Gardens At Waterstone
Homes for Sale in Palm Bay, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Gardens At Waterstone is pricing at a $350K median and $170 per square foot—well below much of Brevard County—but that discount comes with a tradeoff: homes are moving slowly. The median time on market is nearly two and a half months, which tells you this is a market where buyers hold negotiating leverage and condition matters more than address.
Prices are down six and a half percent year-over-year, reflecting both the community's lower-cost position in Palm Bay and the longer absorption window. For buyers, this is a place to go slow, inspect carefully, and negotiate; for sellers, staging and pricing discipline are not optional.
Gardens At Waterstone right now
🟡 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($350K) is down 6.5% from the prior 12 months ($374K).Momentum Research, record-level Space Coast MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending July 15. Confidence: High (24 and 52 sales in the two windows).
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Updated July 15, 2026 · Live data: Space Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
Gardens At Waterstone right now
🟡 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($350K) is down 6.5% from the prior 12 months ($374K).Momentum Research, record-level Space Coast MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending July 15. Confidence: High (24 and 52 sales in the two windows).
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Updated July 15, 2026 · Live data: Space Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
The 60-Second Overview
Gardens At Waterstone market snapshot (as of July 15, 2026): the median sale price is about $350K ($170 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 74 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is down 6% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Space Coast MLS closed sales (24 closings in the current window).
Gardens At Waterstone sits in Palm Bay's value tier—homes move at their own pace, and the market rewards patience over urgency.
Who Gardens At Waterstone is best for.
Best for
- First-time buyers seeking ownership on the Space Coast at a median near $350K
- Investors comfortable with longer hold periods and selective on condition
- Buyers who value negotiating room and can afford to wait for the right property
Probably not for
- Buyers expecting clubhouse, pool, or managed amenities
- Those who need a fast transaction or are relocating on a tight timeline
- Buyers unwilling to conduct thorough inspections or manage repair negotiations
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending July 15 of each year, from record-level Space Coast MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($350K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($374K) IS the -6.5% one-year change.
Windows contain 9 to 61 sales each (24 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Based on information from the Space Coast MLS for the period %s through %s. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
The Gardens At Waterstone buying strategy.
If we were buying in Gardens At Waterstone today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in Gardens At Waterstone.
What you're buying into
This is a quiet, lower-cost Palm Bay community without the clubhouse or resort amenities common in newer Brevard developments. The appeal is straightforward: single-family homes at a price point that opens the door to ownership for buyers stretching into the Space Coast market or prioritizing house over extras.
The seventy-three-day median time on market is a significant data point. It means you're not competing in a frenzy, but it also means sellers can't assume a quick close. Condition, updates, and realistic pricing drive outcomes here. Buyers should expect variability—some homes are move-in ready, others need work—and use inspection periods to full advantage.
The year-over-year price decline reflects the reality of a community where inventory lingers and buyers have options. This is not distressed; it's a market resetting to equilibrium after the post-pandemic surge. If you're buying, you have room to negotiate. If you're selling, you need to compete on both price and presentation.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Gardens At Waterstone. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a slower market like Gardens At Waterstone, representation matters. Our agents know how to structure offers when homes sit, how to identify deferred maintenance before it becomes your problem, and when to walk away. We'll tell you if a property is overpriced for its condition, and we'll negotiate with the stamina a seventy-day median demands. You need a broker who treats this like the methodical market it is—not a sprint.
Gardens At Waterstone in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- Mandatory HOA — confirm current dues
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Tools for a Gardens At Waterstone buy.
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Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Gardens At Waterstone sales matched to your home.
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Data sources & freshness
| Community market stats | Space Coast MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending July 15, 2026 |
| Under-contract shares | Space Coast MLS records, as of 2026-07-12 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2023 (146 transactions analyzed) |
Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.
Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of Space Coast MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending July 15 of each year, from record-level Space Coast MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($350K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($374K) IS the -6.5% one-year change.
Windows contain 9 to 61 sales each (24 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Based on information from the Space Coast MLS for the period %s through %s. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Data sources & freshness
| Community market stats | Space Coast MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending July 15, 2026 |
| Under-contract shares | Space Coast MLS records, as of 2026-07-12 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2023 (146 transactions analyzed) |
Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.
Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of Space Coast MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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