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COCOA ISLES
Cocoa Isles is the canal neighborhood on the west side of Cocoa Beach where thirty of the last fifty four listings were waterfront, thirty five had a pool, and not one property carries an association.
Cocoa Isles In Cocoa Beach, Florida
Cocoa Isles runs across eleven platted additions on the west side of Cocoa Beach, in the 32931 zip code, on streets named for Caribbean islands: Samar, Jamaica, Antigua, Bermuda, Java, Saint Croix and Cyprus, plus Country Club Road. It is the largest single-family neighborhood in the city, with fifty four properties trading in the last twelve months.
The canals are the whole point. Thirty of those fifty four listings were waterfront, on navigable canals that open to the Banana River, and private docks appear in twenty two of the listing descriptions. If you own a boat and want it behind the house rather than at a marina, this is the neighborhood in Cocoa Beach that solves that.
Every one of the fifty four properties reported no association. No dues, no architectural review, no rules about the boat lift or the trailer. For a waterfront neighborhood that is genuinely unusual, and it is a large part of why people who could buy elsewhere buy here.
The housing stock is mostly original 1960s ranch, median build year 1962, on quarter acre lots. But the range is enormous: 1,108 to 6,242 square feet, and sold prices from $405,000 to $2,000,000. Some of these are untouched mid century homes and some are full rebuilds with 200 feet of water frontage. What you tour matters far more than the address.
Cocoa Isles At A Glance
From the last twelve months of closed sales across all eleven Cocoa Isles additions.
| Detail | What you get |
|---|---|
| Housing type | Single-family, canal front and interior, mostly one story |
| Home size range | Roughly 1,108 to 6,242 square feet, median about 2,027 |
| Bedrooms and baths | 3 to 6 bedrooms, 2 to 6 baths |
| Lot size | 0.20 to 0.48 acres, median about 0.25 |
| Year built | 1958 to 2021, median 1962 |
| Median sold price | $825,000 over the last twelve months |
| Sold price range | $405,000 to $2,000,000 |
| Price per square foot | About $385 median |
| HOA dues | None. All fifty four recent listings reported no association. |
| Waterfront | 30 of 54, on navigable canals to the Banana River |
| Private pools | 35 of 54 |
| Property tax | About $5,633 median annual, ranging widely with assessment history |
| Days on market | 80 days median, at about 88 percent of original asking price |
| Location | West side of Cocoa Beach, 32931 |
Cocoa Isles Costs, Honestly
No dues here, but waterfront in Florida carries three costs that never appear on a listing.
Insurance And Flood
Get the quote firstA canal front home is a different insurance conversation than one three streets inland. Elevation certificate, flood zone, roof age and whether the windows are impact rated all move the premium. We get a real quote before you go under contract, not after.
The Seawall And The Dock
The item people forgetA seawall has a lifespan and replacing one is a five figure job. So is a dock, a lift and the electrical that runs them. On a canal home the inspection should cover the water side of the property as carefully as the house.
Real Negotiating Room
About 88 percent of original listAn 80 day median with closings near 88 percent of the original asking price. That is one of the widest gaps in Brevard County. Sellers here start optimistic, and a supported offer below asking is normal rather than aggressive.
Cocoa Isles Features
Navigable Canals
Canals that open to the Banana River, with private docks described in twenty two of the recent listings.
No HOA At All
All fifty four recent listings reported no association. Nothing governs the lift, the trailer or the fence beyond city code.
Pools Are Standard
Thirty five of the last fifty four sales had a private pool, many heated and screened.
Mostly Single Story
Forty four of fifty four recent sales were one story, typical of the 1960s build era here.
The Widest Price Range In Town
From $405,000 to $2,000,000 on the same streets, so the condition and the water frontage decide the number, not the neighborhood.
Walk Or Bike To The Ocean
The Atlantic is a few minutes east across the island, with downtown Cocoa Beach and the pier close by.
Homes For Sale In Cocoa Isles
Live MLS listings filtered to the Cocoa Isles additions in Cocoa Beach. Watch the waterfront flag carefully, because interior and canal front homes here sell at very different numbers.
Cocoa Isles Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cocoa Isles have an HOA?
No. All fifty four properties that came to market in the last twelve months reported no association at all, which is unusual for a waterfront neighborhood.
Can you keep a boat in Cocoa Isles?
Yes. The canals are navigable to the Banana River and private docks appear in twenty two of the recent listing descriptions. Dock, lift and seawall condition are what we inspect closely.
How much do homes sell for in Cocoa Isles?
The median closed price over the last twelve months was $825,000, in a range from $405,000 to $2,000,000, at about $385 per square foot.
How many Cocoa Isles homes are waterfront?
Thirty of the last fifty four listings were waterfront on the canals. The rest are interior lots, and the price difference between the two is substantial.
How old are the homes in Cocoa Isles?
Built between 1958 and 2021 with a median build year of 1962. Many are original mid century ranch homes and some have been fully rebuilt, so condition varies enormously.
Can you negotiate in Cocoa Isles?
Yes. An 80 day median on market with closings near 88 percent of the original asking price gives a buyer real room here.
Is Cocoa Isles age restricted?
No. Cocoa Isles is an all ages neighborhood.
West Cocoa Beach, On The Canals
Cocoa Isles sits on the west side of Cocoa Beach in the 32931 zip code, on Samar Road, Country Club Road, Jamaica, Antigua, Bermuda, Java, Saint Croix and Cyprus, with canals running through to the Banana River.
The Atlantic beaches are minutes east across the island. SR 520 runs west over the causeway toward Cocoa and I-95, and A1A runs north to Cape Canaveral and Port Canaveral and south toward Patrick Space Force Base.
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Considering Cocoa Isles?
If Cocoa Isles is on your list, my partner Nichole and I are the agents to call. We sell Cocoa Beach every week, we know these buildings and these streets, and we will tell you straight whether a place is priced right. Reach out anytime at (321) 212-7676.
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