Neighborhood · Melbourne, Florida
Bowe Gardens
Affordable Melbourne living with quick-moving homes
2
Homes for sale
$262,500
Median list price
$245
Avg price / sqft
76
Median days on market
Bowe Gardens is a compact, established pocket of Melbourne where single-story homes and manageable lot sizes keep things practical and unpretentious. It sits within reach of the wider Melbourne homes for sale market and neighboring communities like Riverwalk Club, Leewood Forest, and the Reserve At Lake Washington, giving buyers plenty of nearby character without leaving the area.
For a buyer today, this is one of the more accessible entry points in Melbourne. With a median list price of $269,900 and homes selling in a median of just 8 days at 99% of asking, this is a fast, competitive segment where well-priced listings don't linger. You can track new inventory as it hits on the live map.
Bowe Gardens is a community in Melbourne, Florida.
Quick facts
$260,000 – $265K price range
1,106 sqft median home
6 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Bowe Gardens
$265,000
2608 PEPPER AVE, MELBOURNE
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,312 sqft
$260,000
2189 S SMATHERS CIRCLE, MELBOURNE
3 bd · 1 ba · 900 sqft
Every active listing inside the Bowe Gardens boundary
Open full map search →The numbers that matter
The Bowe Gardens market
6
Sold, last 12 months
$246,500
Median sold price
99%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
82 days
Median time to sell
Bowe Gardens vs Melbourne
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 15.3% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Bowe Gardens boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Bowe Gardens is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Bowe Gardens home
≈ $1,810/mo
$262,500 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
Population
2,211
Median age
39
Median income
$58,863
Median home value
$210,061
Beyond the listings
Living in Bowe Gardens
Entertainment
Top 14% in the U.S.Live & Local Music
This population follows the music. From local bands to current acts at the local venue, you can find these people researching band tours and how to get backstage passes.
Food & Drink
Top 16% in the U.S.Hops & Brews
Thirst isn't the only reason this population looks for a good brew. From beer drinkers on a budget to the millennial craft beer enthusiast, these men and women are passionate about different kinds of beer and how it's made.
Appearance oriented
Top 19% in the U.S.Body Art
Who says the body isn't a canvas? This population loves talking about tattoos, body art and piercings.
Culture
Top 20% in the U.S.Dance Devotion
Some dance for fitness, others for fun, and a few turn it into a profession. No matter how these people groove to the music, their love for dance is what bonds them.
Relationships
Top 23% in the U.S.Girl Squad
From girls night out to a movie night in with their closest gal pals, this population is all about getting the girls together for an evening of fun.
Active
Top 25% in the U.S.Fitness Obsession
Passionate about strength training, this population relies heavily on the encouragement of the exercise community. While these people seek the latest fitness techniques, they're also interested in supplements and equipment.
Straight answers
Bowe Gardens FAQs
Is Bowe Gardens a good place to live?+
It's a practical, established Melbourne neighborhood with right-sized homes and strong buyer demand. Assigned schools include Westshore Junior/Senior High School and W. Melbourne Elementary School for Science, and it sits near communities like Greenbriar Village and Lakeview Shores.
Is Bowe Gardens expensive?+
No — it's one of the more affordable pockets in Melbourne, with a median list price of $269,900 and recent sales around $260,000. At roughly $234 per square foot, it's an accessible option for first-time buyers and downsizers.
What do homes cost in Bowe Gardens?+
Active listings currently range from $260,000 to $274,900, with a median around $269,900. The typical home runs about 1,136 square feet at $234 per square foot, and 11 homes sold over the past year at a median of $260,000.
How is the market in Bowe Gardens?+
It's fast and competitive, with homes selling in a median of just 8 days and sellers getting about 99% of asking on average. With only 3 active listings right now, buyers should be ready to move quickly on the right home — you can watch Robert L. Stevenson Elementary School area inventory closely.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Median property tax here runs about $2,392 per year. HOA data isn't available for this pocket, so confirm any community-specific dues on a per-listing basis before you write an offer.
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