Is Merritt Island, FL a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Merritt Island is a buyer's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

At the same time last year, Merritt Island was a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Merritt Island is a Buyers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be lower and homes stay on the market longer.

Housing Prices in Merritt Island, FL

How much do homes in Merritt Island, FL cost?

Median Sold Price

$475,000

$249/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$9,433(+2.0%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Merritt Island have sold for 2% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Merritt Island was $475,000 in November 2024, up 2% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $249.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $152K$141.9K
-6.6%
2 $201K$207K
+3.0%
3 $401.8K$415K
+3.3%
4 $600K$599.4K
-0.1%
5+ $799.5K$835K
+4.4%

Summary: Merritt Island housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 6.6%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 3%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 3.3%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 0.1%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 4.4%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Satellite Beach
+6.9%
Merritt Island
+2.0%
Cocoa Beach-Cape Canaveral
-0.6%
Cocoa Beach
-3.7%

Housing Supply in Merritt Island, FL

How many homes are available in Merritt Island, FL?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
359366+1.9%

Summary: The Merritt Island real estate market had 366 homes for sale in November 2024, a 1.9% increase compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 711
+57.1%
2 4042
+5.0%
3 152158
+3.9%
4 129120
-7.0%
5+ 3135
+12.9%

Summary: The Merritt Island housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 57.1%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 5%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 3.9%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 7%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 12.9%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
6735-47.8%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

28 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

7 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

0 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Merritt Island, you may be able to get a good deal. 80% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 35 homes were sold or pending in Merritt Island in November 2024, down by 47.8% month-over-month. Of the 35 sold homes, 80% were sold under asking, 20% were sold at asking, and 0% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Merritt Island, FL

How long does it take to sell a home in Merritt Island, FL?

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
54 Days72 Days+34.2%

Summary: Homes in Merritt Island had an average of 72 days on market in Nov 2024, up by 34.2% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

11 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

9 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

15 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Most homes in Merritt Island are taking a long time to sell, it's a good idea to negotiate on homes here.

Summary: During November 2024, 35 homes were sold in Merritt Island; 31% of homes were sold within 30 days, 26% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 43% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

Report Updated 17 Days Ago

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