Stillwater Preserve in Malabar

Stillwater Preserve

Custom-estate acreage community · seven lakes, conservation · ZIP 32950

A deed-restricted custom-estate acreage community around seven lakes in rural-feel Malabar.

1 to 3 acre lotsSeven lakesConservation buffers
Live Market Pulse
47/100
Momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Homes here are custom on acreage, so the lot and what it backs to, plus the home's systems, well, and septic, drive the buy; confirm the acreage, utilities, HOA, and covenants per parcel.
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LiveMarket PulseSpace Coast MLS
$964K
Median Price
12mo
Supply
n/a
Avg DOM
Soft
Seller Leverage
$259/sf
Median $/Sqft
n/a
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Stillwater Preserve is an acreage-estate read, not a tract-home one: this is a deed-restricted custom-home community in rural-feel Malabar, reported to hold about 74 homesites of one to three acres around seven lakes and a conservation area. Value is set by the lot, the water or preserve backing, and the custom home's condition, with a modest HOA. The scarcity of large lots backing to water or state land is the durable asset. Confirm the HOA, the lot, and any build covenants per parcel."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Stillwater Preserve market snapshot (as of June 17, 2026): the median sale price is about $964K ($259 per sq ft), a buyer-leaning market (limited data). Based on 2 recent closings in live Space Coast MLS data.

Stillwater Preserve is a deed-restricted custom-estate subdivision in Malabar, in the 32950 ZIP, reported to comprise about 74 homesites ranging from roughly one to three acres. It is recorded in the Brevard County plat records and built around seven lakes and a conservation area that runs through the community.

This is an acreage-and-custom-home read rather than a production-tract one. Many homesites are reported to back to one of the lakes, to the central conservation area, or to state-owned land to the west and northwest, giving the community a private, rural feel. Homes are larger custom builds, with a reportedly modest monthly HOA; confirm the current amount, what it covers, and any build covenants for a specific parcel.

The lot is the story here. In an acreage-estate community, the size of the parcel and what it backs to, lake, preserve, or state land, are scarce and cannot be reproduced, and they are the part of the value the market gives back at resale far more than the floor plan.

Because homes are custom and the community is rural in feel, treat each property on its own terms. Confirm the lot acreage, the water or preserve backing, well and septic versus utilities, and the HOA and covenants with the listing.

Best for

  • Buyers who want a larger custom home on one to three acres
  • Anyone who values a rural-feel setting with lakes and conservation buffers
  • Buyers seeking privacy and lot scarcity over dense community amenities
  • Move-up and estate buyers comfortable reading a custom home and acreage

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a low-maintenance, small-lot tract home
  • Anyone seeking gated, golf-centered or amenity-dense living
  • Buyers who need an in-town, walkable setting
  • Those unwilling to read well, septic, and acreage specifics

How Stillwater Preserve is performing right now

47/100
momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
12Months of supplytight
72Median days on marketdays
0 : 2Under contract vs for salestrong demand
2Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+40%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 Stillwater Preserve 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 Stillwater Preserve buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Stillwater Preserve

Live MLS inventory for Stillwater Preserve. 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 Stillwater Preserve 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 setting is rural by design: Stillwater Preserve sits in low-density Malabar, minutes to US-1 and the Malabar Road corridor, with Melbourne, I-95, and the beaches a manageable drive.

Malabar Road / US-1~8-10 min · ~4 miles
I-95 access (Malabar Rd)~12-15 min · ~7 miles
Downtown Melbourne~20 min · ~11 miles
Melbourne Orlando Int'l Airport~20-25 min · ~12 miles
Atlantic beaches via causeway~25-30 min · ~13 miles
Sebastian Inlet~30-35 min · ~20 miles

Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic and your exact departure point. 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
Stillwater Preserve (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

Stillwater Preserve 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 Stillwater Preserve address.

The takeaway

What is actually shaping value around Stillwater Preserve: the scarcity of acreage-estate lots, Malabar's rural-character land-use stance, the conservation and state-land buffers, and nearby corridor growth. Read the lot and the custom home per parcel.

Recent Developments in Stillwater Preserve

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

Net OutlookBullishScarce acreage backing to lakes, conservation, and state land, paired with Malabar's rural-character protections, points to durable demand. The watch items are nearby growth-driven traffic and the carrying cost of a custom home on acreage.

Scarce acreage-estate supply in Malabar

Ongoing
BullishMajor impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

A finite set of one-to-three-acre lots backing to water and conservation is a durable scarcity that supports estate values.

Malabar's rural-character protections

Ongoing
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Town

Malabar's stated commitment to rural, low-density land use helps protect the setting that gives the community its value.

