Forest Glen at Bayside Lakes in Palm Bay

Forest Glen at
Bayside Lakes

Single-family village · Bayside Lakes · Palm Bay

A small, low-density village of larger homes inside Palm Bay's Bayside Lakes master plan.

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Live Market Pulse
62/100
Momentum
Balanced Market (limited data)
This is a small, settled village market where the home, the lot, and the confirmed fee structure decide where it trades.
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LiveMarket PulseSpace Coast MLS
$515K
Median Price
6mo
Supply
n/a
Avg DOM
Balanced
Seller Leverage
$197/sf
Median $/Sqft
n/a
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Forest Glen is a small single-family village of around one hundred homes inside the established Bayside Lakes master plan in southeast Palm Bay, with larger floor plans. The read is village-within-master: you buy a specific home and lot, but amenity access and the fee picture depend on the master plan and any village layer. It is a settled, low-turnover village, so condition and lot drive value. Some listings report a very low or no village-level HOA, but confirm the full fee structure, master participation, and any CDD per parcel."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Forest Glen at Bayside Lakes market snapshot (as of June 17, 2026): the median sale price is about $515K ($197 per sq ft), a balanced market (limited data). Based on 4 recent closings in live Space Coast MLS data.

Forest Glen at Bayside Lakes is a small single-family village, reported at roughly one hundred homes, within the established Bayside Lakes master plan in southeast Palm Bay near the 32909 ZIP. Public listing context describes larger homes, generally in the upper-two-thousand to mid-three-thousand square-foot range.

Bayside Lakes is a mature master plan known for its lakes, walking paths, and a nearby commercial center with everyday retail and services. Forest Glen owners share in that master-plan setting, which keeps daily errands and recreation close rather than a long drive away.

The fee picture is the item to nail down. Some listings report a very low or no village-level homeowners-association fee for Forest Glen, but a master-plan participation component and a possible CDD can still apply. Confirm the full fee structure, what each layer covers, your amenity access, and any CDD or special assessment per parcel before you offer.

The appeal is a small, settled village of larger homes inside one of southeast Palm Bay's better-known master plans, with convenient shopping, parks, and regional road access. As in any small village, the specific home, its lot, and the confirmed fee structure decide where the value lands far more than any headline number.

Best for

  • Buyers who want a larger single-family home in a small, settled Palm Bay village
  • Owners who value walkable shopping, dining, and parks nearby
  • Buyers who prefer a low-density village inside a master plan
  • Buyers who will confirm the master participation and any village fee

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a no-HOA, no-restriction setup without checking
  • Those seeking a brand-new home with a builder warranty
  • Buyers who want a private golf or gated-estate amenity package
  • Anyone unwilling to verify the fee structure and any CDD

How Forest Glen is performing right now

62/100
momentum
Balanced Market (limited data)
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
6Months of supplytight
72Median days on marketdays
2 : 2Under contract vs for salestrong demand
4Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+0%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 Forest Glen 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 Forest Glen at Bayside Lakes buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Forest Glen

Live MLS inventory for Forest Glen at Bayside 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 Forest Glen 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 location is convenient southeast Palm Bay: the Bayside Lakes commercial center and parks are minutes away, with regional roads and Palm Bay Hospital within a short drive.

Bayside Lakes commercial center~3-5 min · Grocery, dining, services
Palm Bay Hospital area~12-15 min · Healthcare on Malabar Road
I-95 interchange~12-18 min · Regional access
Fred Poppe Regional Park~5-8 min · Sports and recreation
Melbourne and US 1 corridor~20-25 min · Shopping and employment
Atlantic beaches~30-40 min · Coastal access east

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
Forest Glen (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

Forest Glen 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 Forest Glen address.

The takeaway

What is actually shaping value around Forest Glen: the Health First Palm Bay Hospital expansion, the convenience of the Bayside Lakes commercial center, and Palm Bay's sustained growth. The regional item below is sourced and linked.

Recent Developments in Forest Glen at Bayside Lakes

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

Net OutlookBullishThe Palm Bay backdrop points up on healthcare investment and steady population growth, and the Bayside Lakes commercial center keeps daily convenience close. The watch item is simply confirming the full fee structure and any CDD per home.

Health First $230 million Palm Bay Hospital expansion

2025
BullishMajor impact
SignificanceRadius: Region

A major hospital investment in Palm Bay strengthens local services and the long-term demand backdrop for area housing.

Bayside Lakes commercial center convenience

Ongoing
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Everyday retail and services within the master plan support resale by keeping daily errands close.

