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Rivers Edge Estates
Rivers Edge Estates is three recorded units off South Tropical Trail, about 1.7 miles below the SR 520 causeway, and the addresses that trade sit on Bonita Drive running west toward the Indian River. The original houses date to 1966. There is no homeowners association. Pools are common on the street, and the water is close enough to walk to.
Rivers Edge Estates In Merritt Island, Florida
Rivers Edge Estates was platted in three units, and the piece of it that turns over sits on Bonita Drive, a short street running west off South Tropical Trail toward the Indian River. The original construction dates to 1966, with at least one 2004 house in the mix. This is south Merritt Island, in the 32952 zip, roughly 1.7 miles below the SR 520 causeway.
Lots run 0.23 to 0.30 acres, which is modest, but the location does the heavy lifting. The river is a short walk west, Cocoa Village is minutes across the causeway, and the northeast sight line toward the launch pads is open enough that owners here treat launches as a back yard event. Fenced yards, glassed in Florida rooms and screened porches are the standard adaptations to that setting.
The houses are more interesting than a 1966 date suggests. Several are multi level, including a genuine tri level, which is uncommon in Brevard County. Secluded in law suites with separate entrances show up more than once, along with detached oversized garages, workshop space, a metal roof, skylights and custom pool work with a splash pad and lit water features. Square footage runs 2,025 to 2,939.
There is no association on record for this plat, so there are no dues, no architectural review and no rental committee. On a 1960s street where owners have added guest suites, outbuildings and elaborate pool decks, that freedom is visible from the curb. Confirm any recorded deed restrictions for the parcel, and check Brevard County code before you plan a structure, since Merritt Island is unincorporated and county rules apply.
Homes have moved between $369,000 and $874,000, with something near $500,000 typical. That spread is not about location, since every one of them is on the same short street. It is entirely about what has been done to the house. Cast iron drain lines, original panels and 1966 wiring are all live issues here, and at least one owner has already replaced plumbing and electrical outright. Verify which category you are buying.
Rivers Edge Estates At A Glance
Rivers Edge Estates at a glance, one street and a very wide condition range.
| Detail | What you get |
|---|---|
| Detail | Value |
| Location | Bonita Drive, west off South Tropical Trail about 1.7 miles south of SR 520, Merritt Island 32952 |
| Recorded plats | Three, Unit 1, Unit 2 and Unit 3 |
| Built | 1966, with later infill including a 2004 home |
| Home size | 2,025 to 2,939 square feet, about 2,693 typical |
| Bedrooms | Three to five, with two to three baths |
| Lot size | 0.23 to 0.30 acres |
| Construction | Concrete block, some multi level and tri level layouts, metal roof on at least one home, impact windows on another |
| Association | None on record for this plat. No dues and no architectural review. Confirm any recorded deed restrictions for the parcel |
| River | The Indian River is a short walk west. No lot in the plat is directly on the water |
| Utilities | Confirm water source and sewer or septic status for the specific parcel |
| Pools | Common, including custom saltwater and spa installations |
| Garage | Two car, several detached and oversized with workshop room |
| Guest quarters | In law and guest suites with separate entrances appear on more than one property |
| Streets | Bonita Drive |
| Launch views | Open northeast sight line. Launches are watched from the yard here |
| Price range | $369,000 to $874,000, with roughly $500,000 typical |
Rivers Edge Estates Details
Walk To The Indian River
Bonita Drive runs west off South Tropical Trail toward the water, and the river is a short walk from the front door. That proximity without direct frontage is the practical sweet spot on this side of the island, because you get the setting without the seawall.
Multi Level Houses In A Flat County
Brevard County is overwhelmingly single story. This street has genuine tri level and split level homes with upper and lower living areas. If you have been looking for something that is not a Florida ranch, that alone makes the street worth a drive.
Guest Suites With Their Own Doors
More than one property here carries a secluded in law or guest suite with a private entrance, and one has a rear guest building with its own bath and a steam room. On a street with no association, that flexibility is usable rather than theoretical.
No Association, No Committee
There are no dues and no architectural review on record for this plat. Owners have added outbuildings, custom pool decks, metal roofs and workshops accordingly. Check county code, not a covenant, before you plan your own.
Launches From The Back Yard
The sight line northeast toward the pads is open here. Residents watch and hear launches from the yard, and that is a real part of living on this stretch of Merritt Island rather than a brochure line.
Condition Is Everything
A 1966 house that has been replumbed, rewired and re-roofed and one that has not are separated by a very large number on this street. Scope the drain lines, look at the panel, ask about cast iron, and price the two outcomes separately before you offer.
Rivers Edge Estates Price Range
These are the figures the public property records carry for homes in Rivers Edge Estates, not current asking prices, and a single address can sit outside the band for reasons a number will not show you. Call or text (321) 212-7676 and we will price the exact home you are looking at.
Homes For Sale In Rivers Edge Estates
Whatever is available in Rivers Edge Estates shows below. This is a short street with slow turnover, and the gap between an updated home and an original one is wide, so read each listing for what has actually been replaced.
Rivers Edge Estates Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a homeowners association?
No. There is none on record for this plat, so no dues, no architectural review and no rental restrictions from a community body. Merritt Island is unincorporated Brevard County, so county code governs what you can build. Confirm any recorded deed restrictions on the parcel during title work.
Is Rivers Edge Estates on the Indian River?
Not directly. The plat sits a short walk east of the river, off South Tropical Trail. You get the setting, the breeze and the launch views without direct frontage, which also means without the seawall and dock obligations that come with it.
How old are the houses?
The original construction dates to 1966, with later infill including a 2004 home. Expect 1960s bones with widely varying levels of modernization, from fully replumbed and rewired down to entirely original.
What makes the houses unusual?
Multi level and tri level layouts, which are rare in Brevard County, along with separate entrance guest suites, detached oversized garages and, on at least one property, a rear guest building with a private bath and steam room.
How far is Cocoa Village?
Minutes. South Tropical Trail runs north to SR 520 and the causeway carries you west into Cocoa Village. Cocoa Beach and Port Canaveral are the same direction east. Central Merritt Island shopping is a short drive north on Courtenay Parkway.
Why is the price range so wide?
Because every one of these houses is on the same short street, so location is not the variable. Condition is. A 1966 home with original plumbing and electrical and one that has been taken apart and put back together are two different purchases.
What should my inspection focus on?
Cast iron drain lines, the electrical panel and branch wiring, the roof deck, and the age of any pool equipment. On homes from this era in this county, those four items account for most of the surprises.
Can I see rocket launches from here?
Yes. The northeast sight line is open, and residents on this street routinely watch launches from the yard or a screened porch. It is one of the genuine advantages of living on this part of the island.
Bonita Drive, Merritt Island 32952
Rivers Edge Estates sits on south Merritt Island in the 32952 zip, off South Tropical Trail about 1.7 miles below SR 520. Heading south on South Tropical Trail you turn west onto Bonita Drive, and the street runs toward the Indian River. South Tropical Trail is the old two lane river road, and it keeps its canopy and its pace through this stretch, which is a large part of the appeal.
From the street, SR 520 is a few minutes north and takes you west into Cocoa Village or east to Cocoa Beach. The Pineda Causeway is south for the run to Suntree and Viera. SR 528 and the Beachline put Orlando about an hour out, Port Canaveral is roughly twenty minutes, and Kennedy Space Center is north on Courtenay Parkway. Everyday shopping is on Merritt Island a few minutes away.
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Considering Rivers Edge Estates?
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