Living in Florida's Space Coast
Twin Rivers
Twin Rivers sits on the narrow southern stretch of Merritt Island where the Indian River and the Banana River close to within about a mile of each other. Angela Boulevard is the entrance off South Courtenay Parkway. Every home in the neighborhood has a screened in-ground pool, the property owners association has been a Florida corporation since 1989, and dues run $500 to $600 a year.
Twin Rivers In Merritt Island, Florida
You come in on Angela Boulevard, turning west off South Courtenay Parkway south of the State Road 520 causeway, or you cut across from South Tropical Trail on the Indian River side. Inside, Rebecca Drive and Mercedes Drive carry the homes, and both include cul-de-sac positions. Addresses are 32952. The island is narrow here, which is why you can reach either river in a few minutes from the same driveway.
The build window was tight, 1991 through 1995, and it shows in the consistency. Every house is block with stucco under a shingle roof. Living area runs 2,443 to 3,341 square feet with 2,612 in the middle, four bedrooms in every case, two to three baths, and a two car garage. Lots span 0.34 to 0.52 acres. One home is two story and the rest are single level with high ceilings and split floor plans.
All four homes have an in-ground pool and all four are screened. That is not typical even in newer island neighborhoods, and it tells you the builder treated the pool and cage as part of the package rather than as an upgrade. Wood burning fireplaces show up here too, which is unusual in coastal Florida construction. Sewer is septic and water is public, standard for this end of the island.
Twin Rivers Property Owners Association, Inc. was incorporated with the State of Florida on February 13, 1989, under document number N30650, with a Merritt Island mailing address. Dues run $500 to $600 a year. The association maintains a community dock and a park area, which is the practical answer to living on a narrow island without paying for private river frontage. One home fronts an interior pond.
This is the fastest moving neighborhood covered on this site. Homes go under contract in roughly two weeks and sellers have generally kept close to 99 percent of the original asking number, the tightest ratio in South Merritt Island. Prices run $650,000 to $770,000 with the middle near $744,500, or about $267 a square foot. If you want in, be pre-approved and ready to tour the same week.
Twin Rivers At A Glance
Twin Rivers in summary.
| Detail | What you get |
|---|---|
| Detail | Value |
| Location | Angela Boulevard off South Courtenay Parkway, South Merritt Island, FL 32952 |
| Built | 1991 to 1995, median 1993 |
| Home size | 2,443 to 3,341 square feet, median 2,612 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 2 to 3, median 3 |
| Lot size | 0.34 to 0.52 acres, median 0.35 |
| Construction | Block and stucco, shingle roof, mostly single story |
| Association | Twin Rivers Property Owners Association, Inc., Florida document N30650, incorporated February 13, 1989. Dues $500 to $600 a year |
| Amenities | Community dock and park area |
| Utilities | Public water, septic sewer |
| Pools | 4 of 4 homes, all with a screen enclosure |
| Waterfront | One home fronts an interior pond. River access is by way of the community dock |
| Streets | Angela Boulevard, Rebecca Drive, Mercedes Drive |
| Price range | $650,000 to $770,000, median $744,500 |
| Price per square foot | About $267 |
| Time to contract | About 14 days, the fastest on South Merritt Island |
| Age restricted | No |
Twin Rivers Details
A Pool And Cage On Every Lot
Not a single home here lacks a screened in-ground pool. That removes the biggest variable in South Merritt Island pricing and means you are comparing houses on floor plan and condition instead of on whether a pool exists.
The Community Dock
The association maintains a dock, so residents get water access without a seawall, a lift permit or waterfront insurance on their own parcel. For most owners on a narrow island, that is the sensible trade.
Consistent Early Nineties Construction
Built across five years by the same pattern, these homes share high ceilings, split bedrooms and real formal spaces. Several have wood burning fireplaces, which almost never show up in Brevard County construction of any era.
Cul-De-Sac Positions On Both Streets
Rebecca Drive and Mercedes Drive each include lots at a turnaround. Those are the quietest positions in the neighborhood and the ones that tend to draw multiple offers when they come up.
Two Weeks From List To Contract
Homes here go under contract in about a fortnight and sellers typically hold roughly ninety nine percent of their original asking number. Nothing else on the south end of Merritt Island turns that tightly.
A Straight Shot To The Pineda
South Courtenay Parkway runs directly to the Pineda Causeway and Interstate 95. For anyone commuting to Suntree, Viera or Melbourne, Twin Rivers is one of the best-positioned neighborhoods on the island.
Homes For Sale In Twin Rivers
Anything currently available in Twin Rivers appears below. Homes here are scarce and go quickly, so treat a new one as a same-week decision.
Twin Rivers Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Twin Rivers in Merritt Island?
On South Merritt Island in the 32952 ZIP code, entered at Angela Boulevard off South Courtenay Parkway south of the State Road 520 causeway. It can also be reached from South Tropical Trail on the Indian River side.
Does Twin Rivers have a community dock?
Yes. The property owners association maintains a community dock along with a park area. That is how residents get on the water, since the individual lots are interior rather than river front.
What are the HOA dues?
Between $500 and $600 a year. Twin Rivers Property Owners Association, Inc. has been registered with the Florida Division of Corporations since February 13, 1989 under document number N30650 and remains active.
When were the homes built?
Between 1991 and 1995, with 1993 in the middle. That places them under the building codes of the early nineties, before the 1994 and later wind code revisions, so window and door protection varies by house.
Do all the homes have pools?
Yes. Every home in Twin Rivers has an in-ground pool with a screen enclosure. Verify the cage screening and the pool equipment age during inspection, because those are the two items that age fastest in this climate.
How much do homes cost?
From about $650,000 to $770,000, with the middle near $744,500 and roughly $267 a square foot. The pool, the four bedroom count and the lot size are consistent across the neighborhood, so condition drives the differences.
How quickly do homes sell in Twin Rivers?
Quickly. Roughly two weeks to contract, with sellers generally keeping close to ninety nine percent of the original asking number. Be financially ready before you start touring here rather than after.
Is Twin Rivers on septic or sewer?
Septic, with public water. Locate the tank and drainfield during due diligence, and keep them in mind if you plan to expand the pool deck, add a slab or build any structure in the rear yard.
Angela Boulevard off South Courtenay Parkway, Merritt Island 32952
From the State Road 520 causeway, head south on South Courtenay Parkway and turn right into the neighborhood at Angela Boulevard. From the Pineda Causeway you can come north on South Tropical Trail about four miles and turn in from the west side. Rebecca Drive and Mercedes Drive branch from Angela, and both include lots at the end of a turnaround.
The island is narrow this far south, so both rivers are close. The Pineda Causeway and the Interstate 95 interchange sit around fifteen minutes south, which is the shortest highway run from anywhere on Merritt Island. Cocoa Beach is about twenty minutes northeast, Port Canaveral around thirty, Kennedy Space Center around forty, and Orlando International Airport just under an hour.
Near Twin Rivers In Merritt Island
Considering Twin Rivers?
Twin Rivers moves in about two weeks, which means the preparation has to happen before a house exists. My partner Nichole and I will get your financing squared away, pull the association documents in advance and have you standing in the driveway the day it opens. Call or text (321) 212-7676 and we will start now rather than later.
