Neighborhood · Merritt Island, Florida
Sunset Lakes
Spacious waterfront living on Merritt Island
1
Homes for sale
$595,000
Median list price
$180
Avg price / sqft
78
Median days on market
Sunset Lakes sits on Merritt Island, the barrier-island community between the Indian River and the Banana River that separates Central Florida's mainland from the Atlantic beaches. This is a neighborhood built for room to breathe — the median home here runs about 3,309 square feet, and the area folds in familiar pockets like Hampton Homes, Angel City, Diana Shores, and Catalina Isle Estates. You're within a 45-minute drive of Orlando International Airport, so the coast-and-commute balance is real.
For a buyer right now, this is a thin, deliberate market. There's a single active listing at $599,900, and just four homes have sold in the past twelve months at a median of $492,500 — with sellers collecting about 99% of asking. That combination of low inventory and firm pricing means you'll want to move decisively when the right home appears; browse Merritt Island homes for sale or watch the live map to catch new listings early.
Sunset Lakes is a community in Merritt Island, Florida.
Quick facts
$595,000 – $595K price range
3,309 sqft median home
$96/mo median HOA
4 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Sunset Lakes
Every active listing inside the Sunset Lakes boundary
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By feature — on the live map
The numbers that matter
The Sunset Lakes market
4
Sold, last 12 months
$492,500
Median sold price
99%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
4 days
Median time to sell
Sunset Lakes vs Merritt Island
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 12.7% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Sunset Lakes boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Sunset Lakes is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Sunset Lakes home
≈ $4,032/mo
$595,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$96/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
Population
817
Median age
52
Median income
$134,500
Median home value
$478,800
Beyond the listings
Living in Sunset Lakes
Active
Top 1% in the U.S.Fitness Obsession
Passionate about strength training, this population relies heavily on the encouragement of the exercise community. While these people seek the latest fitness techniques, they're also interested in supplements and equipment.
Active
Top 4% in the U.S.Functional Fitness
Looking good and reaching fitness goals is all about discipline: Eat right. Work hard. No excuses. This population is more likely to view working out as a means to an end.
Appearance oriented
Top 7% in the U.S.Fitness Fashion
Workout clothes aren't just for working out anymore. This population enjoys wearing name-brand athletic apparel for fashion and functional purposes.
Active
Top 7% in the U.S.Organized Sports
From tryouts and casual pick-up games, to varsity tournaments and intramural matches, this population includes people who participate in organized athletics. Often through schools or public recreational areas.
Appearance oriented
Top 20% in the U.S.Trend Trackers
This population lives as fast as the culture. They like to keep up with the latest trends, especially when it comes to apparel and accessories.
Food & Drink
Top 23% in the U.S.Fueling for Fitness
A population characterized by healthy eating. Often pre-planning for meals for the purpose of fitness and convenience. Likely to participate in meal prep trends.
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Neighborhood boundary by edgeAI; listings matched to the polygon. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by Stellar MLS.
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