Mandarin Lakes in Homestead

Mandarin Lakes
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Community in Homestead · Miami-Dade County · ZIP 33032
Median sale $382K
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Live Market Pulse
15/100
Market Heat
Cooler than normal
2013 → 2026 · 92 at the 2022 peak
0 is Mandarin Lakes's coldest market since 2013, 100 its hottest. Today: 15. How it's scored

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Built fromLive MIAMI MLS data14 years of closingsUpdated twice daily

As of September 2026, Mandarin Lakes in Homestead, FL has 1 home for sale. Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 26 recorded sales closed at a median of $382,500, $193 per square foot, a median 83 days on market, sellers accepting 94% of original asking (-5% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 1996–1998; 3 of 3 report an HOA (median $24/mo). At the median price and Miami-Dade County's FY2025-26 rate of 17.59 mills, annual property tax runs about $6,730 ($6,020 with the full homestead exemption).

Momentum Realty in Mandarin Lakes: our agents closed 1 home here for buyers and sellers in the last 12 months (brokerage closed records through September 2026). Work with Jacksonville real estate agents at Momentum →

MANDARIN LAKES key facts
LocationHomestead, Miami-Dade County, FL · ZIP 33032
Amenities listed by sellersPark, Playground, Basketball Court
Sale prices, last 12 months$382,500 median across 26 closed sales · $193 per sq ft · -5.3% vs the prior 12 months
Days on market (closed sales)83 median
For sale right now1 active, 1 pending · median asking $589,900 · 12.0 months of supply
Momentum Realty closings here, last 12 months1

Data as of September 20, 2026. Based on information from the Southeast Florida Multiple Listing Service (SEFMLS) or from MIAMI Association of REALTORS(R) for the period 2012 through 2026. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “MANDARIN LAKES key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/mandarin-lakes, data as of September 20, 2026.

Live · Mandarin Lakes Housing Pulse MIAMI MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$382K
Median sold · 12 mo
down 5.3% vs the prior 12 months
-5.3%
1-yr price change
n = 26 and 27 sales in the two windows
$193/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $220 in 2024
94.2%
Sale vs ask
+152%
T12M median vs 2012
from a $152K median in 2012
Tempo
12.0mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
83days
Median DOM · closed
9 days at the 2022 low
50%
Under contract
Miami-Dade: 18% (3,367 of 18,681)
1 · 1
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
26
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 37 a year
Track record · 14 years of records
1,850sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

With only two closings in the recent window and no standout amenities pulling from the MLS, Mandarin Lakes is best read as a condition-driven market rather than an amenity-driven one. What a given home fetches here comes down to how it shows: updates, finishes, and upkeep move the number far more than any shared facility does.

For buyers, the thin recent activity means you are pricing off individual homes rather than a deep set of comparables, so due diligence on condition matters. For sellers, the same thinness cuts both ways: a well-prepared, move-in-ready home stands out quickly, while a dated one has little community amenity story to lean on and will be judged on its own merits.

Mandarin Lakes Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of September 20, 2026

Mandarin Lakes right now

🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 12.0 months of supply and 50% 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 MIAMI MLS records, as of September 20, 2026. Confidence: High (2 active and pending listings, 26 closed sales in 12 months).

🟡 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($382K) is down 5.3% from the prior 12 months ($404K) and up 152% since 2012.Momentum Research, record-level MIAMI MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20. Confidence: High (26 and 27 sales in the two windows).

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· Updated September 21, 2026 · Live data: MIAMI MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness

The 60-Second Overview

Mandarin Lakes market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $382K ($193 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 83 days on market for closed sales, and 12.0 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market. The trailing-12-month median is down 5% from the prior 12 months and up 152% since 2012, computed from record-level MIAMI MLS closed sales (26 closings in the current window).

In ZIP 33032 (Homestead), 503 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $522K ($281/sq ft), up 0.7% year over year, with a median 56 days on market. Right now 269 active and 82 pending listings put supply at about 12.0 months — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 33032 housing market and the Miami-Dade County market.

