Sweetwood
Estates

Melbourne · Brevard County

An established early-1990s block-home neighborhood in the Eau Gallie area of Melbourne, with sidewalks, a notably low annual HOA, and value that turns on plan, condition, and roof age.

Established neighborhoodConcrete block, around 1990Low annual HOA

Live Market Pulse

53/100
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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Built fromLive Space Coast MLS data14 years of closingsLocal renovation analysisUpdated twice daily

LiveMarket PulseSpace Coast MLS

$379K

Median Price

1.7mo

Supply

n/a

Avg DOM

Soft

Seller Leverage

$229/sf

Median $/Sqft

n/a

1-Yr Price Change

0now

Distress

Jon's Current Read

"Sweetwood Estates is an established single-family neighborhood in the Eau Gallie area of Melbourne, built mostly around 1990 in concrete block with stucco, on sidewalk-lined streets off Stewart Street. The appeal is a solid mid-market package: durable block construction, an established setting, and a notably low annual HOA, third-party sources cite a modest amount per year, which keeps the carry affordable. Because the homes are around three decades old, the variables that drive value are plan size, updates, and especially roof age, which governs insurability and premium in a coastal county. Schools are cited as Creel, Johnson, and Eau Gallie, but assignment is by address and should be confirmed. The honest read is a parcel-level one: confirm the current HOA amount and inclusions, the roof age and systems, the insurance quote, and comps by plan and condition before you offer."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Sweetwood Estates market snapshot (as of June 17, 2026): the median sale price is about $379K ($229 per sq ft), a buyer-leaning market (limited data). Based on 7 recent closings in live Space Coast MLS data.

Sweetwood Estates is an established single-family neighborhood in the Eau Gallie area of Melbourne, Brevard County (ZIP 32935), reached from US-1 west on Parkway to south on Stewart Street and onto Sweetwood Drive. Third-party sources describe homes built mostly around 1990, in concrete block with stucco exteriors, on paved streets with sidewalks and lots typically around 0.19 acre.

The homes run roughly 1,300 to 2,600 square feet, typically two to four bedrooms, which gives the neighborhood a real range from smaller starter-scale plans to larger layouts. Condition and updates vary home to home, so the value question turns on the specific parcel: its plan size, its kitchen and bath updates, and above all its roof age and systems.

A defining positive is the fee picture. There is a Sweetwood HOA, but third-party sources cite annual dues a modest amount per year, notably low and a basic-HOA structure rather than a resort-amenity one. That keeps the monthly carry affordable, confirm the current amount and exactly what it funds in writing before you offer.

Schools are cited as Creel Elementary, Johnson Middle, and Eau Gallie High, but assignment is by address and can change, so confirm zoning for the exact parcel. The natural cross-shop is other established Eau Gallie-area block-home neighborhoods, weighed on plan, condition, and the HOA. Confirm the HOA, the roof age, the insurance quote, and current comps before you offer.

Quick Match

Who Sweetwood Estates is best for.

Best for

Buyers who want solid concrete-block construction at a mid-market price
Buyers who value a notably low annual HOA and an affordable carry
Buyers who want an established, sidewalk-lined Eau Gallie-area neighborhood
Buyers who will diligence roof age, systems, and insurance on an older home

Probably not for

Buyers who want new or near-new construction and current floor plans
Buyers who want resort amenities rather than a basic-HOA neighborhood
Buyers who want large lots rather than around 0.19 acre
Buyers unwilling to verify the HOA, roof age, and insurance before offering

Market Pulse

How Sweetwood Estates is performing right now

53/100
momentum

Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market

1.7Months of supplytight

72Median days on marketdays

0 : 1Under contract vs for salestrong demand

7Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity

+127%Median price since 2012appreciation

-9%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 Sweetwood Estates listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

Where prices are going$850K2026 YTD

Median sale price by year. Tap a label to compare Greentree Park or Melbourne. The 1-year price change is the median sold price over the most recent year versus the prior year, the same measure most listing sites and local Realtor reports use. It reflects the mix of homes that sold, not the change in any single home's value, which is why median price per square foot is shown alongside it to adjust for home size. In thinly traded neighborhoods, where a sale or two can swing the median, we lead with the mix-resistant price-per-square-foot trend instead.

