La Bertha Lawn in Melbourne

La Bertha Lawn

Melbourne · Brevard County

An older in-town neighborhood near downtown Melbourne, a mix of cozy homes by an early plat name.

Near downtown MelbourneOlder, mixed housingWalkable in-town
Live Market Pulse
49/100
Momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Tight supply keeps sellers in control, but dated interiors still trade at a discount, so condition is where buyers win.
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LiveMarket PulseSpace Coast MLS
$225K
Median Price
12mo
Supply
n/a
Avg DOM
Soft
Seller Leverage
$234/sf
Median $/Sqft
n/a
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"La Bertha Lawn is an older in-town Melbourne neighborhood near downtown, recognized as a recorded subdivision and still used as a neighborhood name by real estate sites. Homes are reported as cozy and varied in size, with examples noted within a few blocks of downtown shops and restaurants. The read is location over uniformity: this is an established walkable pocket near downtown rather than an amenity community, so there is likely no community-wide HOA. The buy turns on the individual home, the lot, age and condition, and confirming whether any HOA or restrictions apply, since this is a plat-era neighborhood rather than a managed development."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

La Bertha Lawn market snapshot (as of June 17, 2026): the median sale price is about $225K ($234 per sq ft), a buyer-leaning market (limited data). Based on 1 recent closings in live Space Coast MLS data.

La Bertha Lawn is an older neighborhood near downtown Melbourne (ZIP 32901), Brevard County, recognized as a recorded subdivision and still listed as a neighborhood by real estate sites (neighborhoods.com, Brevard County Property Appraiser).

Housing is reported as cozy and varied, with living areas ranging widely (one source cites roughly 972 to 2,300 square feet) and a mix of older and some newer infill homes near downtown. Confirm the specific home with the listing.

Because this is a plat-era in-town neighborhood rather than a managed development, there is likely no community-wide HOA or shared amenities; any restrictions would be property-specific. Confirm whether any HOA, overlay, or historic designation applies to the specific home.

The decision here is home-and-lot specific and location-driven. Read the age, condition, and the lot, confirm any restrictions, and weigh the in-town walkability to downtown Melbourne, then comp against nearby in-town sales.

Best for

  • Buyers who want an in-town home walkable to downtown Melbourne shops and restaurants
  • Buyers comfortable with older housing and varied lots rather than a uniform subdivision
  • Buyers who will read age and condition closely and confirm any property-specific restrictions

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want gated, amenity-rich, or new-construction living
  • Buyers who want a uniform HOA-managed community
  • Buyers who want a waterfront or large-lot estate setting

How La Bertha Lawn is performing right now

49/100
momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
12Months of supplytight
72Median days on marketdays
0 : 1Under contract vs for salestrong demand
1Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+13%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 La Bertha Lawn 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 La Bertha Lawn buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in La Bertha Lawn

Live MLS inventory for La Bertha Lawn. 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 La Bertha Lawn 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 the everyday-convenience case: shopping, schools, and the major roads are all a manageable drive.

Downtown Melbourne (New Haven Ave)~2 to 5 min · shops and restaurants, walkable from parts
US-1 / Indian River~5 min · east, approximate
Interstate 95~10 to 15 min · west via US-192, approximate
Melbourne Orlando Int'l Airport~10 min · north, approximate
Atlantic beaches (Indialantic)~10 to 15 min · east across the causeway

Distances and drive times are approximate and vary with traffic. 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
La Bertha Lawn (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

La Bertha Lawn 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 La Bertha Lawn address.

The takeaway

What actually shapes value at La Bertha Lawn, sourced and dated. We do not publish rumor.

Recent Developments in La Bertha Lawn

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

Net OutlookBullishThe structural story is an older in-town Melbourne neighborhood near downtown with varied housing and likely no community-wide HOA. The watch items are the age and condition of the individual home, the lot, any property-specific restrictions, and the in-town location.

