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Heron Creek
Heron Creek is a small gated community on Ambrosia Lane, east off Chase Hammock Road on the north end of the island. Vintage Estate Homes built it out in 2020 and 2021 on lots that start near an acre and run to more than three. Several back a lake, all have three car garages, and the whole community sold quickly.
Heron Creek In Merritt Island, Florida
This is the newest construction on North Merritt Island, and it is behind a gate. Vintage Estate Homes developed Heron Creek and built the homes in 2020 and 2021 along a single street, Ambrosia Lane, off Chase Hammock Road just past Kings Park. Floor plans ran from roughly 2,300 to a bit over 3,100 square feet, and what actually trades here sits between 2,402 and 3,336 square feet.
The lots are the reason to look. Sizes start around eight tenths of an acre and go past three, with the largest a pie shaped parcel in the cul-de-sac carrying the highest elevation in the community. Several homes front a lake with real frontage, one measured at 120 feet, and at least one backs protected preserve. That combination of acreage and new construction is rare anywhere in Brevard County.
Specification is current rather than dated. Stucco over block and concrete, three car garages on every home, storm shutters throughout, nine foot sliders to covered lanais, quartz counters, upgraded cabinetry, walk in pantries. Several owners added heated saltwater pools with spas and waterfall features after closing, and one has an outdoor kitchen. Four bedrooms is the standard count, with two to four baths depending on plan.
The association is mandatory and runs about 150 dollars a month, roughly 1,600 to 1,800 a year, which covers the gate and the common areas. Utilities are public water with septic systems, which is normal for this corridor of North Merritt Island. On lots this size the drainfield is rarely a constraint, but you should still confirm placement before planning a pool or an outbuilding.
Absorption here has been about as fast as it gets. Prices have run from the high 500s to around 920,000, roughly 257 dollars per square foot, with homes going under contract in under a week and sellers landing essentially at their asking number. There are only a handful of houses in the community, so when something does come out, you have days rather than weeks.
Heron Creek At A Glance
Heron Creek by the numbers.
| Detail | What you get |
|---|---|
| Location | Ambrosia Lane, east off Chase Hammock Road, North Merritt Island 32953 |
| Built | 2020 to 2021 |
| Builder | Vintage Estate Homes |
| Home size | 2,402 to 3,336 square feet, about 2,499 typical |
| Bedrooms | Four bedrooms, two to four baths |
| Lot size | 0.81 to 3.1 acres, most near an acre |
| Construction | Stucco over block and concrete with stone accents, shingle roofs, mostly single story |
| Association | Heron Creek HOA, mandatory, about 150 dollars monthly |
| Utilities | Public water with septic systems |
| Price range | About 599,000 to 920,000, middle near 886,000 |
| Price per square foot | Around 257 dollars |
| Water frontage | Lake frontage on several lots, one with 120 feet; one lot views protected preserve |
| Pools | Heated saltwater pools and spas added by owners on several homes |
| Garage | Three car on every home |
| Storm protection | Storm shutters standard throughout |
| Gated | Yes |
| Age restricted | No |
| Typical time to sell | Under a week |
Heron Creek Details
Acreage Behind A Gate
Gated communities on Merritt Island are uncommon. Gated communities with lots approaching or exceeding an acre are rarer still. Heron Creek is the intersection of the two, which is why it draws buyers who were not otherwise shopping the north island.
Genuinely New Construction
Everything here was built in 2020 and 2021 by Vintage Estate Homes. Roofs, systems, windows and finishes are all a few years old, which puts a very different maintenance horizon in front of you than a 1970s block house at a similar price.
Lake Frontage And Elevation
Several lots front the community lake, one with roughly 120 feet of frontage, and the cul-de-sac parcel carries the highest ground in the community. Elevation is not a small consideration on a barrier island, and it is worth asking about lot by lot.
Three Car Garages Across The Board
Every home has three bays. Between that and close to an acre of land, the storage question that drives a lot of Florida buyers crazy is already answered here without adding a detached structure.
Front Row For Launches
Facing north and east from this part of the island puts Kennedy Space Center and the pads in clear view. Owners here watch launches from the lanai. It is a real amenity on the north end, and it does not cost anything extra.
Very Little Comes Available
This is a small community that sold through fast and holds its owners. Homes have gone under contract in under a week at essentially full ask. If Heron Creek is your target, be positioned and pre approved before you start looking.
Homes For Sale In Heron Creek
Current availability in and around Heron Creek is below. Turnover in this community is minimal, so the surrounding Chase Hammock corridor is worth watching alongside it.
Heron Creek Frequently Asked Questions
Who built Heron Creek?
Vintage Estate Homes developed the community and built the homes, with construction running through 2020 and 2021. Floor plans offered ranged from roughly 2,300 square feet to a bit over 3,100, in three, four and five bedroom configurations.
Is Heron Creek a gated community?
Yes. There is a controlled entrance off Chase Hammock Road, just past Kings Park. Gated communities are unusual on Merritt Island, which is part of what distinguishes this pocket from the surrounding acreage neighborhoods.
What are the HOA dues?
The association is mandatory and runs about 150 dollars a month, in the range of 1,600 to 1,800 a year. That covers the gate and common area maintenance rather than a clubhouse or recreational amenity package.
How big are the lots?
They start around eight tenths of an acre and run past three acres. Most sit near a full acre. The largest is a pie shaped parcel on the cul-de-sac that also carries the highest elevation in the community.
Are the homes on septic or sewer?
Septic, with public water service. That is standard for this stretch of North Merritt Island. With close to an acre per lot there is generally plenty of room, but confirm drainfield placement before planning a pool or an accessory building.
Do any homes have water frontage?
Yes. Several lots front the community lake, one with roughly 120 feet of lake frontage, and at least one property looks into protected preserve. This is lake frontage, not navigable water, so it is a view and a setting rather than a boating asset.
Is Heron Creek age restricted?
No. There is no age restriction in Heron Creek. The association governs the property and the common areas, not who occupies the homes.
How quickly do homes sell here?
Very quickly. Homes have gone under contract in under a week and sellers have finished at essentially their asking price. With only a handful of residences in the community, being ready to act is more important than negotiating room.
Ambrosia Lane off Chase Hammock Road, Merritt Island 32953
Heron Creek is on the north end of the island, above the Canaveral Barge Canal and the State Road 528 interchange. From North Courtenay Parkway you turn east onto Chase Hammock Road and the gated entrance is on the left just past Kings Park. Ambrosia Lane runs into the community and ends in a cul-de-sac. The surrounding corridor is acreage, older homesteads and a few small custom enclaves.
State Road 528, the Beachline, is a few minutes south, putting Port Canaveral around fifteen minutes away and Orlando International near fifty five. The Kennedy Space Center gates are a short run north on Courtenay Parkway, which matters if you work on the base. State Road 520 and the Merritt Island retail corridor are about fifteen minutes south.
Near Heron Creek In Merritt Island
Considering Heron Creek?
Homes in Heron Creek go under contract in days, not weeks, and there are only a handful of them. Winning here is about being positioned before the sign goes up and knowing which lots carry the lake frontage and the elevation. My partner Nichole and I track this community and the Chase Hammock corridor around it. Call or text (321) 212-7676 and we will get you ready.
