331 Alder Ave SE · Palm Bay, FL 32909

$339,900

3 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,915 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 10 Days on market

Built 2016 10,019 sqft lot

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Why this score? — see what drove the D- grade

The composite is a weighted blend of 9 inputs, each scored 0–100. Each bar is that input's sub-score; the figure is the points it added to the 100-point composite (weight × sub-score).

• Appreciation +10.0/10.0
• ARV discount +7.5/15.0
• Cash flow +6.1/30.0
• Schools +4.7/10.0
• Livability +3.6/5.0
• Rent growth +3.4/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• 1% rule +1.4/10.0
• DSCR +0.4/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

CITY WATER & SEWER! This 2016 home has inviting curb appeal. Upon entering this home you have both a dining room and den/flex space with plenty of natural light on both sides of the foyer. The kitchen boasts cherry cabinets, black appliances and is open concept. Split plan layout and includes a spacious laundry room off the kitchen. The master bath offers double vanity & double sinks. Plenty of storage space between the vanity, walk-in closet and linen closet. The master bedroom has sufficient space for a king size bed and additional furnishings. On the other side of the house are two roomy guest bedrooms. You also have a separate linen closet and additional storage with a double vanity in the guest bathroom. The living space recently received a fresh coat of paint.

Key facts

• 0.23 acre lot
• 2 garage spots
• Built 2016

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3-bed/2.0-bath single-family listed at $340k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $-639 ($-8k/yr) — negative.
• To cash-flow at today's rent, offer at most $227k (33.2% below list).
• To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $218k (35.9% below list).
• Recommended offer: $218k (35.9% below list) — sets the bar for 1% rule.

Location & tenants

• Location reads 72/100 on livability (#366 in FL) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A+; Watch: employment D+, amenities F, health & safety D-.
• Brevard (suburban): math 53% / reading 57% proficiency, ranked #19 of 73 in FL (top 26%) — acceptable for families but not a draw, mixed tenant base, ~2y average lease.
• Zoned schools: John F. Turner Senior Elementary School (math 38% / reading 43%, grade F, #1,471 of 2,144 statewide, top 69%, 543 students, 69% FRL); Southwest Middle School (math 40% / reading 39%, grade F, #373 of 571 statewide, top 66%, 920 students, 58% FRL); Heritage High School (math 30% / reading 44%, grade F, #340 of 667 statewide, top 52%, 2,007 students, 62% FRL) — zoned schools average 63% FRL vs 43% district-wide (20 pts higher); higher-poverty schools than district average — tighter screening recommended.
• Zoned-school proficiency averages 39% at this address vs 55% district-wide (-16 pts) — the specific schools serving this property underperform the Brevard average; the district grade overstates school quality for this exact location.
• Market conditions: Rents rising (+3.7%/yr); 1111 active listings in the ZIP; 27 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 21d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); solid renter incomes; 4,602 units permitted in Brevard County in 2024 (702 in 5+ unit buildings).
• This rent runs 33% of the median local income ($80k/yr) — at the standard rent-burdened threshold; future hikes will face affordability resistance.

Forward outlook

• In year one you build about $36k of equity ($2k loan paydown + $34k appreciation (10.0% local appreciation)).
• Brevard County population projected at +15% by 2050 — modest demand growth; plan on rents tracking national, not racing it.
• By year 2, paydown + projected appreciation supports a ~$58k cash-out refi (75% LTV) — recoverable capital for the next deal without selling this one.

Negotiation context

• Only 10 days on market — expect competitive offers; lowballing is unlikely to land.
• 5 sale attempts since 22y ago; this cycle's ask is 48% above the opening price — seller raised mid-cycle; expect resistance to lowballs.
• Current owner paid $188k; list at $340k implies a 81% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

• Climate carrying-cost: severe wind risk, 99% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→22/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $217,798 (35.9% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. What do current leases actually rent for vs. the listed asking? Can we see a recent rent roll and the last 12 months of T-12 income?
2. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
3. The area grade is low — what's the realistic commute time and amenity access for the typical tenant pool here? Any planned neighborhood developments (good or bad) we should know about?
4. What's the average days-on-market for RENTAL listings here right now (not sales)? A rising rental-DOM trend means longer vacancies and softer asking-rent achievability than the comps imply.
5. What's the recent tenant-quality profile in this submarket — average credit score on applications, eviction rate, late-payment / NSF rate, and stable-employment percentage? A property-management company in the area should have these aggregated.
6. How much new for-sale + rental construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply typically softens prices + rents 12–24 months out; constrained supply supports both.

Investment metrics

• 1% rule: 0.64% ✗
• Cap rate: 4.04%
• Cash-on-cash: -8.06%
• DSCR: 0.64
• GRM: 13.0

CMA / ARV

No comps found within radius.

