Tillman
Palm Bay

Established Palm Bay area · Near the Tillman waterway · ZIP 32905

An established, mostly no-HOA older area of Palm Bay.

Established areaMostly no HOACondition-driven

Live Market Pulse

50/100
Momentum

Buyer-Leaning Market

This is the established Tillman area, not the newer Tillman Lakes community; condition, the lot, and the flood and insurance read drive value, so confirm the specifics on any home.

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

LiveMarket PulseSpace Coast MLS

$330K

Median Price

12mo

Supply

n/a

Avg DOM

Soft

Seller Leverage

$170/sf

Median $/Sqft

n/a

1-Yr Price Change

0now

Distress

Jon's Current Read

"Tillman refers to an established, mostly older part of Palm Bay near the historic Tillman waterway, and it is a different buy from the newer master plans: most homes are older single-family on individual lots, generally without an HOA, so condition, the lot, and the flood and insurance picture set the number rather than amenities or fees. Confirm whether a specific home carries any association, the flood zone, and the roof and systems before you anchor on a price. Do not confuse this established area with the newer Tillman Lakes community, which is a separate, newer development."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Tillman market snapshot (as of June 17, 2026): the median sale price is about $330K ($170 per sq ft), a buyer-leaning market. Based on 9 recent closings in live Space Coast MLS data.

Tillman is an established, mostly older area of Palm Bay in Brevard County (ZIP 32905), tied to the historic Tillman name near the Tillman waterway. Most homes are older single-family residences on individual lots, and the area generally predates the HOA-and-CDD master plans on Palm Bay's edges. Confirm the exact boundaries and any association for a specific home with the listing.

Because the stock is older and largely without an HOA, condition is a real swing factor. Roof age, HVAC, and systems drive both the price and the insurance quote, so read them honestly before you fall for a list price.

Flood zone matters here. Parts of central and east Palm Bay sit near low-lying ground and waterways, so confirm the specific flood zone, elevation, and a real insurance quote for any home, since they shape the true carrying cost.

This is the established Tillman area, not the newer Tillman Lakes community, which is a separate, newer development with its own builder and fees. Make sure you know which one a listing belongs to before you compare.

Quick Match

Who Tillman is best for.

Best for

Buyers who want an established, mostly no-HOA Palm Bay area with individual lots
Value-minded buyers comfortable with older stock and a condition read
Buyers who will confirm the flood zone and insurance before they offer
Buyers who want a central Palm Bay location near everyday corridors

Probably not for

Buyers who want a gated, amenity-rich master plan
Those who want newer construction with a builder warranty
Buyers who want a uniform HOA-governed streetscape
Anyone who confuses this with the newer Tillman Lakes community

Market Pulse

How Tillman is performing right now

50/100
momentum

Buyer-Leaning Market

Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market

12Months of supplytight

72Median days on marketdays

4 : 9Under contract vs for salestrong demand

9Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity

+127%Median price since 2012appreciation

-1%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 Tillman 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 Country Club Estates or Palm Bay. 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 now9 : 4active : pending

For sale9

Pending4

Sold 12mo9

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 Tillman buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Tillman

Live MLS inventory for Tillman. 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.

1577 Colebrook Circle home for sale in Tillman

ActiveTop listing

$399,977

5 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,370 sqft · built 2024

1577 Colebrook Circle, Palm Bay, 32908

Strong resaleLakefront

Listed by LoKation

1940 Bayou Avenue home for sale in Tillman

Active

$378,148

5 bd · 3 ba · 2,754 sqft · built 2026

1940 Bayou Avenue, Palm Bay, 32908

Reno opportunityBest value

Listed by Lennar Realty, Inc.

1880 Bayou Avenue home for sale in Tillman

Active

$367,405

5 bd · 3 ba · 2,451 sqft · built 2026

1880 Bayou Avenue, Palm Bay, 32908

Reno opportunityBest value

Listed by Lennar Realty, Inc.

1889 Bayou Avenue home for sale in Tillman

Active

$361,555

5 bd · 3 ba · 2,412 sqft · built 2026

1889 Bayou Avenue, Palm Bay, 32908

Reno opportunityBest value

Listed by Lennar Realty, Inc.

