The Gables at Lake In The Woods in Melbourne

The Gables at
Lake In The Woods

Lake In The Woods area · South Melbourne · Brevard County

An established multi-phase attached-home community in the Lake In The Woods area of south Melbourne, reported from the mid-1980s. The read is the specific unit, the phase, and confirming the HOA and exactly what it covers.

Lake In The Woods areaMultiple phasesEstablished attached homes
Live Market Pulse
72/100
Momentum
Seller's Market (limited data)
Resale here turns on the specific home, the lot, and condition; confirm the HOA or any association, any CDD or district assessment, and the flood or insurance picture where applicable before anchoring on a number.
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Built fromLive Space Coast MLS data14 years of closingsLocal renovation analysisUpdated twice daily
LiveMarket PulseSpace Coast MLS
$185K
Median Price
2.1mo
Supply
n/a
Avg DOM
Strong
Seller Leverage
$144/sf
Median $/Sqft
n/a
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"The Gables at Lake In The Woods is an established attached-home community in the Lake In The Woods area of south Melbourne (ZIP 32901), Brevard County, built across multiple phases reported to date to the mid-1980s. Third-party profiles describe attached and condominium-style homes around a lake setting with an active homeowners association. The value driver is an attainable, established, lake-area address with a convenient south-Melbourne location near US-1 and the beaches. The read is the specific unit, its phase, condition and exactly what the HOA covers, since attached-home associations carry building and grounds responsibilities that vary by phase. Treat reported amenities and dues as figures to verify with the association before you offer."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

The Gables at Lake In The Woods market snapshot (as of June 17, 2026): the median sale price is about $185K ($144 per sq ft), a seller's market (limited data). Based on 17 recent closings in live Space Coast MLS data.

The Gables at Lake In The Woods is an established attached-home community in the Lake In The Woods area of south Melbourne (ZIP 32901), Brevard County. It was built across multiple phases reported to date to the mid-1980s, with attached and condominium-style homes around a lake setting.

The draw is an attainable, established, lake-area address with a convenient south-Melbourne location near US-1, downtown Melbourne and the beaches. The lake setting and mature landscaping are part of the appeal.

Because this is an attached-home community, the homeowners association carries building and grounds responsibilities that vary by phase. Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, including any exterior, roof or insurance responsibilities, and the reserve picture, in writing before you offer.

Confirm the specific structure type, phase, size, year built and condition for any unit you consider, plus the school assignment by address with Brevard Public Schools if that matters to you.

Best for

  • Buyers who want an attainable, established attached home in south Melbourne
  • Buyers who value a lake setting and a convenient location
  • Buyers who will confirm the HOA scope, reserves and any insurance responsibilities
  • Buyers who will comp the specific unit, phase and condition

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a detached single-family home with no shared walls
  • Buyers who want a no-HOA, individual-ownership setting
  • Buyers who want brand-new construction
  • Buyers unwilling to confirm the HOA scope and reserves

How The Gables at Lake In The Woods is performing right now

72/100
momentum
Seller's Market (limited data)
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
2.1Months of supplytight
72Median days on marketdays
2 : 3Under contract vs for salestrong demand
17Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+23%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 The Gables at Lake In The Woods 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 The Gables at Lake In The Woods buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in The Gables at Lake In The Woods

Live MLS inventory for The Gables at Lake In The Woods. 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 The Gables at Lake In The Woods 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 central Brevard location is the point: shopping, major roads, and the coast are all within a reasonable drive.

US-1 corridor~4 to 10 min · north-south route
Downtown Melbourne~8 to 15 min · dining and shops
I-95 interchange~8 to 15 min · main highway access
Atlantic beaches (Melbourne area)~12 to 22 min · inland community
Orlando Melbourne Intl Airport~8 to 15 min · regional airport
Health First Holmes Regional area~6 to 12 min · medical campus

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
The Gables at Lake In The Woods (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

The Gables at Lake In The Woods 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 The Gables at Lake In The Woods address.

The takeaway

What is actually shaping value around The Gables at Lake In The Woods, sourced and dated. We do not publish rumor.

Recent Developments in The Gables at Lake In The Woods

Our read on what is being built around The Gables at Lake In The Woods, scored for direction, significance, and how close the effect lands. The full sourced timeline follows below.

Net OutlookBullishThe structural story is an attainable, established attached-home community in a convenient south-Melbourne location, where the specific unit, the phase and the HOA scope drive outcomes. Watch regional growth and demand against the carrying-cost realities of an older attached-home association, and confirm reserves and insurance responsibilities before you offer.

Brevard County among Florida's faster-growing markets

2026
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Area

Continued population and investment growth across the Space Coast supports housing demand in established Melbourne neighborhoods like this one.

Viera and west Melbourne development adds competition

Ongoing
NeutralNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Area

New master-planned construction in the wider Melbourne area adds convenience and amenities while creating resale competition from newer homes.