Projected returns pro-forma

10.0% appreciation · 3.67% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: 18.8%
• Equity multiple: 2.53×
• Total profit: $145,909
• Equity at exit: $306,209

10-year hold

• IRR: 17.5%
• Equity multiple: 5.88×
• Total profit: $464,867
• Equity at exit: $660,351

Cash invested: $95,172 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 87 Strongly Landlord-Friendly
• State Florida: 87 Strongly Landlord-Friendly · R+3
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

3-day pay-or-quit; preempts local rent control; landlord-friendly statutes. Court speed varies by county.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 32909

• Home prices YoY: 6.0%
• Rents YoY: 3.7%
• Active inventory: 1111
• Price-to-rent: 13.0×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $2,178 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$1,782
• Tax from tax record: −$436 /mo · $5,232/yr
• Insurance: −$142
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$457
• Net cashflow: $-639

Break-even live

Break-even rent $2,987

Max offer price $226,937

Occupancy floor —

UW: 25.0% down · 7.5% · 30yr · 1.5% tax · 5.0% vac · 8.0% maint · 8.0% mgmt

Financing live

Cash to close

• Down payment: $84,975
• Closing costs: $10,197
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 27 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
741 Fairhaven St NE Palm Bay, FL	2.0	2.0	1336	$1,900	$1.42	23d	1	0.47mi
490 Hatcher St SE Palm Bay, FL	4.0	2.0	1833	$2,150	$1.17	21d	1	0.53mi
907 Algardi St SE Palm Bay, FL	4.0	2.0	1943	$2,330	$1.20	23d	1	0.58mi
272 Aquarius Ave SE Palm Bay, FL	4.0	2.0	1650	$1,995	$1.21	23d	1	0.65mi
743 Andrew St SE Palm Bay, FL	3.0	2.0	1252	$1,895	$1.51	23d	1	0.69mi
320 Algiers Ave SE Palm Bay, FL	3.0	2.0	1306	$1,825	$1.40	23d	1	0.75mi
334 Bordeaux Ave NE Palm Bay, FL	4.0	2.0	2083	$2,250	$1.08	14d	1	0.79mi
84 San Filippo Dr SE Palm Bay, FL	1.0–3.0	1.0–2.0	1052	$2,044	$1.94	14d	30	0.93mi
214 Eldron Blvd NE Palm Bay, FL	3.0	2.0	1646	$2,075	$1.26	23d	1	0.97mi
309 Cactus St SE Palm Bay, FL	4.0	2.0	1846	$2,195	$1.19	14d	1	0.98mi
154 Anderson Ave NE Unit 154 Palm Bay, FL	3.0	2.0	1414	$1,800	$1.27	14d	1	1.07mi
481 Firestone St NE Palm Bay, FL	4.0	2.0	1504	$2,100	$1.40	23d	1	1.10mi
1205 Jaslo St SE Palm Bay, FL	1.0–3.0	1.0–2.0	992	$2,245	$2.26	14d	8	1.15mi
171 Okeefe St SE Palm Bay, FL	3.0	2.0	1288	$1,855	$1.44	14d	1	1.19mi
431 Brantley St SE Palm Bay, FL	3.0	2.0	1326	$2,050	$1.55	19d	1	1.22mi
194 Holiday Park Blvd NE Palm Bay, FL	3.0	2.0	1404	$1,695	$1.21	23d	1	1.22mi
296 Croquet Ave NE Palm Bay, FL	4.0	2.0	2028	$2,300	$1.13	21d	1	1.27mi
721 Taluga Ave SE Palm Bay, FL	3.0	2.0	1556	$1,800	$1.16	23d	1	1.28mi
463 Eldron Blvd NE Palm Bay, FL	4.0	2.0	1870	$2,800	$1.50	23d	1	1.29mi
857 Buchanan Ave SE Palm Bay, FL	3.0	2.0	1257	$1,950	$1.55	23d	1	1.32mi
549 Burlington Ave NE Palm Bay, FL	3.0	2.0	1608	$2,075	$1.29	14d	1	1.32mi
710 Avalon St SE Palm Bay, FL	3.0	2.0	1378	$1,995	$1.45	23d	1	1.33mi
896 Talmadge Ave SE Palm Bay, FL	3.0	2.0	1263	$1,900	$1.50	14d	1	1.37mi
885 Talmadge Ave SE Palm Bay, FL	3.0	2.0	1787	$2,300	$1.29	21d	1	1.38mi
829 Tampa Ave SE Palm Bay, FL	3.0	2.0	1303	$1,740	$1.34	23d	1	1.46mi
647 Airoso Rd SE Palm Bay, FL	4.0	3.0	2365	$2,900	$1.23	13d	1	1.49mi
347 Americana Blvd NE Palm Bay, FL	3.0	2.0	1372	$1,900	$1.38	14d	1	1.50mi

Listing history 8 events

1. 2026-06-18
   days on market $339,900 Coming Soon 10 DOM
2. 2026-06-17
   days on market $339,900 Coming Soon 9 DOM
3. 2026-06-16
   days on market $339,900 Coming Soon 8 DOM
4. 2026-06-15
   days on market $339,900 Coming Soon 7 DOM
5. 2026-06-14
   days on market $339,900 Coming Soon 5 DOM
6. 2026-06-10
   days on market $339,900 Coming Soon 2 DOM
7. 2026-06-09
   remarks 699-char remark
8. 2026-06-09
   listed $339,900 Coming Soon 1 DOM

ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.

