The Dunes at Heritage Lakes in Melbourne

The Dunes at
Heritage Lakes

New construction · West Melbourne area · ZIP 32904

D.R. Horton new construction within Heritage Lakes, minutes to I-95 and the Parkway in the West Melbourne area.

D.R. HortonHeritage LakesI-95 access
Live Market Pulse
41/100
Momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market
New construction trades on the floor plan, the lot, and the all-in carry; confirm the HOA, any CDD, and the build or warranty status on a specific home.
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Built fromLive Space Coast MLS data14 years of closingsLocal renovation analysisUpdated twice daily
LiveMarket PulseSpace Coast MLS
$425K
Median Price
36mo
Supply
n/a
Avg DOM
Soft
Seller Leverage
$220/sf
Median $/Sqft
n/a
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"The Dunes at Heritage Lakes is a builder-driven neighborhood in the West Melbourne area, so the read is standard new construction with a strong commute angle: the base plan, the lot, and the option list set the number, and the position between I-95 and the St. Johns Heritage Parkway is the practical draw. The reported scale of about 146 lots means steady builder supply while it sells out. Confirm the HOA and any Community Development District assessment on the parcel before you price a home."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

The Dunes at Heritage Lakes market snapshot (as of June 17, 2026): the median sale price is about $425K ($220 per sq ft), a buyer-leaning market. Based on 2 recent closings in live Space Coast MLS data.

The Dunes at Heritage Lakes is a single-family new construction neighborhood by D.R. Horton within the larger Heritage Lakes community. It sits in the West Melbourne area, west of I-95, east of the St. Johns Heritage Parkway, and north of US 192. The MLS lists the address as Melbourne, ZIP 32904, and the slug keeps the melbourne suffix, but the honest description of the location is the West Melbourne area.

The neighborhood is reported as roughly 73.66 acres with about 146 single-family lots and 5 floor plans of roughly 1,672 to 2,601 square feet, in one and two story configurations with 3 to 5 bedrooms and two-car garages. Walking trails and nearby parks are reported. Treat the acreage, lot count, plans, and square footage as builder-reported and confirm what is included on a specific home.

Because this is new construction, the money is made on the base plan, the structural options, and the homesite, not on a headline number. Confirm the HOA dues and what they cover, and check the parcel for any Community Development District assessment that can ride the tax bill, before you decide.

For buyers who want a current-code home with a builder warranty and fast access to I-95, the Parkway, and West Melbourne shopping and dining, The Dunes at Heritage Lakes is a practical, commute-friendly option. The work is reading the homesite, pricing the options honestly, and pricing the all-in carrying cost.

Best for

  • Buyers who want a current-code home with a builder warranty
  • Buyers who value fast I-95 and Parkway commute access
  • Buyers who want a newer West Melbourne address near shopping
  • Buyers who will price the homesite and options, not just the base

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want mature canopy and an established resale street
  • Buyers who want a gated, amenity-dense enclave
  • Buyers unwilling to confirm a possible CDD assessment
  • Buyers who need a home immediately with no build wait

How The Dunes at Heritage Lakes is performing right now

41/100
momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
36Months of supplytight
72Median days on marketdays
0 : 6Under contract vs for salestrong demand
2Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+1%Asking vs recent sold $/sqftroom to negotiate

Tight supply and strong demand favor sellers here. Homes still take about two months to sell, though, and with asking prices running above recent sales per square foot, a prepared buyer has room on anything overpriced. Reading each home against the real comps, not the headline trend, is where the edge is.

Live from the Space Coast MLS, as of June 17, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current The Dunes at Heritage Lakes listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

8.6A- score
Momentum intelligence
Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in The Dunes at Heritage Lakes buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in The Dunes at Heritage Lakes

Live MLS inventory for The Dunes at Heritage 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 The Dunes at Heritage Lakes listings as of 2026-06-17, priced high to low. Listing data provided by the Space Coast Multiple Listing Service. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS.. Tap any home to ask about it.

Listing locations from Space Coast MLS; lot type inferred from listing descriptions. Destination pins are approximate. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO. Flood, school, and commute overlays are on the roadmap.

The takeaway

The West Melbourne area is the point: I-95, the St. Johns Heritage Parkway, and West Melbourne shopping are minutes away, with the beaches and Orlando a manageable drive.

I-95 via US 192~8 min · interchange
St. Johns Heritage Parkway~5 min · west
Hammock Landing shopping~10 min · West Melbourne
Downtown Melbourne~20 min · US 1
Melbourne Orlando Intl Airport~20 min · MLB
Indialantic / Melbourne beaches~35 min · east
Orlando~60 min · via I-95 / SR 528

Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic and your exact departure point. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

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Carrying cost · the no-CDD edge

No CDD bond means thousands less per year than newer master plans.

