How to Find the Best Real Estate Agent in The Shire, Palm Bay
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In The Shire, recent sales run a median of about $68,000 ($110/sq ft) — so accurate local pricing and comparable-sales knowledge are what separate a strong The Shire agent from an average one.
The Shire recorded 5 closings in the last 12 months at a median of $68,000 — the numbers any agent you interview here should already know. This guide covers what makes a great The Shire real estate agent, the questions to ask before you hire, the current The Shire market in detail, and how to connect with a proven local expert. See the The Shire neighborhood guide for homes and lifestyle.
What makes a great real estate agent in The Shire
The best The Shire agents share four things: local sales experience (they’ve actually closed deals here), pricing accuracy built on real comps, marketing that reaches the right buyers, and negotiation that protects your money.
That local nuance is why a The Shire specialist beats a generalist: they know the streets, the HOAs, the school zones, and what buyers here will and won’t pay for.
Recent market activity in The Shire
A great agent works from data, not guesswork. Here’s the current snapshot for The Shire (from Momentum’s MLS data, as of 2026-08-30):
Market read: Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data). Use these numbers to pressure-test any agent you interview — a true local will know them cold.
Recent sales in The Shire
Real homes recently closed in The Shire — the kind of comps a great local agent prices from:
| Address | Details | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| 2507 Chatham Way | 2 bd / 1 ba · 620 sqft · closed 2026-07-16 | $68,000 |
| 2501 Amberly Road | 3 bd / 2 ba · 1,064 sqft · closed 2026-04-17 | $178,000 |
| 2540 Chatham Way | 2 bd / 2 ba · 864 sqft · closed 2026-02-20 | $97,500 |
| 2564 Haverhill Road | 2 bd / 2 ba · 833 sqft · closed 2026-01-16 | $52,500 |
| 2591 Amberly Road | 2 bd / 2 ba · 1,164 sqft · closed 2025-10-02 | $60,000 |
Listing data provided by the Space Coast Multiple Listing Service. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed by the MLS to be accurate. Recent closed sales shown for market context.
How The Shire compares to its neighbors
Pricing a home means knowing the alternatives buyers are weighing. The five nearest tracked communities, side by side:
| Community | Median | $/sq ft | DOM | Momentum Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Shire | $68,000 | $110 | – | 46 |
| Hiawatha Gardens | $370,000 | $172 | – | 47 |
| Windsor Park Townhomes | $170,000 | $114 | – | 47 |
| Country Club Estates (Palm Bay) | $541,000 | $222 | – | 77 |
| Vista Oaks West | $160,000 | $129 | – | 52 |
| Reserve at Country Club Lakes Estates | $434,000 | $199 | – | 50 |
Momentum Score is Momentum Realty’s proprietary 0-100 community market rating. Figures from Momentum’s MLS data, as of 2026-08-30.
The The Shire housing stock, from the live feed
From the live MLS feed as of 2026-09-03: The homes listed or recently sold were built between 1972 and 2025 (median 1980), 1 of them new construction; 3 of the current listings state there is no HOA; none of the 8 geocoded listed or recently sold homes sits in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 20 ft). See the current The Shire listings →
Which way this market is moving
Active inventory across Brevard County has fallen over the past year (-16%). About 29% of county listings currently carry a price cut, which tells you how much negotiating room the average seller has already conceded. The Shire itself has appreciated about 0% over the period Momentum’s MLS data tracks — a community-level trend, not the county average. A strong local agent will reconcile these numbers with what is happening on your exact street before recommending a price.
What it costs to own in The Shire
On a median-priced The Shire home ($68,000), property taxes at Brevard County’s typical millage of 15.6037 run roughly $281 a year with the homestead exemption applied — before any CDD or special-district charges, which vary by community.
The average Citizens Property Insurance premium in Brevard County is about $2,348 a year (April 2026 filings); private-market quotes differ, and a good agent will tell you which carriers are actually writing here.
Run the real numbers before you commit: what selling nets you, whether your Save Our Homes benefit moves with you, and rent vs buy in Brevard County.
At The Shire’s $68,000 median and Brevard County’s adopted 15.6 mills (FY2025-26), a home assessed at that price carries roughly $1,060 a year in property tax before exemptions — a buyer’s first-year figure; a long-time owner’s Save Our Homes cap can be far lower, which is one reason resale taxes jump at closing. Municipal and special-district millage varies inside the county; see the Brevard County tax page.