Confirm the HOA scope, reserves and insurance for an attached home

Ongoing
NeutralMinor impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

In an older attached-home community the HOA scope, reserves and any building-insurance responsibilities are the carrying-cost layers to confirm in writing before you offer.

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 The Gables at Lake In The Woods, 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. June 2026
    Development

    Orlando Health announces new Viera hospital

    Local coverage in June 2026 reported that Orlando Health announced plans for a new hospital and medical office building on a roughly 40-acre health and wellness campus in Viera, near I-95, with groundbreaking expected in 2026 and the project bringing more than 1,000 jobs to the region. Why it matters: Major healthcare investment in nearby Viera strengthens long-run demand and convenience for Melbourne-area communities. It is a structural positive, not a reason to skip per-home diligence. Source

  2. 2025-2026
    Growth

    Brevard County building boom continues

    Industry and local coverage describe the Space Coast adding roughly fifty-seven thousand residents from 2020 to 2025 and continued residential and commercial investment across Brevard County, including the Suntree, Viera and west Melbourne corridors, expected to continue through the late 2020s. Why it matters: Steady regional growth supports demand and amenities while adding traffic and resale competition from newer communities. Weigh a resale here against newer homes still selling nearby. 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 The Gables at Lake In The Woods, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Confirm the HOA dues and exactly what they cover. In an attached-home community, get the exterior, roof, insurance and reserve picture in writing before you decide.

2

Confirm the specific structure type and phase, since this community was built across multiple phases.

3

Comp the specific unit, phase and condition, not the community average, since updates and phase drive value.

4

Confirm the school assignment by address with Brevard Public Schools if that matters to you.

5

Weigh a single-family Melbourne alternative like Baytree on structure type and total carrying cost.

Best Buy
A well-kept, updated unit in a sound phase with healthy reserves, priced to recent comps, with the full HOA scope confirmed.
Biggest Risk
Buying into an underfunded association or missing an insurance or roof responsibility in an older attached-home community.
Best Lot
Phase, structure type, condition and lake exposure drive value here more than the community average; comp the actual unit.
Smart Timing
With newer Melbourne communities still selling, resales aging past sixty days can have flexibility; confirm the HOA scope and comps first.
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 Gables at Lake In The Woods is an established attached-home community in the Lake In The Woods area of south Melbourne (ZIP 32901), Brevard County, built across multiple phases reported to date to the mid-1980s, with a lake setting and an active homeowners association. The convenient location is near US-1, downtown Melbourne and the beaches. Because this is an attached-home community, confirm the HOA dues and inclusions, the reserve picture and any building-insurance responsibility, the specific structure type and phase, and the school assignment by address with Brevard Public Schools, since details change.

The takeaway

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

Entry: smaller or dated units
$131K to $166K

The smaller or less-updated units, the entry door into the established Lake In The Woods area. Confirm current pricing on the live listings below.

Lowest entry
Core: mid-size attached homes
$166K to $194K

The mid-size attached homes in average to good condition, the core of the community. Confirm current pricing on the live listings below.

Most inventory
High: updated units and lake exposure
$194K to $243K

The updated units and those with the best lake exposure, where condition and finishes set the price. Confirm current pricing on the live listings below.

Strongest resale

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

$131K to $166K
Entry: smaller or dated units
The smaller or less-updated units, the entry door into the established Lake In The Woods area. Confirm current pricing on the live listings below.
$166K to $194K
Core: mid-size attached homes
The mid-size attached homes in average to good condition, the core of the community. Confirm current pricing on the live listings below.
$194K to $243K
High: updated units and lake exposure
The updated units and those with the best lake exposure, where condition and finishes set the price. Confirm current pricing on the live listings below.

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.

Established or well-kept housing stockSolid
Central Brevard locationStrong
Confirm HOA or association scopeManage it
Read condition on the specific homeManage it
Confirm any CDD or district assessmentWatch 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 The Gables at Lake In The Woods

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.

The Gables is easy to like for the attainable, established lake-area address. The deal is won or lost on the unit, the phase, and the full HOA scope and reserves, not one fee number.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
7.0B · Buy Score
Resale Strength7.0/10
Renovation Risk6.4/10
Location Efficiency7.8/10
Long-Term Defensibility6.8/10
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 The Gables at Lake In The Woods 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

Fill = price per square foot; ring = by realized $/sqft per unit. 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
  • The lot and position drive resale more than finishes
  • Confirm the homesite, view, and any water or preserve exposure
  • Read condition on the specific home
  • Confirm flood zone and insurance where applicable
  • Comp the specific home, not the area average

In a community like this, the homesite and its position set the floor on resale while the house itself can be updated. Read the lot, the view, and any water or preserve exposure first, confirm the flood and insurance picture where applicable, then price the condition of the home against the closest comparable sale rather than an area average.