In-town location near downtown Melbourne

BullishProximity and walkability to downtown shops and restaurants support durable demand for well-kept in-town homes; confirm the specific block and walkability. impact
SignificanceRadius: Neighborhood

In-town location near downtown Melbourne

Older, varied housing on an early plat

NeutralHomes vary widely in age, size, and condition, so value is home-specific and age and condition matter more than a community story; comp carefully. impact
SignificanceRadius: Neighborhood

Older, varied housing on an early plat

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 La Bertha Lawn, 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. Reported
    Neighborhood

    Older in-town Melbourne neighborhood by an early plat name

    La Bertha Lawn is reported as an older in-town Melbourne neighborhood near downtown, recognized as a recorded subdivision and still used as a neighborhood name, with cozy and varied homes (one source cites roughly 972 to 2,300 square feet) within a short distance of downtown shops (neighborhoods.com). Treat figures as reported and confirm with the listing. Why it matters: Location near downtown is the story; value turns on the individual home, the lot, age, and condition. 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 La Bertha Lawn, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Read the age and condition closely, since older in-town homes vary widely, including the roof, electrical, plumbing, and any additions.

2

Confirm whether any HOA, overlay, or historic designation applies, since this is likely an unmanaged plat-era neighborhood. Confirm CDD/HOA with the listing.

3

Read the lot, since lot size, orientation, and the specific block vary across the neighborhood.

4

Confirm the walkability to downtown for the specific address, since proximity varies block to block.

5

Comp against nearby in-town sales, matching age, size, and condition, not just the neighborhood name.

Best Buy
A well-maintained or sensibly updated in-town home on a good block, walkable to downtown, with any restrictions confirmed.
Biggest Risk
Underestimating the cost of updating an older home, or assuming a community HOA or amenities that do not exist here.
Best Lot
Lot size, the block, and proximity to downtown vary across the neighborhood and shape value.
Smart Timing
Confirm the home's condition and any property-specific restrictions before you write.
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

La Bertha Lawn is an older in-town neighborhood near downtown Melbourne (32901), Brevard County, recognized as a recorded subdivision and still used as a neighborhood name. Housing is cozy and varied (one source cites roughly 972 to 2,300 square feet), a mix of older homes and some newer infill near downtown shops and restaurants. As a plat-era neighborhood it likely has no community-wide HOA or amenities; confirm any property-specific HOA, deed restriction, or historic designation. It is zoned to Brevard Public Schools by address; verify with the district. Confirm CDD/HOA with the listing.

The takeaway

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

Entry: smaller older homes
$225K to $225K

The most attainable homes are the smaller older cottages needing updates. Read condition and renovation cost closely before assuming a value.

Lowest entry
Mid: updated or larger homes
$225K to $225K

The middle is updated older homes or larger floor plans on better blocks. Condition and the block separate these more than size alone.

Most inventory
High: renovated or newer infill
$225K to $225K

The top end is renovated homes or newer infill near downtown. These trade on condition, the block, and walkability.

Strongest resale

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

$225K to $225K
Entry: smaller older homes
The most attainable homes are the smaller older cottages needing updates. Read condition and renovation cost closely before assuming a value.
$225K to $225K
Mid: updated or larger homes
The middle is updated older homes or larger floor plans on better blocks. Condition and the block separate these more than size alone.
$225K to $225K
High: renovated or newer infill
The top end is renovated homes or newer infill near downtown. These trade on condition, the block, and walkability.

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.

No CDD on the tax billStrong
Central Melbourne locationStrong
Scarce, established homesitesStrong
Established, in-demand locationPositive
All-resale 1990s conditionManage 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 La Bertha Lawn

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.

The downtown-adjacent location is priced into a La Bertha Lawn listing. The deal is won on the individual home, its condition, and the block, not the neighborhood name.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
7.0B- · Buy Score
Resale Strength7.0/10
Renovation Risk6.8/10
Location Efficiency8.0/10
Long-Term Defensibility6.6/10
Carrying Cost Advantage7.8/10

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 La Bertha Lawn 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
  • Lot size, the block, and downtown proximity vary across the neighborhood.
  • Older homes carry renovation risk; price condition in.
  • Comp by age and condition, not the neighborhood name.

In an older in-town neighborhood like La Bertha Lawn, the individual home, its condition, and the block set value far more than the name. A well-kept or updated home on a strong block near downtown holds value best, while older homes needing work trade lower and carry renovation risk. Compare a home against the closest nearby in-town sale by age, size, and condition, and confirm any property-specific restrictions before the finishes.

