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Harbor Oaks
Harbor Oaks is a small late-1980s pocket off Newfound Harbor Drive in south Merritt Island, built on Harbor Oaks Place and the Mona Court cul-de-sac. There is no association and no dues. Homes run 1,909 to 2,767 square feet on lots around three tenths of an acre, and at about 196 dollars a square foot it is one of the more approachable addresses on this side of the island.
Harbor Oaks In Merritt Island, Florida
Harbor Oaks is a short, self-contained pocket built in 1986 to 1988 off Newfound Harbor Drive, below State Road 520 on the Banana River side of south Merritt Island. Harbor Oaks Place is the entrance and Mona Court is the cul-de-sac behind it. There is no association here, no dues and no covenants, which is typical of the smaller 1980s plats on this end of the island and is one of the reasons buyers look at it.
Houses are larger than the price point suggests: 1,909 to 2,767 square feet, three to five bedrooms, two to three baths, on lots between roughly a quarter and a third of an acre. Construction is stucco with shingle roofs, single story on most, with the occasional split or added second level. Two of the three most recent transactions were cul-de-sac lots, which means low traffic and children's bicycles rather than through traffic.
Water access here is inconsistent and that is the single most important thing a buyer should understand. One property fronts a canal with a newer dock, a boat lift and river access, while others in the pocket have no water frontage at all. The canal designation on this side varies parcel to parcel. Before you pay a waterfront premium, confirm navigability and clearance from the actual dock rather than from a map.
Utilities are mixed too. Most homes here are on public sewer but at least one is on a septic tank, with public water throughout. That difference matters for your inspection scope and for what you can add to the property later. Two of the three homes have a private in-ground pool, one of them screened, and a screened rear deck shows up as an alternative on the others.
This is a neighborhood where condition drives everything. Some houses have been fully renovated with luxury vinyl plank, quartz counters and updated kitchens, and others are honest projects waiting for a budget. That spread is why homes take about eight weeks to sell and settle near 88 percent of the original asking price. The negotiating room here is real, and so is the work some of these houses need.
Harbor Oaks At A Glance
Harbor Oaks, plainly stated.
| Detail | What you get |
|---|---|
| Detail | Value |
| Location | South Merritt Island, Harbor Oaks Place and Mona Court off Newfound Harbor Drive, Merritt Island FL 32952 |
| Built | 1986 to 1988 |
| Home size | 1,909 to 2,767 square feet, about 2,423 square feet typical |
| Bedrooms | 3 to 5 bedrooms, most often 4, and 2 to 3 bathrooms |
| Lot size | 0.26 to 0.32 acre |
| Construction | Stucco with some block, shingle roofs, mostly single story |
| Association | None. The pocket was platted without one, so there are no dues, no board and nothing recorded against the lots. Brevard County code governs property standards |
| Streets | Harbor Oaks Place and Mona Court, a cul-de-sac |
| Water frontage | Limited and inconsistent. One property fronts a canal with a dock, a boat lift and river access. Confirm navigability parcel by parcel |
| Pools | Two of three homes have a private in-ground pool, one screened |
| Garage | Two-car garages throughout |
| Utilities | Public water. Public sewer on most homes, septic tank on at least one |
| Time on market | About eight weeks is typical |
| Price range | 353,000 to 500,000 dollars |
| Price per square foot | About 196 dollars |
Harbor Oaks Details
No Association At All
No dues, no board, no architectural review. Your monthly carrying cost is taxes, insurance and utilities and nothing else. The other side of that coin is that nobody is enforcing standards next door, and Brevard County code enforcement is the only backstop.
Cul-De-Sac Lots
Mona Court is a true dead end, and two of the three recent transactions were on it. On a small street with no through traffic, the practical difference in noise and safety compared to a Newfound Harbor Drive frontage lot is noticeable.
Verify The Water
One property here fronts a canal with a newer dock, a lift and river access, and the canal designation in this pocket is not uniform. Do not assume a boat can leave the dock and reach open water. Run the route, check the clearances and confirm before you pay for the frontage.