Typical CDD community~$2,500/yr
The Dunes at Heritage Lakes (no CDD)$0/yr

Roughly $25,000 saved over 10 years in carrying cost, before resale.

Illustrative. NE Florida CDD assessments commonly run $1,500-$3,500+/yr and vary by community; verify per property.

Schools

15-Second Take
  • Brevard County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Confirm current ratings before relying on them
  • Private and parochial options nearby

The Dunes at Heritage Lakes is served by Brevard County Public Schools. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high schools for any specific home, plus any magnet or choice options. Treat published ratings as a starting point, not the full story.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any The Dunes at Heritage Lakes address.

The takeaway

What is actually shaping value around The Dunes at Heritage Lakes: the Space Coast demand base, the community's own structure and costs, and area growth. Each item is an honest read; dated, sourced items appear in the timeline.

Recent Developments in The Dunes at Heritage Lakes

Our read on what is being built around The Dunes at Heritage Lakes, scored for direction, significance, and how close the effect lands. The full sourced timeline follows below.

Net OutlookBullishThe Space Coast demand picture points up over time; the near-term watch item for The Dunes at Heritage Lakes is the all-in carrying cost and how local supply turns. Confirm the specifics on any home before you rely on them.

Active builder phase keeps supply coming

Ongoing
NeutralNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

An actively selling builder phase means steady new supply, which can cap near-term resale pricing until the neighborhood sells through.

Builder warranty and current building code

Ongoing
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

New construction carries a builder warranty and current-code wind and energy standards, a real advantage on a coastal Brevard tax and insurance bill.

Space Coast aerospace and job growth

Ongoing
BullishMajor impact
SignificanceRadius: Regional

Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral, and the broader Space Coast employment base support steady housing demand across Brevard.

Confirm any CDD on the carry

Ongoing
NeutralNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

New Brevard master plans sometimes carry a Community Development District assessment on the tax bill; confirm it before pricing the all-in carry.

Road and commercial growth around the area

Ongoing
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Regional

Ongoing road and retail investment in the corridor improves access over time, though it brings construction activity in the near term.

Limited resale track record so far

Ongoing
NeutralMinor impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

A new neighborhood has a thin closed-sale history, so early comps are scarce and the homesite and options matter more than a headline number.

Direction, significance, and effect-radius ratings are Momentum's proprietary, qualitative read of the sourced items below, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific home.

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting The Dunes at Heritage Lakes, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated June 2026.

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  1. June 2025
    Community

    D.R. Horton building The Dunes at Heritage Lakes

    D.R. Horton lists The Dunes at Heritage Lakes as an active single-family neighborhood in the West Melbourne area, reported at roughly 73.66 acres with about 146 lots and 5 floor plans. Why it matters: An active builder phase with about 146 lots means steady new supply; price the homesite and options, not a headline number. Source

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Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.

If we were buying in The Dunes at Heritage Lakes, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Confirm the HOA and any CDD. Get the current HOA dues, what they cover, and whether a Community Development District rides the parcel before you price a home.

2

Compare quick-move-in against a build slot. A finished inventory home and a to-be-built order carry different prices, timelines, and option control.

3

Read the homesite. Water and preserve lots hold value; interior lots are where buyers overpay.

4

Price the options honestly. Structural options drive both the build cost and the resale, so separate them from cosmetic upgrades.

5

Map the commute and cross-shop the area, including Indian River Preserve in Mims, before you commit.

Best Buy
A core plan with structural options on a water or preserve lot
Biggest Risk
Underpricing the all-in carry of the HOA plus any CDD
Best Lot
Water or preserve over interior homesites
Smart Timing
Confirm build timeline and quick-move-in availability
The takeaway

On mobile, tap any heading below to open it. This is the home by home, lot by lot, club and renovation detail, organized so you can jump straight to what matters to you.

Community Details at a Glance

The Dunes at Heritage Lakes is built by D.R. Horton within Heritage Lakes, reported as roughly 73.66 acres with about 146 single-family lots and 5 floor plans of roughly 1,672 to 2,601 square feet, one and two story, 3 to 5 bedrooms, and two-car garages. Walking trails and nearby parks are reported. The location is west of I-95, east of the St. Johns Heritage Parkway, and north of US 192. Treat plan, lot, acreage, and amenity details as builder-reported and confirm what is included on a specific home and homesite.

The takeaway

Three honest price bands. Condition and lot, not the square footage alone, decide where a home lands.

The Base Plan
$425K to $425K

A smaller one-story plan on a standard interior homesite, lightly optioned. The attainable way into Heritage Lakes.

