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River Grove in Merritt Island, FL Homes For Sale
River Grove on the Trail is a small newer community on Merritt Island between the Indian and Banana Rivers, off Tropical Trail near SR 520. Public record data puts the homes at 2002 and 2003, running roughly 2,300 to 3,650 square feet with four to six bedrooms. It is one of the few Merritt Island communities where the whole neighborhood is one build era rather than five decades of infill.
What River Grove Gets Right
One Build Era
Everything went up in about two years. That means consistent construction standards, consistent roof age and consistent systems across the neighborhood, which is genuinely rare on this island.
Two Docks
The community maintains two docks with gazebos, one on the Indian River and one on a large interior community lake. That gives water access without requiring you to buy a waterfront lot.
Larger Homes
With plans running to 3,650 square feet and six bedrooms, this is one of the places on Merritt Island where the inventory actually accommodates a large household.
What To Expect
A Managed Community
River Grove has an active homeowners association with published board meetings, minutes and a resident portal, and an association fee. Get the recorded documents to confirm whether membership is mandatory.
Water Access, Not Private Dockage
The documented water access here is the community dock. Private individual dockage is not established for this community, so if a dock behind your own house is the requirement, verify it lot by lot.
Position
From here Cocoa Beach runs about nine miles, I-95 about nine, Port Canaveral about ten and Melbourne Orlando International Airport about twenty-two.
Three Things To Check Here
Confirm The Exact Location
Sources place River Grove differently relative to SR 520. Pull the parcel on the county map so you know exactly where you are on the island and what your actual commute looks like.
The Actual Flood Zone
Do not take the listing's word for it. Pull the parcel on FEMA's Flood Map Service Center and confirm with Brevard County Floodplain Administration at (321) 617-7340, which is the county's official repository for the flood maps. Brevard County flood zones explained.
Roof Age And Wind Mitigation
A 2002 or 2003 house is at or past the point where the original roof gets replaced. Ask for the wind mitigation report, form OIR-B1-1802, which stays valid up to five years and credits roof covering, deck attachment, roof-to-wall connections, roof shape, secondary water resistance and opening protection. How Florida homeowners insurance actually works.
If River Grove Is On Your List
Nearby
Compare Sunset Lakes and Sykes Cove, the other newer gated and managed options.
The Wider Area
See Merritt Island and South Merritt Island.
Larger Homes
Browse luxury homes countywide.
What's Nearby
Let's Talk
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