1229 Wakefield Rd SE · Palm Bay, FL 32909

$289,900

3 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,443 sqft · Land · 255 Days on market

Built 2026 0.26 ac 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
• Cash flow +7.7/30.0
• ARV discount +7.5/15.0
• Schools +4.7/10.0
• Livability +3.6/5.0
• Rent growth +3.4/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• 1% rule +2.3/10.0
• DSCR +1.8/10.0

Listing remarks

Under Construction. Palm Bay is a vibrant city where suburban comfort meets natural beauty. Nestled along the Indian River and only 15 minutes from the Atlantic Ocean, it offers abundant opportunities for boating, fishing, and hiking. With its welcoming atmosphere and wealth of recreation, Palm Bay provides an active Florida lifestyle. Presenting The Violet—a carefully crafted home combining modern style, comfort, and smart features on an overzised lot. Step inside through the inviting foyer into a split-bedroom layout, where two secondary bedrooms share a full bath and linen closet, providing privacy & convenience. At the heart of the home, the open-concept kitchen boasts a ful

Key facts

• Pantry
• Open-concept kitchen
• Great room

Tags

• OVERSIZED LOT
• OPEN-CONCEPT KITCHEN
• STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES
• PANTRY
• CENTER ISLAND
• GREAT ROOM

Property features AI

Exterior

• Parking: Attached 2-car garage
• Security: Smoke detector(s)
• Utilities: Aerobic septic system; Cable available; Electric water heater
• Home design: Single family residence; One story; North-facing; New construction
• Construction: Block and stucco construction; Shingle roof; Built as new construction
• Exterior features: Extended concrete patio just off the great room; Patio; Storm shutters; Smoke detector(s)

Interior

• Kitchen: Full line of stainless steel appliances; Electric range; Microwave; Dishwasher; Refrigerator; Kitchen island; Pantry; Eat-in kitchen
• Bedrooms: 3 bedrooms, all on the first floor; Primary bedroom on first floor with walk-in closet, ensuite shower, dual sinks, and ceramic tile flooring; Two additional first-floor bedrooms with built-in closets and carpet
• Flooring: Carpet in main living and bedrooms; Ceramic tile in kitchen, laundry, and primary bath
• Bathrooms: 2 full bathrooms (primary ensuite with shower and dual sinks)
• Heating & cooling: Central electric heating; Central air conditioning; Has heating and cooling
• Interior features: Open floorplan with an entrance foyer; Kitchen island; Pantry; Split bedroom layout; Smart home features including a smart thermostat; Primary bathroom with shower (no tub); Walk-in closet(s)
• Laundry & utility: Washer and dryer included; Washer hookup and electric dryer hookup; Laundry area includes linen closet

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3-bed/2.0-bath land listed at $290k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $-336 ($-4k/yr) — negative.
• To cash-flow at today's rent, offer at most $241k (16.8% below list).
• To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $211k (27.2% below list).
• Recommended offer: $211k (27.2% 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: Columbia Elementary School (math 52% / reading 47%, grade D, #1,088 of 2,144 statewide, top 53%, 506 students, 68% FRL); Southwest Middle School (math 40% / reading 39%, grade F, #373 of 571 statewide, top 66%, 920 students, 58% FRL); Bayside High School (math 27% / reading 40%, grade F, #400 of 667 statewide, top 61%, 1,854 students, 51% FRL) — zoned schools average 59% FRL vs 43% district-wide (16 pts higher); higher-poverty schools than district average — tighter screening recommended.
• Zoned-school proficiency averages 41% at this address vs 55% district-wide (-14 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; 21 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 32% 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 $31k of equity ($2k loan paydown + $29k 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 ~$50k cash-out refi (75% LTV) — recoverable capital for the next deal without selling this one.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 255 days — a 12% lower offer ($255k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• Current owner paid $40k; list at $290k implies a 625% 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 $211,067 (27.2% 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. It's been on market 255 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 27% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
3. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
4. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
5. 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?
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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: 0.73% ✗
• Cap rate: 4.90%
• Cash-on-cash: -4.97%
• DSCR: 0.78
• GRM: 11.4

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: 21.0%
• Equity multiple: 2.70×
• Total profit: $137,951
• Equity at exit: $261,165

10-year hold

• IRR: 19.1%
• Equity multiple: 6.25×
• Total profit: $426,123
• Equity at exit: $563,212

Cash invested: $81,172 (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: 11.4×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $2,111 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$1,520
• Tax est. 1.5%: −$362 /mo · $4,348/yr
• Insurance: −$121
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$443
• Net cashflow: $-336

