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Hilltop Manor
Hilltop Manor sits off Hilltop Lane and Crooked Mile Road on the Indian River side of South Merritt Island. The street names give away the selling point: Overhill Drive, Hillview Circle, Blossom Circle. Lots run 0.38 to 0.57 of an acre under heavy tree cover, most streets end in a cul de sac, homes run 2,002 to 2,996 square feet, and there is no association.
Hilltop Manor In Merritt Island, Florida
Merritt Island is flat, which is exactly why a subdivision named Hilltop Manor with streets called Overhill and Hillview gets attention. The relative elevation here is modest in absolute terms and meaningful in practice, and it is the first thing longtime owners bring up. You reach it from South Tropical Trail by way of Hilltop Lane, or from Crooked Mile Road, the old south island route that also gave its name to the Crooked Mile Cemetery nearby.
The layout is almost entirely cul de sac. Overhill Drive, Hillview Circle and Blossom Circle each terminate rather than connect, and several homes sit at the very end of a dead end with woods behind them. Lots run 0.38 to 0.57 of an acre, typically about 0.45, and most are heavily treed. Wooded views out the back are the norm. There is no water frontage inside the subdivision.
The housing spans two eras and looks it. Homes were built between 1969 and 1988, with the middle around 1980. You will find Spanish Mediterranean with tile roofs and courtyards on one street and two story Colonial with formal living and dining rooms on another. Construction is a mix of block, stucco and frame with composition siding. Living area runs 2,002 to 2,996 square feet, with the larger end far more common, in four and five bedroom layouts with two to four baths.
There is no homeowners association here. No dues, no covenants enforcement, no architectural committee. Utilities are the one item to check parcel by parcel: every home runs its own septic tank, and while public water reaches most of the subdivision, a private well is listed as the water source on some properties. Confirm which applies to the specific address before you assume anything about water quality testing or annual cost.
Values run $589,000 to $845,000, with the middle near $647,500 and about $230 a square foot. That is the lowest price per square foot in this part of South Merritt Island, and the reason is simple: you are buying a lot of house from 1969 to 1988 rather than a lot of house from 2005. Homes take roughly 107 days to go under contract and sellers have been settling near 93 percent of their original asking price.
Hilltop Manor At A Glance
Hilltop Manor at a glance, including the utility detail that varies by parcel.
| Detail | What you get |
|---|---|
| Location | South Merritt Island off South Tropical Trail by way of Hilltop Lane and Crooked Mile Road, ZIP 32952 |
| Built | 1969 to 1988, with the middle around 1980 |
| Home size | 2,002 to 2,996 square feet, with most homes near the upper end |
| Bedrooms | 4 to 5 |
| Bathrooms | 2 to 4, commonly 3 |
| Lot size | 0.38 to 0.57 acre, about 0.45 typical |
| Construction | A mix of block and stucco, frame and composition siding. Shingle roofs with some tile |
| Architecture | Spanish Mediterranean and two story Colonial, plus single story traditional |
| Levels | Split between single story and two story |
| Garage | 2 to 4 bays |
| Association | None. There is no homeowners association, no dues and no covenants enforcement body |
| Street pattern | Cul de sacs and dead ends. Overhill Drive, Hillview Circle and Blossom Circle each terminate |
| Pools | Screened in ground pools on most homes, several resurfaced recently |
| Water frontage | None. Wooded views out the back rather than water |
| Utilities | Septic tank on every home. Public water on most parcels and a private well listed on some, so confirm per address |
| Gated | No, and not age restricted |
| Price range | $589,000 to $845,000, around $230 per square foot |
Hilltop Manor Details
Relative Elevation On A Flat Island
The names are not marketing. This pocket sits on higher ground than the surrounding south island, which is why the streets are called Overhill and Hillview. Brevard County Public Works, Floodplain Administration at (321) 617-7340 issues the written determinations and elevation certificates that turn that observation into a number you can insure against.
Every Street Dead Ends
Overhill, Hillview and Blossom all terminate. Nothing cuts through Hilltop Manor to reach anywhere else, so the only vehicles on these streets belong to the houses on them. The homes at the very end of a cul de sac get the largest usable yards and the fewest headlights.
Square Footage At A Low Price Per Foot
Around $230 a square foot in a market where nearby subdivisions run $245 to $266. Homes in the 2,900 square foot range with four and five bedrooms are the norm rather than the stretch. The tradeoff is construction era, and it is a fair one if you plan to renovate anyway.
