255 MOCKINGBIRD LANE, MERRITT ISLAND, FL, 32953
Active167 days on marketListed Apr 27, 2026MLS #O6401527
About this home
255 MOCKINGBIRD LANE
Welcome to a rare Merritt Island retreat offering 3 acres of incredible privacy beneath mature Florida oaks. This 3BD/2BA home features a remodeled kitchen, moderately updated baths, impact windows (2017) and HVAC (2023). Nearly wraparound screened porches add approximately 750 SF of additional living space, with peaceful views of your magical property and front-row views of rocket launches. Equestrian-ready with a 5-stall stable, 3,360 SF pole barn and detached 400 SF structure, there's no shortage of space or storage. Enjoy your fully stocked private pond for fishing and relaxing right at home. All of this in a great Merritt Island location with convenient proximity to Kennedy Space Center and NASA's soon-to-be-relocated headquarters. A truly special property offering space, privacy and a lifestyle that's hard to find!
Facts & features
The home at a glance
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,565
Sqft
2.5 ac
Lot size
2
Garage
1993
Year built
One
Levels
$479
Per sqft
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Built from this home's actual numbers — the most recent property-tax bill on record — not generic estimates.
$4,703 /mo · 10% down Conventional, 30-yr fixed at 6%
The assumptions
Above the FHA loan limit for our service areas, so Conventional is the default. VA buyers: switch below — $0 down.
These numbers assume a generic buyer — your credit, down payment and loan program change them. Get the real quote in minutes:
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Run your own numbers
FHA isn’t available at this price — the loan would exceed the $541,287 FHA limit for our service areas.
Estimated payment
$4,703/mo
Includes estimated PMI — it drops off once you reach 20% equity. Taxes reflect the most recent bill on record; insurance is a typical-Florida estimate. Your lender’s numbers will differ. CENTURY 21 Edge partners with Florida’s best lenders.
Value check
Is the price right?
The internet’s favorite home-value number comes from a single automated model that has never seen the street, the finishes, or the view — which is why it routinely misses by tens of thousands of dollars. The edgeAI estimate combines multiple independent data sources with our team’s on-the-ground expertise in this exact market.
vs edgeAI estimate
+89.8%
$/sqft vs NONE
$479 vs $317
Days on market
167 vs 65 typical
Where $479/sqft sits among the 243 homes for sale in NONE
The edgeAI estimate is a starting point, not an appraisal or a broker price opinion. It is generated from public records, listing data and market modeling, and is subject to change once a licensed real estate professional personally inspects the property. Condition, floor, view and lot are not fully captured by any model — ask us for a full comparative market analysis.
Where it sits
Inside Merritt Island
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Get to know Merritt Island. See the full Merritt Island guide →
MERRITT ISLAND 32953 — neighborhood snapshot
Population
24,834
Median age
48.2
Median income
$84,248
Median home value
$394,300
Avg household
2.54
Households w/ children
2,533
For the school run
Brevard County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The Merritt Island market
$430K → $445K
Merritt Island median sold, yr/yr
97.1%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
128 of 243
NONE have cut their price
Median sold price, Merritt Island, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 210% above the MERRITT ISLAND 32953 median. See the full Merritt Island market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 255 MOCKINGBIRD LANE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Dec ’25$170,000
17213 NE CR RD 1475 · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,568 sqft · $108/sqft · 0 DOM
Sold · Dec ’25$290,000
1680 W BERESFORD ROAD · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,560 sqft · $186/sqft · 0 DOM
Sold · Dec ’25$710,000
3790 KEYSTONE ROAD · same community
3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,540 sqft · $461/sqft · 51 DOM
Closed-sale data from the MLS, last 12 months, selected for similarity in size and location. No two homes are identical — ask us for a full comparative analysis.
Your home team
The pros in your corner
Buying a home is two conversations — the home and the money. Here’s who handles each, side by side, already working together.
Your agent
Kemarie Johnson
REALTOR® · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 255 MOCKINGBIRD LANE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 255 MOCKINGBIRD LANE — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
255 MOCKINGBIRD LANE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 255 MOCKINGBIRD LANE?+
With 10% down on a 30-year Conventional loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $4,703/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill and typical Florida insurance. The payment calculator on this page lets you switch loan type (FHA, Conventional, VA) and adjust the down payment, rate and term.
What are the property taxes on 255 MOCKINGBIRD LANE?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $2,579. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
How does the price compare to other homes in Merritt Island?+
At $750,000, this home is listed about 53% above the Merritt Island median of $489,800. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 255 MOCKINGBIRD LANE?+
Lewis Carroll Elementary School (elementary), Merritt Island High School (high), Thomas Jefferson Middle School (middle) — Brevard County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Four things that matter here
01Positioned at the premium end
$750,000 runs 210% above the MERRITT ISLAND 32953 median.
02Time on market is leverage
167 days on market against a Merritt Island median of 65 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
03Strong assigned schools
Lewis Carroll Elementary School, Merritt Island High School, Thomas Jefferson Middle School — Lewis Carroll Elementary School rates 4 of 5. Always verify assignments with the district.
04The price has already moved
Listed at $975,000, now $750,000 — a $225K cut. The full history is in the market section below.
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Listing courtesy of COASTAL LIFE PROPERTIES LLC · Jenn Clements. MLS #O6401527.
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