The Gables at Lake In The Woods in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want an attainable, established attached home in a convenient, lake-area part of south Melbourne.
Strong onAn attainable price point, a lake setting, and a convenient location near US-1, downtown Melbourne and the beaches.
WatchThe HOA scope, reserves and any building-insurance responsibilities in an older attached-home community. Confirm every layer in writing.
Sweet spotAn updated unit in a sound phase with healthy reserves, priced to recent comps, with the full HOA scope confirmed.
Not forBuyers who want a detached single-family home, brand-new construction, or a no-HOA setting.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • Confirm the current HOA dues and inclusions in writing
  • Confirm the reserve picture and any special assessments
  • Confirm any exterior, roof or insurance responsibilities
  • Comp the specific unit, phase and condition
  • Confirm the school assignment by address

We do not publish a precise HOA figure here because dues change and vary by phase. In an attached-home community the dues typically carry more than in a single-family neighborhood. Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they include, the reserve picture and any insurance responsibility with the association before you offer.

Reported scope in an attached-home community of this type typically covers grounds, common areas and some building or exterior responsibilities, which vary by phase. Do not assume inclusions; confirm the current budget, reserves and what is covered with the association.

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 The Gables at Lake In The Woods, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Baytree, 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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The Gables at Lake In The Woods Market Scorecard

Seller's Market (limited data)

The Gables at Lake In The Woods is currently a seller's market (limited data). About 1.4 months of supply, a median asking price of $219,950.

1.4
Months supply
$219,950
Median list
$185,000
Median sold
$144
Per sqft
n/a
Days on mkt
2/3/17
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32901 ZIP is $270,716, about 7.7% above 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 The Gables at Lake In The Woods located?
An established attached-home community in the Lake In The Woods area of south Melbourne, Brevard County (ZIP 32901), near US-1, downtown Melbourne and the beaches. Confirm the exact location for any specific unit.
What kind of homes are in The Gables at Lake In The Woods?
Third-party profiles describe attached and condominium-style homes built across multiple phases, reported to date to the mid-1980s. Confirm the specific structure type, phase, size, year built and condition for any unit you consider.
When was The Gables at Lake In The Woods built?
Third-party sources report the community dating to the mid-1980s, built across multiple phases. Treat the year as reported and confirm the specific unit's year built with the listing.
What does the HOA cost at The Gables at Lake In The Woods?
We do not publish a precise HOA figure here because dues change and vary by phase. In an attached-home community the dues typically carry more. Confirm the current dues, what they include, the reserves and any insurance responsibility with the association before you offer.
Does the HOA cover exterior or insurance?
In an attached-home community, the association often carries some exterior, roof or insurance responsibilities, but this varies by phase. Confirm exactly what is covered and the reserve picture in writing before you offer.
Is The Gables at Lake In The Woods a gated community?
Third-party profiles describe it as an established attached-home community rather than a separately gated enclave. Confirm any access and amenity details with the association and the listing.
What schools serve The Gables at Lake In The Woods?
The community is in Brevard Public Schools, with assignment by address. Zoning can change, so confirm the current zoned campuses for any specific unit with the district.
How far is downtown Melbourne from The Gables?
Reported at roughly eight to fifteen minutes by car, with quick access to US-1 and the beaches. Confirm your route at the time you would really drive it.
How far is the beach from The Gables?
Reported at roughly twelve to twenty-two minutes by car to the Melbourne-area Atlantic beaches. This is an inland community. Confirm your real drive at your real departure time.
What does a home in The Gables cost?
We do not publish a price figure here. Pricing tracks the specific unit, its phase, size and condition. Confirm current pricing on the live listings on this page; we pull exact comps before you offer.
Is now a good time to buy in The Gables?
It depends on the specific unit, the phase, the reserves, and how resale stacks against other Melbourne options. We pull live inventory, the HOA documents and comps so you can judge value on the actual property and the full carrying cost.
Do I need my own agent to buy in The Gables at Lake In The Woods?
Yes. The listing agent works for the seller. Your own agent confirms the HOA scope and any dues, pulls true comps by home and lot, and negotiates for you. Momentum Realty represents you, not the seller.
You want an attainable, established attached home in south MelbourneExcellent fit
You value a lake setting and a convenient locationExcellent fit
You will confirm the HOA scope, reserves and any insurance responsibilitiesExcellent fit
You will comp the specific unit, phase and conditionExcellent fit
You want quick access to US-1, downtown Melbourne and the beachesExcellent fit
You want a detached single-family home with no shared wallsProbably not
You want a no-HOA, individual-ownership settingProbably not
You want brand-new constructionProbably not
You will not confirm the HOA scope and reservesProbably not
You want acreage or a turnkey luxury homeProbably not

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