Riviera Key
Homes for Sale in Palm Bay, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Photo via Space Coast MLS
Homes listed or recently sold were built 2005–2006; 4 of 4 report an HOA (median $60/mo); none of the 4 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 30 ft). Riviera Key is a community in Palm Bay, Brevard County, FL.
Riviera Key is a small, gated pocket of 77 homes built in a tight window from 2004 to 2006, and that consistency does most of the work on price. With a median living area of roughly 2,758 square feet, these are substantial houses on similar bones, so what separates one sale from the next is condition, updates, and lot position rather than wild differences in size or era. The median price here is condition-driven; expect a wide spread between a dated interior and one that has been kept current.
As of mid-July 2026 there are zero active listings. That is the single most important fact for anyone circling this community: there is nothing to tour and nothing to negotiate against right now. A buyer needs patience and a standing alert; a seller who lists into an empty field sets the comp instead of chasing one, which is an advantage worth weighing carefully.
The 60-Second Overview
A gated enclave of 77 homes of similar age and generous size, Riviera Key trades more on upkeep than on floor plan. With no active inventory at the moment, it rewards buyers who wait well and sellers who move first.
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.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Riviera Key is best for.
Best for
- Buyers targeting a home around 2,700+ square feet in a gated setting who can stay patient for limited turnover
- Owner-occupants planning a long hold who value a community of similar-vintage homes
- Buyers comfortable underwriting a purchase on condition and updates rather than shopping a price range
Probably not for
- Anyone who needs to close on a tight timeline, given there is no active inventory today
- Shoppers who want several homes to walk and compare before deciding
- Buyers unwilling to verify HOA dues, reserves, and access before committing
The market around Riviera Key
Riviera Key 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 Riviera Key specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Riviera Key
Live MLS inventory for Riviera Key. 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 Riviera Key listings as of 2026-09-12, 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.
Riviera Key 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 Riviera Key
- Gated · reported on 3 of 3 listings
- Management - Off Site · reported on 3 of 3 listings
- Water · 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
- Rivieria · Elementary
- Stone · Middle
- Palm Bay · High
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Riviera Key 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 Riviera Key address.
The Riviera Key buying strategy.
If we were buying in Riviera Key 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 Riviera Key.
A uniform community with thin turnover
The 2004-2006 build range and the ~2,758-square-foot median mean you are largely comparing like against like. That narrows the pricing question down to the things you can actually inspect: roof and system age, kitchen and bath updates, and how the lot sits within the gate. Because the gate, off-site management, and a water feature are reported across listings, HOA structure is part of the picture here, so confirm current dues, reserves, and access directly with the association before you write anything.
About 66% of homes carry a homestead exemption, which points to a community held largely by long-term owners rather than short-hold turnover. Combined with only 77 homes total and no active listings today, that means resale opportunities surface infrequently. When one does, it tends to matter, and being pre-positioned to act is the difference between buying here and watching it go.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Riviera Key. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a 77-home community with nothing currently listed, the win comes from timing and comp discipline, not tour volume. We set the alert, track the handful of homes most likely to move, and price condition against the median honestly so you neither overpay for a dated interior nor underlist an updated one. For a seller listing into empty inventory, we help you set the benchmark rather than react to it.
Riviera Key in 15 seconds.
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.
Tools for a Riviera Key buy.
Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.
Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Riviera Key sales matched to your home.
Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.
If you are thinking about selling in Riviera Key, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's condition and location, not an automated estimate.
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The real cost & risk here
Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Brevard County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.
Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · Brevard County scorecard.
County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.
22% of homes for sale in ZIP 32905 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 (2026-09-12).
Riviera Key Market Scorecard
Riviera Key is currently a buyer-leaning market (limited data). About 4.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $348,000.
Typical home value in the 32905 ZIP is $234,776, about 17.0% 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 2026-09-12. Refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Space Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 12, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR 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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