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Condo in Cocoa Beach, Brevard County, FL · 118 units · built 1985

Sandcastles Condominium

1000 N Atlantic Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931-3160

118 units Built 1985 Milestone applies
Records last updated Jul 2026 · Sources: FL DBPR · County records · FEMA Is this your building? Request a correction

Overview

Sandcastles Condominium offers a direct beachfront setting with spacious units, clean grounds, a sparkling pool, hot tub, and well-equipped beach amenities. The community is known for its quiet atmosphere, ample parking, and convenient access to local shops and dining. While many guests enjoy the well-maintained property and spectacular ocean views, some individual units experience dated interiors, and occasional elevator outages or strict poolside rules remain minor points of discussion.

Overview compiled from public sources — verify details independently. Review-derived detail here comes from short-stay guest reviews, not residents.

At a glance

Facts, not verdicts
Records verified 3 of 6
Structure
Built 1985
Milestone
Inspection applies
Flood
Being verified
Wind
Being verified
Fees
Being verified
Reviews
5 themes

118 residential units on record.

Is Sandcastles Condominium safe? Structure & milestone status

Stories Being verified
Year built 1985 Source: County property records
Structure type Being verified
Milestone inspection (SB 4-D) Applies — buildings 3+ stories Source: FL SB 4-D

Applicability is a factual classification — it does not indicate that any inspection is overdue or that a building has a problem.

What are the HOA fees at Sandcastles Condominium?

Fee information for this building is being verified from public records.

Local condo market — Cocoa Beach, FL 32931

Median sale price $473,000 Source: Redfin
Median days on market 88 days Source: Redfin
Year-over-year price change -12.1% Source: Redfin

ZIP-level market snapshot from Redfin public data · updated monthly

What is the flood risk at Sandcastles Condominium?

Flood and wind exposure for this building are being verified from FEMA and county records.

Permits & activity

Permit activity is being compiled from the county building department index.

What guests say about staying at Sandcastles Condominium

What works

Well maintainedStrong amenitiesGood securityClean common areasGood locationAmple parking

What doesn't

Deferred maintenanceElevator outagesStrict rules enforcementNoise

Ongoing, not one-off

  • Maintenance — raised repeatedly, 2021-2026
  • Elevators — raised repeatedly, 2021-2024
  • Rules enforcement — raised repeatedly, 2023-2024

This building is listed as a vacation rental or resort operation, so this reflects short-stay guest reviews rather than resident experience. Aggregated from public reviews; no individuals are named.

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Frequently asked

Is Sandcastles Condominium safe to live in?

Aedificio doesn't grade or judge buildings. What we can tell you is factual, and as a building of 3+ stories it falls under Florida SB 4-D milestone-inspection requirements. Applicability is a regulatory classification and does not indicate any problem. For a professional assessment, consult a licensed inspector.

What are the HOA fees at Sandcastles Condominium?

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Does Sandcastles Condominium require a milestone inspection?

Yes — as a building of three or more stories it is within the class covered by Florida SB 4-D milestone inspections. This is a factual classification about the building class; Aedificio does not publish whether an inspection is complete or overdue.

Can you get a mortgage on a condo here?

Condo mortgage eligibility depends on the project's "warrantability" (Fannie Mae / Freddie Mac criteria: owner-occupancy, reserves, litigation, insurance). Aedificio surfaces the public inputs; your lender makes the warrantability determination.

Is Sandcastles Condominium in a flood zone?

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