Deer Lakes in Melbourne

Deer Lakes
Homes for Sale in Melbourne, FL

All 714 homes for sale in Melbourne, FL · median $399,000 · 278 homes for sale in 32940 · Brevard County homes for sale

Community in Melbourne · Brevard County · ZIP 32940
261 homesBuilt 2002–2005Median sale $380K
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Live Market Pulse
18/100
Market Heat
Cooler than normal
2013 → 2026 · 88 at the 2022 peak
0 is Deer Lakes's coldest market since 2013, 100 its hottest. Today: 18. How it's scored

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Built fromLive Space Coast MLS data22 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily

As of September 2026, Deer Lakes in Melbourne, FL has 2 homes for sale. Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 13 recorded sales closed at a median of $380,000, $212 per square foot, a median 47 days on market, sellers accepting 95% of original asking (-8% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 2002–2005; 14 of 14 report an HOA (median $145/mo); 2 of the 7 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 36 ft). At the median price and Brevard County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.6 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,930 ($5,310 with the full homestead exemption).

Deer Lakes key facts
LocationMelbourne, Brevard County, FL · ZIP 32940
Homes in the community261 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll)
Years built2002–2005 (median 2003)
Typical living area2,482 sq ft (median)
Home types (current listings and sales)single-family 100%
Amenities listed by sellersPlayground, Gated, Maintenance Grounds, Management - Off Site, Park, Key Card Entry
Sale prices, last 12 months$380,000 median across 13 closed sales · $212 per sq ft · -7.7% vs the prior 12 months
Days on market (closed sales)47 median
For sale right now2 active, 0 pending · median asking $427,400 · 1.8 months of supply
Owner-occupied (homestead) share71%

Data as of September 20, 2026. Based on information from the Space Coast MLS for the period 2004 through 2026; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Deer Lakes key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/deer-lakes, data as of September 20, 2026.

Last 30 days in Deer Lakes: 2 closed sales (median $397,500). As of September 26, 2026, Listing data provided by the Space Coast Multiple Listing Service. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed by the MLS to be accurate.

Live · Deer Lakes Housing Pulse Space Coast MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$380K ▼
Median sold · 12 mo
down 7.7% vs the prior 12 months
-7.7% ▼
1-yr price change
n = 13 and 12 sales in the two windows
$212/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $228 in 2024
95.4%
Sale vs ask
+145%
T12M median vs 2012
from a $155K median in 2012
Tempo
1.8mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
47days
Median DOM · closed
10 days at the 2014 low
0%
Under contract
Brevard: 26% (1,477 of 5,609)
2 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
13
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 13 a year
Ownership and context
71%
Owner-occupied · Deer Lakes
185 of 261 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
29%
Non-owner-occupied · Deer Lakes
incl. 9% trust or LLC-held · 6% out-of-state
261
Homes in the community
261 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 22 years of records
15
Recorded sales · 2024-2025
median $415K · qualified sales on the county roll (FL DOR 2025)
Est. 2002
Community established
homes built 2002-2005, median 2003 (FL DOR 2025)
1,740sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
5.0%/yr
Turnover rate
about 13 of 261 homes trade a year
Deer Lakes Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of September 20, 2026

Deer Lakes right now

🟡 Balanced market. 1.8 months of supply and 0% of the inventory already under contract put buyers and sellers on roughly even footing.Why it matters: months of supply is how long today's inventory would last at today's sales pace; under-contract share is the portion of homes for sale that already have a buyer.Momentum Research analysis of Space Coast MLS records, as of September 20, 2026. Confidence: High (2 active and pending listings, 13 closed sales in 12 months).

🟡 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($380K) is down 7.7% from the prior 12 months ($412K) and up 145% since 2012. With about a dozen sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level Space Coast MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20. Confidence: Medium (13 and 12 sales in the two windows).

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· Updated September 27, 2026 · Live data: Space Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness

The 60-Second Overview

Deer Lakes market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $380K ($212 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 47 days on market for closed sales, and 1.8 months of supply, a balanced market. The trailing-12-month median is down 8% from the prior 12 months and up 145% since 2012, computed from record-level Space Coast MLS closed sales (13 closings in the current window).

In ZIP 32940 (Melbourne), 1,061 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $405K ($219/sq ft), up 0.4% year over year, with a median 40 days on market. Right now 150 active and 54 pending listings put supply at about 3.0 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 32940 housing market and the Brevard County market.

County records show 15 qualified sales in Deer Lakes across 2024–2025 (7 in 2024, 8 in 2025), median $415,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.

Deer Lakes is a community of 261 homes in Melbourne, Brevard County, built between 2002 and 2005 (median 2003), with a median living area of about 2,482 square feet. 71% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

Windows contain 3 to 20 sales each (13 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Based on information from the Space Coast MLS for the period 2004 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Median sale price · trailing 12 mo
$200K$300K$400K20122014201620182020202220242026
Down 7.7% year over year; up 145% since 2012.
Every sale since 2004 · price vs size
$0$200K$400K2k2k2k
280 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$100$150$20020122014201620182020202220242026
Up from $79 in 2012 to a $228 peak in 2024; $212 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
20406020122014201620182020202220242026
10 days at the 2014 low; 47 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
95%100%20122014201620182020202220242026
95.4% now.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
0102020122014201620182020202220242026
3 to 20 a year; 13 in the current window.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning2014201620182020202220242026
88 at the 2022 peak, 18 in the troughs, 18 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.
How much local inventory is already under contract

32% of homes for sale in ZIP 32940 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-09-27).

