Where is Cape Canaveral, FL?

Cape Canaveral is an incorporated city on the same barrier island as Cocoa Beach, just north of Cocoa Beach proper. The city sits between the Atlantic Ocean and the Banana River, with Port Canaveral and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station to the immediate north. Zip code 32920.

What is the difference between Cape Canaveral and Cocoa Beach?

Cape Canaveral and Cocoa Beach occupy the same barrier island but are separate municipalities. Cape Canaveral is generally lower priced per square foot, with more condos and smaller single-family lots, and sits closer to Port Canaveral cruise terminals. Cocoa Beach has more surf-town character, more single-family inventory, and Cocoa Beach Country Club.

Are there short-term rentals in Cape Canaveral?

Yes, in defined zoning districts subject to city ordinance. Investor buyers should verify zoning and HOA rules for any specific address before making an offer.

What is the median home price in Cape Canaveral?

The 12-month median sale price for Cape Canaveral single-family homes runs in the high four hundreds to high fives. Oceanfront and Banana River condos price on a separate per-square-foot scale.

Is Cape Canaveral in a hurricane evacuation zone?

Yes. Cape Canaveral sits in evacuation Zone A and is the first zone called when Brevard County issues mandatory evacuations. Most homes use hurricane shutters or impact-rated windows.

How long is the commute from Cape Canaveral to Port Canaveral?

Port Canaveral cruise terminals sit immediately north of Cape Canaveral, roughly 5 to 10 minutes from any Cape Canaveral address. Kennedy Space Center is roughly 20 to 25 minutes via SR 528 and SR 3.

What schools serve Cape Canaveral?

Brevard Public Schools assigns Cape Canaveral addresses to Cape View Elementary, then Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High School.

What zip code is Cape Canaveral?

Cape Canaveral uses zip code 32920. The adjoining Cocoa Beach city uses 32931.

What cities are on Florida Space Coast?

Florida Space Coast includes Melbourne, Viera, Merritt Island, Cocoa Beach, Cape Canaveral, Rockledge, Titusville, Indian Harbour Beach, Indialantic, Melbourne Beach, Satellite Beach, West Melbourne, and Palm Bay in Brevard County.

Do you offer relocation services to Florida Space Coast?

Yes! Living Space Coast specializes in relocation services for families moving to Brevard County, Florida. Rachel Langley and Nichole Barna at Blue Marlin Real Estate help you find the right community and home.

How do I find out what my Space Coast home is worth?

Get a free home valuation at livingspacecoast.com/cma/property-valuation/ or call 321-212-7676. Rachel Langley provides a comparative market analysis based on recent sales in your Brevard County neighborhood.

Welcome to

Cape Canaveral, FL Homes For Sale

Cape Canaveral sits on the barrier island just south of Port Canaveral and the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Beachside condos, single-family streets, and a working-port lifestyle, all under a tighter price point than Cocoa Beach.

Barrier Island

Location

Beachside

Vibe

Beach Condos

Best For

5 Min To Port

Commute

By the numbers

Cape Canaveral at a glance

$310K

Median Home Price

32920

Zip Code

Walk to Beach

And Port

Cape Canaveral is a beachside city wedged between the Atlantic and the Banana River, anchored by Port Canaveral cruise terminal. Mostly condos and townhomes with a smaller pocket of single-family neighborhoods, this is the affordable beachside option for buyers who want to walk to the ocean without Cocoa Beach prices.

Why buyers choose

Cape Canaveral

Beachside Living

Walkable Atlantic beaches without Cocoa Beach pricing. Strong condo inventory and single-family pockets.

Port Canaveral Adjacent

Five minutes to Port Canaveral cruise terminals and the marina district.

KSC Commute

Direct route to Kennedy Space Center for aerospace and Space Force employees.

Where the homes are

Neighborhoods in Cape Canaveral

Harbor Heights

Single-family neighborhood NE of Canaveral Blvd, walkable to the beach.

Cape Shores

Condominium community with clubhouse, pool, fitness center, and putting green.

Shorewood

Oceanfront condominium community with direct beach access.

Banana River

Homes with Banana River frontage near Manatee Sanctuary Park.

Beach Park Village

Established small-lot single-family neighborhood near the city center.

For families

Schools in Cape Canaveral

Cape Canaveral is part of Brevard Public Schools. Cape View Elementary serves PK-6 right in town with a small student body and strong community feel. Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High typically handles 7-12 zoning. School zones vary by address, so we always pull the exact zone before showing homes.

Around town

What's Nearby

Outdoors

Manatee Sanctuary Park (Banana River)
Jetty Park at Port Canaveral
Cherie Down Park

Daily Life

Port Canaveral cruise terminals
Exploration Tower
Cove restaurants and marina

Drive Times

21 min to Kennedy Space Center
5 min to Cocoa Beach
55 min to Orlando via SR-528

Notable

Founder's Day Festival (March)
Space Coast Dragon Boat Festival (April)
One of world's busiest cruise ports

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8401 N Atlantic Avenue, Cape Canaveral image

8401 N Atlantic Avenue, Cape Canaveral $110,000

Looking for your perfect getaway spot or your full time beachside home? This studio, 1 bath condo is setup with plenty of space. Just a short walk to the beach, the commu...

