Homes zoned for
Southwest Middle School
Family-friendly Palm Bay living with room to grow
77
Homes for sale
$339,900
Median list price
$190
Avg price / sqft
48
Median days on market
The Southwest Middle School zone sits in the growing heart of Palm Bay, a Space Coast community where new subdivisions share the map with established streets and a steady stream of families settling in. With 54 of the 147 active listings marked as new construction, this is one of the corners of Palm Bay homes for sale where you can still find a modern floor plan without stretching into luxury territory. Nearby elementary options like W. Melbourne Elementary School for Science and Robert L. Stevenson Elementary School feed a zone built for households that want space and value.
For a buyer today, the market reads balanced. The median list price is $349,999 with homes moving in about 58 days, and over the past year 223 homes sold at a median of $315,000 — sellers collecting 98% of asking on average. That gap between list and sold prices, plus a wide range from $99,900 to $570,000, means there's real negotiating room and a genuine spread of options, which you can scan on the live map.
Southwest Middle School is an attendance zone in Palm Bay, Florida.
Quick facts
$99,900 – $570K price range
1,808 sqft median home
$83/mo median HOA
$2,275/mo median rent
189 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in this zone
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$330,000
563 GALLAGHER STREET SW, PALM BAY
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,824 sqft
$455,000
1465 SUMMER STREET SE, PALM BAY
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,435 sqft
$439,900
1121 COGAN DRIVE SE, PALM BAY
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,967 sqft
$415,000
1471 SUMMER STREET SE, PALM BAY
4 bd · 3 ba · 1,952 sqft
$409,900
473 TROPICAIRE AVENUE SW, PALM BAY
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,097 sqft
$399,900
1212 CANFIELD CIRCLE SE, PALM BAY
5 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,079 sqft
$399,000
3121 LA FRANCE AVENUE SW, PALM BAY
4 bd · 3 ba · 1,952 sqft
$398,000
1098 HAMMACHER AVENUE SW, PALM BAY
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,845 sqft
$395,000
3135 LOWRY BOULEVARD SE, PALM BAY
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,834 sqft
$375,995
335 FRANZING ST SW, PALM BAY
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,775 sqft
$372,000
1348 PALAU STREET SE, PALM BAY
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,928 sqft
$370,000
780 CONSUMER STREET SE, PALM BAY
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,040 sqft
Every active listing inside the Southwest Middle School attendance boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Southwest Middle School market
189
Sold, last 12 months
$319,990
Median sold price
98%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
50 days
Median time to sell
Southwest Middle School vs Palm Bay
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 4.5% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Southwest Middle School boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Southwest Middle School home
≈ $2,207/mo
$339,900 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$83/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$2,275/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
65,192
Median age
49
Median income
$67,036
Median home value
$241,140
Beyond the listings
Living in Southwest Middle School
Hobbies & Interests
Top 17% in the U.S.Engine Enthusiast
This population loves working on and showing off their cars, trucks and motorcycles. You can find them researching car shows and the hottest models on the lot.
Culture
Top 23% in the U.S.Sites to See
This population finds the most beautiful sites just by looking up. Sunrise, sunset or sometime in between, these people love to marvel at man-made and natural wonders.
Beliefs
Top 23% in the U.S.Local Engagement
These citizens want to make their neighborhood a better, more beautiful place to live. They're attentive to the needs and affairs of the local community.
Active
Top 24% 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.
Appearance oriented
Top 25% in the U.S.Trend Trackers
This population lives as fast as the culture. They like to keep up with the latest trends, especially when it comes to apparel and accessories.
Entertainment
Lighthearted Fun
This population is all about keeping the mood light and good, clean fun. Common activities include spending time outdoors, catching up with friends, and dancing.
Straight answers
Southwest Middle School FAQs
Is the Southwest Middle School zone a good place to live?+
It's a solid fit for families and value-focused buyers, with a steady pipeline of new construction and quieter residential streets across Palm Bay. Access to schools like Freedom 7 Elementary School of I and a mix of waterfront and pool homes give households options at different price points. The pace of life is suburban and practical rather than flashy.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
Not by Florida coastal standards — the median list price is $349,999 and homes range from $99,900 up to $570,000, with nothing currently listed above $1M. At an average of $196 per square foot, this is one of the more affordable pockets of the Space Coast.
What do homes cost in this area?+
The median list price is $349,999 and the median sold price over the last year was $315,000, on a typical home of about 1,827 square feet. With 147 active listings today, you'll find everything from entry-level homes near $99,900 to larger properties approaching $570,000.
How is the market right now?+
It's balanced and active — 223 homes sold in the past 12 months, and current listings sit a median of 58 days before going under contract. Sellers are getting about 98% of asking on average, so priced-right homes move while buyers still have room to negotiate.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Costs here are light: the median HOA is just $82 a month and only 4 active listings are in gated communities, so many homes carry no association at all. The median annual property tax runs about $1,769, and if you're weighing renting versus buying, the median rent is around $2,300 a month.
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