Lowest entry
The Core Build
$425K to $425K

A larger one or two story plan with popular structural options on a better homesite, the heart of the order book here.

Most inventory
The Premium Homesite
$425K to $425K

A top plan fully optioned on a water or preserve lot, the version that holds value best at resale.

Strongest resale

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

$425K to $425K
The Base Plan
A smaller one-story plan on a standard interior homesite, lightly optioned. The attainable way into Heritage Lakes.
$425K to $425K
The Core Build
A larger one or two story plan with popular structural options on a better homesite, the heart of the order book here.
$425K to $425K
The Premium Homesite
A top plan fully optioned on a water or preserve lot, the version that holds value best at resale.

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

15-Second Take
  • Renovation math decides the deal
  • Better lots and views resell strongest
  • Roof and HVAC age drive the insurance quote
  • Interior lots are where buyers overpay
Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

Most buyers overpay on interior lots in the back half of the community. A sharp renovation can distract you, but the weaker resale position follows the lot, not the finishes. We read the homesite before the kitchen.

Fast I-95 and St. Johns Heritage Parkway accessStrong
Builder warranty, current-code constructionStrong
West Melbourne shopping and dining nearbyPositive
All-in carry of HOA plus any CDDConfirm it
New, still-building street with limited canopyManage it

Momentum analysis based on the community's structure, location, lot scarcity, and housing stock. Not a guarantee of future value.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

The strongest value pocket is usually a renovated home on a good lot priced just under the next tier up. Buyers chasing the single biggest house often pay top prices for what is really a renovation project.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in The Dunes at Heritage Lakes

15-Second Take
  • Calling the listing agent (who works for the seller)
  • Misjudging the renovation budget
  • Overpaying for an interior lot
  • Underbudgeting the carrying costs
  • Skipping the roof, HVAC, and systems check

The same five mistakes cost buyers the most in any market. Every one is avoidable with the right preparation before you tour.

The brochure sells the floor plan. The deal is won or lost on the homesite, the structural options, and the all-in carrying cost.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
8.0B+ · Buy Score
Resale Strength8.0/10
Renovation Risk4.0/10
Location Efficiency8.2/10
Long-Term Defensibility7.8/10
Carrying Cost Advantage7.1/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment based on the analysis on this page, on a 0 to 10 scale. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value or advice on a specific home.

Why our read on The Dunes at Heritage Lakes is different.

Most pages on this community are an automated estimate wrapped in stock copy. This one is built from the live Space Coast MLS feed, fourteen years of closed sales, and a renovation-by-renovation read of what actually moves value here, lot by lot. No Zestimate, no guesswork.

Live Space Coast MLS feed14 years of closed salesRenovation-premium analysisLot-by-lot, no automated estimates
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty. A housing economist with a background in real estate investment banking at Deutsche Bank and consulting at Ernst & Young, who has built and analyzed Northeast Florida real estate from the ground up.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Where the value actually sits. Each home is shaded by its price per square foot (a value read, not just a price) and ringed by lot type, so you can see at a glance which pockets carry a real, durable premium and where a renovation play makes sense.

Value ($/sqft)
$261 value$401 premium
Lake / waterPreserveInterior

Fill = price per square foot; ring = lot type, inferred from listing descriptions. Sold homes are shown by realized $/sqft (lot type not always recorded). Asking and recent-sold figures from Space Coast MLS; for orientation, not an appraisal.

15-Second Take
  • Water and preserve lots hold value best
  • Interior lots are where buyers overpay on options
  • The lot premium is the part the market gives back
  • Read the homesite before the option list
  • About 146 lots means steady builder supply for now

In a new-construction neighborhood the homesite is the part of your money the market gives back at resale, because options date and the base plan repeats across the street. With about 146 lots reported, supply stays steady while The Dunes sells out, so the water and preserve homesites carry the durable premium over interior lots. Read the homesite first, then price the plan and options against it.

The Dunes at Heritage Lakes in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a current-code home with a builder warranty.
Biggest advantageD.R. Horton new construction within Heritage Lakes, minutes to I-95 and the Parkway in the West Melbourne area.
Biggest riskUnderpricing the all-in carry of the HOA plus any CDD.
Sweet spotA core plan with structural options on a water or preserve lot.
Avoid ifBuyers who want mature canopy and an established resale street.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • HOA within Heritage Lakes, confirm the amount
  • Check the parcel for any CDD on the tax bill
  • Reported about 146 single-family lots
  • Walking trails and nearby parks reported
  • Price the base plan, options, and lot together

An HOA applies within Heritage Lakes; confirm the current amount, what it covers, and any CDD assessment on the parcel before you offer.