MIAMI REALTORS sales records identify 622 homes in MANDARIN LAKES that have changed hands since 2007, built between 2005 and 2016 (median 2007), with a median living area of about 2,211 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath layout. Source: MIAMI REALTORS closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.

Mandarin Lakes is a Melbourne, Brevard County community with no shared amenities identified from current listings, which makes the individual home — its condition and location — the whole story.

Best for

  • Buyers who prioritize the house itself and don't need shared amenities
  • Buyers with the budget and appetite to update a dated home into value
  • Buyers comfortable making a decision without a deep well of recent comps

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a pool, clubhouse, or gated amenities as part of the package
  • Buyers who need an active, high-volume market with abundant comparables
  • Buyers seeking a turnkey home with zero tolerance for condition variability

Windows contain 5 to 55 sales each (26 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Based on information from the Southeast Florida Multiple Listing Service (SEFMLS) or from MIAMI Association of REALTORS(R) for the period 2012 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Median sale price · trailing 12 mo
$200K$300K$400K20122014201620182020202220242026
Down 5.3% year over year; up 152% since 2012.
Every sale since 2012 · price vs size
$0$200K$400K$600K2k3k
516 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$50$100$150$20020122014201620182020202220242026
Up from $59 in 2012 to a $220 peak in 2024; $193 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
05010020122014201620182020202220242026
9 days at the 2022 low; 83 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
95%98%100%20122014201620182020202220242026
94.2% now.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
0204020122014201620182020202220242026
5 to 55 a year; 26 in the current window.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning2014201620182020202220242026
92 at the 2022 peak, 12 in the troughs, 15 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.
How much local inventory is already under contract

34% of homes for sale in ZIP 32940 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-09-21).

Mandarin Lakes Market Scorecard

Buyer-leaning

Mandarin Lakes is currently a buyer-leaning market. About 12.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $589,900.

12.0
Months supply
$589,900
Median list
$382,500
Median sold
$255
List $/sqft
1/1/1
Active/Pend/Sold

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

Live data: MIAMI MLS, refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Housing distress & ownership in Mandarin Lakes, Melbourne

Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.

Active inventory in distress
0.0%
0 of 5 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-09-04 → 2026-09-19)

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.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Mandarin Lakes

Live MLS inventory for Mandarin 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 Mandarin Lakes listings as of 2026-09-20, priced high to low. Based on information from the Southeast Florida Multiple Listing Service (SEFMLS) or from MIAMI Association of REALTORS(R) for the period 2012 through 2026. Tap any home to ask about it.

Every Home for Sale in Mandarin Lakes Right Now (2)

All 2 active and pending Mandarin Lakes listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.

Listing locations from MIAMI MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.

Schools

In short
  • Miami-Dade County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Viera · Elementary
  • Viera · Middle
  • Viera · High

Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Mandarin Lakes listings and can change; always confirm with Miami-Dade County Public Schools for a specific address.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Mandarin Lakes address.

If we were buying in Mandarin Lakes today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

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.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

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.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

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 Mandarin Lakes.

Best Buy
Buyers focused on the individual home rather than shared amenities.
Biggest Risk
A thin comp set makes pricing and appraisal less predictable.
Sweet Spot
A move-in-ready home priced honestly against limited recent sales.
Avoid If
You need community amenities or a deep, active market for reassurance.

A condition-driven pocket of Melbourne

There is no amenity package here to anchor value — nothing in the current listings points to a pool, clubhouse, or gated entry driving demand. That puts the emphasis squarely on the house itself and where it sits within Melbourne and the broader Brevard market. Renovated, well-maintained homes will separate from tired ones on price, and that spread can be wide.