Price per square foot$3072026 YTD

Median $/sqft by year. 2026 is year to date.

Supply and demand now1 : 0active : pending

For sale1

Pending0

Sold 12mo7

Active and pending listings now vs homes sold in the last 12 months.

8.6A- score

Momentum intelligence

Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in Sweetwood Estates buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Sweetwood Estates

Live MLS inventory for Sweetwood Estates. 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.

1689 Sweetwood Drive home for sale in Sweetwood Estates

ActiveTop listing

$385,000

4 bd · 2 ba · 1,840 sqft · built 1992

1689 Sweetwood Drive, Melbourne, 32935

Reno opportunityBest value

Listed by CENTURY 21 Circle

Active and pending Sweetwood Estates 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.

Interactive Map

Sweetwood Estates on the map.

Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers, color the dots by status or lot type, and tap a home for the details.

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.

Nearby & Commute

How far is everything?

The takeaway

The location is the everyday-convenience case: shopping, schools, and the major roads are all a manageable drive.

Drive times from Sweetwood Estates. They are approximate and vary with traffic and your exact start point.

Eau Gallie and Parkway shopping~3 to 6 min · approximate, varies with traffic

Historic Eau Gallie Arts District~8 to 12 min · galleries, dining, riverfront

Melbourne Orlando International Airport~12 to 16 min · regional air service

Indian Harbour Beach and Atlantic beaches~15 to 20 min · east via the causeways

Interstate 95~14 to 18 min · main highway access west

Health First hospitals (Melbourne area)~12 to 18 min · confirm nearest campus and route

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

Sweetwood Estates (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

Sweetwood Estates 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 Sweetwood Estates address.

The takeaway

What is actually shaping value around Sweetwood Estates, sourced and dated. We do not publish rumor.

Recent Developments in Sweetwood Estates

Development Intelligence

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

Net OutlookBullishThe structural story is an established, affordable block-home neighborhood where plan, condition, and roof age drive outcomes. The wider Eau Gallie and Melbourne backdrop, riverfront reinvestment and road widenings, supports the area's direction. Confirm the HOA and roof age before you offer.

Concrete-block construction with a notably low annual HOA

BullishDurable block construction plus a low annual HOA keeps the carry affordable and supports insurability relative to frame stock, a steady positive for mid-market demand. impact

SignificanceRadius: Community

Concrete-block construction with a notably low annual HOA

Eau Gallie riverfront reinvestment

BullishOngoing redevelopment and public investment in the Eau Gallie riverfront and arts district supports the broader area that Sweetwood Estates sits within. impact

SignificanceRadius: Melbourne

Eau Gallie riverfront reinvestment

Ellis Road widening advancing in Melbourne

BullishBrevard's long-standing top road priority, a roughly sixty-two million dollar Ellis Road widening toward the airport and I-95, improves area mobility over time. impact

SignificanceRadius: Melbourne

Ellis Road widening advancing in Melbourne

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 Sweetwood Estates, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated June 2026.

Showing the latest, scroll for all updates ↓

February 2025
Infrastructure
Ellis Road widening moves toward 2026 construction
Reporting described the long-awaited Ellis Road widening, a roughly sixty-two million dollar project to add lanes and a median connecting I-95, area employers, and Melbourne Orlando International Airport, moving a step closer to construction set for 2026. Why it matters: Better mobility supports the Melbourne area over time. It is a wider-area tailwind, not a Sweetwood-specific change; value here turns on plan, condition, and roof age. Source
May 2026
Infrastructure
Melbourne intersection project faces delays
Reporting described a Brevard County road project in the Melbourne area facing further delays after a contractor walked off the job, a reminder that area roadwork timelines slip. Why it matters: Drive your real routes at real times. Local road projects can change commute patterns mid-build, so confirm your daily drive before you commit. Source

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.

The Strategy

The Sweetwood Estates buying strategy.