Conservation and state-land buffers

Ongoing
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Adjacency to a conservation area and state-owned land buffers many lots and reinforces the private, rural feel.

Custom-home and acreage carrying costs

Ongoing
NeutralNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Larger custom homes on acreage, often with well and septic, carry real maintenance; budget it honestly.

Area growth raising nearby traffic

Ongoing
NeutralNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Corridor

Rapid growth in nearby Palm Bay raises traffic on shared corridors; Malabar's pockets stay lower-density by design.

Studied corridor improvements

2025
BullishMinor impact
SignificanceRadius: Corridor

Studied Malabar Road and parkway improvements aim to ease access to and from the Malabar area over time.

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 Stillwater Preserve, 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. April 2025
    Roads

    Palm Bay studies widening a portion of Malabar Road

    Reporting described Palm Bay exploring a partnership with the state to widen part of the Malabar Road corridor, citing rapid growth and rising traffic, including from new south-area communities. Why it matters: Corridor improvements address growth-driven traffic near Malabar, while the town's rural character protections help preserve the low-density setting acreage buyers value. 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 Stillwater Preserve, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Read the lot first. Acreage and what it backs to, lake, conservation, or state land, set the floor on resale here.

2

Confirm the HOA and covenants. Verify the current HOA amount, what it covers, and any build or use covenants for the parcel in writing.

3

Check utilities. Confirm whether the home is on well and septic or connected utilities, and the condition of each.

4

Read the custom home honestly. Roof, systems, and any acreage outbuildings drive the renovation and maintenance math.

5

Cross-shop acreage nearby. Compare against Malabar Springs and other large-lot communities.

Best Buy
A well-kept custom home on a lake or preserve-backing acre-plus lot
Biggest Risk
Underbudgeting custom-home systems, well, and septic
Best Lot
Lake, conservation, or state-land backing over interior acreage
Smart Timing
Confirm the HOA, covenants, and utilities before you offer
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

Stillwater Preserve is a deed-restricted custom-estate subdivision in Malabar, in the 32950 ZIP, recorded in the Brevard County plat records and reported to comprise about 74 homesites of roughly one to three acres. It is built around seven lakes and a conservation area that runs through the community, with many lots backing to a lake, the preserve, or state-owned land to the west and northwest. Homes are larger custom builds with a reportedly modest monthly HOA. The community fits Malabar's deliberately rural, low-density character. Because homes are custom and lots vary, confirm the acreage, water or preserve backing, utilities, HOA, and covenants per parcel with the listing.

The takeaway

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

The Interior Acre
$739K to $739K

Custom homes on interior acreage lots, the entry into a private, deed-restricted acreage community.

Lowest entry
The Lake or Preserve Lot
$739K to $1.19M

Homes backing to one of the seven lakes or the conservation area, the heart of the demand here.

Most inventory
The Estate Acreage
$1.19M to $1.19M

The larger acreage homesites backing to water or state land with the most privacy, the lots that hold value best.

Strongest resale

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

$739K to $739K
The Interior Acre
Custom homes on interior acreage lots, the entry into a private, deed-restricted acreage community.
$739K to $1.19M
The Lake or Preserve Lot
Homes backing to one of the seven lakes or the conservation area, the heart of the demand here.
$1.19M to $1.19M
The Estate Acreage
The larger acreage homesites backing to water or state land with the most privacy, the lots that hold value best.

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.

Scarce one-to-three-acre lotsStrong
Seven lakes and conservation buffersStrong
Malabar rural-character protectionsPositive
Custom-home and acreage upkeepBudget it
Well and septic to verifyVerify 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 Stillwater Preserve

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.

On acreage, the deal is won or lost on the lot and what it backs to, then the custom home's condition.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
8.0B+ · Buy Score
Resale Strength8.0/10
Renovation Risk5.8/10
Location Efficiency7.2/10
Long-Term Defensibility8.4/10
Carrying Cost Advantage7.2/10

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 Stillwater Preserve 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
  • Lake and preserve backing hold value best
  • Acreage and what it backs to drive resale
  • Lots backing to state land are the scarce asset
  • Interior acreage lots are the value entry
  • Read the lot and utilities before the finishes

In an acreage-estate community, the lot is almost everything. At Stillwater Preserve, the size of the parcel and what it backs to, one of the seven lakes, the central conservation area, or state-owned land, are scarce and cannot be reproduced, the part of your money the market gives back at resale. The custom home can be renovated; the acreage and its water or preserve backing cannot. Read the lot, the backing, and the utilities first, then price the condition of the home against it.