875 Dockside Drive home for sale in Tillman

Active

$350,000

4 bd · 2 ba · 1,801 sqft · built 2023

875 Dockside Drive, Palm Bay, 32908

Strong resaleLakefront

Listed by Real Broker, LLC

1668 Colebrook Circle home for sale in Tillman

Active

$349,999

3 bd · 2 ba · 1,451 sqft · built 2024

1668 Colebrook Circle, Palm Bay, 32908

Strong resaleLakefront

Listed by Dream Realty

675 Dockside Drive home for sale in Tillman

Active

$327,500

3 bd · 2 ba · 1,955 sqft · built 2024

675 Dockside Drive, Palm Bay, 32908

Reno opportunityBest value

Listed by ITG Realty

906 Dockside Drive home for sale in Tillman

Active

$320,000

4 bd · 2 ba · 1,955 sqft · built 2023

906 Dockside Drive, Palm Bay, 32908

Strong resaleReno opportunityBest value

Listed by RE/MAX Aerospace Realty

826 Dockside Drive home for sale in Tillman

Active

$299,990

3 bd · 2 ba · 1,620 sqft · built 2023

826 Dockside Drive, Palm Bay, 32908

Listed by Coldwell Banker Realty

712 Papillon Street home for sale in Tillman

Pending

$369,900

5 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,218 sqft · built 2023

712 Papillon Street, Palm Bay, 32908

Strong resaleReno opportunityBest value

Listed by In The Home Zone Realty

1890 Bayou Avenue home for sale in Tillman

Pending

$337,265

4 bd · 3 ba · 2,174 sqft · built 2026

1890 Bayou Avenue, Palm Bay, 32908

Reno opportunityBest value

Listed by Lennar Realty, Inc.

1910 Bayou Avenue home for sale in Tillman

Pending

$336,115

4 bd · 3 ba · 2,174 sqft · built 2026

1910 Bayou Avenue, Palm Bay, 32908

Reno opportunityBest value

Listed by Lennar Realty, Inc.

1900 Bayou Avenue home for sale in Tillman

Pending

$323,576

4 bd · 2 ba · 1,824 sqft · built 2026

1900 Bayou Avenue, Palm Bay, 32908

Listed by Lennar Realty, Inc.

Active and pending Tillman 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

Tillman 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 Tillman. They are approximate and vary with traffic and your exact start point.

Palm Bay Road / US-1 corridor~5-10 min · everyday retail

I-95 via Palm Bay Rd~10-15 min · ~6 miles

Health First Palm Bay Hospital~10 min · ~4 miles

Melbourne Orlando Intl Airport~20-25 min · ~12 miles

Indialantic / Melbourne Beach sand~30-40 min · ~18 miles

Orlando~70 min · ~65 miles

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

Tillman (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

Tillman 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 Tillman address.

The takeaway

What actually shapes value in the Tillman area: an established, mostly no-HOA older stock, the flood and insurance picture of central Palm Bay, and the broader growth of the city around it.

Recent Developments in Tillman

Development Intelligence

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

Net OutlookBullishCitywide Palm Bay growth supports demand over time, while the near-term variables for this older area are condition and the flood and insurance picture rather than supply.

Established, mostly no-HOA individual-lot area

Ongoing

NeutralNotable impact

SignificanceRadius: Area

No master-plan fees can mean value, but condition and the lot drive the number here.

Older housing stock

Ongoing

NeutralNotable impact

SignificanceRadius: Area

Roof, HVAC, and systems ages swing both price and insurability on older homes.

Flood and insurance costs in central Palm Bay

Ongoing

BearishNotable impact

SignificanceRadius: Area

Low-lying ground near the waterway makes the flood zone and insurance the real carrying cost.

Broad Palm Bay growth and investment

2025

BullishMinor impact

SignificanceRadius: City

Continued citywide investment and jobs support demand across Palm Bay 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 Tillman, 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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May 2025
City
Palm Bay highlights growth and investment in its State of the City
Palm Bay's 2025 State of the City highlighted continued population growth, infrastructure work, and economic investment across Florida's most populous city in Brevard County. Why it matters: Citywide growth underpins demand even in older, established Palm Bay areas like Tillman. 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 Tillman buying strategy.

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

Confirm which Tillman a listing is. The established Tillman area is different from the newer Tillman Lakes community, with different ages and costs.

Read the flood and insurance picture first. Get the flood zone, elevation, roof age, and a real insurance quote before you anchor on a price.

Price the condition. Older stock means the roof, HVAC, and systems set both the price and the insurability.

Confirm any association or deed restrictions on the specific parcel, since most of the area is non-HOA but exceptions exist.

Comp by condition and lot, and cross-shop other central Palm Bay options.

The Quick Decision

Best Buy

An updated older home on a dry, well-positioned lot, comped by condition

Biggest Risk

Underbudgeting flood insurance, roof, and systems on older stock

Best Lot

Higher, drier lots away from low-lying ground and the waterway

Smart Timing

Confirm the flood zone and insurance quote before you write

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

Tillman is an established, mostly older area of Palm Bay near the historic Tillman waterway, made up largely of older single-family homes on individual lots and generally without an HOA or community amenity center. It predates the gated, CDD-financed master plans on Palm Bay's edges, so the value story is about condition, the lot, and the flood and insurance picture rather than fees or amenities. It should not be confused with the newer Tillman Lakes community, a separate development with its own builder and fee structure. Confirm any association, the flood zone, and the systems on a specific home before you rely on them.

