Identity
Viera was planned from ranch land as a complete community: schools, hospitals, retail and offices delivered alongside housing, with wetland corridors kept between the villages.
Brevard County
Viera
Greater OrlandoFlorida
A large master-planned community in central Brevard County, organised around a town centre, medical campuses and phased villages.
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Central Brevard County along I-95, between Melbourne and Cocoa.
Everyday life
Here is what I'd tell you about daily life: almost everything is inside the plan: retail, medical, parks and schools within a few minutes.
- The Avenue Viera town centre.
- Ritch Grissom Memorial Wetlands.
- Regional hospital and medical campuses.
Housing
- Single-family homes across village phases.
- Townhomes and condominiums near the centre.
- Age-restricted sections within the plan.
New construction
Something worth watching: continuous, with new villages delivering to the west of the existing phases.
Getting around
For getting around, here is what you should know: car-based; I-95 is immediate and the beaches are a short drive east.
The area
Planned neighborhoods around wetlands and ballfields near the Indian River Lagoon.
Real life here
What an ordinary week looks like.
The week runs almost entirely inside the plan: school, The Avenue Viera for errands and dinner, a wetlands trail or community pool in the afternoon, and one of the medical campuses close enough to be a routine stop rather than a special trip. I-95 sits right at the edge, so the beach or Melbourne is a short drive away when needed.
Routines that fit
- Wanting schools, medical care and retail delivered together inside one planned area.
- Recent construction with community-managed amenities and consistent standards.
- Living near a hospital or medical campus as a routine consideration.
- Being close to I-95 for commuting toward Melbourne or up toward the beaches.
Outdoors and leisure
- The Avenue Viera, the town center for shopping, dining and events.
- Ritch Grissom Memorial Wetlands, a birding and walking trail built into the county's water treatment system.
- Neighborhood parks and community pools spread across the villages.
- Viera's network of sidewalks and multi-use paths connecting villages without a main road crossing.
Eating and shopping
The Avenue Viera concentrates most restaurants and casual dining in a walkable outdoor layout, recent and curated rather than an old commercial strip. Larger grocery stores and additional chain dining sit just off I-95 within the plan.
Groceries, pharmacies and everyday services are inside the plan, and the regional hospital and medical campuses put substantial healthcare unusually close for a planned community of this size.
Seasons
Viera sits inland enough to avoid direct beachfront storm exposure, but hurricane season still runs June through November and brings wind, rain and the possibility of extended power interruptions that I plan for regardless of distance from the coast. Summer afternoons bring near-daily storms; winter is the more comfortable and more visited season regionally.
Around here
Schools nearby
Real institutions inside this area's radius, ordered by distance. No ratings: assignment depends on the exact address, and a star average does not measure a school.
Brevard Virtual Instruction Program
Elementary school
2700 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Melbourne, FL 32940, USA
Source: Google Places. Names, addresses, photos and ratings are published by Google and can change.
Around here
Restaurants around
Real addresses nearby, with public Google ratings where they exist.
Ford's Garage Viera
American restaurant
5480 Lake Andrew Dr, Melbourne, FL 32940, USA
4.8 · 4053 reviews$$
WebsiteLong Doggers
Laid-back American eatery dispensing wings, burgers & beer in beachy digs with outdoor seats.
1970 Viera Blvd, Rockledge, FL 32955, USA
4.5 · 2393 reviews$$
WebsiteRiver Rocks
Modern seafood restaurant with expansive lagoon views, patio seating & an extensive wine list.
6485 US-1, Rockledge, FL 32955, USA
4.4 · 3029 reviews$$
WebsiteWalk-On's Sports Bistreaux - Viera Restaurant
This game-day bar serves burgers & fried fare, plus local beers & party platters for big groups.
8550 Napolo Dr, Melbourne, FL 32940, USA
4.6 · 2898 reviews
WebsiteRoute 7 Karting & Entertainment
Go-karting venue
1 Aar Wy Ste 102, Rockledge, FL 32955, USA
4.5 · 982 reviews
WebsiteTexas Roadhouse
Lively chain steakhouse serving American fare with a Southwestern spin amid Texas-themed decor.
1975 Viera Blvd, Rockledge, FL 32955, USA
4.5 · 2653 reviews
WebsiteFirst Watch
Cafe chain for health-minded breakfast, brunch & lunch options such as omelets, salads & soups.
2328 Citadel Way #104, Melbourne, FL 32940, USA
4.5 · 2313 reviews$
WebsiteSource: Google Places. Names, addresses, photos and ratings are published by Google and can change.
Around here
Parks and green space
Public parks inside this area's radius.
Ritch Grissom Memorial Wetlands
Wildlife refuge
3658 Charlie Corbeil Way, Melbourne, FL 32940, USA
WebsiteWoodside Park
Park
1703 Crane Creek Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32940, USA
Source: Google Places. Names, addresses, photos and ratings are published by Google and can change.
Around here
Things to do here
Cinema, bowling, activities for the children, culture and sport around here, without repeating the parks. I list what actually exists, with the public Google rating where there is one.