Rents and the investor math
Typical asking rent across Brevard County sits near $1,913 a month (Zillow’s rent index). Rents are moving about 1.0% year over year. County-level yield math pencils to roughly a 6.66% cap rate on typical numbers, before expenses. Home prices run about 4.55x the county’s median household income, the affordability backdrop every buyer here negotiates inside. If you are weighing an investment purchase in The Shire, ask your agent for community-level rent comps rather than county averages — the spread between communities is wide.
Who is moving to Brevard County, and what they earn
The county gained a net 10,298 people in the latest IRS county-migration year. Households moving IN average $80,978 in income versus $68,374 for those moving out — movers arriving here earn more than those leaving, which shapes what sellers can ask and what buyers compete against. The biggest out-of-state feeder markets are NY, CA, TX. Median household income in Brevard County has grown about 39% since 2018 ($75,817 now). Population is up about 8% over the same stretch. An agent who knows these flows can tell you which way demand in The Shire is actually pointing, not just where prices have been.
Sources: IRS SOI county-to-county migration; U.S. Census income and population estimates. County-level data for context; community demand varies within the county.
School context you can verify: the Brevard County school district earned a district grade of A from the Florida Department of Education (2025-26) and has held an A since 2024. Attendance zones vary by address, so confirm the zoned schools for any specific home with the district.
3 for sale — the inventory any agent you interview should already know street by street.
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Listing data provided by the Space Coast Multiple Listing Service. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed by the MLS to be accurate. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Listings shown as of 2026-09-19; prices and availability change.
If you’re buying in The Shire
Time is on your side in The Shire right now. Tour aggressively, compare concessions — rate buydowns and credits often beat a small price cut — and let your agent use days-on-market as negotiating leverage. Every price cut on a listing is information.
If you’re selling in The Shire
Selling into a slower The Shire market means prep and pricing are the whole game. Interview agents on their marketing reach beyond the MLS, their plan for the first 14 days, and what they would do at day 45 if showings stall. The wrong list price costs more than any commission difference.
Questions to ask before you hire a The Shire agent
- How many homes have you sold in or near The Shire in the last year — the community recorded 5?
- How would you price my home against the $110 per square foot The Shire closings have averaged?
- What’s your marketing plan, and where will my home actually show up?
- With about 7.2 months of supply in The Shire, is this a market where you would advise me to negotiate or hold firm?
- How and how often will you communicate with me?
- Can you share recent client references?
Why community expertise matters in The Shire
Two homes a mile apart can sell on completely different terms. A The Shire expert prices to the micro-market, knows which upgrades buyers reward, and has the relationships to get deals done.
Top listing agents vs. buyer’s agents in The Shire
If you’re selling in The Shire, a top listing agent’s pricing, staging, and marketing are what win top dollar — the same skills behind a strong home sale. If you’re buying, a sharp buyer’s agent protects you in negotiation and inspections. The best The Shire Realtors do both well; ask any agent you interview which side they’re strongest on and how they’d handle yours.
Momentum’s record in Shire The Palm Bay
Momentum Realty is a Northeast Florida brokerage; we do not list homes in Palm Bay ourselves. When you ask us for an agent here we match you with a vetted local agent from our referral network — one whose own closed sales are in Palm Bay — and we only get paid if you close, so the match has to be right. The market numbers on this page are what we would check that agent against.
Meet your local expert
Brittany co-founded Momentum Realty, a RealTrends 500 brokerage (ranked #440 in the U.S.) with 320+ agents and $3.5B+ in closed sales across Florida. Tell her what you’re looking for and she’ll connect you with the right local Momentum specialist — and make sure you’re taken care of from first call to closing.
“I have now worked with Brittany and the Brooks Group / Momentum Realty to both buy and sell a property over the past 3 years. I had an outstanding experience.” — A. Lloyd, Zillow
Related The Shire resources
- Homes for sale & The Shire neighborhood guide
- Brevard County real estate market
- Sell your The Shire home with a local expert
- Brevard County homestead exemption
Common questions
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Market figures are aggregates from Momentum Realty’s MLS data for The Shire, as of 2026-08-30, and will change over time. This is general guidance on how to choose an agent, not a ranking or endorsement of any individual. Equal Housing Opportunity.