Highland Shores Estates
Homes for Sale in Palm Bay, FL
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As of September 2026, the MLS records 20 closed sales in Highland Shores Estates in Palm Bay, FL since 2008, the most recent in May 2026. Across Palm Bay as a whole, 398 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $318,325, 53 median days on market, with 179 homes for sale today. At that median and Brevard County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.6 mills, annual property tax runs about $4,970 ($4,340 with the full homestead exemption).
| Location | Palm Bay, Brevard County, FL · ZIP 32905 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 89 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1957–2007 (median 1978) |
| Typical living area | 2,532 sq ft (median) |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 81% |
Data as of September 20, 2026. Based on information from the Space Coast MLS for the period 2008 through 2026; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Highland Shores Estates key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/highland-shores-estates, data as of September 20, 2026.
Highland Shores Estates is a small pocket in Palm Bay with a thin transaction record — only two closings in the current window — so pricing here is driven far more by the condition and specifics of the individual home than by any established comp pattern. With so few recent trades, a single updated or dated property can swing what the next seller believes their home is worth.
For buyers, that thinness cuts both ways: fewer competing listings means less pressure, but it also means you are often negotiating off one data point rather than a deep pool. For sellers, presentation and pricing discipline matter more than usual, because there is no crowd of recent comparable sales to anchor an aggressive number.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Highland Shores EstatesHomes for Sale in Palm Bay, FL right now. These are the 6 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.
Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.
The 60-Second Overview
Highland Shores Estates is a low-turnover residential enclave in Palm Bay, Brevard County, where value tracks the individual house rather than a broad, active market. No community amenities show up in current MLS listings, so this is a location-and-home play, not an amenity play.
Space Coast MLS sales records identify 18 homes in Highland Shores Estates that have changed hands since 2008, built between 1964 and 2000 (median 1979), with a median living area of about 1,897 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 100% are single-family homes. Source: Space Coast MLS closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.
County records show 10 qualified sales in Highland Shores Estates across 2024–2025 (3 in 2024, 7 in 2025), median $380,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
Pre-construction details are compiled from public records, builder announcements and builder listings, and are subject to change without notice; figures are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Momentum Research figures are our own analysis. This page describes homes, pricing and community attributes, not residents.
Who Highland Shores Estates is best for.
Best for
- Buyers prioritizing a low-turnover residential setting over shared amenities
- Buyers willing to weigh a home on its condition rather than a comp crowd
- Long-hold buyers who value scarcity of listings and negotiating room
Probably not for
- Buyers who want an amenity-rich community with shared features
- Buyers who need many recent comparable sales to feel confident on price
- Buyers seeking a fast-moving, high-inventory market with quick turnover
The market around Highland Shores Estates
Highland Shores Estates is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32905, 266 homes are on the market and 23% are under contract — a steady corner of Palm Bay.
Across Brevard County, 4,132 homes are active and 1,477 pending (26% under contract).
In ZIP 32905 (Palm Bay), 2,169 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $319K ($189/sq ft), down 1.8% year over year, with a median 51 days on market. Right now 101 active and 29 pending listings put supply at about 4.7 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 32905 housing market and the Brevard County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Highland Shores Estates specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in Highland Shores Estates, Palm Bay
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. Based on information from the Space Coast MLS for the period September 2026 through September 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
The Highland Shores Estates buying strategy.
If we were buying in Highland Shores Estates 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 Highland Shores Estates.
A thin-trade pocket
With just two closings in the current window and no amenities identified from current listings, the story here is about scarcity of data, not scarcity of value. There is no HOA amenity package or shared feature carrying the price — what you buy is the lot, the structure, and the location within Palm Bay.
That makes condition the decisive variable. A well-maintained or updated home can command a meaningfully different number than a dated one, and with few recent sales to lean on, both sides should expect valuation to hinge on the specifics of the property and a careful read of nearby Palm Bay activity rather than a tidy set of in-community comps.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Highland Shores Estates. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a low-transaction pocket like Highland Shores Estates, the wrong comp set produces the wrong price. We work the surrounding Palm Bay data, weigh condition honestly, and tell you plainly when a listing or an asking number is out over its skis — which is exactly the discipline a thin market rewards.
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HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- 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.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Space Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 26, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (3 streets, ZIP 32905)) |
| Under-contract shares | Space Coast MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2008 (20 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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