Canaveral Sands
Direct-oceanfront mid-rise on Ridgewood Avenue, north Cape Canaveral. One of the closest oceanfront complexes to Kennedy Space Center and Port Canaveral — a meaningful selling point for snowbirds chasing rocket launches and cruise embarks.
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$535K
Median Price
$535K – $535K
0
Homes
$730–$730
Monthly HOA
1981
Established
Cape View Elementary (Cape Canaveral)
School Zone
Stellar MLS · 2026-04-26 · 1 closed sale
Recent market data
Median sold
$535,000
$535K – $535K
$/sqft
$438
HOA
$730/mo
Background
A brief history
Canaveral Sands sits at 8496 Ridgewood Avenue, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920. Established 1981 — older mid-rise vintage, recently re-managed and re-maintained. Direct ocean views from the upper floors. Direct Atlantic frontage with private beach access, an active condo association, and a fee structure that bundles insurance and exterior maintenance — the standard oceanfront condo trade where you pay HOA in exchange for not personally underwriting hurricane exposure on a single-family roof.
The feel
What it's like to live here
Direct-oceanfront mid-rise on Ridgewood Avenue, north Cape Canaveral. One of the closest oceanfront complexes to Kennedy Space Center and Port Canaveral — a meaningful selling point for snowbirds chasing rocket launches and cruise embarks.
The details
What to expect
Association amenities
16 listed amenities per MLS: Beach Access, Cable TV, Clubhouse, Elevator(s), Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance Structure, Management - On Site, Pest Control, Pool, Sauna, Sewer, Storage, Trash, Water, Water Association Fee Includes: Cable TV.
What the HOA fee covers
Per recent MLS: Cable TV, Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance Structure, Pest Control, Sewer, Trash, Water. For an oceanfront condo, the bundled exterior maintenance + insurance is the structural reason the HOA is the size it is.
Hurricane & insurance posture
Direct-oceanfront condos in Cape Canaveral / Cocoa Beach carry the highest wind + flood exposure on the Space Coast. The HOA master policy typically covers building exterior; unit owners need an HO-6 (interior + contents). Verify the master policy, recent special assessments, and reserve study before closing — these are the three numbers that separate a healthy oceanfront association from a problem one.
Schools
Beachside Brevard public schools — Cape View Elementary (Cape Canaveral) or Roosevelt Elementary (Cocoa Beach), Cocoa Beach Jr/Sr High. Oceanfront condo demographic skews seasonal / 55+ / second-home, so school zoning is informational for most buyers.
Access & lifestyle
Walk to the Atlantic. Port Canaveral cruise terminals 5–10 minutes north for embarks. Kennedy Space Center / Cape Canaveral Space Force Station 15 minutes north — direct rocket launch viewing from the building or beach. Cocoa Beach Pier 5–15 minutes south depending on building. SR-528 (Beachline) at the south end of Cape Canaveral for Orlando access (~50 min to MCO).
Community
Amenities
- Beach Access
- Cable TV
- Clubhouse
- Elevator(s)
- Insurance
- Maintenance Grounds
- Maintenance Structure
- Management - On Site
- Pest Control
- Pool
- Sauna
- Sewer
- Storage
- Trash
- Water
- Water Association Fee Includes: Cable TV
Know Before You Buy
HOA rules worth knowing
- HOA ~$730/month — bundled exterior maintenance + insurance + amenity costs
- Master insurance policy covers building exterior; unit owner needs HO-6 for interior + contents
- Verify reserve study + recent special assessments before closing
- Most oceanfront Brevard condos prohibit short-term (<30 day) rentals; some allow 7/14 day minimums — confirm with each association
- Pet policies vary widely between Cape Canaveral oceanfront associations — verify weight/breed limits per building
Education
School assignments
- Cape View Elementary (Cape Canaveral)
- Cocoa Beach Jr/Sr High School
School zone assignments change. Verify with Orange County Public Schools before purchase.
Market Commentary
What the market is doing
Recent close: $535,000 (1 sale in last 60 days). Median $535,000 at $438/sqft. HOA ~$730/month — high but typical for an oceanfront condo of this amenity package. For comparison: Brevard inland Suntree closes in the same period ran $400–500/month HOA without ocean exposure or insurance bundling — the oceanfront premium is real but you're buying out of personal hurricane underwriting.
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Information on this page is compiled from public records, MLS data, community associations, and broker observation. Price ranges, HOA fees, school assignments, and community amenities change — verify all details with MaxLife Realty and the relevant community association before making a purchase decision. Ryan Solberg, Broker, License #BK3354351. MaxLife Realty, 321.373.3536.