Reported to cover common-area maintenance and access to community trails and nearby parks. Confirm the exact inclusions and any capital fee in writing.

No private membership club is required; walking trails and nearby parks are community features. Confirm amenity access and any capital fee for a specific home.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and view, not the Zestimate. The right number comes from closed comps matched to your renovation level and lot.

Momentum listings (YTD)
97.98%
Sold-to-list ratio across our market for our agents, sellers keeping more of their price.
Market average (YTD)
96.73%
The broader metro average sold-to-list ratio over the same period.
Momentum days on market
64 days
Median days on market for our listings, faster sales mean less carrying cost and stronger leverage.
Market days on market
72 days
The broader metro median over the same period.

Sold-to-list and days-on-market figures reflect Momentum Realty listings versus our market average, year to date. Your home's result depends on pricing, condition, lot, view, and preparation.

In The Dunes at Heritage Lakes, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Indian River Preserve, a home priced to the community average instead of its true condition and view either leaves money on the table or sits. A renovated kitchen, newer roof and HVAC, and a golf or lake view all deserve to show up in your price, and a buyer pool reading renovation math needs to be shown why your home is worth it. We build that case with real comps and a pricing strategy for the current market.

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The Dunes at Heritage Lakes Market Scorecard

Buyer-Leaning Market

The Dunes at Heritage Lakes is currently a buyer-leaning market. About 36.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $412,445.

36.0
Months supply
$412,445
Median list
$425,000
Median sold
$220
Per sqft
n/a
Days on mkt
6/0/2
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32904 ZIP is $378,087, about 12.4% below the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

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

Based on information from the Space Coast MLS for the period 2026 through 2026-06-18. Refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is The Dunes at Heritage Lakes?
Within the Heritage Lakes community in the West Melbourne area, west of I-95, east of the St. Johns Heritage Parkway, and north of US 192. The MLS lists the address as Melbourne, ZIP 32904. Confirm the exact address and zoning for a specific home.
Who builds The Dunes at Heritage Lakes?
It is a D.R. Horton single-family neighborhood within Heritage Lakes. Treat floor plans, features, and pricing as builder-reported and confirm directly.
How large is the neighborhood?
Reported as roughly 73.66 acres with about 146 single-family lots. Confirm the current lot count and availability with the builder.
What floor plans are offered?
Reported as 5 plans of roughly 1,672 to 2,601 square feet, one and two story, with 3 to 5 bedrooms and two-car garages. Confirm current plans and square footage with the builder.
Is there an HOA?
Yes, an HOA applies within Heritage Lakes. Confirm the current dues, what they cover, and any capital fee in writing for a specific home.
Is there a CDD?
Some Brevard communities carry a Community Development District assessment on the tax bill. Confirm whether a CDD applies to the specific parcel before you offer.
What amenities are reported?
Walking trails within the community and nearby parks are reported. Confirm which amenities are delivered for a specific home.
Is it really in Melbourne?
The MLS lists Melbourne, ZIP 32904, and the slug keeps the melbourne suffix, but the location is honestly described as the West Melbourne area. Confirm the municipality and address for a specific home.
What schools serve the neighborhood?
It is in Brevard Public Schools and the West Melbourne attendance area. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the current zoning with the district.
Should I buy a quick-move-in or build?
A finished inventory home offers speed and a known price; a to-be-built order gives option control and a longer timeline. We compare both against live inventory before you decide.
What does new construction cost here?
Pricing depends on the plan, the structural options, and the homesite, and the builder adjusts it with the market and incentives. We pull current pricing and true comps for a specific home rather than quote a moving figure.
How far is the beach?
The Indialantic and Melbourne beaches are reported roughly 35 minutes east. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.
Is The Dunes at Heritage Lakes a good investment?
The commute access, newer construction, and West Melbourne location support resale, while the homesite and options drive the outcome. As with any new build, condition and lot decide value; this is not a guarantee of future value.
Do I need my own agent to buy new construction?
Yes. The sales center represents the builder. Your own representation, at no cost to you, protects you on options, the homesite, the contract, and the inspection. Momentum Realty represents you, not the builder.
Buyers who want a current-code home with a builder warrantyExcellent fit
Buyers who value fast I-95 and Parkway commute accessExcellent fit
Buyers who want a newer West Melbourne address near shoppingExcellent fit
Buyers who will price the homesite and options honestlyExcellent fit
Buyers comparing a quick-move-in home against a build slotExcellent fit
Buyers who want mature canopy and an established resale streetProbably not
Buyers who want a gated, amenity-dense enclaveProbably not
Buyers who want the lowest carry with no HOA or CDDProbably not
Buyers who need a home immediately with no build waitProbably not
Buyers who want acreage or a no-HOA settingProbably not

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