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

Looking at Melbourne Beach?

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9085 Highway A1a, Melbourne Beach $2,680,000 ▼

OCEANFRONT- BEACHFRONT- NO HOA ALL OFFERS ENCOURAGED! Located in desirable south Melbourne Beach, this UPDATED 3-story single-family home, with balconies on the 2nd...

3 Beds
3 Baths
1069177 MLS

2300 Front Street Unit 400, Melbourne Beach image

2300 Front Street Unit 400, Melbourne Beach $1,995,000 ▼

Set atop a privately gated island along the Intracoastal river, this south-facing waterfront penthouse occupies the premier position within an intimate six-residence luxu...

3 Beds
4 Baths
1068915 MLS

305 Pelican Drive, Melbourne Beach image

305 Pelican Drive, Melbourne Beach $625,000 ▼

BRAND NEW ROOF 2026 on this custom-built Stanley home that features solid concrete block construction. Brand-new 2025 Trane A/C system has a 10-yr warranty. New hot water...

3 Beds
2 Baths
1068703 MLS

3220 River Villa Way Unit 151, Melbourne Beach image

3220 River Villa Way Unit 151, Melbourne Beach $475,000

Tastefully updated, 5th floor home with views that will knock your socks off all day, every day.. especially around sunset! Beach Woods is a well maintained, amenity rich...

2 Beds
2 Baths
1068582 MLS

130 Warsteiner Way Unit 203, Melbourne Beach image

130 Warsteiner Way Unit 203, Melbourne Beach $625,000 ▼

Experience luxury coastal living in this stunning, 3-bed, 3-bath partially furnished condo with private elevator and foyer entrance. Featuring 2,007 sq ft of indoor livin...

3 Beds
3 Baths
1068453 MLS

3211 River Villa Way, Melbourne Beach image

3211 River Villa Way, Melbourne Beach $428,500 ▲

A Beachside must see! This 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath townhouse w/garage is just steps from the Indian River in Beach Woods, an ocean to river community. Upgrades include new ...

3 Beds
3 Baths
1067712 MLS

345 Strand Drive, Melbourne Beach $1,075,000

Luxury 5b/5b pool villa in Melbourne Beach offering turn-key short-term rental income w/no minimum or maximum stay requirements. Fully furnished w/professional management...

5 Beds
5 Baths
1067481 MLS

3057 S Highway A1a, Melbourne Beach image

3057 S Highway A1a, Melbourne Beach $2,750,000

Stunning 4BD/4.5BA oceanfront villa in Melbourne Beach, offered fully furnished with a curated designer furniture package included. It features open-concept living, sweep...

4 Beds
5 Baths
1067383 MLS

103 Margarita Road, Melbourne Beach image

103 Margarita Road, Melbourne Beach $549,500 ▼

3 bed 2 bath split plan brick home in desirable Floridana Beach. A short distance to the Beach with 2 paths with stairs and a one acre oceanfront park with clubhouse w/ ...

3 Beds
2 Baths
1066907 MLS

6394 S Highway A1a, Melbourne Beach image

6394 S Highway A1a, Melbourne Beach $800,000

Build your coastal dream home on this rare approx. ½-acre homesite located on a friendly barrier island, perfectly positioned between the pristine beaches of the Atlantic...

1066862 MLS

531 Sunset Boulevard, Melbourne Beach image

531 Sunset Boulevard, Melbourne Beach $2,600,000 ▼

Unparalleled craftsmanship & elegance in the heart of Melbourne Beach. Boasting a massive kitchen featuring Sub-Zero appliances...a chef's dream! Floorplan features natur...

4 Beds
4 Baths
1066839 MLS

205 Strand Drive Unit 305, Melbourne Beach image

205 Strand Drive Unit 305, Melbourne Beach $1,090,000 ▼

3b/3b turnkey riverfront condo in Melbourne Beach, FL offering a relaxed waterfront lifestyle with the flexibility to enjoy as a full-time home, seasonal escape or luxury...

3 Beds
3 Baths
1066647 MLS

5827 Highway A1a, Melbourne Beach $975,000 ▼

Rare Direct Oceanfront Townhome Lots in Melbourne Beach - Build Side-by-Side or Separately, Steps from the Waves!'' Own one or both of these exceptional adjoining direct...

1066570 MLS

5825 Highway A1a, Melbourne Beach $975,000 ▼