Living in Florida's Space Coast
Shade Tree Estates
Shade Tree Estates is one street. Shade Tree Street runs off Friday Road north of State Road 524 in west Cocoa and holds a short run of full acre parcels, several of them fronting a pond, built between 1991 and 2001. Homes measure 1,793 to 2,926 square feet. There is no association and no dues.
Shade Tree Estates In Cocoa, Florida
One acre is the defining number here. Every parcel on Shade Tree Street sits at or just above a full acre, which in west Cocoa means the house is set back, the neighbors are not close, and there is room behind the pool for whatever you want to put there. Wrought iron gated entrances, mature tree lines and tropical planting show up on several drives, and one of the parcels ends on a cul-de-sac.
The homes are newer than most of what surrounds them. Build years run 1991 to 2001, so the construction is stucco over block or frame with shingle roofs, split floor plans, vaulted ceilings, formal living and dining rooms and separate office space. Sizes run 1,793 to 2,926 square feet with three or four bedrooms and two or three baths, and two or three car garages are standard.
Water is part of the setting. Several parcels front a pond, with pond views out the front and at least one dock on owned water frontage. Screened in ground pools are common, including heated and salt water systems, and fire pits show up on more than one lot. Combine the pond, the acre and the pool and you get a back yard that functions like a private compound rather than a subdivision back yard.
There is no association, no dues and no architectural committee. Most parcels run on a septic tank with public water, though at least one lot on the street is connected to public sewer, so verify which one you are buying. On acre lots with mature trees, budget for annual tree work and check the drainfield location before you plan any addition or outbuilding.
The thing to know about buying here is speed. Homes on Shade Tree Street have moved fast, with a median around five days on market, and the price band from about $575,000 to $650,000 is narrow. That combination means very little room to negotiate and almost no time to think. If this street is your target, have your financing in order and be ready to see a house the day it comes up.
Shade Tree Estates At A Glance
What an acre on Shade Tree Street looks like on paper.
| Detail | What you get |
|---|---|
| Detail | Value |
| Location | Shade Tree Street off Friday Road, Cocoa 32926 |
| Built | 1991 to 2001, median around 1995 |
| Home size | 1,793 to 2,926 square feet, about 2,233 typical |
| Bedrooms | 3 to 4, with 2 to 3 baths |
| Lot size | 1.0 to 1.13 acres |
| Construction | Stucco over block and frame, some brick, shingle roofs |
| Association | None. No association and no dues |
| Utilities | Public water, septic on most lots with public sewer on part of the street |
| Water frontage | Pond frontage on several parcels, one with a dock |
| Pools | In ground with screen enclosure, including heated and salt water |
| Garage | 2 to 3 spaces |
| Days on market | Around 5 typical |
| Price per square foot | Around $240 |
| Price range | $574,999 to $650,000 |
Shade Tree Estates Details
A Full Acre, Every Lot
Nothing on this street is smaller than an acre. That is the reason people move here from the tract subdivisions a few minutes east, and it is the reason resale holds up: land like this near State Road 524 is finite.
Pond Frontage Without A River Price
Several parcels front a pond, with water views out the front door and at least one private dock on owned frontage. You get water in the picture without a seawall, a marine permit or riverfront pricing.
Newer Than The Neighbors
Build years run 1991 to 2001, which is a full generation newer than most of west Cocoa. Split floor plans, vaulted ceilings and larger primary suites reflect that era rather than the 1970s layouts nearby.
Pools Are Standard, Not A Bonus
Screened in ground pools appear on most parcels, some heated, at least one salt water. With an acre behind the cage there is room for a fire pit and an outdoor kitchen without crowding the setback.
No Association, No Dues
Nothing here charges you a fee or reviews your paint color. Gated private drives, outbuildings and equipment parking are county code questions rather than board questions.
Move Fast Or Miss It
Median marketing time has been around five days. When a house on Shade Tree Street comes up, it is spoken for almost immediately, so being ready to view and write the same week is the difference between buying here and not.
Homes For Sale In Shade Tree Estates
Anything currently for sale in Shade Tree Estates on Shade Tree Street in Cocoa 32926 shows below. Given how quickly this street turns, an empty list is common.
Shade Tree Estates Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Shade Tree Estates?
In west Cocoa 32926, on Shade Tree Street off Friday Road just north of State Road 524. From Interstate 95 you take State Road 524 east, turn north on Friday Road, then right onto Shade Tree Street.
How big are the lots?
Every one is at least a full acre, running from 1.0 to about 1.13 acres. That uniformity is unusual and it is what separates this street from the surrounding neighborhoods.
Is there a homeowners association?
No. There is no association, no dues and no architectural review anywhere on the street.
Do homes here have water frontage?
Several parcels front a pond, and at least one carries a dock on owned water frontage. This is fresh pond water within the neighborhood, not river or canal access, so it is for the view and the setting rather than for boating out.
Are the homes on septic or sewer?
Most run on a septic tank with public water, but at least one lot on the street is connected to public sewer. Confirm which applies to the specific parcel, because it changes both your inspection list and your long term costs.
How quickly do homes sell here?
Very quickly. The median has been around five days on market. Have financing arranged and be prepared to see a listing within a day or two of it appearing.
What is the price range?
Homes have traded between about $575,000 and $650,000. The narrow band reflects how similar the lots are and how little inventory ever comes up.
How far is the commute?
Interstate 95 is a few minutes southwest by way of State Road 524. Cocoa Village is fifteen to twenty minutes east, Cocoa Beach about half an hour, and Orlando International Airport roughly an hour on State Road 528.
Shade Tree Street off Friday Road, Cocoa 32926
Friday Road runs north from State Road 524 in west Cocoa, and Shade Tree Street branches east off it. State Road 524 is the connector back to the Interstate 95 interchange in one direction and toward Clearlake Road and central Cocoa in the other. State Road 528 crosses to the north, which is the fast route toward Port Canaveral and Orlando. Friday Acres sits on the same road just to the south.
Drive times from the street: Interstate 95 is a few minutes, historic Cocoa Village is fifteen to twenty minutes east on State Road 520, Cocoa Beach is roughly thirty minutes across the causeway, Port Canaveral is about half an hour by way of State Road 528, and Orlando International Airport runs around an hour. Canaveral Groves lies just northwest for larger acreage comparisons.
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