Homes zoned for
Tropical Elementary School
Waterfront living zoned to a sought-after Merritt Island school
21
Homes for sale
$657,000
Median list price
$353
Avg price / sqft
66
Median days on market
The Tropical Elementary attendance zone sits on Merritt Island, the stretch of Brevard County threaded with canals and Indian River frontage between the mainland and the beaches. Families are drawn here for the water access and the local school pipeline that runs up through Thomas Jefferson Middle School and Merritt Island High School. It's a boat-in-the-backyard kind of place, with pool homes and quiet residential streets that still keep you within an hour of Orlando.
Right now there are 21 active listings in the zone, with a median list price of $688,000 across a wide $199,000 to $2,695,000 range — a spread that reflects everything from modest interior lots to high-end waterfront. Homes are taking a median of 66 days to sell, and over the past year 55 homes closed at a median of $475,000, with sellers netting about 97% of asking. Browse the full picture on the live map or across all Merritt Island homes for sale.
Tropical Elementary School is an attendance zone in Merritt Island, Florida.
Quick facts
$199,000 – $2.7M price range
2,660 sqft median home
$170/mo median HOA
$2,800/mo median rent
55 sold in 12 months
Drive times
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
$975,000
2080 NEWFOUND HARBOR DRIVE, MERRITT ISLAND
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,076 sqft
$525,000
104 RIVERSIDE DRIVE UNIT 602, COCOA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,616 sqft
$499,900
1760 HARBOR OAKS PLACE, MERRITT ISLAND
5 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,767 sqft
$399,000
920 GARDEN ROAD, MERRITT ISLAND
5 bd · 2 ba · 1,762 sqft
$210,000
125 S ROSILAND COURT, MERRITT ISLAND
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 956 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
$589,900$599,900
660 JILLOTUS STREET, MERRITT ISLAND
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,552 sqft
$657,000$688,000
375 NORA AVENUE, MERRITT ISLAND
5 bd · 3 ba · 3,299 sqft
$1,899,000$2,000,000
4137 CROOKED MILE ROAD, MERRITT ISLAND
5 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,645 sqft
$2,695,000$2,795,000
2175 S TROPICAL TRAIL, MERRITT ISLAND
5 bd · 4 ba · 4,097 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
55
Sold, last 12 months
$475,000
Median sold price
97%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
52 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
▲ 110.9% 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
≈ $4,210/mo
$657,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$170/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 for families who want water access and a consistent local school pipeline, feeding from Tropical up through Thomas Jefferson Middle School and Merritt Island High. The area leans residential and boat-friendly, with six of 21 active listings on the water. You're also within about an hour of Orlando's job centers and attractions.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
It's a mid-to-upper range market for Brevard County, with a median list price of $688,000 and a median sold price of $475,000 over the past year. Prices run wide — from $199,000 up to $2,695,000 — so there's genuine range depending on whether you want water frontage. Seven of the current listings sit above $1 million.
What do homes cost in this zone?+
Active listings average $353 per square foot, and the median home is about 2,660 square feet. That puts a typical home near the $688,000 list-price median, though closed sales over the last year landed at a median of $475,000. Explore current options across Merritt Island homes for sale.
How is the market right now?+
It's a measured market — homes are taking a median of 66 days to sell, so buyers have some room to consider. Sellers are still getting about 97% of asking on average across the 55 homes sold in the past year. You can track new listings as they hit on the live map.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
HOA costs are modest where they apply, with a median of about $170 per month, and only one active listing is in a gated community. Median property taxes run around $4,417 per year. For a sense of rental economics, the median rent in the zone is about $2,800 per month.
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