Tillman Homes For Sale

What your money buys in Tillman.

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 Tillman today. The right home is the one matched to your budget and the renovation math, so seeing fitting listings early is the edge.

The Fixer / Entry

$268K to $323K

Older homes needing updates on standard lots, the value entry into a mostly no-HOA area. Price the roof and systems honestly.

Lowest entry

The Updated Core

$323K to $352K

Older homes that have been modernized, the heart of the resale here. Condition and the lot separate near-identical addresses.

Most inventory

The Premium Lot

$352K to $375K

Updated homes on higher, drier, or larger lots, the properties that hold value best. The lot and the flood picture drive the premium.

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 ~$330K buys here.

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

$268K to $323K

The Fixer / Entry

Older homes needing updates on standard lots, the value entry into a mostly no-HOA area. Price the roof and systems honestly.

$323K to $352K

The Updated Core

Older homes that have been modernized, the heart of the resale here. Condition and the lot separate near-identical addresses.

$352K to $375K

The Premium Lot

Updated homes on higher, drier, or larger lots, the properties that hold value best. The lot and the flood picture drive the premium.

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 Tillman, 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 Tillman 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 Tillman holds value.

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

No CDD on the tax billStrong

Central Palm Bay 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 Tillman

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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Tillman is an old-Palm-Bay condition play. The deal is won or lost on the home's condition, the lot, and the flood and insurance read, not a headline.

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.

7.0B · Buy Score

Resale Strength7.2/10

Renovation Risk5.2/10

Location Efficiency7.6/10

Long-Term Defensibility7.0/10

Carrying Cost Advantage6.4/10

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 Tillman 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

Golf, lake, and preserve lots hold value best
Interior lots are where buyers overpay
The lot cannot be renovated, the house can
Premium homesites resell faster
~3% asking premium for premium lots today

In a built-out club community, the lot is the resale insurance

The houses can be renovated, but the lot and view cannot. Golf frontage, lakefront, and preserve lots consistently command higher premiums and resell faster than interior lots backing to another home. The premium you pay for a great homesite is the discount you avoid when you sell.

The mistake is paying an estate price for a base interior lot. We help buyers spot which homesites carry real, durable premiums and which are dressed-up interiors, so your money lands where the market will give it back.

Strongest resale Golf frontage and lakefront homesites at Tillman

Golf & lakefront lots

Open views over the course or the 26 community lakes. The scarcest, most in-demand homesites; they command the highest premiums and resell fastest.

Strong resale Preserve-backing homesites at Tillman

Preserve lots

Backing to protected preserve means privacy with no rear neighbor. A consistent favorite that holds value well above a standard interior lot.

Moderate resale Cul-de-sac and larger interior homesites at Tillman

Cul-de-sac & larger lots

Less traffic, more yard, and an easy walk to the club for some streets. A real but smaller premium that depends on the street and parcel size.

Value tier Standard interior homesites at Tillman

Standard interior lots

The most affordable way through the gates, and the best renovation value. Just do not pay a golf or lake price for one, this is where buyers most often overpay.

Relative resale strength by lot and view, illustrative of how Tillman homesites trade. The exact premium depends on the specific home, the view, and the street.

The 15-Second Verdict

Tillman in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want an established, mostly no-HOA Palm Bay area on individual lots.

Biggest advantageNo master-plan fees and a central location, with older value-tier pricing.

Biggest riskFlood insurance and condition on older stock, which drive the true cost.

Sweet spotAn updated older home on a higher, drier lot, comped by condition.

Avoid ifYou want new construction, a gated amenity master plan, or zero condition risk.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take

Mostly a no-HOA, individual-lot area
Confirm any association per parcel
Flood zone and insurance are the real cost
Older stock means a condition read matters
Not the newer Tillman Lakes community

Most of the established Tillman area is not governed by an HOA, though pockets or specific subdivisions may carry one. Confirm any association and its dues for the specific home.

Where no HOA applies, there are no community dues, but also no shared amenities; you own and maintain the full lot. Confirm any deed restrictions and the parcel tax lines.

Run Your Numbers

Tools for a Tillman 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 Tillman.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 Tillman

Price it to condition, the lot, and the flood read, not the Zestimate.

If you are selling in the Tillman area, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's condition and lot, not an automated estimate. In an older, mostly no-HOA area, updates and the flood and insurance picture set your number.

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 Tillman, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Country Club Estates, 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.

What is your Tillman home worth?

Get a no-obligation home value based on real comparable sales in Tillman matched to your condition, lot, and view, not an automated guess. Tell us about your home and we will personally prepare your numbers and a pricing strategy. No obligation, no spam.