If we were buying in Sweetwood Estates, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

Confirm the current HOA amount and inclusions. Third-party sources cite a modest amount per year; verify it and what it funds in writing.

Check the roof age and quote insurance. Homes from around 1990 vary widely on roof status, which governs premium.

Comp by plan and condition. The 1,300 to 2,600 sq ft range means matching plan size matters.

Inspect systems, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, on a three-decade-old home before you commit.

Confirm school zoning by address and cross-shop Greentree Park on price and HOA.

The Quick Decision

Best Buy

A larger plan with a newer roof and updated systems, priced to recent plan-matched sales, with the low HOA confirmed.

Biggest Risk

Buying an original-condition home without budgeting roof and systems, or assuming an HOA or school zoning that has changed.

Best Lot

Interior sidewalk-lined streets read best; lots are modest at around 0.19 acre, so condition leads price.

Smart Timing

An established neighborhood with steady turnover; prepared buyers comp by plan and act on the right home.

Deep-Dive Intelligence

The full read, only if you want it.

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

The Homes

Type

Single-family

Size

~1,300-2,600 sq ft (confirm)

Built

Mostly around 1990

Construction

Concrete block, stucco

Costs & Fees

HOA

Low annual dues (confirm current)

Taxes

Verify parcel on tax bill

Insurance

Quote early, roof age matters

Amenities

Streets

Paved with sidewalks

Lots

Typically around 0.19 acre

Setting

Quiet residential

Access

Off Stewart Street near Parkway

Location

Setting

Eau Gallie area of Melbourne

Beaches

Atlantic beaches east via causeways

Access

US-1 and Eau Gallie Boulevard

The Homes: Block-Built, 1,300 to 2,600 Sq Ft

Sweetwood Estates homes are single-family, concrete-block with stucco, built mostly around 1990 on paved streets with sidewalks and lots typically around 0.19 acre. They run roughly 1,300 to 2,600 square feet, two to four bedrooms, giving the neighborhood a real range from smaller starter-scale plans to larger layouts.

Because the stock is around three decades old, the diligence that matters most is structural and mechanical: roof age, electrical and plumbing updates, and HVAC, plus the insurance quote that comes with all of it. Block construction is favorable for insurability, but roof age is the swing factor, a home with a newer roof is a meaningfully different buy than one without, even at a similar price.

What Living Here Is Actually Like

The rhythm of an established Eau Gallie-area neighborhood:

A typical week

Sidewalk strolls, errands on the Parkway and Eau Gallie corridors, and the Eau Gallie Arts District's galleries and dining a short drive away. The appeal is a settled, affordable neighborhood rather than an amenity calendar.

Getting around

Eau Gallie puts US-1, the airport, and I-95 within a reasonable drive, with the Atlantic beaches around fifteen to twenty minutes east via the causeways. Confirm your own commute at real times.

The trade-offs

Aging roofs and systems mean diligence, and lots are modest. Neither is a dealbreaker; both are things to plan for going in.

The Buyer Checklist

Confirm the current HOA amount and inclusions in writing.
Verify the roof age and quote insurance before you offer.
Inspect systems, electrical, plumbing, HVAC.
Comp by plan size and condition, not a blended average.
Confirm the school assignment by address.
Check rental rules if leasing is ever part of your plan.
Drive your real routine, work, grocery, beach, at real times.

Jon Brooks · Co-Founder, Momentum Realty

Sweetwood Estates is a sensible mid-market buy: block construction, sidewalks, and a low HOA that keeps the carry down. The work is in the parcel, plan size, condition, and especially roof age, which is the difference between an easy insurance quote and a hard one. I tell buyers to comp by plan, confirm the roof, and quote insurance early, and the right home here holds value well.

Sweetwood Estates vs. the Alternatives

The honest comparison set for a buyer drawn to an established Eau Gallie-area neighborhood:

Community	Era / Type	HOA	The trade
Sweetwood Estates	~1990 · block single-family	~Low annual, confirm	Block construction, low HOA, modest lots
Greentree Park	1980s · Eau Gallie	Likely none, confirm	Older homes, no assumed HOA
Longwood	Mid-1980s · Lake Washington	Monthly, confirm	Monthly HOA, Wickham Park nearby
Forest Creek	~1999 · gated	Higher monthly, confirm	Gated, pool homes, higher fee tier

The pattern: Sweetwood wins on block construction at a low carry; Greentree Park on no assumed HOA; Longwood on the Lake Washington setting; Forest Creek on gated amenities at a higher fee. The right pick comes down to budget, lot, and how much fee you want to carry.