La Bertha Lawn in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want an in-town home near downtown Melbourne and are comfortable with older, varied housing.
Strong onA walkable location near downtown shops and restaurants, varied housing, and likely no community-wide HOA.
WatchThe age and condition of the individual home, renovation cost, the lot and block, and any restrictions.
Not forBuyers who want gated, amenity-rich, or new-construction living or a uniform HOA-managed community.
The edgeCondition and the block drive value here, so a well-kept home on a strong block near downtown is the find.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • Older plat-era in-town neighborhood; likely no community HOA.
  • Confirm any deed restriction, overlay, or historic designation.
  • Housing varies widely in age, size, and condition.
  • Location near downtown Melbourne is the core value.
  • Comp against nearby in-town sales by age and condition.

La Bertha Lawn is an older plat-era in-town neighborhood, so there is likely no community-wide HOA or mandatory dues; any restrictions would be property-specific. Confirm whether any HOA, deed restriction, overlay, or historic designation applies to the specific home. Confirm CDD/HOA with the listing.

There are likely no community-wide HOA services here; in-town homes rely on city services. Confirm any property-specific obligations with the listing.

No golf club and no shared community amenities; this is an in-town neighborhood near downtown Melbourne. Confirm amenities and any restrictions with the listing.

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 La Bertha Lawn, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping La Bertha Lawn, 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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La Bertha Lawn Market Scorecard

Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

La Bertha Lawn is currently a buyer-leaning market (limited data). About 12.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $429,999.

12.0
Months supply
$429,999
Median list
$225,000
Median sold
$234
Per sqft
n/a
Days on mkt
1/0/1
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32901 ZIP is $270,716, about 7.7% above 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 La Bertha Lawn?
It is an older in-town neighborhood near downtown Melbourne (32901), Brevard County, recognized as a recorded subdivision.
Is La Bertha Lawn a real neighborhood or just a plat name?
It originates as an early recorded plat, but it is still used as a recognized neighborhood name with active for-sale and rental listings, so it is a real in-town pocket rather than a defunct paper plat.
What kinds of homes are in La Bertha Lawn?
Cozy and varied housing, a mix of older homes and some newer infill, with living areas reported to range widely. Each home is distinct; confirm the specifics with the listing.
Is there an HOA in La Bertha Lawn?
As an older plat-era in-town neighborhood there is likely no community-wide HOA, but any property-specific restriction or designation can apply. Confirm with the listing. Confirm CDD/HOA with the listing.
Are there community amenities in La Bertha Lawn?
No. This is an in-town neighborhood near downtown rather than an amenity community; there is no golf club or shared pool. The amenity is the downtown location.
How close is La Bertha Lawn to downtown Melbourne?
Parts of the neighborhood are within a few blocks of downtown shops and restaurants, walkable from many addresses. Proximity varies by block, so confirm for the specific home.
What schools serve La Bertha Lawn?
It is zoned to Brevard Public Schools by home address; assignments change, so verify the exact zoned schools with the district.
How far is La Bertha Lawn from the beach?
The Atlantic beaches at Indialantic are roughly 10 to 15 minutes east across the causeway. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.
Is La Bertha Lawn a good investment?
The downtown-Melbourne location supports durable demand for well-kept in-town homes, but value is home-specific and older homes carry renovation risk. Confirm condition and any restrictions before deciding.
Should I worry about the age of the homes?
Read each home on its merits. Many homes here are older, so the roof, electrical, plumbing, and any additions deserve close inspection, and renovation cost should be priced in.
Is there new construction in La Bertha Lawn?
There is some newer infill among the older homes near downtown. Confirm the build year and any permits for the specific property with the listing and the county.
Should I use the listing agent to buy in La Bertha Lawn?
No. The listing agent works for the seller. In an older in-town neighborhood where condition and the block drive value, having your own representation to read the home, the restrictions, and the comps is the highest-leverage decision you make.
You want an in-town home walkable to downtown MelbourneExcellent fit
You are comfortable with older, varied housing rather than a uniform subdivisionExcellent fit
You will read age and condition closely and confirm any property-specific restrictionsExcellent fit
You want gated, amenity-rich, or new-construction livingProbably not
You want a uniform HOA-managed communityProbably not
You want a waterfront or large-lot estate settingProbably not

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