The low recent closing count means comparable sales are scarce, so both sides should expect to work harder to establish value. Treat each listing as its own case: inspect condition closely, weigh the specific street and setting, and avoid assuming a neighborhood-wide trend from a handful of transactions.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Mandarin Lakes. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
5.0C · Buy Score
Long-Term Appreciation9.1/10
Recent Direction4.7/10
Liquidity & Demand0.0/10
Pricing Power6.1/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 4 factors (5.0). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +152% since 2012; Recent Direction -5.3% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 12.0 months of supply; Pricing Power 94.2% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

Why work with Momentum here

In a low-volume community with no amenity narrative to lean on, pricing is an exercise in reading condition and location against a thin comp set. That is where local judgment earns its keep — we help buyers avoid overpaying for cosmetics and help sellers position a home on its genuine strengths rather than a community story that isn't there.

Mandarin Lakes in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers focused on the individual home rather than shared amenities.
Biggest advantageValue here is driven by condition, which rewards a discerning eye.
Biggest riskA thin comp set makes pricing and appraisal less predictable.
Sweet spotA move-in-ready home priced honestly against limited recent sales.
Avoid ifYou need community amenities or a deep, active market for reassurance.

HOA, CDD & Fees

A note on who we are: Momentum Realty is a real estate brokerage. We are not the Mandarin Lakes homeowners association, its management company or its developer, and we cannot help with dues, gate access, violations, amenity bookings or association documents. To reach the association, check your closing package, the recorded declaration at the county clerk, or search the association’s name at sunbiz.org for its registered agent. Call or message us to buy or sell a home in Mandarin Lakes.
In short
  • HOA dues reported around $20/month (about $240/yr) · median of 7 MLS listings, most billed annually
  • Any club/amenity membership is billed separately

Listings in this community report association dues of about $20 per month ($240 a year) — the median AssociationFee across 7 MLS records, normalised to a monthly figure; most are billed annually. Dues change with budgets and can differ by section or product type; confirm the current figure with the association before you offer. Source: MLS listing records, 2026-09.

Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Mandarin Lakes sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Mandarin Lakes?
The median sale price in Mandarin Lakes was $382K over the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 (26 closed sales, MIAMI MLS).
How long do homes in Mandarin Lakes take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 took a median 83 days on market (26 sales, MIAMI MLS).
Is Mandarin Lakes a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of September 20, 2026, Mandarin Lakes leans toward buyers: 12.0 months of supply at the current sales pace (MIAMI MLS live counts).
Have Mandarin Lakes home prices gone up?
The trailing-12-month median is up 152% since 2012, from $152K to $382K (MIAMI MLS closed records).
Who is the best real estate agent for Mandarin Lakes?
The best agent for Mandarin Lakes is one who actively works Homestead and knows the community's pricing, fees, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for Mandarin Lakes.
How do I find a top Homestead real estate agent who knows Mandarin Lakes?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 320+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Mandarin Lakes and the wider Homestead area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Mandarin Lakes?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Mandarin Lakes purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Mandarin Lakes, and what county is it in?
Mandarin Lakes is in Homestead, Miami-Dade County, FL, ZIP 33032. The community's center is about 171 miles north of the center of Homestead (straight-line).
How many homes has Momentum Realty sold in Mandarin Lakes?
Momentum Realty's agents closed 1 home in Mandarin Lakes for buyers and sellers in the last 12 months (brokerage closed records through September 2026). The count is our brokerage's own closed transactions and is refreshed nightly; it is not a market total.
Buyers who prioritize the house itself and don't need shared amenitiesExcellent fit
Buyers with the budget and appetite to update a dated home into valueExcellent fit
Buyers comfortable making a decision without a deep well of recent compsExcellent fit
Buyers who want a pool, clubhouse, or gated amenities as part of the packageProbably not
Buyers who need an active, high-volume market with abundant comparablesProbably not
Buyers seeking a turnkey home with zero tolerance for condition variabilityProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsMIAMI MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 20, 2026)
Community market statsMIAMI MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026
Under-contract sharesMIAMI MLS records, as of 2026-09-20
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2012 (516 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 MIAMI 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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