Melbourne

Hidden Harbor Estates

Hidden Harbor Estates — intercoastal / waterway condo on the Space Coast, $435K median sale, ~$225/mo HOA.

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$435K

Median Price

$435K$435K

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Homes

$225–$225

Monthly HOA

2024

Established

Brevard Public Schools (verify zoning by address)

School Zone

Stellar MLS · 2026-04-26 · 1 closed sale

Recent market data

Median sold

$435,000

$435K – $435K

$/sqft

$208

Median DOM

0

days on market

HOA

$225/mo

Median sqft: 2,092Median year built: 2024

Background

A brief history

Hidden Harbor Estates sits on the intercoastal / lagoon waterway in Melbourne. Built 2024. Direct waterway frontage with the amenity package below, which is the structural reason an intercoastal condo carries the HOA fee it does — the building is paying for shared dock / seawall / pool / fitness infrastructure that a single-family river-front lot would have to underwrite individually.

The feel

What it's like to live here

Waterway-front condo lifestyle in Melbourne — direct sunset views over the Indian River Lagoon / waterway, beach / pool amenity, and the natural quiet that distinguishes the lagoon side from the noisier oceanfront.

The details

What to expect

Association amenities

7 listed amenities per MLS: Boat Dock, Gated, Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance Structure, Other, Pest Control, Pool Association Fee Includes: Insurance.

What the HOA fee covers

Per recent MLS: Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance Structure, Other, Pest Control. Intercoastal condos typically bundle exterior maintenance, master insurance, and dock/seawall maintenance — verify reserve study before closing.

Views

Listings report views of: Pool, River, Water.

Waterfront features

Per MLS: River Front.

Why intercoastal vs oceanfront

Intercoastal-side condos in this segment trade at a meaningful discount to direct-oceanfront product — typically 30–50% lower per square foot for similar age/sqft. The trade-off is no immediate beach access (a 5–15 minute walk or short drive to the closest crossing). What you get in exchange: dramatic sunset exposure, boat-water access if the building has dockage, a more sheltered insurance posture, and substantially lower HOA assessments because the building isn't underwriting full direct-Atlantic exposure.

Schools

Brevard Public Schools — feeder pattern depends on the specific address. Melbourne families typically zone to mainland or beachside cluster schools. Verify with BPS School Locator. Intercoastal condo demographics skew seasonal / 55+ / second-home, so school zoning is informational for most buyers.

Insurance posture

Lagoon-side condos carry materially lower wind+flood exposure than direct-oceanfront. Master HOA policy typically covers building exterior; unit owner needs HO-6 (interior + contents). Verify the master policy details, deductibles, recent special assessments, and reserve study — these three numbers separate a healthy intercoastal association from a problem one.

Community

Amenities

  • Boat Dock
  • Gated
  • Maintenance Grounds
  • Maintenance Structure
  • Other
  • Pest Control
  • Pool Association Fee Includes: Insurance

Know Before You Buy

HOA rules worth knowing

  • HOA ~$225/month
  • Master insurance covers building exterior; unit owner needs HO-6 for interior + contents
  • Verify reserve study + recent special assessments before closing
  • Most Brevard intercoastal condos prohibit short-term (<30 day) rentals; some allow 7/14 day minimums — confirm with each association
  • Pet policies vary widely between buildings — verify weight/breed limits per association

Education

School assignments

  • Brevard Public Schools (verify zoning by address)

School zone assignments change. Verify with Orange County Public Schools before purchase.

Market Commentary

What the market is doing

Recent close: $435,000 (1 sale in last 60 days). Median $435,000 at $208/sqft. HOA ~$225/month. Intercoastal-side pricing in this segment runs roughly 30–50% under comparable direct-oceanfront product — the trade is no immediate beach access in exchange for boat-water, sunset exposure, and a meaningfully lower insurance + HOA carrying cost.

— Ryan Solberg, Broker · MaxLife Realty · License #BK3354351

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Information on this page is compiled from public records, MLS data, community associations, and broker observation. Price ranges, HOA fees, school assignments, and community amenities change — verify all details with MaxLife Realty and the relevant community association before making a purchase decision. Ryan Solberg, Broker, License #BK3354351. MaxLife Realty, 321.373.3536.