1 Baths
1083366 MLS

601 Shorewood Drive, Cape Canaveral image

601 Shorewood Drive, Cape Canaveral $524,900

Move-in ready and meticulously maintained 2BR/2BA beachfront condo nestled within a gated community. Beautifully updated throughout, this coastal retreat features a renov...

2 Beds
2 Baths
1082601 MLS

809 W Central Boulevard, Cape Canaveral image

809 W Central Boulevard, Cape Canaveral $1,700,000

Welcome to your private waterfront oasis in Cape Canaveral. Perfectly positioned on the Banana River at the end of a quiet dead-end street, this fully renovated residence...

4 Beds
3 Baths
1083178 MLS

606 Shorewood Drive, Cape Canaveral image

606 Shorewood Drive, Cape Canaveral $615,000

Tucked away behind the hustle and bustle, this gated direct oceanfront condo offers the perfect blend of privacy, comfort, and breathtaking views. This spacious 2-bedroo...

2 Beds
2 Baths
1083118 MLS

150 Portside Avenue Unit 103, Cape Canaveral image

150 Portside Avenue Unit 103, Cape Canaveral $240,000

Low maintenance living awaits in this 1 bed/1.5 bath first floor move-in ready condo! The open floor plan boasts high ceilings, sleek tile flooring and abundant natural l...

1 Beds
2 Baths
1083017 MLS

124 Harrison Avenue, Cape Canaveral image

124 Harrison Avenue, Cape Canaveral $829,000

View rocket launches from the oversized backyard of a house that has been here since the dawn of the space race. Enjoy a leisurely walk to the beach access at the end of ...

3 Beds
2 Baths
1082940 MLS

348 Harbor Drive, Cape Canaveral $599,900

Location, Location, Location! Enjoy the best of Cape Canaveral from this beautifully updated concrete block home in the desirable Harbor Heights neighborhood. Just one bl...

3 Beds
2 Baths
1082887 MLS

5805 N Banana River Boulevard N Unit 1156, Cape Canaveral image

5805 N Banana River Boulevard N Unit 1156, Cape Canaveral $389,000

Discover the perfect blend of comfort and coastal living in this well-maintained 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo in desirable Costa del Sol. Enjoy a bright, open layout, screened...

2 Beds
2 Baths
1082825 MLS

223 Columbia Drive Unit 122, Cape Canaveral image

223 Columbia Drive Unit 122, Cape Canaveral $130,000

Just blocks from the beach, this ground-floor condo in the heart of Cape Canaveral is a rare find! Unit 122 offers excellent rental potential or the perfect coastal retre...

2 Beds
1 Baths
1082793 MLS

334 Coral Drive, Cape Canaveral $546,000

Unlock the potential of this hidden gem 3 BR/2BA Cape Canaveral home in well established neighborhood.Peacock Beach as it is s a short stroll away where residents enjoy s...

3 Beds
2 Baths
1081713 MLS

338 Coral Drive, Cape Canaveral $589,000

Enjoy the best of coastal living in this versatile newly renovated 3/2 home, perfect as a primary residence, multi-generational family retreat, or income-producing short-...

3 Beds
2 Baths
1081714 MLS

214 Madison Avenue, Cape Canaveral image

214 Madison Avenue, Cape Canaveral $995,000

Rare Cape Canaveral Quadplex with Immediate Income & Value-Add Potential! This exceptional four-unit investment property offers the perfect blend of stable cash flow and ...

8 Beds
4 Baths
1082533 MLS

104 Ocean Garden Lane, Cape Canaveral image

104 Ocean Garden Lane, Cape Canaveral $435,000

A GORGEOUS HUGE BEACHSIDE TOWNHOUSE! Just 1/2 mile from the ocean, this spacious Mediterranean coastal style townhome sits on one of Cape Canaveral's most peaceful dead-...

3 Beds
3 Baths
1082467 MLS

135 Ocean Garden Lane, Cape Canaveral image

135 Ocean Garden Lane, Cape Canaveral $869,999

Multi Generational home this block home a 1/2 mile from the ocean is ready for a large family. With a 2 yr new heated/salt pool & very private backyard. 4 bedroom, 3 full...

4 Beds
3 Baths
1082426 MLS

5807 N Atlantic Avenue Unit 523, Cape Canaveral image

5807 N Atlantic Avenue Unit 523, Cape Canaveral $220,000

Very affordable Beachside residence just blocks from the wide sandy Atlantic Ocean Beach. Resort-style amenities-Your perfect Florida coastal escape! This deluxe 2-bedroo...

2 Beds
2 Baths
1082447 MLS

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