Comparing Eau Gallie-area neighborhoods? We will build you a same-day route and pull the comps for each.

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The Honest Pros & Cons

What Sweetwood Estates gets right

Durable concrete-block construction from around 1990
Notably low annual HOA, affordable carry
Sidewalk-lined, established residential streets
Convenient Eau Gallie-area Melbourne location
A real range of plan sizes, 1,300 to 2,600 sq ft

What to go in eyes-open about

Aging roofs and systems need diligence
Basic HOA, no resort amenities
Modest lots, around 0.19 acre typical
Condition and updates vary home to home
Eau Gallie-area corridor traffic at peak times

Sweetwood Estates Homes For Sale

What your money buys in Sweetwood Estates.

The takeaway

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

Here are the broad resale bands in Sweetwood Estates today. The right home is the one matched to your budget and the renovation math, so seeing fitting listings early is the edge.

Value: smaller / original-condition homes

$249K to $355K

The smaller plans or homes in original condition. The entry point, where price reflects the updates and roof or systems work ahead.

Lowest entry

Mid: mid-size / updated homes

$355K to $410K

Larger plans or homes with kitchen, bath, roof, or systems updates already in place. The core of the neighborhood.

Most inventory

Upper: largest plans / full renovations

$410K to $424K

The biggest floor plans or the most fully renovated homes on the best lots. The top of the range here.

Strongest resale

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

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What Your Money Buys

What ~$379K buys here.

Three realistic price bands. Where a home lands comes down to condition and lot, not square footage alone.

$249K to $355K

Value: smaller / original-condition homes

The smaller plans or homes in original condition. The entry point, where price reflects the updates and roof or systems work ahead.

$355K to $410K

Mid: mid-size / updated homes

Larger plans or homes with kitchen, bath, roof, or systems updates already in place. The core of the neighborhood.

$410K to $424K

Upper: largest plans / full renovations

The biggest floor plans or the most fully renovated homes on the best lots. The top of the range here.

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

Operator Intelligence

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The factors that actually move value in Sweetwood Estates, condition, lot, and the renovation math, read from current listings and recent sales.

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

Proprietary Data

The renovation premium.

Renovated-listing inventory in Sweetwood Estates is too thin right now to compute a reliable renovation premium. We read condition home by home against real comps before you offer.

Lot Value

The lot premium.

On a preferred homesite (water, preserve, corner, or a larger lot), the homesite is the part of your money the market gives back at resale. The house can be renovated; the lot cannot, so premium lots hold their value better than interior ones. How much more they command varies by frontage, view, and condition, which is why we read it home by home against real comparable sales rather than a single headline figure.

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.

Resale Strength Scorecard

How well Sweetwood Estates holds value.

Our read on the factors that protect resale here, and the one to manage.

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.

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 Sweetwood Estates

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.

Calling the listing agent

The agent on the sign works for the seller. In a market where condition swings price by hundreds of thousands, negotiating against that agent with no one in your corner is the costliest move of all.

Misjudging the renovation math

A dated home looks like a deal until you price the roof, HVAC, pool, and full modernization honestly. Underbudget the reno and the bargain becomes the expensive house.

Overpaying for an interior lot

A premium homesite (water, preserve, or a preferred position) carries a real, durable premium. Pay a top price for an interior lot and you are buying the weakest version of the value.

Underbudgeting the carrying costs

Two similar homes can cost very differently to own once the HOA, any CDD, insurance, and upkeep are priced in. Buyers who do not run the full monthly carrying cost misread the real number.

Skipping the systems check

An older home means older systems unless updated. Roof age, HVAC age, pool equipment, and prior renovations drive both price and insurability, and a thorough inspection matters more here than in a new build.