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Tillman Market Scorecard

Buyer-Leaning Market

Tillman is currently a buyer-leaning market. About 13.3 months of supply, a median asking price of $350,000.

13.3

Months supply

$350,000

Median list

$330,000

Median sold

$170

Per sqft

n/a

Days on mkt

10/4/9

Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32905 ZIP is $236,276, about 16.1% 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 the Tillman area in Palm Bay?

It is an established, mostly older part of Palm Bay in Brevard County (ZIP 32905) tied to the historic Tillman name near the Tillman waterway. Confirm the exact boundaries for a specific home with the listing.

Is Tillman the same as Tillman Lakes?

No. This is the established Tillman area of older homes. Tillman Lakes is a separate, newer community with its own builder and fees. Confirm which one a listing belongs to before you compare.

Is there an HOA in the Tillman area?

Most of the established area is not governed by an HOA, though specific subdivisions or pockets may carry one. Confirm any association and its dues for the specific home.

How old are the homes?

Most are older single-family homes on individual lots. Roof age, HVAC, and systems are standard diligence items and drive both the price and the insurance quote.

What about flood insurance here?

Parts of central and east Palm Bay sit near low-lying ground and waterways, so the flood zone, elevation, and roof age drive the insurance cost and vary by home. Confirm the specific flood zone and get a real quote before you rely on a monthly number.

Is there a CDD?

Most of this established area predates the CDD-financed master plans, so a CDD is not expected, but confirm the parcel tax lines for any assessments before you close.

What is the area like day to day?

It is an established, lower-density part of Palm Bay with individual lots and a central location near the city's main corridors, without the amenities of a gated master plan.

How far is it to I-95 and the beaches?

Central Palm Bay reaches I-95 via the Malabar Road and Palm Bay Road corridors, with the barrier-island beaches roughly a 30 to 40 minute drive east. Confirm your real drive time at your departure point.

Are the homes a good value?

The area's older, mostly no-HOA stock can offer value, but the outcome depends on condition, the lot, and the flood and insurance picture. That is a read on a specific home, not a guarantee.

What should I check before buying?

The flood zone and a real insurance quote, the roof and systems ages, any association or deed restrictions, and comparable sales matched to condition and lot.

Can I find newer homes here?

The established Tillman area is mostly older stock; for newer construction nearby, the separate Tillman Lakes community and other Palm Bay master plans are the place to look. We can comp both.

Do I need my own agent to buy here?

Yes. Older stock, flood and insurance variables, and the Tillman-versus-Tillman-Lakes distinction all reward independent representation at no cost to you. Momentum Realty represents you, not the seller.

The Verdict

Should you buy in Tillman?

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

Buyers who want an established, mostly no-HOA Palm Bay area on individual lotsExcellent fit

Value-minded buyers comfortable with older stock and a condition readExcellent fit

Buyers who will confirm the flood zone and insurance before they offerExcellent fit

Buyers who want a central Palm Bay locationExcellent fit

Buyers who will comp by condition and lot honestlyExcellent fit

Buyers who want a gated, amenity-rich master planProbably not

Those who want newer construction with a builder warrantyProbably not

Buyers who want a uniform HOA-governed streetscapeProbably not

Anyone who confuses this with the newer Tillman Lakes communityProbably not

Buyers unwilling to budget flood insurance and older-home upkeepProbably not

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Whether you are buying a renovation project, comparing the lots and views, weighing the carrying costs, or selling your Tillman 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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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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The 60-Second Overview

Who Tillman is best for.

Best for

Probably not for

How Tillman is performing right now

Homes For Sale Right Now in Tillman

Tillman on the map.

How far is everything?

Nearby Communities

Schools

Recent Developments in Tillman

Established, mostly no-HOA individual-lot area

Older housing stock

Flood and insurance costs in central Palm Bay

Broad Palm Bay growth and investment

Palm Bay highlights growth and investment in its State of the City

The Tillman buying strategy.

The full read, only if you want it.

What your money buys in Tillman.

What ~$330K buys here.

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The renovation premium.

The lot premium.

How well Tillman holds value.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Tillman

Calling the listing agent

Misjudging the renovation math

Overpaying for an interior lot

Underbudgeting the carrying costs

Skipping the systems check

Momentum Buy Score.

Why our read on Tillman is different.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

In a built-out club community, the lot is the resale insurance

Golf & lakefront lots

Preserve lots

Cul-de-sac & larger lots

Standard interior lots

Tillman in 15 seconds.

HOA, CDD & Fees

Tools for a Tillman buy.

Price it to condition, the lot, and the flood read, not the Zestimate.

In Tillman, condition and view decide your number

What is your Tillman home worth?

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Tillman Market Scorecard

Frequently Asked Questions

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