Where is Melbourne Beach, FL?

Melbourne Beach is an incorporated barrier island town in south Brevard County, south of Indialantic along A1A. The town is a quieter beach community with limited commercial development. Zip code 32951.

What is the difference between Melbourne Beach and Melbourne?

Melbourne is on the mainland. Melbourne Beach is on the barrier island ten minutes east, separated by the Indian River. The two are different municipalities with different character, price tier, and zoning.

What is the median home price in Melbourne Beach?

The 12-month median sale price in Melbourne Beach runs in the high sevens to low millions, with oceanfront and direct-Indian-River homes pricing well above the median.

Is Melbourne Beach quiet?

Yes relative to Cocoa Beach. Melbourne Beach has no major hotels, limited commercial, and most beach access is residential side-street parking. The town has a small downtown around Ocean Avenue with a few restaurants and shops.

Is Melbourne Beach in a hurricane evacuation zone?

Yes. Melbourne Beach sits in evacuation Zone A as a barrier island community.

What schools serve Melbourne Beach?

Brevard Public Schools assigns Melbourne Beach addresses to Gemini Elementary, then Hoover Middle, then Melbourne High School.

How long is Melbourne Beach to mainland Melbourne?

Mainland Melbourne is roughly 10 to 15 minutes via the Ocean Avenue causeway and the 192 Causeway.

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

Melbourne Beach, FL Homes For Sale

Melbourne Beach is the south-end barrier-island town in Brevard County, quieter than Cocoa Beach with a small-town feel and a strong beachside lifestyle. Beach cottages, oceanfront condos, and Indian River homes.

South Barrier Island

Location

Quiet Beach

Vibe

Oceanfront

Best For

Walk To Beach

Commute

By the numbers

Melbourne Beach at a glance

$725K

Median Home Price

32951

Zip Code

Barrier Island

Low Key

Melbourne Beach is a barrier island town south of Indialantic, stretching down A1A toward Sebastian Inlet. Quiet, low-key beach community with mostly single-family homes, no commercial sprawl, and direct ocean and river access. The buyer pool here values privacy, walkability to the beach, and the slower pace.

Why buyers choose

Melbourne Beach

Quiet Beach Lifestyle

Small-town feel with a tight community. Less commercial than Cocoa Beach.

Sebastian Inlet Adjacent

Twenty minutes south to Sebastian Inlet State Park, one of Florida's best surfing and fishing spots.

Beach Cottages

Older single-family beach cottages alongside newer construction and condos.

Where the homes are

Neighborhoods in Melbourne Beach

Aquarina Beach & Country Club

Only gated ocean-to-river community on the south barrier island, with 18-hole golf and private dock.

Floridana Beach

Mid-century barrier-island community of coastal cottages and oceanfront villas (developed in 1951).

Melbourne Shores

Established beachside neighborhood south of the town center.

Snug Harbor

Riverside lane of older single-family and waterfront homes.

Sunnyland Beach

Walkable, classic beachside grid of 1950s/60s cottages near Ryckman Park.

For families

Schools in Melbourne Beach

Melbourne Beach is part of Brevard Public Schools. Gemini Elementary (A-rated) serves PK-6. Hoover Middle handles 7-8. Melbourne High covers 9-12. School zones vary by address, so we always pull the exact zone before showing homes.

Around town

What's Nearby

Outdoors

Spessard Holland North & South Beach Parks
Ryckman Park & Pier
Coconut Point Park
Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge

Daily Life

Publix at Riverside
Local beachside dining

Drive Times

15 min to Melbourne
25 min to Sebastian Inlet
58 min to Kennedy Space Center

Notable

Sea-turtle nesting beaches (June-Oct)
Honest John's Fish Camp boat launch
Dark-sky beaches with no high-rises

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5765 Highway A1a S, Melbourne Beach image

5765 Highway A1a S, Melbourne Beach $2,300,000 ▼

RARE TO FIND THIS SIZE LOT AND LOCATION! Build your ultimate forever beachfront estate in sunny Melbourne Beach, Florida! Huge .83 acre of direct oceanfront property with...

1054842 MLS

8515/ 8517/8519 Highway A1a S, Melbourne Beach image

8515/ 8517/8519 Highway A1a S, Melbourne Beach $4,599,999

Rare, Incredible property consists of two lots each with its own tax ID numbers with 1.17 acre of land total. One lot is directly on the ocean and has a two story home w...