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Sweetwood Estates is a solid mid-market block-home buy. The deal is won or lost on plan size, condition, roof age, and the low HOA confirmed, not a headline community average.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Momentum Intelligence

Momentum Buy Score.

Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the five factors that decide how a home here buys, holds, and resells.

7.6B · Buy Score

Resale Strength7.6/10

Renovation Risk7.0/10

Location Efficiency7.8/10

Long-Term Defensibility7.4/10

Carrying Cost Advantage8.8/10

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.

Momentum Housing Intelligence

Why our read on Sweetwood Estates 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.

About the analyst · Our methodology

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Proprietary Data · Lot Value Map

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

Interior sidewalk-lined streets read best
Lots are modest at around 0.19 acre
Condition and plan size lead price
Corner and arterial-adjacent lots trade behind
Read the roof and systems before the finishes

In Sweetwood Estates, plan size and condition drive price first and lot exposure second, since lots are modest at around 0.19 acre. Interior sidewalk-lined streets read best, while corner or arterial-adjacent lots trade slightly behind. Because the homes date to around 1990, a newer roof and updated systems matter more to value than the lot, so comp a home against its own plan and condition tier and confirm the roof and mechanicals before you weigh the lot.

The 15-Second Verdict

Sweetwood Estates in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want durable block construction at a mid-market price with a notably low HOA in an established Eau Gallie-area neighborhood.

Strong onConcrete-block construction, a low annual HOA, sidewalk-lined streets, and a convenient Eau Gallie-area Melbourne location.

WatchAging roofs and systems, insurance, modest lots, and basic amenities. Confirm the HOA, roof age, and school zoning.

Not forBuyers who want new construction, resort amenities, or large lots rather than around 0.19 acre.

The edgeA larger plan with a newer roof, bought to a plan-matched comp with the low HOA confirmed, is durable mid-market value.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take

HOA cited a modest amount per year, confirm current
Basic-HOA structure, not resort amenities
Keeps the monthly carry affordable
Confirm what the dues fund in writing
No clubhouse or amenity center

Sweetwood Estates carries a homeowners association, and third-party sources cite annual dues around a modest amount per year. That is a basic-HOA structure: light common-area items and administration rather than amenities, lawn service, or insurance. It keeps the monthly carry affordable, which is part of the neighborhood's mid-market appeal.

Confirm the current amount and exactly what the dues fund in writing before you offer, and ask about any reserves or special assessments. Even a low-dues HOA is worth reading carefully, because the rules, including any rental restrictions, can matter more than the dollar figure.

Want the HOA detail? We will pull the current Sweetwood HOA budget and rules for any listing you are watching.

Get the numbers

Run Your Numbers

Tools for a Sweetwood Estates buy.

Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.

Mortgage paymentPrincipal, interest, taxes, and insurance on a specific price.Property taxBrevard County millage and the homestead picture.Rent vs buyThe breakeven on owning in Sweetwood Estates.Save Our HomesProject your homestead tax cap over time.

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.

Selling in Sweetwood Estates

Price to your plan, condition, and roof age, and feature the low HOA.

If you are selling in Sweetwood Estates, the right list price comes from recent sales matched to your plan size and condition, with roof age front and center. The notably low annual HOA is a marketing asset worth stating clearly.

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 Sweetwood Estates, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Greentree Park, 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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Sweetwood Estates Market Scorecard

Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

Sweetwood Estates is currently a buyer-leaning market (limited data). About 1.7 months of supply, a median asking price of $385,000.

1.7

Months supply

$385,000

Median list

$379,000

Median sold

$229

Per sqft

n/a

Days on mkt

1/0/7

Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32935 ZIP is $270,319, about 14.9% 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

Where is Sweetwood Estates located?

Sweetwood Estates is in the Eau Gallie area of Melbourne, Brevard County, FL (ZIP 32935), reached from US-1 west on Parkway to south on Stewart Street, then onto Sweetwood Drive.

When was Sweetwood Estates built?

Most homes were built around 1990, in the late 1980s to early 1990s, with concrete-block, stucco construction on paved streets with sidewalks. Confirm the specific build year for any parcel.

