Is Melbourne, FL 32904 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Melbourne is a seller’s market. With about 3.3 months of supply and 9% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.
More competitive than 29% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #140 of 796 in the state.
Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The Melbourne housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 9% of homes in Melbourne, FL 32904 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 50 days and there were 3.3 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 171 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 6%, homes sold faster (70 days then) and the median sale price rose 2% to $431,763. Overall, Melbourne is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Brevard County, homes here sell faster than in 88% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 52%. On our competition score, Melbourne ranks #140 of 796 FL ZIP codes with enough sales (score 32 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Grant 32949 (0% sold over asking) or Cape Canaveral 32920 (0% sold over asking), while Malabar 32950 (18% sold over asking) and Palm Bay 32908 (16% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Melbourne real estate
Is Melbourne a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.3 months of supply in Melbourne, FL 32904 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.
How fast do homes sell in Melbourne?
The typical home went under contract in 50 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Melbourne sell over asking?
9% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.1% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Melbourne?
About 0.68% of a home’s value a year in Brevard County, or roughly $2,720 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Melbourne?
The median sale price was $431,763 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $208 per square foot.
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