Deer Lakes Market Scorecard

Balanced

Deer Lakes is currently a balanced market. About 1.8 months of supply, a median asking price of $427,400.

1.8
Months supply
$427,400
Median list
$380,000
Median sold
$182
List $/sqft
2/0/13
Active/Pend/Sold

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

Live data: Space Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Housing distress & ownership in Deer Lakes, Melbourne

Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.

Active inventory in distress
0.0%
0 of 3 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-09-13 → 2026-09-19)

Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. Based on information from the Space Coast MLS for the period September 2026 through September 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Deer Lakes

Live MLS inventory for Deer Lakes. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.

Active and pending Deer Lakes listings as of 2026-09-26, priced high to low. Based on information from the Space Coast MLS for the period 2004 through 2026. Tap any home to ask about it.

Every Home for Sale in Deer Lakes Right Now (2)

All 2 active and pending Deer Lakes listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.

  • 3403 Cloudberry Place · $424,900 · 4 bd / 2 ba · listed Jun 27, 2026 · listed by Blue Marlin Real Estate
  • 3351 Deer Lakes Drive · $429,900 · 4 bd / 2.5 ba · listed Jun 27, 2026 · listed by Coldwell Banker Coast Realty

Listing locations from Space Coast MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.

Schools

In short
  • Brevard County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Sherwood · Elementary
  • Johnson · Middle
  • Viera · High

Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Deer Lakes listings and can change; always confirm with Brevard County Public Schools for a specific address.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Deer Lakes address.

If we were buying in Deer Lakes today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in Deer Lakes.

A closer look at the Deer Lakes market

At a median of $212 per square foot, Deer Lakes prices sit in a fairly defined band, so condition and updates — more than the list price — tend to separate one home from the next.

Inventory runs at 1.8 months of supply, a balanced market and the trailing-12-month median down 8% year over year. Homes that do trade take a median 47 days on market, useful leverage on any listing that has lingered.

The housing stock is 261 homes built between 2002 and 2005, and 71% of parcels are homesteaded — the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll.

“

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Deer Lakes. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
7.0B · Buy Score
Long-Term Appreciation8.8/10
Recent Direction4.1/10
Liquidity & Demand8.2/10
Owner Commitment7.1/10
Pricing Power6.9/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 5 factors (7.0). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +145% since 2012; Recent Direction -7.7% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 1.8 months of supply; Owner Commitment 71% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 95.4% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

HOA, CDD & Fees

A note on who we are: Momentum Realty is a real estate brokerage. We are not the Deer Lakes homeowners association, its management company or its developer, and we cannot help with dues, gate access, violations, amenity bookings or association documents. To reach the association, check your closing package, the recorded declaration at the county clerk, or search the association’s name at sunbiz.org for its registered agent. Call or message us to buy or sell a home in Deer Lakes.
In short
  • HOA dues reported around $145/month (about $1,740/yr) · median of 156 MLS listings, most billed quarterly
  • Any club/amenity membership is billed separately

Listings in this community report association dues of about $145 per month ($1,740 a year) — the median AssociationFee across 156 MLS records, normalised to a monthly figure; most are billed quarterly. Dues change with budgets and can differ by section or product type; confirm the current figure with the association before you offer. Source: MLS listing records, 2026-09.

Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Deer Lakes sales matched to your home.

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Recently off market in Deer Lakes

Homes in Deer Lakes that recently left the market. Each address opens its public-record profile: county-recorded value, property taxes, the last recorded sale, community sales history, and what is for sale nearby now. 2 on record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Deer Lakes?
The median sale price in Deer Lakes was $380K over the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 (13 closed sales, Space Coast MLS).
How long do homes in Deer Lakes take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 took a median 47 days on market (13 sales, Space Coast MLS).
Is Deer Lakes a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of September 20, 2026, Deer Lakes is roughly balanced: 1.8 months of supply at the current sales pace (Space Coast MLS live counts).
How many homes are in Deer Lakes?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 261 homes in Deer Lakes (public records).
What share of Deer Lakes is owner-occupied?
71% of Deer Lakes parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Deer Lakes built?
Homes in Deer Lakes were built between 2002 and 2005, with a median year built of 2003 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Have Deer Lakes home prices gone up?
The trailing-12-month median is up 145% since 2012, from $155K to $380K (Space Coast MLS closed records).
Who is the best real estate agent for Deer Lakes?
The best agent for Deer Lakes is one who actively works Melbourne and knows the community's pricing, fees, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for Deer Lakes.
How do I find a top Melbourne real estate agent who knows Deer Lakes?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 320+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Deer Lakes and the wider Melbourne area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Deer Lakes?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Deer Lakes purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Deer Lakes, and what county is it in?
Deer Lakes is in Melbourne, Brevard County, FL, ZIP 32940. The community's center is about 8 miles northwest of the center of Melbourne (straight-line).
Is Deer Lakes a good place to live?
That depends on your budget, commute and what you want in a home, so here is what the data says about Deer Lakes: the median sale price over the last 12 months was $380K (13 sales), about the same as the Melbourne median of $385K; homes took a median 47 days to go under contract; the assessment roll counts 261 homes, 71% of them homesteaded (owner-occupied); supply is 1.8 months at the current sales pace, which favors sellers. The full numbers, price history and the flood and school sections are above.

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsSpace Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 26, 2026)
Community market statsSpace Coast MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (4 streets, ZIP 32940))
Under-contract sharesSpace Coast MLS records, as of 2026-09-20
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2004 (280 transactions analyzed)

Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.

Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of Space Coast MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

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