Does Sweetwood Estates have an HOA?

Yes, there is a Sweetwood HOA, and third-party sources cite annual dues a modest amount per year, notably low. Confirm the current amount and what it covers in writing before you offer.

What kind of homes are in Sweetwood Estates?

Single-family concrete-block homes, roughly 1,300 to 2,600 square feet, typically two to four bedrooms, on lots around 0.19 acre. Sizes and condition vary, so confirm the specifics for any listing.

How much do homes cost in Sweetwood Estates?

Pricing is condition- and size-driven, with smaller or original-condition homes at the value end and larger or renovated homes commanding a premium. We pull current comps for the specific home and plan before advising on price.

What schools serve Sweetwood Estates?

Third-party sources cite Creel Elementary, Johnson Middle, and Eau Gallie High, but assignment is by address and can change. Confirm the current zoning for the exact parcel with Brevard Public Schools.

How far is the beach from Sweetwood Estates?

Atlantic beaches around Indian Harbour Beach are roughly fifteen to twenty minutes east via the causeways. This is a mainland Eau Gallie-area location, not a beachside one.

How far is Sweetwood Estates from the airport?

Melbourne Orlando International Airport is roughly twelve to sixteen minutes away, and Interstate 95 is about fourteen to eighteen minutes away. Confirm your own commute at the times you would actually drive it.

Should I worry about insurance on these homes?

Concrete-block construction is favorable, but roofs from around 1990 are likely aging or replaced, which drives insurability and premium. Quote insurance early and confirm the roof age before you offer.

Is Sweetwood Estates good for investors?

Established block-home neighborhoods can work for buy-and-hold, but verify any rental rules in the HOA documents, confirm there are no leasing restrictions, and run real maintenance numbers on an older home. We pull rent comps before you commit.

What does the Sweetwood HOA cover?

Basic-HOA neighborhoods like this typically cover light common-area items rather than resort amenities. Confirm the current budget and exactly what the dues fund with the association before you offer.

What should I check before buying in Sweetwood Estates?

Confirm the HOA amount and inclusions, the school assignment by address, the roof age and systems, the insurance quote, the lot, and current parcel-level comps by plan. We run all of it before you offer.

Do I need my own agent to buy in Sweetwood Estates?

Yes. A buyer's agent confirms the HOA detail, pulls true comps by plan and condition, checks roof and systems, and negotiates for you. Momentum Realty does exactly that on the buyer's side.

The Verdict

Should you buy in Sweetwood Estates?

An honest fit check. We will tell you when it is not your community.

You want solid concrete-block construction at a mid-market priceExcellent fit

You value a notably low annual HOA and an affordable carryExcellent fit

You want an established, sidewalk-lined Eau Gallie-area neighborhoodExcellent fit

You will diligence roof age, systems, and insurance on an older homeExcellent fit

You want a convenient Melbourne location near shopping and the airportExcellent fit

You want new or near-new construction and current floor plansProbably not

You want resort amenities rather than a basic-HOA neighborhoodProbably not

You want large lots rather than around 0.19 acreProbably not

You will not verify the HOA, roof age, and insurance before offeringProbably not

You want beachside living rather than a mainland neighborhoodProbably not

Get the inside read on Sweetwood Estates

Whether you are buying a renovation project, comparing the lots and views, weighing the carrying costs, or selling your Sweetwood Estates home, tell us what you need. Every inquiry comes straight to us. We represent you, not the seller, and what your agent is paid is negotiable and set in a written buyer agreement up front. No obligation, no spam, no high-pressure follow-up.

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A Momentum Realty Sweetwood Estates specialist will reach out personally, usually the same day.

Photography on this page is sourced from active and recently sold MLS listings in this community and remains the property of the listing brokerage and/or photographer. Source: Listing data provided by the Space Coast Multiple Listing Service. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS.

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Nearby Communities

Schools

Recent Developments in Sweetwood Estates

Concrete-block construction with a notably low annual HOA

Eau Gallie riverfront reinvestment

Ellis Road widening advancing in Melbourne

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