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    • Price cut: $10K (7/15)
    $555,000

    255 Brightwater Dr SE, Palm Bay, FL 32909

    5beds
    3,339sqft
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    $3,628/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 2002
    0.53 Acres Lot
    $539,800 Zestimate®
    $166/sqft
    $96/mo HOA

    What's special

    Peaceful lake viewsBeautifully updated lakefront homeUpdated ceiling fansFresh interior paintBrand-new roofNew water heaterNew ac
    Located in the prestigious gated community of Lake Forest at Bayside Lakes, this beautifully updated lakefront home features a brand-new roof, new AC, new water heater, fresh interior paint, new carpet, and updated ceiling fans -- making it completely move-in ready. Offering over 3,339 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, the open-concept layout is perfect for both entertaining and everyday living. The home features formal living and formal dining areas, spacious gathering spaces filled with natural light, and a desirable split floor plan that provides added privacy. Upstairs, a versatile loft offers endless possibilities for a media room, home office, playroom, or additional living space. Enjoy peaceful lake views while being conveniently located near shopping, dining, and I-95, with Florida's beautiful beaches just 30 minutes away. Experience resort-style living in one of the area's most sought-after communities.
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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Whitney Ward 719-330-9580,

    Real Broker, LLC,

    Peter Luu 321-450-8186,

    Real Broker, LLC

    Source: Space Coast AOR,MLS#: 1077231

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 5
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 3
      Heating
      • Central, Electric
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
      • Laundry: In Unit, Lower Level
      Features
      • Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, His and Hers Closets, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower, Primary Downstairs, Split Bedrooms, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
      • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
      • Has fireplace: No
      Interior area
      • Total interior livable area: 3,339 sqft
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      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 3
      • Parking features: Additional Parking, Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, RV Access/Parking
      • Attached garage spaces: 3
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch, Patio, Porch, Rear Porch, Screened
      • Exterior features: Other, Storm Shutters
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Lake
      • Has water view: Yes
      • Water view: Lake
      Lot
      • Size: 0.53 Acres
      • Features: Sprinklers In Rear
      Details
      • Additional parcels included: 2961167
      • Parcel number: 293719Sc00000.00057.00
      • Zoning description: Residential
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Traditional
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Block, Concrete, Stucco, Vinyl Siding
      • Roof: Shingle,Wood
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 2002

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public, Well
      • Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Security: Security Lights, Smoke Detector(s)
      • Subdivision: Lake Forest at Bayside Lakes
      HOA
      • Has HOA: Yes
      • Amenities included: Gated, Maintenance Grounds, Water
      • HOA fee: $1,150 annually
      • HOA name: Lake Forest at Bayside Lakes
      • HOA phone: 321-733-3382
      Location
      • Region: Palm Bay

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $166/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $518,080
      • Annual tax amount: $9,457
      • Date on market: 6/23/2026
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
      • Road surface type: Asphalt, Paved

        Estimated market value

        $539,800

        $513,000 - $567,000

        $2,920/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/15/2026Price change$555,000-1.8%$166/sqft
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        6/23/2026Listed for sale$565,000$169/sqft
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        6/19/2026Pending sale$565,000$169/sqft
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        5/13/2026Listed for sale$565,000+15.4%$169/sqft
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        3/1/2026Listing removed$489,500$147/sqft
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        2/5/2026Price change$489,500-0.8%$147/sqft
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        1/30/2026Price change$493,439-0.1%$148/sqft
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        1/22/2026Price change$493,7390%$148/sqft
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        1/15/2026Pending sale$493,740$148/sqft
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        12/28/2025Price change$493,7400%$148/sqft
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        12/19/2025Price change$493,840-0.2%$148/sqft
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        12/16/2025Pending sale$494,840$148/sqft
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        12/14/2025Price change$494,8400%$148/sqft
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        12/9/2025Price change$494,8500%$148/sqft
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        11/4/2025Price change$494,950-5.6%$148/sqft
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        10/3/2025Price change$524,450-0.1%$157/sqft
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        9/12/2025Price change$524,7500%$157/sqft
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        8/7/2025Listed for sale$524,850+52.1%$157/sqft
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        4/4/2003Sold$345,000+641.9%$103/sqft
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        2/5/2002Sold$46,500$14/sqft
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        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$9,458 -3.7%$518,080 -11.8%
        2024$9,820 +7.5%$587,100 +7.5%
        2023$9,135 +8.2%$545,940 +5%
        2022$8,443 +8%$520,030 +26.8%
        2021$7,815 +12.3%$410,020 +17.2%
        2020$6,956 +4%$349,940 +11.6%
        2019$6,687 $313,650 -8.2%
        2018$6,687 -6.5%$341,680 +11.3%
        2017$7,150 +7%$306,910 +4.7%
        2016$6,684 +7.9%$293,010 +16%
        2015$6,196 +16%$252,600 +10%
        2014$5,341 $229,640 +10%
        2013-- $208,770 +9.6%
        2012$3,585 -2.2%$190,410 -1.7%
        2011$3,665 -10.3%$193,610 -16.1%
        2010$4,087 -23.1%$230,860 -24.1%
        2009$5,318 +4.5%$304,080 -17.1%
        2008$5,088 +1.9%$367,000 -4.4%
        2007$4,995 -4.4%$384,000 +7.4%
        2005$5,225 -5.9%$357,560 +39.6%
        2004$5,553 -2.4%$256,180 +11.6%
        2003$5,692 +597.3%$229,450 +555.6%
        2002$816 +905.7%$35,000 +900%
        2001$81 $3,500
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 32909

        Getting around

        14 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        29 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: Westside
        • Middle: Southwest
        • High: Bayside

        Source: Space Coast AOR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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