Palm Bay among the fastest-growing Florida cities

Ongoing
BullishMajor impact
SignificanceRadius: Region

Sustained population growth supports housing demand across southeast Palm Bay master plans.

Small, low-density village character

Ongoing
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

A roughly one-hundred-home village offers a quieter setting inside the master plan, an appeal that supports resale.

Fee structure must be confirmed

Ongoing
NeutralNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Even with a low village fee, master participation and a possible CDD shape the true carrying cost; confirm the full picture.

Larger floor plans for the area

Ongoing
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Larger homes broaden the buyer pool relative to smaller Palm Bay stock, supporting resale.

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 Forest Glen at Bayside 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. May 2025
    Region

    Health First announces $230 million Palm Bay Hospital expansion

    Health First announced a $230 million five-floor patient tower expansion of Palm Bay Hospital, with design beginning in 2025, construction slated for summer 2026, and completion targeted for 2028. Why it matters: Expanded healthcare capacity in Palm Bay strengthens local services and reinforces the long-term demand backdrop for southeast Palm Bay communities like Bayside Lakes. 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 Forest Glen, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Confirm the full fee structure. Verify any village fee, master participation, what each covers, and your amenity access in writing.

2

Verify CDD and any assessment per parcel. Master plans sometimes carry a district bond; confirm with the listing and county.

3

Read the home's condition. Larger homes mean larger systems; roof age and HVAC set the real number.

4

Weigh the lot. Lake, pond, or preserve views read better than a tight interior lot.

5

Cross-shop nearby villages, including Lake Forest, to test the value within the master plan.

Best Buy
A well-kept larger home on a lake or preserve lot with confirmed fees
Biggest Risk
Assuming the fee structure without confirming master participation
Best Lot
A water or preserve view over a tight interior lot
Smart Timing
Confirm the fee layers, amenity access, and any CDD first
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

Forest Glen at Bayside Lakes is a small single-family village, reported at roughly one hundred homes, within the established Bayside Lakes master-planned community in southeast Palm Bay. Public listing context describes larger homes generally in the upper-two-thousand to mid-three-thousand square-foot range. Bayside Lakes is known for its lakes, walking paths, and a nearby commercial center anchored by everyday retail and services. Some listings report a very low or no village-level HOA fee for Forest Glen, but a master-plan participation component and a possible CDD can still apply, so confirm the full fee structure, amenity access, and any CDD or special assessment per parcel. There is no private golf club. The appeal is a small, low-density village of larger homes inside a mature, amenity-served master plan.

The takeaway

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

The Entry Home
$385K to $505K

An original or lightly updated larger home on a standard interior lot, the value route into the village.

Lowest entry
The Core Home
$505K to $550K

An updated larger home on a solid lot, often with a pond or preserve view, the heart of the resale market here.

Most inventory
The Top
$550K to $550K

A fully updated home on a preferred lake or preserve lot, the homes that hold value best in the village.

Strongest resale

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

$385K to $505K
The Entry Home
An original or lightly updated larger home on a standard interior lot, the value route into the village.
$505K to $550K
The Core Home
An updated larger home on a solid lot, often with a pond or preserve view, the heart of the resale market here.
$550K to $550K
The Top
A fully updated home on a preferred lake or preserve lot, the homes that hold value best in the village.

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.

Mature, amenity-served settingStrong
Larger floor plans for the areaStrong
Convenient commercial centerStrong
Fee structure must be confirmedConfirm it
Possible CDD on the tax billConfirm 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 Forest Glen

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.

Forest Glen is a small village of larger homes inside a master plan, where the home, the lot, and the confirmed fees decide the deal.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
7.6B+ · Buy Score
Resale Strength7.5/10
Renovation Risk4.2/10
Location Efficiency7.4/10
Long-Term Defensibility7.2/10
Carrying Cost Advantage7.4/10

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 Forest Glen 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
  • Lake and preserve lots hold value best
  • Tight interior lots are where buyers overpay
  • The lot cannot be changed, the home can
  • A small village adds a low-density appeal
  • Read the lot and confirm fees before the finishes

In a small master-plan village, the homesite still drives resale. A lake, pond, or preserve view reads better and resells faster than a tight interior lot looking at a neighbor. Because the homes are larger and from the Bayside Lakes build-out era, condition is a moderate swing, while the lot, the low-density village character, and the confirmed fee structure are the main variables. Read the lot and verify the fees first, then price the home's condition against comparable Bayside Lakes homes.

