About Merritt Island Waterfront
Merritt Island Waterfront, Merritt Island FL
Merritt Island sits between the Indian River Lagoon and the Banana River, making it one of Brevard County's most desirable locations for waterfront living. Neighborhoods like Newfound Harbor, Surfside Estates, and the Tropical Trail corridor offer canal-front and riverfront homes with direct boating access to both rivers and the Atlantic Ocean via Port Canaveral. Homes along these waterways range from cozy 1960s-era canal houses to expansive riverfront estates built in the 2000s. The Island lifestyle attracts homeowners who value water access, natural surroundings, and the proximity to Kennedy Space Center and the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. Remodeling on Merritt Island often focuses on maximizing water views - opening up kitchen layouts to face the waterway, creating indoor-outdoor living spaces with retractable glass walls, building outdoor kitchens overlooking docks, and upgrading screen enclosures to take advantage of river breezes. Many older canal homes are being extensively renovated or rebuilt as the waterfront premium continues to rise, making investment in these properties increasingly attractive.
Quick Facts
- Location: Merritt Island, FL 32952
- Type: Neighborhood
- Homes Built: 1965 to 2010
- Home Sizes: 1,200 to 4,500 sq ft