8 Beds
7 Baths
1054652 MLS

475 Strand Drive, Melbourne Beach $879,000 ▼

NEW PRICE - Exceptional Value!! Enjoy the best of both worlds in this Ocean to River Community. This Luxury Property is ''Ideal for Investors'' - Currently it is a Fully ...

4 Beds
6 Baths
1051908 MLS

3425 Highway A1a, Melbourne Beach $2,599,900

Located directly on the Atlantic Coast in Melbourne Beach, this .5+ acre buildable lot features approximately 100 feet of beach frontage with unobstructed views of the Oc...

1051804 MLS

6540 Floridana Avenue, Melbourne Beach image

6540 Floridana Avenue, Melbourne Beach $375,000 ▼

**GENEROUS PRICE IMPROVEMENT** Build your dream home in beautiful Melbourne Beach! This spacious 0.26-acre residentially zoned lot offers the perfect blend of privacy an...

1051160 MLS

8855 Highway A1a, Melbourne Beach $3,800,000 ▼

Motivated seller! Oceanfront paradise with private beach access! This stunning coastal estate offers soaring ceilings, an open layout bathed in natural light, and panoram...

5 Beds
4 Baths
1050654 MLS

6965 S Hwy A1A, Melbourne Beach $4,150,000

Tucked away along a quiet stretch of shoreline in Melbourne Beach, this 1.14-acre oceanfront parcel offers over 200 feet of direct ocean frontage, one of the widest priva...

1048870 MLS

3037 S Highway A1a, Melbourne Beach image

3037 S Highway A1a, Melbourne Beach $778,000 ▼

Nestled on most desirable coastal area of Melbourne Beach's pristine clean quiet beaches. Million Dollar 3rd Floor Views of the OCEAN surround you in this newly renovated...

3 Beds
3 Baths
1048803 MLS

274 Clyde Street, Melbourne Beach $825,000 ▼

Coastal Living at Its Finest in Indian Landing Welcome to this beautifully updated 5-bedroom, two of them ensuites, 3-bathroom home located in the highly sought-after ga...

5 Beds
3 Baths
1047187 MLS

110 Warsteiner Way Unit 204, Melbourne Beach image

110 Warsteiner Way Unit 204, Melbourne Beach $749,000 ▼

EXCLUSIVE SEASIDE LIVING IN A COMMUNITY THAT COMPARES TO NONE, AQUARINA BEACH AND COUNTRY CLUB. THIS BEAUTIFUL OCEAN TO RIVER GOLF COURSE PROPERTY FEATURES NUMEROUS AMENI...

3 Beds
4 Baths
1044399 MLS

2741 Corsair Court, Melbourne Beach image

2741 Corsair Court, Melbourne Beach $200,000 ▼

BACK ON MARKET- NO FAULT OF SELLER- BUYER UNABLE TO PERFORM. SELLER MOTIVATED-PRICE NEGOTIABLE! Spacious and beautifully maintained doublewide in the sought after A1A Con...

2 Beds
2 Baths
1042592 MLS

7625 S Highway A1a, Melbourne Beach image

7625 S Highway A1a, Melbourne Beach $2,499,000 ▼

Amazing Panoramic Ocean views, 3 Floors in a golfing , boating, tennis resort community. A screened in pool with an elevator make this home a must see. Electric hurric...

5 Beds
4 Baths
1040414 MLS

7302 Stuart Avenue, Melbourne Beach image

7302 Stuart Avenue, Melbourne Beach $260,000 ▼

Platted lot in Melbourne Beach, 1 block from private gated beach access, community water, good elevation, cleared and ready to build on quiet dead end street Golf, Tennis...

1040412 MLS

0000 A1a Highway, Melbourne Beach $999,000

Only oceanfront vacant lot available in Melbourne Beach with city water/sewer and its part of the Aquarina Golf and Country Club where membership is mandatory.

1036865 MLS

3259 Sea Oats Circle, Melbourne Beach image

3259 Sea Oats Circle, Melbourne Beach $359,900 ▼

Complete remodel... Looking for the perfect beachside retreat at an unbeatable price? This charming townhome is just steps away from the sand, offering coastal living at ...

2 Beds
2 Baths
1034855 MLS

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