Forest Glen in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a larger single-family home in a small, settled Palm Bay village.
Biggest advantageA low-density village of larger homes inside a mature, amenity-served master plan.
Biggest riskFee assumptions; even with a low village fee, master participation and a possible CDD shape the true cost.
Sweet spotA well-kept larger home on a lake or preserve lot with the fee structure confirmed.
Avoid ifYou want new construction, a private golf or gated-estate package, or no master-plan ties.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • Low or no village fee reported (confirm)
  • Master participation may still apply
  • Mature Bayside Lakes setting
  • Commercial center and parks nearby
  • Verify CDD and assessments per parcel

Some listings report a very low or no village-level homeowners-association fee for Forest Glen, but a master-plan participation component and a possible CDD can still apply. Confirm the full fee structure and what each layer covers directly with the associations before you offer.

Master-plan participation typically funds shared amenities and common areas; any village layer may fund village-specific upkeep. Confirm your exact amenity access and inclusions for a specific home.

No private golf club. Bayside Lakes is known for master-plan amenities and a nearby commercial center; confirm the specific amenities available to Forest Glen owners.

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 Forest Glen, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Lake Forest, 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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Forest Glen Market Scorecard

Balanced Market (limited data)

Forest Glen is currently a balanced market (limited data). About 6.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $507,500.

6.0
Months supply
$507,500
Median list
$515,000
Median sold
$197
Per sqft
n/a
Days on mkt
2/2/4
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32909 ZIP is $317,505, about 16.7% 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 Forest Glen at Bayside Lakes?
Forest Glen is a small single-family village within the Bayside Lakes master plan in southeast Palm Bay, near the 32909 ZIP, close to the Bayside Lakes commercial center and parks.
How many homes are in Forest Glen?
Public information describes Forest Glen as a small village of roughly one hundred homes within the larger Bayside Lakes master plan.
Is Forest Glen part of the Bayside Lakes master plan?
Yes. Forest Glen is one of the single-family villages inside the established Bayside Lakes master-planned community.
What are the HOA fees in Forest Glen?
Some listings report a very low or no village-level fee, but master-plan participation and a possible CDD can still apply. Confirm the full fee structure and what each layer covers directly with the associations.
Is there a CDD in Forest Glen at Bayside Lakes?
Master plans sometimes carry a Community Development District bond. Confirm any CDD or special assessment per parcel with the listing and the county; do not assume.
How big are the homes in Forest Glen?
Public listing context describes larger homes, generally in the upper-two-thousand to mid-three-thousand square-foot range. Sizes vary by floor plan and lot.
When were the homes built?
The homes fall within the Bayside Lakes build-out era of the 2000s. Confirm the exact year built for a specific home.
What amenities do Forest Glen owners have access to?
Bayside Lakes is known for its lakes, walking paths, and a nearby commercial center. Confirm the specific amenities and access available to Forest Glen owners with the association.
Are the homes single-family?
Yes. Forest Glen is a single-family village, not townhomes or condos.
What schools serve Forest Glen?
Forest Glen is served by Brevard Public Schools. School assignment is by address and changes periodically, so confirm the exact zoning for a specific home with the district.
How is the resale market in Forest Glen?
It is a small, settled, low-turnover village where the home, the lot, and the master-plan setting drive value. Buyers cross-shop the other Bayside Lakes villages.
Is Forest Glen a good investment?
A small village of larger homes inside a mature master plan supports resale, but the specific home, lot, and confirmed fees drive the outcome. This is not a guarantee of future value.
How far is Forest Glen from shopping and I-95?
The Bayside Lakes commercial center is close by, with regional roads providing access toward I-95 and the coast. Confirm exact drive times for your route and schedule.
Should I use the listing agent to buy in Forest Glen?
No. The listing agent works for the seller. In a master-plan village where the fee structure and the lot swing value, having your own representation is the highest-leverage decision you make.
Buyers who want a larger single-family home in a small, settled Palm Bay villageExcellent fit
Owners who value walkable shopping, dining, and parks nearbyExcellent fit
Buyers who prefer a low-density village inside a master planExcellent fit
Buyers who value a mature, amenity-served addressExcellent fit
Buyers who will confirm the master participation and any village feeExcellent fit
Buyers who want a no-HOA, no-restriction setup without checkingProbably not
Those seeking a brand-new home with a builder warrantyProbably not
Buyers who want a private golf or gated-estate amenity packageProbably not
Anyone unwilling to verify the fee structure and any CDDProbably not
Buyers who need a waterfront or acreage homesiteProbably not

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