Living in Florida's Space Coast
EMERALD ISLES
Emerald Isles is the single-family neighborhood in Satellite Beach where $757,450 was the median across four closed sales in the last twelve months, not one listing reported an association, and five of five had a private pool. Built 1979 to 1992.
Emerald Isles In Satellite Beach, Florida
Emerald Isles sits in Satellite Beach, in the 32937 zip code, on Hedgecock and Barbara. Over the last twelve months four of the five properties I tracked here actually closed, at a $757,450 median.
The housing stock is 5 single-family homes, built 1979 to 1992. Sizes are consistent enough that the comparable sales here read cleanly.
Sellers closed at about 95 percent of original list, a normal working spread for beachside Brevard. The room that exists shows up on properties that have already cut once.
two of the five properties are waterfront. That single line is the biggest split inside Emerald Isles, and a waterfront property and an interior one on the same street should never be priced off each other.
Emerald Isles At A Glance
Every figure below comes from the last twelve months of Satellite Beach market data for this neighborhood. Nothing here is an estimate.
| Detail | What you get |
|---|---|
| Housing type | 5 single-family homes, mostly one story |
| Home size range | Roughly 2,282 to 2,640 square feet, median about 2,370 |
| Bedrooms and baths | four bedrooms, three baths |
| Lot size | 0.23 to 0.34 acres, median about 0.24 |
| Year built | 1979 to 1992, median 1985 |
| Median sold price | $757,450 over the last twelve months |
| Sold price range | $585,000 to $952,000 |
| Price per square foot | About $304 median |
| HOA dues | None. All five recent listings reported no association. |
| Waterfront | 2 of 5, on a canal |
| Private pools | 5 of 5 |
| Garage | 5 of 5 listings reported a garage |
| Property tax | About $10,390 median annual, ranging widely with assessment history |
| Days on market | 12 days median, at about 95 percent of original asking price |
| Location | Satellite Beach, 32937 |
Emerald Isles Costs, Honestly
The line items that decide what this actually costs you, beyond the purchase price.
Insurance And Flood
Get the quote firstEvery address on this island is underwritten on its own elevation certificate, roof age and opening protection. Two properties on the same street can be thousands apart a year. I get you a real quote inside the inspection period, before the payment you are picturing becomes the payment you are stuck with.
The Seawall And The Dock
The item people forgetA seawall has a lifespan and replacing one is a five figure job. So is a dock, a lift and the electrical that runs them. On a no-association street where every dollar of it is yours, that question gets answered in writing before you go hard on a deposit.
The Tax Bill Resets
About $10,390 median todayThat is what the current owners pay, not what you will. Florida caps annual assessment increases for homesteaded owners and the cap resets on sale, so on a property somebody has held fifteen years your first bill can land materially higher. I run the reset number before you write.
Real Negotiating Room
About 95 percent of original listA 12 day median with closings near 95 percent of the original asking price. That is a narrow gap, so the win here comes from being ready to move rather than from grinding the price.
Emerald Isles Features
Waterfront Available
2 of the 5 properties front a canal. Verify the seawall condition, the dock permit and the actual depth at low tide before you rely on a listing photo.
No HOA At All
All five recent listings reported no association. Nothing governs the paint color, the boat in the driveway or the fence line except the recorded deed restrictions on that plat.
Pools Are Standard
5 of the last 5 had a private pool. On the barrier island the pump, the heater and the screen enclosure age faster than they do inland, so those get inspected separately from the house.
Mostly Single Story
5 of the 5 listings reporting stories were one level, typical of when this was platted.
Original Era Housing
Median year built is 1985. Roof age, wiring and plumbing are the three things that decide both your insurance quote and your first five years of budget.
Garages Are Common
5 of the 5 listings reported a garage, which on the beachside is less common than buyers expect.
Homes For Sale In Emerald Isles
Every active Emerald Isles listing, straight from the MLS and updated as it changes.
Emerald Isles Frequently Asked Questions
What do homes sell for in Emerald Isles?
The median closed price over the last twelve months was $757,450 across four sales, ranging $585,000 to $952,000. Median price per square foot was $304.
Does Emerald Isles have an HOA?
No. All five recent listings reported no association. Recorded deed restrictions may still apply to the plat, and I pull those for the specific parcel.
Is Emerald Isles waterfront?
2 of the 5 properties front a canal. Which water it is changes the price, and on canal or river frontage the seawall, the dock permit and the low tide depth all need checking before you rely on the photos.
Can you negotiate on price in Emerald Isles?
Sellers closed at about 95 percent of original list over the last year. There is some room, and it tends to show up on properties that have already had a price cut. I price the offer off the specific comparable sales, not the neighborhood average.
Are there pool homes in Emerald Isles?
Yes. 5 of the 5 properties have a private pool. On the barrier island the pump, the heater and the screen enclosure age faster than inland, so I have those inspected separately from the structure.
What are property taxes like in Emerald Isles?
The median bill on record is about $10,390, but that is what the current owners pay. Florida caps annual assessment increases for homesteaded owners and the cap resets when the property sells, so your first bill can be materially higher. I run the reset number before you write an offer.
What is the buying process like in Emerald Isles?
I pull the closed comparable sales for the specific street, get a real wind and flood quote inside the inspection period, run the tax reset so the monthly payment you are picturing is the one you will actually have, and read whatever association or deed documents apply. Then we write. Call me at (321) 212-7676.
Satellite Beach, 32937
Emerald Isles sits in Satellite Beach, in the 32937 zip code, on Hedgecock and Barbara. The city runs about three miles north to south on the barrier island, between Patrick Space Force Base and Indian Harbour Beach, and it is under a mile wide at most points.
The Atlantic is east and the Banana River is west, and neither is far from anywhere here. The Pineda Causeway at the north end and the Eau Gallie Causeway just south put you on the mainland in about ten minutes, which is why so many buyers work in Melbourne or at the base and still live on the beach.
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Considering Emerald Isles?
If Emerald Isles is on your list, my partner Nichole and I are the agents to call. We work Satellite Beach every week, we know these streets, and we will tell you straight whether a property is priced right. Reach out anytime at (321) 212-7676.
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