Fairhaven in Palm Bay

Fairhaven

Established single-family subdivision · near Malabar Road · ZIP 32907

A small, established single-family subdivision minutes from the Malabar Road corridor.

Reportedly low/no HOANear Malabar RdCity water
Live Market Pulse
62/100
Momentum
Balanced Market (limited data)
Fairhaven is small and thinly traded, so treat community-level details as something to confirm per parcel; the buy hinges on the specific home's condition and lot more than any community feature.
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Built fromLive Space Coast MLS data14 years of closingsLocal renovation analysisUpdated twice daily
LiveMarket PulseSpace Coast MLS
$300K
Median Price
6mo
Supply
n/a
Avg DOM
Balanced
Seller Leverage
$177/sf
Median $/Sqft
n/a
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Fairhaven is a small, established single-family pocket off the Malabar Road corridor in Palm Bay, reported to have city water, paved roads, and little to no HOA. The read here is location and condition: a convenient near-the-corridor address with a modest, established housing stock, where the buy hinges on a clean inspection and an honest renovation budget more than any community amenity. It is a thin, low-turnover subdivision, so verify the HOA status and lot specifics per parcel."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Fairhaven market snapshot (as of June 17, 2026): the median sale price is about $300K ($177 per sq ft), a balanced market (limited data). Based on 2 recent closings in live Space Coast MLS data.

Fairhaven is a small, established single-family subdivision in Palm Bay, set along Fairhaven Street NE off the busy Malabar Road corridor in the 32907 ZIP. It is a modest, low-turnover neighborhood reported to have city water and paved roads, with both built homes and some remaining buildable lots.

This is a convenience-and-value read more than an amenity one. There is no golf course or gated entry; the draw is an established address minutes from the Malabar Road shopping, dining, and I-95 access, with a housing stock that varies by vintage and condition. Many homes here are reported to carry little to no HOA, which is part of the appeal, so confirm the exact status for a specific parcel.

The value question is the home itself. In a subdivision like this, condition, roof and systems age, and lot specifics drive the number far more than any community feature, so a careful inspection and an honest renovation read are where the work is.

Because Fairhaven is small and thinly traded, treat any community-level detail as something to verify per parcel. Confirm the HOA status, the lot, and utilities with the listing rather than assuming them.

Best for

  • Buyers who want an established single-family home near the Malabar Road corridor
  • Value buyers comfortable reading condition and a renovation budget
  • Anyone who prefers little to no HOA over amenity-heavy community fees
  • Commuters who value quick I-95 and shopping access

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want gated, amenity-rich community living
  • Anyone seeking new construction with a builder warranty
  • Buyers who want a quiet, far-from-the-corridor setting
  • Those who need an HOA-governed, uniform streetscape

How Fairhaven is performing right now

62/100
momentum
Balanced Market (limited data)
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
6Months of supplytight
72Median days on marketdays
3 : 1Under contract vs for salestrong demand
2Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
-16%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 Fairhaven 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 Fairhaven buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Fairhaven

Live MLS inventory for Fairhaven. 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 Fairhaven 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 whole point is convenience: Fairhaven sits minutes from the Malabar Road shopping, dining, and I-95 access, with Melbourne and the beaches a manageable drive.

Malabar Road shopping~5 min · ~1 mile
I-95 access (Malabar Rd)~8-10 min · ~4 miles
Downtown Palm Bay / US-1~12-15 min · ~6 miles
Melbourne Square Mall~15 min · ~8 miles
Melbourne Orlando Int'l Airport~20 min · ~11 miles
Atlantic beaches via causeway~30 min · ~16 miles

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
Fairhaven (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

Fairhaven 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 Fairhaven address.

The takeaway

What is actually shaping value around Fairhaven: the Malabar Road corridor and its studied improvements, the reportedly minimal HOA, and where Palm Bay's new growth is concentrated. Verify the HOA and condition per home.

Recent Developments in Fairhaven

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

Net OutlookBullishThe established, near-corridor location keeps Fairhaven convenient and relatively stable. The watch items are corridor traffic, which improvement projects aim to ease, and the condition of an older housing stock.

Malabar Road corridor improvements studied

2025
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Corridor

Studied widening of Malabar Road aims to ease congestion on the corridor Fairhaven relies on, a long-term convenience positive.