Sewer Or Septic, Ask Which
Most of these homes are on public sewer but at least one runs on septic. That single question changes your inspection scope, your maintenance budget and what you can build in the back yard. Get the answer in writing during your inspection period.
Room To Negotiate
Homes here settle around 88 percent of what they first asked after about eight weeks. That is one of the wider gaps in south Merritt Island, and it reflects a mix of renovated and unrenovated houses being priced against each other. Bring comparables and expect a conversation.
Space For The Money
At roughly 196 dollars a square foot, Harbor Oaks buys more finished square footage than most addresses in south Merritt Island. If your priority is a four or five bedroom house under 500,000 dollars in this part of the island, it belongs on your list.
Homes For Sale In Harbor Oaks
Current Harbor Oaks listings appear below. It is a small pocket, so months can pass between opportunities on Harbor Oaks Place or Mona Court.
Harbor Oaks Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Harbor Oaks in Merritt Island?
Harbor Oaks is in south Merritt Island, FL 32952. From State Road 520 you head south on Newfound Harbor Drive, turn into Harbor Oaks Place, and Mona Court is the first left. It is a small pocket of homes rather than a large subdivision.
Is there an HOA in Harbor Oaks?
None exists. There are no dues, no board and nothing recorded against the lots. Merritt Island is unincorporated Brevard County, so county code enforcement handles property standards and there is no city layer above it.
Are there waterfront homes in Harbor Oaks?
Water frontage is limited and inconsistent. One property fronts a canal with a newer dock, a boat lift and river access, while other homes in the pocket have none. The canal designation varies parcel to parcel, so confirm navigability and bridge clearance from the specific dock before paying a premium.
What do homes cost in Harbor Oaks?
The range has run from 353,000 to 500,000 dollars, at roughly 196 dollars a square foot. That is one of the more approachable figures in south Merritt Island for houses of this size, and it reflects both the 1980s construction and the condition spread between renovated and unrenovated homes.
When were the houses built?
Between 1986 and 1988. Expect stucco exteriors, shingle roofs and mostly single story layouts, with original systems that have been replaced at least once. Roof age, air handler age, electrical panel and plumbing material are the items to verify on any house here.
Are these homes on sewer or septic?
Most are on public sewer, but at least one runs on a septic tank, and public water serves the whole pocket. Ask which applies to the specific address before you write, because it affects your inspection scope and any future addition or pool.
How much negotiating room is there?
More than in the newer neighborhoods nearby. Homes here have settled near 88 percent of the original asking price after roughly eight weeks on the market. That gap usually reflects a house that needs work being priced as though it does not.
Is Harbor Oaks in a flood zone?
Assignment is parcel by parcel. Brevard County Public Works Floodplain Administration, at (321) 617-7340, is the county's official repository for the FEMA flood map panels and issues written flood zone determinations and copies of elevation certificates. Get one before you request insurance quotes.
Harbor Oaks Place, Merritt Island 32952
Harbor Oaks sits off Newfound Harbor Drive in south Merritt Island, on the Banana River side of the island below State Road 520. Newfound Harbor Drive is the main south-running road through this area, connecting down to Old Causeway Road and South Banana River Drive. The surrounding streets are a patchwork of small plats from the 1960s through the 1980s, so the housing stock changes noticeably block by block.
State Road 520 is about ten minutes north, which puts Cocoa Beach roughly fifteen to twenty minutes east across the causeway and Cocoa and the mainland about the same distance west. The Pineda Causeway to the south is your route to Interstate 95, Suntree and Viera, around twenty minutes away. Kelly Park East on North Banana River Drive is the nearest public boat ramp for trailer launches.
Near Harbor Oaks In Merritt Island
Considering Harbor Oaks?
In a pocket this small, two houses at the same asking price can be twenty years apart in real condition, and telling them apart is most of the work. My partner Nichole and I will go through roof, systems, sewer or septic and water access with you on any Harbor Oaks house before you write, and we will tell you what the repair budget actually looks like. Call or text (321) 212-7676.
