Homes zoned for
Tropical Elementary School
Waterfront living on Florida's Space Coast
19
Homes for sale
$637,000
Median list price
$374
Avg price / sqft
59
Median days on market
The Tropical Elementary zone sits on Merritt Island, the barrier-island community tucked between the Indian and Banana Rivers on Florida's Space Coast. It's a place where waterfront canals, boat lifts, and easy access to the Atlantic shape daily life, and where families weigh school assignments alongside dock space. The zone feeds into Thomas Jefferson Middle School and Merritt Island High School, keeping the whole path close to home.
For a buyer today, this is a market with real range. There are 20 active listings with a median list price of $605,950, but that spans from $199,000 all the way to $2,695,000 — so what you get depends heavily on whether you're chasing a canal-front home or a solid inland one. Homes are taking a median of 57 days to sell, and you can track new inventory on the live map as it comes on.
Tropical Elementary School is an attendance zone in Merritt Island, Florida.
Quick facts
$199,000 – $2.7M price range
2,455 sqft median home
$518/mo median HOA
$2,800/mo median rent
58 sold in 12 months
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On the market now
Homes for sale in this zone
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$1,950,000
409 ROCKLEDGE DRIVE, ROCKLEDGE
5 bd · 5 ba · 3,503 sqft
$1,250,000
2340 NEWFOUND HARBOR DRIVE, MERRITT ISLAND
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,236 sqft
$975,000
2080 NEWFOUND HARBOR DRIVE, MERRITT ISLAND
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,076 sqft
$650,000
1245 LESLIE DRIVE, MERRITT ISLAND
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,130 sqft
$525,000
104 RIVERSIDE DRIVE UNIT 602, COCOA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,616 sqft
$559,900$599,900
735 W PILOT LANE UNIT 506, MERRITT ISLAND
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,334 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
$199,000$219,000
225 S TROPICAL TRAIL UNIT 312, MERRITT ISLAND
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,080 sqft
$574,900$589,900
660 JILLOTUS STREET, MERRITT ISLAND
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,552 sqft
$1,899,000$2,000,000
4137 CROOKED MILE ROAD, MERRITT ISLAND
5 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,645 sqft
$637,000$657,000
375 NORA AVENUE, MERRITT ISLAND
5 bd · 3 ba · 3,299 sqft
Every active listing inside the Tropical Elementary School attendance boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Tropical Elementary School market
58
Sold, last 12 months
$430,000
Median sold price
96%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
50 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
▲ 82.1% 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
≈ $4,519/mo
$637,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$518/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$2,800/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's a strong fit if you want island living with a clear school path — the zone feeds into Thomas Jefferson Middle School and Merritt Island High. Waterfront canals and pool homes are common, with 5 of 20 active listings on the water and 8 with pools. It's coastal and residential, about an hour from downtown Orlando when you want the city.
Is Merritt Island expensive?+
It's mid-to-upper range for Brevard County, with a median list price of $605,950 and average pricing around $365 per square foot. The catch is the spread — listings run from $199,000 to $2,695,000, and 6 of the 20 active homes are above $1 million. There's real room at the lower end if waterfront isn't your priority.
What do homes cost in this area?+
Active listings carry a median list price of $605,950, but the median *sold* price over the last 12 months was $435,000 — a reminder that the list numbers are pulled up by the luxury tier. The median home runs about 2,358 square feet at roughly $365 per square foot. Browse current Merritt Island homes for sale to see how that plays out by segment.
How is the market right now?+
It's steady and balanced. 57 homes sold in the past 12 months, sellers are getting about 97% of asking on average, and the median home takes 57 days to sell. That gives buyers room to negotiate without the frenzy of a runaway market.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Most of this zone is not heavily HOA-driven — only 1 of the 20 active listings is gated — though where fees do apply the median HOA runs about $577 per month. Median property tax is around $5,018 per year. If you're weighing a rental instead, the median rent here is about $2,800 per month.
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