Two Distinct Architectural Vocabularies
A tile roofed Spanish Mediterranean with a courtyard entry and a brick fireplace Colonial with formal rooms can sit on the same street. Buyers who find most Florida subdivisions repetitive tend to find this a relief. Buyers who want uniformity will not.
Crooked Mile Road History
Crooked Mile Road is one of the old routes on the south end of the island, running through the ground where the Georgiana homestead settlement took hold in the 1880s. The Crooked Mile Cemetery, also known as Georgiana Cemetery, is among the oldest burial grounds in the area.
Nothing Owed To An Association
No dues, no reserve study, no estoppel letter, no architectural approval for your fence or your paint. County code governs, since Merritt Island is unincorporated Brevard County. For owners who want to park a boat or build a workshop on nearly half an acre, that matters.
Homes For Sale In Hilltop Manor
Current availability in Hilltop Manor. This is a small pocket of cul de sacs and only a few homes trade in a given year, so check back or ask to be told directly when something comes up.
Hilltop Manor Frequently Asked Questions
Does Hilltop Manor have an HOA?
No. Nothing here is governed by a private board: no dues, no architectural approval, no covenants enforcement. Merritt Island is unincorporated Brevard County, so county code is the only rule set that applies to fences, accessory structures and parking.
Is the neighborhood actually on higher ground?
It sits on relatively higher ground than the surrounding south island, which is where the Hilltop, Overhill and Hillview names come from. For anything that affects insurance you want the number, not the impression. Brevard County Public Works, Floodplain Administration at (321) 617-7340 issues written flood zone determinations and elevation certificates.
What is the street layout like?
Cul de sacs. Overhill Drive, Hillview Circle and Blossom Circle each terminate rather than connecting through, and at least one street is a posted dead end. That is the main reason the subdivision is as quiet as it is despite sitting near two through roads.
Are the homes on well water or public water?
It varies by parcel. Public water reaches most of the subdivision, but a private well is listed as the water source on some properties. Every home is on a septic tank. Confirm both for the specific address and budget for a septic inspection either way.
How old are these homes and what should I expect?
They were built between 1969 and 1988. Expect to look hard at roof age, electrical panel and wiring, supply and drain plumbing, the air handler and condenser, and any pool equipment. Several have already had tile roofs, pool resurfacing and full interior remodels done.
Do most homes have pools?
Most do, generally screened in ground pools, several resurfaced within the last few years with new paver decking. The lot sizes here leave room for a large cage and still leave yard behind it, which is not true in the newer subdivisions nearby.
How long do homes take to sell?
About 107 days to contract, with sellers landing near 93 percent of their original asking price. That is a slower and more negotiable market than the mid range subdivisions farther north on the island, and it reflects both the price point and the small number of homes.
What is nearby?
South Tropical Trail runs along the Indian River just west and is the scenic route in both directions. The Pineda Causeway is roughly eight minutes south for Suntree, Viera and Interstate 95. State Road 520 is about fourteen minutes north for Cocoa Beach or the mainland.
Overhill Drive, Merritt Island 32952
Hilltop Manor sits on the west side of South Merritt Island in the 32952 ZIP code, between South Tropical Trail and Crooked Mile Road. From State Road 520 you run south on South Courtenay Parkway about six miles and turn right onto Hilltop Lane. From the Pineda Causeway you head north on South Tropical Trail and turn onto Hilltop Lane or Crooked Mile Road. Overhill Drive, Hillview Circle and Blossom Circle branch off from there.
The Indian River shoreline is a few minutes west along South Tropical Trail, which is the prettier of the two north south routes on this end of the island. The Pineda Causeway is about eight minutes south and connects to Suntree, Viera and Interstate 95, with Melbourne Orlando International Airport around twenty five minutes. State Road 520 is roughly fourteen minutes north for Cocoa Beach to the east and Cocoa and US 1 to the west.
Near Hilltop Manor In Merritt Island
Considering Hilltop Manor?
The name promises high ground, and on Merritt Island that promise is worth verifying with paperwork rather than a walk around the block. Between the elevation certificate, the well or public water question and the age of these homes, this is a neighborhood where the due diligence list is longer than usual. My partner Nichole and I will build that list with you. Call or text (321) 212-7676 before you make an offer here.
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