Merritt Island, Florida

What is it like to live on Merritt Island, Florida?
Merritt Island sits between the Indian River and the Banana River, offering a relaxed, boating-focused lifestyle with easy access to both the beaches and the mainland.

What types of homes are available on Merritt Island?
Merritt Island real estate includes riverfront estates, canal-front homes, established single-family neighborhoods, condominiums and newer construction.

Is Merritt Island good for boating?
Yes. Many canal-front and riverfront homes have docks, with access to the Indian River Lagoon system and to the Atlantic through the Canaveral Locks and Port Canaveral. Water depth and bridge clearance vary by property.

How close is Merritt Island to Kennedy Space Center?
Very close. Kennedy Space Center occupies the northern part of the island, making Merritt Island convenient for NASA and commercial space professionals.

What is the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge?
It is a national wildlife refuge that shares its boundary with Kennedy Space Center and is known for birding, manatee viewing, Black Point Wildlife Drive and paddling.

Who can help me buy or sell a home on Merritt Island?
Phelyna Ngu of ONE Sotheby's International Realty represents buyers and sellers throughout Merritt Island and Florida's Space Coast, with experience in luxury, waterfront and relocation real estate.