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Capron Ridge
One of Viera East's original neighborhoods, and still one of the few in Brevard with a gate, a real clubhouse, and lots that run up to half an acre. Seven distinct sub-neighborhoods under one master association, with roughly a third of the community left as preserved native habitat.
Capron Ridge In Viera, Florida
Capron Ridge sits in Viera East off Viera Boulevard, between US-1 and Murrell Road. It went up starting in 2005 and finished out over roughly the next eighteen years, which makes it one of the older Viera communities and one of the few with mature trees and a settled feel rather than fresh sod.
The thing most listings get wrong about Capron Ridge is treating it as one neighborhood. It is seven. Ashford Harbour, Cashel Village, Dublin Manor, Dunraven, Gallaway Glen, Tralee Bay Shores, and The Villas at Capron Ridge all sit under the Capron Ridge master association, and the product inside them is not the same. You will find single-family homes on lots from roughly an eighth of an acre up past half an acre, a block of townhomes, and a set of attached villas. Two of those groups carry different dues than the rest.
It is gated. That sounds like a small detail, and it is the single most common thing left off competing pages about this community. The front gate runs on resident access and is open dawn to dusk.
If you are weighing an established Viera community against new construction, this is the honest comparison to make. Capron Ridge gives you the trees, the amenity build-out that is already paid for, and a price per square foot that new construction in Viera West cannot currently touch. What it does not give you is a builder warranty or the chance to pick your own finishes.
Capron Ridge At A Glance
Every figure below comes from the Capron Ridge homeowners association, Brevard County records, or current market activity. Where a number is not on public recordshed anywhere credible, we say so rather than guessing.
| Detail | What you get |
|---|---|
| Location | Viera East, off Viera Boulevard between US-1 and Murrell Road |
| Gated | Yes. Front gate on resident access, open dawn to dusk. |
| Villas sub-association | The Villas at Capron Ridge carry a separate on top of master dues, billed February, May, August and November. It funds exterior repainting and roof replacement on a periodic cycle. |
| Sub-neighborhoods | Seven. Ashford Harbour, Cashel Village, Dublin Manor, Dunraven, Gallaway Glen, Tralee Bay Shores, and The Villas at Capron Ridge. |
| Housing types | Single-family homes, townhomes, and attached villas. Published counts put it at roughly 445 single-family, 91 townhomes, and 38 attached villas. |
| Home sizes | 1,613 to 3,860 square feet, median about 2,020, three to five bedrooms. Some homes are townhomes and thirty-three were single-family, with the largest single-family homes running past 5,000. |
| Lot sizes | Roughly 0.13 to 0.55 acres on the single-family product. Some of the largest lots in Viera sit here. |
| Years built | 2005 to 2020. Townhomes largely 2005 to 2019, villas 2006 to 2021. |
| Price range | Recent activity has run from the mid $300s into the $700s and above, depending on which sub-neighborhood and which product type. We bring you the real comparable sales before you make an offer. |
| Builder | Not published by any source we could confirm. If a specific builder matters to you, we can pull it from county records for a given address. |
| Preserved land | The association reports roughly one third of the community is preserved native habitat, with gopher tortoise and scrub jay presence. |
The Sub-Neighborhoods Of Capron Ridge
Dues, product type and lot size all shift depending on which section you are looking at. This is the part that costs buyers money when nobody explains it.
Tralee Bay Shores
Water and preserve viewsA section of roughly seventy-two homes positioned for water and preserve frontage. The views here are the reason people pay a premium inside an already established community.
Gallaway Glen
Mixed productHolds the villa buildings alongside single-family homes, which makes it the most varied section to shop and the easiest one to misread from a listing feed.
Ashford Harbour
Single-familyOne of the original single-family sections, built in the earlier phase of the community.
Cashel Village
Single-familyEstablished single-family section under master dues only, no separate sub-association.
Dublin Manor
Single-familyEstablished single-family section. Lot sizes here run toward the larger end of the community range.