Near-corridor traffic growth

Ongoing
BearishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Corridor

Rapid traffic growth on Malabar Road is the trade-off for the convenience; lot position matters for quiet.

Reportedly little to no HOA

Ongoing
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

A reportedly minimal HOA is a carrying-cost edge, but verify the status and any restrictions per parcel.

Established, low-turnover supply

Ongoing
NeutralMinor impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Thin turnover means few comps; price to the specific home's condition rather than a community average.

Palm Bay growth concentrated south and west

Ongoing
NeutralNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: City

Major new master plans are concentrated in south Palm Bay, leaving this established central pocket relatively stable.

Insurance and roof age matter

Ongoing
NeutralNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

On an older housing stock, roof age and wind mitigation drive insurability and price; inspect carefully.

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 Fairhaven, 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. April 2025
    Roads

    Palm Bay studies widening a portion of Malabar Road

    Reporting described Palm Bay exploring a partnership with the state to widen part of the Malabar Road corridor, citing rapid growth and rising traffic in the area. Why it matters: Corridor improvements are a long-term convenience positive for near-corridor pockets like Fairhaven, while current traffic is the trade-off for the location. 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 Fairhaven, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Confirm the HOA status per parcel. Many homes here are reported to carry little to no HOA, but verify it for the specific home in writing.

2

Read condition and systems first. Roof age, HVAC, and prior updates drive both price and insurability in an established subdivision.

3

Check the lot and utilities. Confirm city water, lot size, and any easements with the listing.

4

Budget the renovation honestly. Price the cost to bring a dated home current before you judge any list price.

5

Cross-shop nearby value. Compare against Country Club Estates and other established Palm Bay pockets.

Best Buy
An updated, well-kept home on a clean inspection
Biggest Risk
Underbudgeting roof and systems on a dated home
Best Lot
A deeper or corner lot away from the busiest cut-through
Smart Timing
Confirm HOA status and utilities before you offer
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

Fairhaven is a small, established single-family subdivision along Fairhaven Street NE off the Malabar Road corridor in central-west Palm Bay, in the 32907 ZIP. It is reported to be a city-water neighborhood with paved roads, with both built homes and some remaining buildable lots, and many homes are reported to carry little to no HOA. There is no golf, gate, or amenity package; the draw is a convenient, value-oriented address minutes from shopping, dining, and I-95. Because it is small and thinly traded, confirm the HOA status, lot, and utilities per parcel with the listing.

The takeaway

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

The Project Home
$280K to $280K

Original or dated homes that need updates, the renovation entry into an established, convenient subdivision.

Lowest entry
The Move-In Ready
$280K to $320K

Updated, well-kept homes on solid lots, the heart of the resale demand here.

Most inventory
The Build Lot
$320K to $320K

A remaining buildable parcel for a new home in an established setting. Confirm utilities and restrictions before you buy.

Strongest resale

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

$280K to $280K
The Project Home
Original or dated homes that need updates, the renovation entry into an established, convenient subdivision.
$280K to $320K
The Move-In Ready
Updated, well-kept homes on solid lots, the heart of the resale demand here.
$320K to $320K
The Build Lot
A remaining buildable parcel for a new home in an established setting. Confirm utilities and restrictions before you buy.

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.

Convenient near-corridor locationStrong
Reportedly little to no HOAPositive
City water and paved roadsPositive
Older, varied housing stockInspect it
Corridor traffic nearbyManage 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 Fairhaven

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.

In a small, established subdivision, the deal is won or lost on condition and the inspection, not on community amenities.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
6.6B- · Buy Score
Resale Strength6.6/10
Renovation Risk6.4/10
Location Efficiency7.4/10
Long-Term Defensibility6.2/10
Carrying Cost Advantage8.0/10

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 Fairhaven 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
  • Deeper and corner lots ease corridor noise
  • Condition drives value more than the lot here
  • Some buildable parcels remain
  • City water and paved roads reported
  • Read the lot and traffic before the finishes

In a small established subdivision, the lot question is mostly about position and quiet: deeper and corner lots away from the busiest cut-through hold appeal, and a clean, usable lot with confirmed city water is the durable asset. The house can be renovated; the location relative to the corridor cannot. Read the lot, the traffic at different times, and the utilities first, then price the condition of the home against it.

