Bowe Gardens vs Hollywood Estates
Two Brevard communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-18.
| Metric | Bowe Gardens | Hollywood Estates |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $262K | $140K |
| Price per sq ft | $208 | $123 |
| Avg days on market | n/a | n/a |
| Months of supply | 5.1 mo | 1.9 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Balanced Market (limited data) |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 21 | 25 |
The verdict
Bowe Gardens carries the higher median price — about 87% above Hollywood Estates. Hollywood Estates is the tighter market on inventory (1.9 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Bowe Gardens | Hollywood Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Brevard County, FL | Brevard County, FL |
| City / area | Melbourne | Melbourne |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 18 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 15 sampled homes outside a flood zone |
Distances are straight-line; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more. Flood-zone shares come from FEMA flood maps matched to sampled parcels; always check the exact address before you close.
What is for sale today
| Bowe Gardens | Hollywood Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 9 | 4 |
| Under contract | 2 | 0 |
| Asking prices today | $220K to $425K | $100K to $280K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Manufactured Home, Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Bowe Gardens homes for sale · Hollywood Estates homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Bowe Gardens | Hollywood Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | n/a | 411 |
| Built | n/a | 1972–2022 (median 1980) |
| Typical living area | n/a | 1,127 sq ft |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Bowe Gardens | Hollywood Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Croton | Meadowlane |
| Middle | Johnson | Central |
| High school | Eau Gallie | Melbourne |
The school most often recorded on each community's MLS listings. Always confirm a specific address with the district.
Which one fits
On budget alone, Hollywood Estates is the lower entry point (median $140K vs $262K).
Neither number set decides it: drive both on a weekday evening, check the HOA documents and the flood zone for the exact street, and price the insurance before you write an offer. A Momentum agent who works both communities can pull the comparable sales for any two specific homes.
Questions people ask
Is Bowe Gardens more expensive than Hollywood Estates?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Bowe Gardens is $262,000 versus $140,000 in Hollywood Estates, about 87% higher.
What high schools serve Bowe Gardens and Hollywood Estates?
Listings in Bowe Gardens most often report Eau Gallie; listings in Hollywood Estates report Melbourne. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Bowe Gardens homes, photos & schools · Hollywood Estates homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.