Port Malabar Unit 8
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Community in Palm Bay · Brevard County
Median sale $291K
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Live Market Pulse
30/100
Market Heat
Cooler than normal
2013 → 2026 · 90 at the 2022 peak
0 is Port Malabar Unit 8's coldest market since 2013, 100 its hottest. Today: 30. How it's scored
Built fromLive Space Coast MLS data22 years of closingsUpdated twice daily
Live · Port Malabar Unit 8 Housing Pulse Space Coast MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$291K
Median sold · 12 mo
down 15.3% vs the prior 12 months
-15.3%
1-yr price change
n = 28 and 42 sales in the two windows
$195/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $205 in 2023
96.7%
Sale vs ask
+288%
T12M median vs 2012
from a $75K median in 2012
Tempo
33days
Median DOM · closed
8 days at the 2022 low
28
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 52 a year
Track record · 22 years of records
1,621sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Port Malabar Unit 8 is a condition-driven market, not a location-premium one. With a median around $291,000 and roughly $195 per square foot, price here tracks the state of the individual house — updates, roof, systems — more than any community amenity, because there are none identified in the current MLS listings. Expect a wide spread between move-in-ready and deferred-maintenance stock, and price the specific house accordingly.

The current posture favors buyers who do their homework. Median price is down 15.3% year over year, and the market heat score of 30 points to a cooler, lower-urgency market. Homes are still moving in about 32 days, so it is not stalled — but sellers no longer set the terms. If you are selling, condition and realistic pricing matter more now than they did a year ago; if you are buying, you have room to negotiate and inspect.

Port Malabar Unit 8 Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of July 15, 2026

Port Malabar Unit 8 right now

🔴 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($291K) is down 15.3% from the prior 12 months ($344K) and up 288% since 2012.Momentum Research, record-level Space Coast MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending July 15. Confidence: High (28 and 42 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

Port Malabar Unit 8 market snapshot (as of July 15, 2026): the median sale price is about $291K ($195 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 33 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is down 15% from the prior 12 months and up 288% since 2012, computed from record-level Space Coast MLS closed sales (28 closings in the current window).

Port Malabar Unit 8 sits within Palm Bay in Brevard County, and its appeal is the house-and-lot fundamentals rather than shared amenities — there are none identified from current listings. The long arc is notable: values are up 288% since 2012, even with the recent pullback.

Best for

  • Buyers targeting a low-$300s budget who want negotiating leverage in a cooler market
  • Long-hold buyers comfortable with a recent dip after a large multi-year run-up
  • Renovation-minded buyers willing to price and take on deferred-maintenance homes

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want an amenity-rich community with shared pools or clubhouses
  • Sellers unwilling to price below last year's comparables
  • Buyers needing a fast, competition-driven sale with certainty on value

Windows contain 28 to 71 sales each (28 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.

Median sale price · trailing 12 mo
$100K$200K$300K20122014201620182020202220242026
Down 15.3% year over year; up 288% since 2012.
Every sale since 2004 · price vs size
$0$200K$400K$600K1k2k3k4k
1,152 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 $50 in 2012 to a $205 peak in 2023; $195 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
204020122014201620182020202220242026
8 days at the 2022 low; 33 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
95%100%20122014201620182020202220242026
96.7% now.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
020406020122014201620182020202220242026
28 to 71 a year; 28 in the current window.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning2014201620182020202220242026
90 at the 2022 peak, 25 in the troughs, 30 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.

If we were buying in Port Malabar Unit 8 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

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

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 Port Malabar Unit 8.

Best Buy
Buyers who want a single-family house in Palm Bay and are comfortable pricing on condition.
Biggest Risk
A small closing sample means the median can move on a few sales.
Sweet Spot
A well-maintained house priced honestly against the mid-$290s median.
Avoid If
You need shared amenities or expect last year's pricing to hold.

A cooler market with a long runway behind it

The two numbers to hold together are the 15.3% year-over-year decline and the 288% gain since 2012. The recent softening is real, but it comes after a long climb, so it reads more as a reset than a collapse. For a buyer, that combination is the argument for patience and inspection; for a seller, it is the argument against anchoring to last year's comps.

With a heat score of 30 and a median of about 32 days on market, this is a negotiate-and-verify environment. Roughly 28 closings in the window is a modest sample, which means individual sales can swing the medians — treat the $291,000 figure as a center of gravity, not a fixed rate card, and let each home's condition and square footage set the real number.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Port Malabar Unit 8. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
6.7B- · Buy Score
Long-Term Appreciation10.0/10
Recent Direction2.2/10
Pricing Power7.8/10

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 3 factors (6.7). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +288% since 2012; Recent Direction -15.3% year-over-year; Pricing Power 96.7% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

Why work with Momentum here

In a condition-driven market with a thin closing sample, the median only gets you partway. We price and evaluate the specific house — its updates, its square footage, its comparables — rather than leaning on a headline number, and in a cooler market that discipline is where buyers save and sellers avoid sitting.

Port Malabar Unit 8 in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a single-family house in Palm Bay and are comfortable pricing on condition.
Biggest advantageA cooler market gives buyers real negotiating room and time to inspect.
Biggest riskA small closing sample means the median can move on a few sales.
Sweet spotA well-maintained house priced honestly against the mid-$290s median.
Avoid ifYou need shared amenities or expect last year's pricing to hold.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • 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.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Port Malabar Unit 8 sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Port Malabar Unit 8?
The median sale price in Port Malabar Unit 8 was $291K over the 12 months ending July 15, 2026 (28 closed sales, Space Coast MLS).
How long do homes in Port Malabar Unit 8 take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending July 15, 2026 took a median 33 days on market (28 sales, Space Coast MLS).
Have Port Malabar Unit 8 home prices gone up?
The trailing-12-month median is up 288% since 2012, from $75K to $291K (Space Coast MLS closed records).
Who is the best real estate agent for Port Malabar Unit 8?
The best agent for Port Malabar Unit 8 is one who actively works Palm Bay 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 Port Malabar Unit 8.
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Buyers targeting a low-$300s budget who want negotiating leverage in a cooler marketExcellent fit
Long-hold buyers comfortable with a recent dip after a large multi-year run-upExcellent fit
Renovation-minded buyers willing to price and take on deferred-maintenance homesExcellent fit
Buyers who want an amenity-rich community with shared pools or clubhousesProbably not
Sellers unwilling to price below last year's comparablesProbably not
Buyers needing a fast, competition-driven sale with certainty on valueProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Community market statsSpace Coast MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending July 15, 2026
Under-contract sharesSpace Coast MLS records, as of 2026-07-12
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2004 (1,152 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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