Fairhaven in 15 seconds.

Best forValue buyers who want an established single-family home minutes from the Malabar Road corridor.
Biggest advantageA convenient address with reportedly little to no HOA and quick shopping and I-95 access.
Biggest riskCondition and systems on a varied, established housing stock, and corridor traffic nearby.
Sweet spotAn updated home on a clean lot matched honestly to recent comps.
Avoid ifYou want gated amenities, new construction, or an HOA-governed streetscape.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • Reportedly little to no HOA on many homes
  • Established single-family subdivision
  • City water and paved roads reported
  • Minutes from the Malabar Road corridor
  • Confirm HOA and lot per parcel

Many homes in Fairhaven are reported to carry little to no HOA. Confirm the exact status, any voluntary association, and any deed restrictions for a specific parcel with the listing.

There is no reported amenity package. The neighborhood is reported to have city water and paved roads; confirm utilities and any restrictions per parcel.

No golf or private club. This is a modest, established residential subdivision near the Malabar Road corridor.

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 Fairhaven, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Country Club Estates, 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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Fairhaven Market Scorecard

Balanced Market (limited data)

Fairhaven is currently a balanced market (limited data). About 6.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $349,900.

6.0
Months supply
$349,900
Median list
$299,950
Median sold
$177
Per sqft
n/a
Days on mkt
1/3/2
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32907 ZIP is $303,030, about 15.1% below the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

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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 Fairhaven in Palm Bay?
Fairhaven is a small single-family subdivision along Fairhaven Street NE, off the Malabar Road corridor in the 32907 ZIP of Palm Bay, Brevard County.
Does Fairhaven have an HOA?
Many homes in Fairhaven are reported to carry little to no HOA. HOA status and any deed restrictions can vary by parcel, so confirm the exact situation for a specific home with the listing.
What kind of homes are in Fairhaven?
Fairhaven is an established single-family subdivision with a varied housing stock by vintage and condition, plus some remaining buildable lots. Condition and updates drive value here more than any community feature.
Are there lots to build on in Fairhaven?
Reporting and listings describe land parcels available alongside built homes. If you plan to build, confirm the lot, utilities, setbacks, and any restrictions with the city and the listing.
Does Fairhaven have city water?
Fairhaven is reported to be a city-water neighborhood with paved roads. Confirm the utilities and connections for a specific parcel before you buy.
How close is Fairhaven to shopping and I-95?
Fairhaven sits just off the Malabar Road corridor, putting shopping, dining, banking, and I-95 access within minutes. Confirm your real drive times from a specific address.
Is Fairhaven a gated community?
No. Fairhaven is a modest, established single-family subdivision, not a gated or amenity community. The draw is location and value rather than community amenities.
What schools serve Fairhaven?
Fairhaven is part of Brevard Public Schools. School assignment is by address and changes periodically, so confirm the exact zoned schools for a specific home with the district.
What ZIP code is Fairhaven in?
Fairhaven is in the 32907 ZIP in the central-west part of Palm Bay, near the Malabar Road corridor.
Is Fairhaven a good value?
An established address near the corridor with reportedly little to no HOA can be a value, but the outcome depends on the specific home's condition and the renovation it needs. Read the inspection and comps honestly; this is not a guarantee of future value.
Is there traffic near Fairhaven?
Fairhaven's convenience comes from the Malabar Road corridor, which carries real traffic. Visit at different times and pick a lot positioned away from the busiest cut-through if quiet matters to you.
Should I use the listing agent to buy in Fairhaven?
No. The listing agent works for the seller. On an established home where condition drives the number, having your own representation to read the inspection and comps is the highest-leverage decision you make.
Buyers who want an established single-family home near the Malabar Road corridorExcellent fit
Value buyers comfortable reading condition and a renovation budgetExcellent fit
Anyone who prefers little to no HOA over amenity feesExcellent fit
Commuters who value quick I-95 and shopping accessExcellent fit
Buyers who will confirm HOA status and lot specifics per parcelExcellent fit
Buyers who want gated, amenity-rich community livingProbably not
Anyone seeking new construction with a builder warrantyProbably not
Buyers who want a quiet, far-from-the-corridor settingProbably not
Those who need an HOA-governed, uniform streetscapeProbably not
Buyers unwilling to budget for an older home's updatesProbably not

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