New Construction Projects in North Merritt Island, Florida

Project 1: Island Forest Preserve

• Developer: Maronda Homes
• Location: 6105 Moonrise Drive / Andromeda Avenue area, Merritt Island, FL 32953 (North Merritt Island)
• Type: Residential (Single-family homes)
• Units/Size: Multiple floor plans (3–7 bedrooms, 2–6.5 baths, approx. 2,044–4,767 sq ft); community features preserved/green spaces and water views on larger lots
• Status: Under Construction / Active new construction
• Expected Completion: Ongoing into 2026 (individual homes with 2026 move-in dates)
• Description: Gated community offering customizable homes with modern finishes, near Kennedy Space Center, beaches, and retail. Emphasizes a secluded, nature-oriented setting with rocket launch views from some lots.[1]

Project 2: Egret’s Reserve (Egrets Reserve)

• Developer: Maronda Homes
• Location: 4405 Hebron Drive / Cornwall Drive area, Merritt Island, FL 32953 (North Merritt Island)
• Type: Residential (Single-family homes)
• Units/Size: Floor plans from approx. 2,286–4,767 sq ft (4–7 bedrooms); oversized lots with features like metal roofs and side-load garages
• Status: Under Construction / New construction (phases active or recently completed)
• Expected Completion: 2025–2026
• Description: Luxurious single-family community with upscale finishes, brick paver elements, and a focus on conservation/waterfront or preserved settings adjacent to other Maronda developments.[2]

Project 3: Egrets Landing

• Developer: Maronda Homes
• Location: Hebron Drive / Shannock Avenue area, North Merritt Island, Merritt Island, FL 32953
• Type: Residential (Single-family homes)
• Units/Size: Modern floor plans typically 2,000–4,200+ sq ft with open layouts and upgrades
• Status: Under Construction / Recently active new construction (through 2026)
• Expected Completion: Through 2026
• Description: Upgraded Maronda community with contemporary features (e.g., metal roofs, impact windows, paver driveways) in a tranquil North Merritt Island setting near amenities and KSC commute routes. Often noted as a sister or nearby development to Egret’s Reserve.[3]

Notes: These Maronda Homes communities represent the primary verifiable active residential new construction in North Merritt Island (above the Canaveral Barge Canal). A proposed 61-lot single-family subdivision by Strada Development LLC (related to Maronda) off East Crisafulli Road was in rezoning/planning stages as of early 2026 with limited further public details on status or timeline. Apartment proposals (e.g., 222-unit complex) have been rejected and are not proceeding. Other mentions (hospital, fire station) are outside North Merritt Island or non-residential. Information is based on developer sites, local real estate reports, and news as of mid-2026.