Stillwater Preserve in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a larger custom home on one to three acres with a rural, private feel.
Biggest advantageScarce acreage lots backing to lakes, conservation, or state land in a deed-restricted community.
Biggest riskCustom-home and acreage costs, systems, well and septic, and maintenance.
Sweet spotA well-kept custom home on a lake or preserve-backing lot matched to comps.
Avoid ifYou want a small-lot tract home, gated amenities, or a walkable in-town setting.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • Deed-restricted custom-estate acreage community
  • About 74 lots of one to three acres
  • Seven lakes and a conservation area
  • State-owned land to the west and northwest
  • Reportedly modest monthly HOA

Stillwater Preserve is reported to carry a modest monthly HOA. Confirm the current amount, what it covers, and any build or use covenants for a specific parcel with the listing.

The community is built around seven lakes and a conservation area, with deed restrictions governing the custom-home community. Confirm exactly what the HOA covers and any common-area or conservation responsibilities for a specific home.

No private golf club. The amenity story is the acreage, the seven lakes, the conservation area, and the adjacency to state-owned land, a rural-feel rather than amenity-dense community.

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 Stillwater Preserve, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Malabar Springs, 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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Stillwater Preserve Market Scorecard

Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

Stillwater Preserve is currently a buyer-leaning market (limited data). About 12.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $1,047,000.

12.0
Months supply
$1,047,000
Median list
$964,500
Median sold
$259
Per sqft
n/a
Days on mkt
2/0/2
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32950 ZIP is $550,641, about 9.8% 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 2026-06-18. Refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Stillwater Preserve?
Stillwater Preserve is a deed-restricted custom-estate subdivision in Malabar, in the 32950 ZIP, reported to comprise about 74 homesites of roughly one to three acres around seven lakes and a conservation area.
How big are the lots in Stillwater Preserve?
Homesites are reported to range from roughly one to three acres, giving the community a private, rural feel. Confirm the exact acreage and boundaries for a specific parcel with the listing.
Does Stillwater Preserve have an HOA?
Stillwater Preserve is reported to carry a modest monthly HOA. Confirm the current amount, what it covers, and any build or use covenants for a specific parcel with the listing.
Are the homes custom built in Stillwater Preserve?
Yes. Stillwater Preserve is a custom-home community on acreage, so condition, finish, and the specific lot vary widely and drive value. Read each home on its own terms.
Are there lakefront lots in Stillwater Preserve?
Yes. The community is built around seven lakes, and many homesites are reported to back to a lake, to the central conservation area, or to state-owned land. Lake and preserve backing tend to hold value best.
Is Stillwater Preserve on well and septic?
Acreage communities in Malabar often use well and septic, but this can vary. Confirm whether a specific home is on well and septic or connected utilities, and the condition of each, before you buy.
Is there a conservation area in Stillwater Preserve?
Yes. A conservation area is reported to run through the middle of the community, and state-owned land lies to the west and northwest, which buffers many lots and reinforces the rural feel.
What schools serve Stillwater Preserve?
Stillwater Preserve is part of Brevard Public Schools. School assignment is by address and changes periodically, so confirm the exact zoned schools for a specific home with the district.
What ZIP code is Stillwater Preserve in?
Stillwater Preserve is in the 32950 ZIP in Malabar, Brevard County.
What is Malabar like?
Malabar is a small town that is proud of its rural and rustic roots, with conservation areas, trails, and a deliberately low-density character. Stillwater Preserve's acreage lots fit that setting.
Is Stillwater Preserve a good investment?
Scarce acreage lots backing to lakes, conservation, and state land support resale here, but the outcome depends on the specific lot and the custom home's condition. Read the comps, the lot, and the systems honestly; this is not a guarantee of future value.
Should I use the listing agent to buy in Stillwater Preserve?
No. The listing agent works for the seller. On an acreage-estate purchase where the lot and a custom home's condition swing value significantly, having your own representation is the highest-leverage decision you make.
Buyers who want a larger custom home on one to three acresExcellent fit
Anyone who values a rural-feel setting with lakes and conservation buffersExcellent fit
Buyers seeking privacy and lot scarcity over dense amenitiesExcellent fit
Move-up and estate buyers comfortable reading a custom home and acreageExcellent fit
Buyers who will confirm the lot, utilities, and covenants per parcelExcellent fit
Buyers who want a low-maintenance, small-lot tract homeProbably not
Anyone seeking gated, golf-centered or amenity-dense livingProbably not
Buyers who need an in-town, walkable settingProbably not
Those unwilling to read well, septic, and acreage specificsProbably not
Buyers who want the lowest possible maintenance and upkeepProbably not

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