sqft
$339,900$349,900
22 OCEAN STREET, MERRITT ISLAND
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,282 sqft
$330,000$335,000
105 CARIB DRIVE, MERRITT ISLAND
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,529 sqft
$749,000$839,000
1373 BENT PALM DRIVE, MERRITT ISLAND
5 bd · 3 ba · 4,036 sqft
$565,000
130 COUNTRY WOODS PLACE, MERRITT ISLAND
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,644 sqft
$639,000$650,000
2520 MILLRACE WAY, MERRITT ISLAND
5 bd · 3 ba · 3,100 sqft
$559,900$599,900
735 W PILOT LANE UNIT 506, MERRITT ISLAND
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,334 sqft
$306,000$315,000
160 CARIB DRIVE, MERRITT ISLAND
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,512 sqft
$399,000
920 GARDEN ROAD, MERRITT ISLAND
5 bd · 2 ba · 1,762 sqft
$489,000
120 VALENCIA ROAD, ROCKLEDGE
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,334 sqft
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The numbers that matter
The Tropical Elementary School market
50
Sold, last 12 months
$399,995
Median sold price
97%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
41 days
Median time to sell
Tropical Elementary School vs Merritt Island
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 19.0% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Tropical Elementary School boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Tropical Elementary School home
≈ $3,968/mo
$565,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$349/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$2,650/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
16,360
Median age
52
Median income
$82,747
Median home value
$382,506
Beyond the listings
Living in Tropical Elementary School
Appearance oriented
Top 15% in the U.S.Body Art
Who says the body isn't a canvas? This population loves talking about tattoos, body art and piercings.
Food & Drink
Top 16% in the U.S.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.
Active
Top 20% 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.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 20% in the U.S.Bookish
Always seeking the next book, article, or poem to read, this activity is prevalent in areas where reading is a way of life. Although a solo activity, the expression of the love of books is a bonding, communal experience.
Food & Drink
Top 21% 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.
Entertainment
Top 22% in the U.S.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
Tropical Elementary School FAQs
Is the Tropical Elementary zone a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want island living with easy access to the water and an established feeder school path through Merritt Island High School. With nine of 17 active listings offering pools and four on the water, the zone leans toward an outdoor, waterfront lifestyle. Families and boaters tend to find it an especially comfortable fit.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
It depends on where in the zone you look. The median list price is $565,000, but active inventory ranges from $185,000 up to $16,000,000, and five listings are above $1 million. The median sold price over the past year was a more grounded $400,000.
What do homes cost in the Tropical Elementary zone?+
Expect a median list price around $565,000 and an average of about $392 per square foot, with a median home size of 1,762 square feet. Actual sales have come in lower, at a $400,000 median over the last 12 months, so there's room to negotiate depending on condition and location.
How is the market right now?+
It's a measured market with 17 active listings and a median of 68 days on market, which gives buyers time to evaluate. Sellers are still getting about 97% of asking on average across the 49 homes sold in the past year, so well-priced homes move without heavy discounting.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $349 per month, though many homes in the zone carry no HOA at all — it varies by neighborhood. Median property taxes are around $5,180 per year, so budget accordingly based on the specific home you choose.
What schools serve this zone?+
The zone centers on Tropical Elementary, with middle and high students generally feeding into Thomas Jefferson Middle School and Merritt Island High School. Boundaries change, so always confirm the exact zone for a specific address with Brevard Public Schools before you commit.
What's the commute like?+
Merritt Island is a coastal community, so trips inland take planning: Orlando International Airport is about 52 minutes, downtown Orlando roughly 57 minutes, and Universal Orlando around 66 minutes. Day-to-day, most errands and the beaches stay close to home on the island.
Is there new construction in the zone?+
Not currently — there are zero new-construction homes among the active listings, so buyers here are largely shopping resale. If a brand-new build is a priority, you'll likely be looking at renovated existing homes or waiting for new inventory to appear on the live map.
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