Break-even live

Break-even rent $2,536

Max offer price $241,280

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: $72,475
• Closing costs: $8,697
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 21 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
2036 Walsh Ave SE Palm Bay, FL	3.0	2.0	1331	$1,930	$1.45	23d	1	0.29mi
1454 Graves St SE Palm Bay, FL	3.0	2.0	1621	$2,100	$1.30	14d	1	0.46mi
1416 Martinez St SE Palm Bay, FL	3.0	2.0	1747	$2,000	$1.14	14d	1	0.67mi
978 Remington Green Dr SE Palm Bay, FL	4.0	2.0	1830	$2,200	$1.20	23d	1	0.71mi
1625 Santos St SE Unit A Palm Bay, FL	2.0	1.0	900	$1,350	$1.50	19d	1	0.76mi
1660 Lizette St SE Unit 1 Palm Bay, FL	4.0	2.0	1736	$2,199	$1.27	23d	1	0.83mi
1198 Venus St SE Palm Bay, FL	3.0	2.0	1535	$1,961	$1.28	21d	1	0.98mi
2250 Chinaberry Cir SE Palm Bay, FL	3.0	2.0	1669	$1,995	$1.20	23d	1	1.02mi
1150 Tiger St SE Palm Bay, FL	3.0	2.0	1690	$1,950	$1.15	14d	1	1.06mi
1068 Saint Johns St SE Palm Bay, FL	3.0	2.0	1332	$2,000	$1.50	23d	1	1.12mi
1430 Valerius St SE Palm Bay, FL	2.0	1.0	904	$1,750	$1.94	23d	1	1.21mi
1674 Waltz St SE Palm Bay, FL	3.0	2.0	1262	$1,831	$1.45	14d	1	1.21mi
2691 Tepee Ave SE Palm Bay, FL	4.0	2.0	1833	$2,040	$1.11	21d	1	1.24mi
1224 Dillard Dr SE Palm Bay, FL	3.0	2.0	1770	$2,336	$1.32	14d	1	1.27mi
1625 Waneta St SE Palm Bay, FL	3.0	2.0	1631	$2,100	$1.29	19d	1	1.27mi
1150 Raoul St SE Palm Bay, FL	4.0	2.0	1787	$2,300	$1.29	23d	1	1.31mi
590 Trymore Dr SE Palm Bay, FL	4.0	2.0	1873	$2,250	$1.20	14d	1	1.32mi
1517 Wacker Ave SE Palm Bay, FL	4.0	2.0	1775	$2,200	$1.24	23d	1	1.33mi
1530 Paley Cir SE Palm Bay, FL	4.0	2.0	1842	$2,095	$1.14	14d	1	1.40mi
1490 Van Buren Ave SE Palm Bay, FL	2.0	1.0	900	$1,600	$1.78	23d	1	1.42mi
2910 Emerson Dr SE Palm Bay, FL	3.0	2.0	1700	$1,950	$1.15	14d	1	1.49mi

Listing history 11 events

1. 2026-05-15
   status Pending
2. 2026-03-06
   price $289,900
3. 2026-01-23
   price $303,990
4. 2026-01-16
   price $299,990
5. 2025-11-21
   price $289,990
6. 2025-10-17
   price $297,990
7. 2025-09-02
   listed $304,990 Active
8. 2025-04-08
   soldstatus $40,000
9. 2005-06-30
   soldstatus $39,000
10. 2004-08-30
    soldstatus $42,000
11. 2003-07-07
    soldstatus $14,000

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

Climate risk First Street

• 🌊 Flood 4/10 Moderate FEMA zone X (shaded) · 22% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
• 🌡 Heat 9/10 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: $25,328
• − Mortgage interest: −$16,239
• − Property taxes: −$4,348
• − Insurance: −$1,450
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$2,026
• − Management: −$2,026
• − Depreciation: −$8,433
• Taxable loss: −$9,195
• Est. tax savings @ 24.0%: +$2,207
• After-tax cash flow: $-1,825/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

+1970.7% since first listed

11 events — show timeline

• 2026-05-15 Pending — SCMLS
• 2026-03-06 Price Changed $289,900 SCMLS
• 2026-01-23 Price Changed $303,990 SCMLS
• 2026-01-16 Price Changed $299,990 SCMLS
• 2025-11-21 Price Changed $289,990 SCMLS
• 2025-10-17 Price Changed $297,990 SCMLS
• 2025-09-02 Listed $304,990 SCMLS
• 2025-04-08 Sold (Public Records) $40,000 Public Records
• 2005-06-30 Sold (Public Records) $39,000 Public Records
• 2004-08-30 Sold (Public Records) $42,000 Public Records
• 2003-07-07 Sold (Public Records) $14,000 Public Records

Property tax history

+11.9%/yr

Latest (2025): $330 · +9.0% YoY. Source: county tax records.