Dunraven
Single-familyEstablished single-family section under master dues only.
Capron Ridge Amenities
Clubhouse
Roughly three thousand square feet with a lanai. Resident hours have run Monday, Wednesday and Friday, ten to five. Confirm current hours with the association.
Community Pool
Resident pool at the clubhouse, already built and already funded, which is a real difference from a community still assessing for amenities.
Fitness Equipment
On-site gym equipment at the clubhouse. Not a commercial gym, but it covers the basics without a separate membership.
Racquet And Court Sports
Tennis courts, pickleball, basketball, sand volleyball and shuffleboard. The pickleball access alone drives a meaningful share of interest in this community.
Kerry Park Tot Lot
Playground inside the community, walkable from most sections.
Capron Trail
A trail loop around the community lake with preserve stretches. This is the amenity residents actually use daily.
Ponds
Retention ponds allow non-motorized watercraft with an association waiver on file.
Preserved Habitat
About a third of the community stays undeveloped native habitat, which is why the tree canopy and wildlife here read differently than newer Viera phases.
Capron Ridge Price Range
These are the figures the public property records carry for homes in Capron Ridge, 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 Capron Ridge
Live MLS listings filtered to Capron Ridge specifically, not the whole city. Updated continuously. If nothing is showing, inventory here is genuinely thin, which is worth knowing before you get attached.
Capron Ridge Frequently Asked Questions
Is Capron Ridge gated?
Yes. Capron Ridge has a front gate on resident access, open dawn to dusk. This gets left off a lot of pages about this community, so it is worth stating plainly.
How much are HOA fees in Capron Ridge?
There is an association here, so budget for dues. The amount and what it covers change from year to year, so I get the current figure, the budget and the reserve study straight from the association before you write an offer.
What is the difference between the seven sections of Capron Ridge?
They differ by product type, lot size and in two cases by dues. Tralee Bay Shores is positioned for water and preserve views. The Villas at Capron Ridge are attached homes with a separate sub-association. Gallaway Glen mixes villas and single-family. Ashford Harbour, Cashel Village, Dublin Manor and Dunraven are single-family under master dues only.
Is Capron Ridge new construction?
No. Capron Ridge was built from 2005 onward and is fully developed. If you want new construction in Viera, the active communities are further west. Capron Ridge is where you look if you want mature landscaping, larger lots and amenities that are already built.
How big are the lots in Capron Ridge?
Single-family lots run roughly 0.13 to 0.55 acres. The upper end of that range is larger than what most current Viera new construction offers, which is the main reason buyers choose an established community here.
Can I put a boat or kayak on the ponds?
The association allows non-motorized watercraft on the retention ponds with a waiver on file. Confirm the current policy and paperwork with the association before you buy on the water.
Does Capron Ridge have pickleball?
Yes. Along with tennis, basketball, sand volleyball and shuffleboard. For buyers who play, this is one of the stronger established-community amenity sets in Viera East.
Do I need my own agent to buy in Capron Ridge?
For resale purchases you should have your own representation. In our area it is common practice to negotiate buyer agent compensation into the offer for the seller to pay. It is negotiable either way, and we go through exactly how it works with you before you tour anything. If you are also considering new construction elsewhere in Viera, call before you tour a model home, because most builders require your agent to register you on the first visit.
Prime Location In Viera
Capron Ridge sits in Viera East off Viera Boulevard, between US-1 and Murrell Road. That puts The Avenue Viera, I-95 access, Duran Golf Club and the Brevard Zoo all within a short drive, with the beaches east across the causeways.
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Considering Capron Ridge?
Whether you are buying in Capron Ridge or thinking about selling here, work with an agent who is in these neighborhoods every week. My partner Nichole and I got your back. We will run the numbers on any address, tell you straight what it is worth, and handle the whole process from the first showing through the closing table. Call or text (321) 212-7676.
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