Living in Florida's Space Coast
Ridge Manor Estates
Ridge Manor Estates opens west off North Banana River Drive at Martin Boulevard, tucked between the road and the Ulumay Sanctuary on central Merritt Island. Twelve of the eighteen homes have a private pool. There is no association and no covenant, the houses date from 1967 through 1989, and Kelly Park East and its four lane boat ramp sit at the north edge.
Ridge Manor Estates In Merritt Island, Florida
The entrance is a signalized turn off North Banana River Drive onto Martin Boulevard, roughly two miles south of State Road 528. Inside, the street names wander: Demitasse Avenue, Chevalier Place, Scots Avenue, Dumas Street, Queen Ann Street, Bentley Street, Jason Street, Johns Circle and Arlington Circle. Nothing about the naming follows a theme, which is part of the character. Addresses are 32952, and the whole pocket is single family with public water and public sewer.
What sets this neighborhood apart is how many backyards have a screened pool cage. Twelve of the eighteen homes have an in-ground pool and six of those are screened. That is a much higher share than most central island plats of the same era, and it changes the way you should think about pricing. A pool here is close to standard equipment rather than a premium feature, so the ones without pools tend to sit longer.
The houses were built across a long window, 1967 to 1989, with 1977 in the middle. Concrete block dominates, roofs are mostly shingle, and there is at least one standing seam metal roof in the neighborhood. Sizes run 1,182 to 2,311 square feet with 1,552 typical, three or four bedrooms, two or three baths. Lots are compact by island standards at 0.17 to 0.26 acres, and several sit on corners or at the end of a dead end street.
Three homes front navigable canal that reaches the Banana River. The catch is one low crossing under North Banana River Drive, which caps mast and tower height rather than draft, so a center console gets through and a flybridge may not. Those canal lots back onto the edge of the Ulumay Sanctuary, six hundred acres of county preserve on Sykes Creek Parkway, which means water on one side and undeveloped marsh on the other.
There is no homeowners association here, no dues, and no architectural review. Owners park boats and recreational vehicles on their own pads, and several homes have added workshops and detached storage. Property standards fall to Brevard County code enforcement, since Merritt Island is unincorporated. Homes take longer to move than in the tighter island neighborhoods, around eleven weeks, and sellers have generally settled near 93 percent of the original asking number.
Ridge Manor Estates At A Glance
The numbers that matter in Ridge Manor Estates.
| Detail | What you get |
|---|---|
| Detail | Value |
| Location | West off North Banana River Drive at Martin Boulevard, Merritt Island, FL 32952 |
| Built | 1967 to 1989, median 1977 |
| Home size | 1,182 to 2,311 square feet, median 1,552 |
| Bedrooms | 3 to 4, median 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 to 3, median 2 |
| Lot size | 0.17 to 0.26 acres, median 0.20 |
| Construction | Concrete block and stucco, shingle roof, single story typical |
| Association | None. No dues, no covenants, no architectural review |
| Utilities | Public water, public sewer |
| Pools | 12 of 18 homes, 6 with a screen enclosure |
| Waterfront | 3 homes on navigable canal to the Banana River |
| Storm protection | Impact windows on 4 homes, storm shutters on 3 |
| Garage | 1 to 2 spaces, 2 typical |
| Price range | $290,000 to $712,900, median $398,000 |
| Price per square foot | About $276 |
| Time to contract | Around 76 days, slower than the island average |
| Age restricted | No |
Ridge Manor Estates Details
Pool Cage As Standard Issue
Two thirds of the houses came with or later added an in-ground pool, and about half of those are screened. If you want a pool without paying a pool premium, this is one of the few central island pockets where the math works in your favor.
No Association, No Dues
Nothing to join, nothing to pay, nobody reviewing your fence line. That freedom cuts both ways, so walk the block on a weekday and look at how neighbors keep their yards and their driveways before you decide.
