Hiawatha Gardens Palm Bay
Homes for Sale in Palm Bay, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Hiawatha Gardens Palm Bay is a 23-home enclave in Palm Bay with a median year built of 1956 and a median living area of 1,281 square feet. The community offers condominium-style amenities - pool, secured lobby, boat dock, elevator, on-site management - uncommon in the Space Coast's single-family inventory. Price is driven by condition and recent renovation work; original 1950s units will trade very differently from those with updated kitchens, baths, and systems. With only 26% of owners carrying homesteads, the community sees higher turnover and a mix of investors and seasonal users.
The market is buyer-leaning, with two active listings and 24 months of supply as of July 2026. That overhang means pricing discipline: sellers who list aspirationally will sit, and buyers have time to compare condition and negotiate terms. Expect longer days on market and motivated negotiations. If you are selling, pre-listing inspections and transparent disclosure will separate your listing from stale inventory. If you are buying, patience is your advantage.
Hiawatha Gardens Palm Bay right now
🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 24.0 months of supply and 0% of the inventory already under contract give buyers above-average negotiating leverage.Why it matters: months of supply is how long today's inventory would last at today's sales pace; under-contract share is the portion of homes for sale that already have a buyer.Momentum Research analysis of Space Coast MLS records, as of July 15, 2026. Confidence: Low (2 active and pending listings, 0 closed sales in 12 months).
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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 setting & the homes.
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Hiawatha Gardens Palm BayWho Hiawatha Gardens Palm Bay is best for.
Best for
- Buyers seeking compact waterfront condo living in Palm Bay with shared amenities and covered exterior maintenance.
- Investors comfortable analyzing condition variance, deferred maintenance risk, and rental or seasonal-use economics in a slow-turn market.
- Snowbirds or second-home buyers who value boat-dock access, on-site management, and a secured lobby in a small community.
Probably not for
- Buyers expecting new construction, modern finishes, or warranty coverage without renovation work.
- Anyone requiring a fast-moving market with competitive offers and quick closings.
- Buyers unwilling to conduct thorough inspections, review HOA financials, or negotiate on condition-based repair credits.
The market around Hiawatha Gardens Palm Bay
Hiawatha Gardens Palm Bay is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
Across Brevard County, 3,585 homes are active and 1,397 pending (28% under contract).
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Hiawatha Gardens Palm Bay specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Hiawatha Gardens Palm Bay
Live MLS inventory for Hiawatha Gardens Palm Bay. 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 Hiawatha Gardens Palm Bay listings as of 2026-07-14, priced high to low. Based on information from the Space Coast MLS for the period %s through %s. Tap any home to ask about it.
Hiawatha Gardens Palm Bay on the map.
Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers and tap a home for the details.
Listing locations from Space Coast MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.
Life at Hiawatha Gardens Palm Bay
- Pool · reported on 2 of 3 listings
- Secured Lobby · reported on 2 of 3 listings
- Boat Dock · reported on 1 of 3 listings
- Car Wash Area · reported on 1 of 3 listings
- Elevator(s) · reported on 1 of 3 listings
- Maintenance Grounds · reported on 1 of 3 listings
- Trash · reported on 1 of 3 listings
- Water · reported on 1 of 3 listings
- Management - On Site · reported on 1 of 3 listings
Community amenities as reported across Space Coast MLS listings in this community; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Verify current amenities and access with the HOA.
Schools
- Brevard County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Palm Bay Elem · Elementary
- Stone · Middle
- Palm Bay · High
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Hiawatha Gardens Palm Bay listings and can change; always confirm with Brevard County Public Schools for a specific address.
Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Hiawatha Gardens Palm Bay address.
The Hiawatha Gardens Palm Bay buying strategy.
If we were buying in Hiawatha Gardens Palm Bay 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.
Use your leverage. With inventory sitting, there is room to negotiate on anything dated or overpriced and to ask for repairs or a rate buydown.
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 Hiawatha Gardens Palm Bay.
Mid-century condos with waterfront amenities
Hiawatha Gardens Palm Bay was built between 1950 and 1995, with a median year built of 1956, giving most units true mid-century character. The median home measures 1,281 square feet, placing these condos in the compact-but-livable range. What distinguishes the community is its amenity package: a pool, secured lobby, boat dock, car wash area, elevators, and on-site management. Grounds maintenance, trash, and water are covered, simplifying ownership for snowbirds and absentee investors.
Only 26% of owners carry homestead exemptions, suggesting the majority of units are held as second homes, rentals, or seasonal residences. That turnover creates opportunity but also variability - some units have been lovingly maintained or renovated, others carry decades of deferred maintenance. The boat dock and Palm Bay location give water-access appeal, though buyers should verify slip availability and use rights directly with the HOA.
With two active listings and 24 months of supply, this is not a competitive market. Homes will sit until priced to condition. Buyers can afford to be selective, inspect thoroughly, and negotiate on price or seller concessions. Sellers need to price at or slightly below recent closed comps and be prepared for condition-based pushback. The amenity base is real, but it will not overcome poor presentation or unrealistic pricing in a buyer-leaning cycle.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Hiawatha Gardens Palm Bay. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a small, amenity-driven community with wide condition variance and 24 months of supply, you need a broker who knows how to price to the actual market, not the listing two doors down that has been sitting for four months. We pull Space Coast comps across age, square footage, and condition, run the numbers on HOA reserve health and special-assessment risk, and walk you through what deferred maintenance will cost to remedy or live with. We will not let you overpay in a buyer's market, and we will not let you over-list in one either. Momentum brings you honest pricing, patient negotiation, and the institutional knowledge to separate a good mid-century value from a costly project.
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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 Hiawatha Gardens Palm Bay buy.
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Hiawatha Gardens Market Scorecard
Hiawatha Gardens is currently a buyer-leaning market (limited data). About 24.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $271,900.
Typical home value in the 32905 ZIP is $236,751, about 16.3% 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 2026-07-14. Refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Space Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: July 14, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll (community parcel extract) |
| Under-contract shares | Space Coast MLS records, as of 2026-07-12 |
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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