Tax reassessment forecast FL · Resets to sale price

• Current annual tax: $5,232 · $436/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $5,232 · $436/mo
• Expected delta: $0/yr ($0/mo · 0.0%)

ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.

Climate risk First Street

• 🌊 Flood 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
• 🌡 Heat 10/10 Extreme 7 d/yr ≥106°F today · 22 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 10/10 Extreme 99% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 1/10 Low 0 unhealthy d/yr today · 0 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $26,136
• − Mortgage interest: −$19,040
• − Property taxes: −$5,232
• − Insurance: −$1,700
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$2,091
• − Management: −$2,091
• − Depreciation: −$9,888
• Taxable loss: −$13,905
• Est. tax savings @ 24.0%: +$3,337
• After-tax cash flow: $-4,336/yr

For passive investors: Depreciation is non-cash, so a rental often shows a tax loss while cash-flowing — sheltering income. Rental losses are passive: they offset passive income freely, and up to $25,000/yr can offset ordinary (W-2) income if you actively participate and your MAGI is under $100k (phasing out to $0 by $150k); unused losses carry forward. On sale, claimed depreciation is recaptured at up to 25%, and gains may owe capital-gains tax (a 1031 exchange can defer both). Figures are a year-1 estimate at your 24.0% rate — not tax advice; consult a CPA.

Schools (NCES district)

• District: Brevard
• NCES district ID: 1200150
• Math proficiency: 53% ▼ -9.00%
• Reading proficiency: 57% ▼ -4.00%
• Median HH income: $49,426
• Composite: 46.86/100
• National rank: #2370
• State rank: #19 of 73 in FL

Livability — Palm Bay

• Score: 72/100
• State rank: #366
• US rank: #6458

Category grades

Amenities F Commute C+ Cost of living A+ Crime C+ Employment D+ Housing A+ Health & safety D- User ratings C-

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Palm Bay, FL
• County: Brevard County · 602,871 people
• City population: 132,211
• Metro: Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL
• Population (ZIP): 41,804
• Household income: $79,977
• Rent vs Own: 17.3% rent · 82.7% own
• Severe rent burden: 697.0

Population outlook (Brevard County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 623,254 people
• By 2030: 648,420 · +4.0%
• By 2040: 690,009 · +10.7%
• By 2050: 715,669 · +14.8%
• By 2075: 775,744 · +24.5%
• By 2100: 776,687 · +24.6%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.70)
• Race & ethnicity: White 46% Black 21% Hispanic / Latino 20% Two or more races 16% Asian 4%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 2% Puerto Rican 8% Cuban 5%
• Common ancestry: Hispanic 3% Slovak 2% Lithuanian 2%
• Foreign-born: 17% · Canada, China, Jamaica
• Languages at home: 84% English-only · Spanish 9% French/Haitian/Cajun 4% Chinese 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Brevard

• 2024 margin: Strong R (+20.8) · D 39.1% · R 59.9% · Other 1.0%
• 2008→2024 swing: -10.4pp toward R · 2008: -10.4pp · 2024: -20.8pp
• All cycles: 2024: R+20.8 2020: R+16.4 2016: R+19.8 2012: R+12.7 2008: R+10.4

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▲ 18.81%
• Current HPI: 330.8595
• Rent YoY: ▲ 3.67%
• Metro: Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 3.28%
• F500 in state: 36

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in FL)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Industrial Technology	2	$29B
▸Insurance	2	$17B
▸Retail	1	$60B
▸Technology Distribution	1	$58B
▸Homebuilding	1	$35B
▸Technology Manufacturing	1	$35B

Price history

+782.9% since first listed

13 events — show timeline

• 2026-06-08 Coming Soon $339,900 SCMLS
• 2020-03-26 Listing Removed — SCMLS
• 2019-10-02 Listed $229,900 SCMLS
• 2016-08-16 Listing Removed — SCMLS
• 2016-06-24 Sold (MLS) $187,811 SCMLS
• 2015-11-11 Listed $187,990 SCMLS
• 2015-09-25 Sold (Public Records) $13,500 Public Records
• 2015-09-24 Sold (MLS) $13,500 SCMLS
• 2015-07-15 Listed $14,900 SCMLS
• 2010-09-17 Listed $12,000 SCMLS
• 2005-05-26 Sold (Public Records) $35,000 Public Records
• 2005-05-18 Sold (MLS) $35,000 SCMLS
• 2004-12-11 Listed $38,500 SCMLS

Property tax history

+39.5%/yr

Latest (2025): $5,232 · -0.7% YoY. Source: county tax records.