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RIVER ISLES
River Isles is the canal neighborhood on the west side of Cocoa Beach where every single property that came to market in the last twelve months was waterfront, and none of them carry an association.
River Isles In Cocoa Beach, Florida
River Isles runs across five platted additions on the west side of Cocoa Beach, in the 32931 zip code, on streets named for rivers: Aucila, Chipola, Deleon, La Riviere, Danube River, Boca Ciega and Crystal River.
It is the purest waterfront neighborhood in the city. All fifteen properties that came to market in the last twelve months were waterfront on navigable canals to the Banana River. There is no interior tier here at all, which is unusual even among canal neighborhoods.
Nine of the fifteen had a private pool and docks appear in ten of the descriptions. Homes run 1,435 to 3,284 square feet, mostly single story, with a median build year of 1962 and one 2026 new build in the mix. Every listing reported no association.
The price reflects the frontage. A $932,500 median at about $515 per square foot, second only to Snug Harbor Estates among Cocoa Beach single-family neighborhoods. The median annual tax bill of $10,488 is the highest of any neighborhood in either city, and it belongs in your monthly from the first showing.
River Isles At A Glance
From the last twelve months of activity across the River Isles additions.
| Detail | What you get |
|---|---|
| Housing type | Single-family, canal front, mostly one story |
| Home size range | Roughly 1,435 to 3,284 square feet, median about 1,791 |
| Bedrooms and baths | 3 to 5 bedrooms, 2 to 5 baths |
| Lot size | 0.22 to 0.30 acres |
| Year built | 1955 to 2026, median 1962 |
| Median sold price | $932,500 |
| Sold price range | $675,000 to $2,425,000 |
| Price per square foot | About $515 median |
| HOA dues | None. All fifteen recent listings reported no association. |
| Waterfront | All fifteen, on navigable canals to the Banana River |
| Private pools | 9 of 15 |
| Property tax | About $10,488 median annual, the highest of any neighborhood in Cocoa Beach or Cape Canaveral |
| Days on market | 52 days median, at about 93 percent of original asking price |
| Location | West Cocoa Beach, 32931 |
River Isles Costs, Honestly
No dues, but two of the three numbers below are large.
The Tax Bill
About $10,488 medianThe highest median property tax of any neighborhood in either beach city, running $2,344 to $16,164. Waterfront frontage gets assessed accordingly, and a purchase resets the basis. Budget from the improved figure.
Seawall, Dock And Lift
Inspect the water sideEvery property here is on the canal, so the seawall, dock and lift are part of what you are buying. All three have finite lives and five figure replacement costs.
No Association Dues
$0 across the neighborhoodAll fifteen recent listings reported none. Nothing governs what you build on the water side beyond city code, which on a canal lot is worth real money.
River Isles Features
Every Property Waterfront
All fifteen recent listings were on the canal. There is no interior tier in this neighborhood.
Navigable To The Banana River
The canals open to the Banana River, with private docks in ten of the recent descriptions.
No HOA
Not one recent listing reported an association.
Pools On Most
Nine of fifteen recent listings had a private pool.
Rebuild Territory
A 1962 median build year on this land means many purchases are renovation projects. One 2026 new build closed recently at the top of the range.
Minutes To The Ocean
The Atlantic beaches are a short drive east across the island.
Homes For Sale In River Isles
Live MLS listings filtered to the River Isles additions. Inventory here is thin because owners tend to stay.
River Isles Frequently Asked Questions
Are all River Isles homes waterfront?
Yes. All fifteen properties that came to market in the last twelve months were waterfront on navigable canals.
Does River Isles have an HOA?
No. Every recent listing reported no association at all.
How much do homes sell for in River Isles?
The median closed price over the last twelve months was $932,500, in a range from $675,000 to $2,425,000, at about $515 per square foot.
Why are River Isles property taxes so high?
A median annual bill of $10,488, the highest of any neighborhood in Cocoa Beach or Cape Canaveral, driven by waterfront assessments. It runs $2,344 to $16,164 and resets when you buy.
Can you keep a boat in River Isles?
Yes. The canals are navigable to the Banana River and private docks appear in ten of the fifteen recent listings.
Is River Isles age restricted?
No. River Isles is an all ages neighborhood.
West Cocoa Beach, On The Canals
River Isles sits on the west side of Cocoa Beach in the 32931 zip code, on Aucila, Chipola, Deleon, La Riviere, Danube River, Boca Ciega and Crystal River, with canals running to the Banana River.
The Atlantic beaches are minutes east. SR 520 crosses the causeway west toward Cocoa and I-95, and A1A runs north to Port Canaveral and south toward Patrick Space Force Base.
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If River 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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