Valderrama Orthodontics. Dr. Natalia Valderrama, DDS, PA
Dentist
903 Jordan Blass Dr Ste 102, Melbourne, FL 32940, USA
5.0 · 1039 reviews
WebsiteBrevard Zoo Linear Park
Wooden boardwalk trail next to a zoo offering opportunities for birdwatching & glimpses of wildlife.
28°13′18.6″N 80°42′51.1, West Dr, Melbourne, FL 32940, USA
4.7 · 334 reviews
WebsiteTreetop Trek inside Brevard Zoo
Adventure sports center
8225 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL 32940, USA
4.6 · 723 reviews
WebsiteRoute 7 Karting & Entertainment
Go-karting venue
1 Aar Wy Ste 102, Rockledge, FL 32955, USA
4.5 · 982 reviews
WebsitePure Barre
Health
6555 N Wickham Rd Building 2 | Unit 105, Melbourne, FL 32940, USA
4.8 · 94 reviews
WebsiteSource: Google Places. Names, addresses, photos and ratings are published by Google and can change.
Real indicators
Market in Brevard County, with sources.
These numbers are published per county, not per neighbourhood or community. They show the direction of the market around this area, they do not estimate the price of a specific home.
Median listing price (county)
The midpoint asking price of homes listed across the whole county that month. It is what sellers ask, not what buyers pay, and a county is far larger than a single community, a specific neighbourhood can sit well above or below it.
$375,000
median asking price (USD)
−1.3% vs. a year earlier
August 2026 · monthly series
Median listing price (county): from $357,175 in August 2021 to $375,000 in August 2026, higher over the period. Low of $357,175 in August 2021 and high of $417,000 in June 2022. 61 real observations.
August 2021, August 2026 · 61 observations
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis FedView data table
Showing 1 in every 2 real observations from the selected period.
| Period | Median listing price |
|---|---|
| August 2021 | $357,175 |
| October 2021 | $369,500 |
| December 2021 | $365,250 |
| February 2022 | $373,361 |
| April 2022 | $390,000 |
| June 2022 | $417,000 |
| August 2022 | $390,000 |
| October 2022 | $379,900 |
| December 2022 | $375,000 |
| February 2023 | $374,950 |
| April 2023 | $376,000 |
| June 2023 | $385,950 |
| August 2023 | $395,000 |
| October 2023 | $389,900 |
| December 2023 | $380,000 |
| February 2024 | $389,950 |
| April 2024 | $395,000 |
| June 2024 | $394,900 |
| August 2024 | $390,000 |
| October 2024 | $390,960 |
| December 2024 | $385,000 |
| February 2025 | $381,500 |
| April 2025 | $389,825 |
| June 2025 | $383,475 |
| August 2025 | $380,000 |
| October 2025 | $375,000 |
| December 2025 | $373,873 |
| February 2026 | $379,448 |
| April 2026 | $376,033 |
| June 2026 | $375,000 |
| August 2026 | $375,000 |
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: Median Listing Price in Brevard County, FL
Median listing price per square foot (county)
Asking price divided by interior area, at the county midpoint. It travels better between areas than a total price because it partly removes house size from the comparison, but it still ignores lot, age, finish level and view.
$223
USD per square foot
−3.0% vs. a year earlier
August 2026 · monthly series
Median listing price per square foot (county): from $205 in August 2021 to $223 in August 2026, higher over the period. Low of $205 in August 2021 and high of $238 in September 2023. 61 real observations.
August 2021, August 2026 · 61 observations
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis FedView data table
Showing 1 in every 2 real observations from the selected period.
| Period | Price per sq ft |
|---|---|
| August 2021 | $205 |
| October 2021 | $206 |
| December 2021 | $208 |
| February 2022 | $215 |
| April 2022 | $232 |
| June 2022 | $235 |
| August 2022 | $230 |
| October 2022 | $226 |
| December 2022 | $221 |
| February 2023 | $223 |
| April 2023 | $223 |
| June 2023 | $229 |
| August 2023 | $237 |
| October 2023 | $236 |
| December 2023 | $233 |
| February 2024 | $235 |
| April 2024 | $237 |
| June 2024 | $237 |
| August 2024 | $234 |
| October 2024 | $234 |
| December 2024 | $234 |
| February 2025 | $235 |
| April 2025 | $237 |
| June 2025 | $232 |
| August 2025 | $230 |
| October 2025 | $226 |
| December 2025 | $225 |
| February 2026 | $226 |
| April 2026 | $225 |
| June 2026 | $222 |
| August 2026 | $223 |
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: Median Listing Price per Square Feet in Brevard County, FL
Active listings (county)
How many homes were actively listed for sale in the county during the month: a snapshot of available supply. It says nothing about how many sold and excludes homes already under contract.
3,548
active listings
−17.5% vs. a year earlier
August 2026 · monthly series
Active listings (county): from 1,255 in August 2021 to 3,548 in August 2026, higher over the period. Low of 765 in March 2022 and high of 4,561 in April 2025. 61 real observations.
