Two Historic Downtowns
Melbourne merged with the neighboring city of Eau Gallie in 1969, and both old centers kept their character. Historic Downtown Melbourne along New Haven Avenue is the dining and nightlife district, while the Eau Gallie Arts District to the north has galleries, murals, and parks on the lagoon. Homes near the river trade newer finishes for shade trees and water views, and most new construction is further west and in neighboring West Melbourne, Palm Bay, and Viera.
A Job Base in Aerospace and Engineering
L3Harris is headquartered in Melbourne, Northrop Grumman runs a large campus here, Embraer builds executive jets at Melbourne Orlando International Airport, and Florida Institute of Technology is here too. Many buyers are relocating for a specific job, so we build the search outward from where you will work.
Flood Zones, Insurance, and the Beachside
Homes near the lagoon and on the barrier island can sit in FEMA flood zones, where lenders require flood insurance. We check the flood zone, any elevation certificate, the roof age, and a wind mitigation report before an offer, because insurance can change the monthly payment as much as price. For older condo buildings, Florida's milestone inspection and structural reserve rules apply, so we read the association's reports and budget first.