The Ulumay Edge
Ulumay Sanctuary covers six hundred acres of county preserve along Sykes Creek with a hiking trail, an elevated observation deck and a kayak launch off Sykes Creek Parkway. Homes at the back of the neighborhood look at marsh instead of another roofline.
Kelly Park East At The Corner
Kelly Park East sits at 2550 North Banana River Drive with a four lane motorized boat ramp and dock, three hundred feet of sandy beach for catamaran and sailboard launching, sand volleyball and three rentable pavilions. It is a two minute drive from Martin Boulevard.
One Low Crossing To Open Water
The canal homes reach the Banana River by passing under North Banana River Drive. Height is the constraint, not depth. Measure your tallest point with the antenna down before you commit to a boat that lives at this dock.
Room To Negotiate
Homes here take about eleven weeks to go under contract and typically settle a bit under seven percent below the original asking number. Patient buyers do better in Ridge Manor Estates than they do in the faster north island plats.
Homes For Sale In Ridge Manor Estates
These are the homes on the market in Ridge Manor Estates right now. Pool, canal frontage and roof age drive most of the price gap between them.
Ridge Manor Estates Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ridge Manor Estates?
It is on central Merritt Island in the 32952 ZIP code, entered from North Banana River Drive at the Martin Boulevard light, about two miles south of State Road 528. The neighborhood sits between the road and the Ulumay Sanctuary preserve.
Is there an HOA in Ridge Manor Estates?
No. There is no homeowners association, no dues and no recorded architectural review. Boats and recreational vehicles are parked on private pads throughout the neighborhood. County code enforcement handles property standards.
How many homes have pools?
Twelve of the eighteen, with six of those screened. It is one of the highest pool concentrations of any central island neighborhood of this era, so a house without one usually needs to be priced accordingly.
Can I keep a boat in Ridge Manor Estates?
Three homes front a navigable canal that runs to the Banana River, and many owners without water frontage keep a boat on a trailer at the house. Kelly Park East and its four lane ramp are a short drive north on North Banana River Drive.
What do homes cost?
The range runs from about $290,000 to just under $713,000, with the middle near $398,000 and roughly $276 a square foot. Canal frontage and pool condition account for most of the spread.
How old are the houses?
They were built between 1967 and 1989, with 1977 in the middle. Construction is mostly concrete block with stucco. Roofs, panels and window glazing vary widely from house to house given the twenty two year build window.
Is Ridge Manor Estates in a flood zone?
Flood zone is determined parcel by parcel. Brevard County Public Works, Floodplain Administration, at (321) 617-7340 is the official county repository for the FEMA flood map panels and issues written flood zone determinations and elevation certificates.
Do docks and seawalls need permits here?
Yes. Docks, seawalls and boat lifts are handled by Brevard County Planning and Development as a Residential Marine Construction permit, with separate Natural Resources review for shoreline work and a survey less than 180 days old.
Martin Boulevard off North Banana River Drive, Merritt Island 32952
Come off State Road 528 at the second Merritt Island exit and run south on North Banana River Drive. You pass Kelly Park East, then turn west at the light onto Martin Boulevard. Everything past that point is the neighborhood: Queen Ann and Bentley off the boulevard, then Demitasse, Arlington Circle, Jason and Scots working back toward the preserve. From State Road 520 you approach from the south instead, about a mile up the same road.
The location is genuinely central. Cocoa Beach is around twelve minutes east across the 520 causeway. Port Canaveral and the cruise terminals are twenty minutes north. Kennedy Space Center is about twenty five minutes. Orlando International Airport runs roughly fifty five minutes west on State Road 528. Merritt Square and the hospital are five minutes away, and the Kiwanis Island ramp is closer than that.
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Considering Ridge Manor Estates?
Ridge Manor Estates rewards buyers who take their time. Pool equipment, roof age and whether the canal crossing works for your boat are the three questions that decide whether a house here is priced right. My partner Nichole and I know which streets stay quiet and which pools have been sitting. Call or text (321) 212-7676 and we will walk it with you.
