Suntree — Suntree Forest Homes
Suntree — Suntree Forest Homes — established 1998s, under the Suntree umbrella, $325K median sale, $168/sqft.
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$325K
Median Price
$325K – $325K
0
Homes
$95–$95
Monthly HOA
1998
Established
Suntree Elementary School (Brevard Public Schools)
School Zone
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Stellar MLS · 2026-04-26 · 1 closed sale
Recent market data
Median sold
$325,000
$325K – $325K
$/sqft
$168
Median DOM
207
days on market
HOA
$95/mo
Sale-to-list
94.3%
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Background
A brief history
Suntree Forest Homes is a single-family sub-community within the Suntree PUD — Melbourne's master-planned residential development that has been building since 1975 under the governance of the Suntree Master Homeowners Association. Suntree Forest Homes reflects the wooded, naturalistic design philosophy that shaped the earlier phases of Suntree's development, when builders preserved more of the native Florida scrub landscape and oriented homes on larger lots to maintain tree canopy and privacy buffers between properties.
The community is part of the broader Suntree fabric, one of 44 sub-associations within a master plan covering approximately 4,506 homes. The Forest Homes designation signals a specific orientation toward natural setting: lots tend to be larger than the Viera average, with significant tree coverage that has matured over decades into genuine shade canopy — a rare quality in Central Brevard's mostly sun-exposed suburban landscape.
Suntree as a whole sits south of Viera and north of downtown Melbourne, a geography that connects residents to the full range of Brevard County amenities without the isolation of more remote suburban addresses. Suntree Country Club's 36-hole championship course, the community's internal lake system, and more than 100 miles of trail provide lifestyle infrastructure that newer communities are still working to replicate.
The feel
What it's like to live here
Suntree Forest Homes has the feel of a mature Florida neighborhood done well. The trees are real and established — canopy oaks, pines, and palms that have had thirty or forty years to define the landscape. Homes sit on larger lots than buyers typically find in Viera, which creates genuine separation between neighbors and a sense of private acreage that the newer master-planned communities cannot offer.
The demographic here skews older than Viera's Addison Village communities — established professionals and retirees who have been in Suntree for years, mixed with buyers who specifically sought the wooded setting over newer construction. There is a quietness and a naturalistic quality to daily life here that residents describe as distinctly Florida, distinct from the manicured uniformity of newer subdivisions.
The details
What to expect
Lot Character
Larger lots with established tree coverage are the defining feature of Suntree Forest Homes. Buyers coming from newer Viera communities will immediately notice the difference in scale, shade, and natural character.
Home Vintage
Homes span a wide range of construction dates — from the 1980s through the 2000s. Renovation histories vary significantly by property. Budget for potential roof, HVAC, electrical, and kitchen updates when evaluating listings.
Natural Setting
The wooded character creates genuine privacy buffers between homes — a quality that has become increasingly scarce and increasingly valued as Brevard County continues to develop its remaining undeveloped parcels.
Suntree Country Club Access
The Club is the social and recreational hub for much of Suntree — 36-hole golf, eight lighted tennis courts, pool, and dining. Membership is private and separate from the HOA; many Forest Homes residents are members.
Comparison to Viera
Buyers often consider Suntree Forest Homes alongside East Viera options. Suntree wins on lot size and natural setting; Viera wins on newer construction and the Addison Village Club amenities. The right choice depends heavily on whether the buyer prioritizes the built or natural environment.
Community
Amenities
- Mature tree canopy and wooded lot settings
- Larger than average lot sizes for the Brevard County area
- Access to Suntree Master HOA community trails
- Over 1,000 acres of Suntree lakes and waterways nearby
- Proximity to Suntree Country Club (36-hole golf, tennis, pool — membership separate)
- Over 100 miles of Suntree trail network
- Close to Suntree Elementary and Quest Elementary
- Easy access to Melbourne International Airport and US-1 corridor
Education
School assignments
- Suntree Elementary School (Brevard Public Schools)
- Quest Elementary School (Brevard Public Schools)
- Viera Middle School (Brevard Public Schools)
- Viera High School (Brevard Public Schools)
School zone assignments change. Verify with Orange County Public Schools before purchase.
Market Commentary
What the market is doing
Suntree Forest Homes typically trades in the $400,000 to $600,000 range, with significant variation based on lot size, tree coverage, and renovation level. You are buying something that cannot be built new: genuine mature landscaping, large lots, and Suntree's established community infrastructure. For buyers who value that over stainless appliances and new-construction warranties, the value is real. Just plan for potential mechanical updates on a home that may be 20 to 40 years old.
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