August 2021, August 2026 · 61 observations
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis FedView data table
Showing 1 in every 2 real observations from the selected period.
| Period | Active listings |
|---|---|
| August 2021 | 1,255 |
| October 2021 | 1,191 |
| December 2021 | 1,089 |
| February 2022 | 802 |
| April 2022 | 799 |
| June 2022 | 1,285 |
| August 2022 | 2,027 |
| October 2022 | 2,234 |
| December 2022 | 2,370 |
| February 2023 | 2,217 |
| April 2023 | 2,041 |
| June 2023 | 2,101 |
| August 2023 | 2,280 |
| October 2023 | 2,834 |
| December 2023 | 3,073 |
| February 2024 | 3,252 |
| April 2024 | 3,568 |
| June 2024 | 3,773 |
| August 2024 | 3,869 |
| October 2024 | 3,948 |
| December 2024 | 3,992 |
| February 2025 | 4,254 |
| April 2025 | 4,561 |
| June 2025 | 4,550 |
| August 2025 | 4,299 |
| October 2025 | 4,089 |
| December 2025 | 3,951 |
| February 2026 | 3,961 |
| April 2026 | 3,811 |
| June 2026 | 3,683 |
| August 2026 | 3,548 |
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: Active Listing Count in Brevard County, FL
New listings (county)
Homes that entered the county market for the first time that month. It measures how much new supply arrived, which is what usually changes negotiating room from one season to the next.
1,164
new listings in the month
+4.3% vs. a year earlier
August 2026 · monthly series
New listings (county): from 1,312 in August 2021 to 1,164 in August 2026, lower over the period. Low of 896 in December 2022 and high of 1,574 in April 2024. 61 real observations.
August 2021, August 2026 · 61 observations
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis FedView data table
Showing 1 in every 2 real observations from the selected period.
| Period | New listings |
|---|---|
| August 2021 | 1,312 |
| October 2021 | 1,296 |
| December 2021 | 1,070 |
| February 2022 | 1,250 |
| April 2022 | 1,400 |
| June 2022 | 1,484 |
| August 2022 | 1,258 |
| October 2022 | 1,132 |
| December 2022 | 896 |
| February 2023 | 1,194 |
| April 2023 | 1,268 |
| June 2023 | 1,124 |
| August 2023 | 1,254 |
| October 2023 | 1,348 |
| December 2023 | 904 |
| February 2024 | 1,378 |
| April 2024 | 1,574 |
| June 2024 | 1,364 |
| August 2024 | 1,208 |
| October 2024 | 1,152 |
| December 2024 | 1,064 |
| February 2025 | 1,424 |
| April 2025 | 1,548 |
| June 2025 | 1,334 |
| August 2025 | 1,116 |
| October 2025 | 1,130 |
| December 2025 | 976 |
| February 2026 | 1,286 |
| April 2026 | 1,298 |
| June 2026 | 1,260 |
| August 2026 | 1,164 |
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: New Listing Count in Brevard County, FL
Median days on market (county)
The midpoint of how long county listings stayed on the market that month: half were listed for less, half for more. It measures pace, not price.
71
days on market
−5.3% vs. a year earlier
August 2026 · monthly series
Median days on market (county): from 35 in August 2021 to 71 in August 2026, higher over the period. Low of 29 in May 2022 and high of 78 in December 2025. 61 real observations.
August 2021, August 2026 · 61 observations
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis FedView data table
Showing 1 in every 2 real observations from the selected period.
| Period | Days on market |
|---|---|
| August 2021 | 35 |
| October 2021 | 51 |
| December 2021 | 59 |
| February 2022 | 47 |
| April 2022 | 30 |
| June 2022 | 30 |
| August 2022 | 38 |
| October 2022 | 50 |
| December 2022 | 59 |
| February 2023 | 57 |
| April 2023 | 50 |
| June 2023 | 47 |
| August 2023 | 48 |
| October 2023 | 50 |
| December 2023 | 60 |
| February 2024 | 60 |
| April 2024 | 52 |
| June 2024 | 57 |
| August 2024 | 65 |
| October 2024 | 69 |
| December 2024 | 75 |
| February 2025 | 67 |
| April 2025 | 61 |
| June 2025 | 72 |
| August 2025 | 75 |
| October 2025 | 75 |
| December 2025 | 78 |
| February 2026 | 72 |
| April 2026 | 67 |
| June 2026 | 66 |
| August 2026 | 71 |
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: Median Days on Market in Brevard County, FL
Metro and statewide context
Median listing price
$415,000
median asking price (USD)
−1.9% vs. a year earlier
August 2026 · monthly series
Florida house price index
825.7
index · base 1980:Q1 = 100
+1.4% vs. a year earlier
Q2 2026 · quarterly series
30-year fixed mortgage rate
6.76%
annual rate
+0.41 percentage points vs. a year earlier
Week ending Sep 10, 2026 · weekly average
Honest trade-offs
What you accept when you choose this area.
Trade-offs
- Assessments and HOA structures vary by village.
- Construction activity continues on the growing edge.
- Little architectural variety compared with older cities.
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