214 Prairie St SE · Palm Bay, FL 32909

$317,900

4 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,876 sqft · Land · 35 Days on market

Built 2026 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
• Cash flow +7.9/30.0
• 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 +2.4/10.0
• DSCR +2.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

Welcome to The Marigold - Elegant, Spacious Living Discover The Marigold in Melbourne, a charming and practical four-bedroom home designed with your family's comfort in mind. Enter through the modest front porch into a welcoming foyer that leads you past the bedrooms and into the impressive great room-a perfect space for relaxing and entertaining. The large eat-in kitchen features a convenient island ideal for cooking, dining, or hosting guests. Just off the kitchen, a spacious flex area provides endless possibilities-whether you choose a cozy breakfast nook or an informal seating space. Extend your living outdoors with an optional concrete patio off the flex space. This home includes four bedrooms, highlighted by a private owner's suite at the back of the house, complete with a generous walk-in closet and a luxurious bathroom retreat. Bedrooms two and three share a full bathroom, and the third bedroom at the front offers its own sizable walk-in closet. With 1,876 finished square feet, The Marigold offers plenty of space to accommodate growing families comfortably. The laundry room is thoughtfully tucked behind the kitchen with convenient access to the garage, doubling as a practical mudroom. The Marigold also includes a 2-car garage designed to fit two vehicles-or one vehicle plus a workbench or storage area to suit your needs. Make your new home truly yours by selecting from customizable color packages tailored to your style. Schedule a tour today with one of our

Key facts

• Pantry
• Open floor plan
• Flex space

Tags

• OPEN FLOOR PLAN
• LARGE ISLAND
• GENEROUS SHAKER CABINETRY
• STAINLESS APPLIANCES
• PANTRY
• FLEX SPACE

Property features AI

Exterior

• Parking: Attached 2-car garage
• Security: Smoke detector(s)
• Utilities: Aerobic septic system; Cable available
• Home design: Single Family Residence; One story; Property faces north; New construction
• Construction: Block and stucco construction; Shingle roof
• Exterior features: Patio; Storm shutters; Smoke detectors

Interior

• Kitchen: Kitchen island; Pantry; Dishwasher; Electric cooktop; Electric range; Microwave; Electric water heater
• Bedrooms: 4 bedrooms — all on the first floor; primary bedroom includes walk-in closet, ensuite with walk-in shower and dual sinks; Bedroom 2 with built-in closet (first floor); Bedroom 3 with walk-in closet (first floor); Bedroom 4 with built-in closet (first floor)
• Flooring: Carpet; Tile
• Bathrooms: 2 full bathrooms
• Heating & cooling: Central heating (electric); Central air conditioning (electric)
• Interior features: Eat-in kitchen; Entrance foyer; Kitchen island; Open floorplan / great room with open concept; Pantry; Primary bathroom with shower (no tub); Primary bedroom on first floor; Smart home features including smart thermostat; Walk-in closets
• Laundry & utility: Laundry room with walkthrough access to the 2-car garage

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 4-bed/2.0-bath land listed at $318k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $-339 ($-4k/yr) — negative.
• To cash-flow at today's rent, offer at most $269k (15.4% below list).
• To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $235k (26.0% below list).
• Recommended offer: $235k (26.0% 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: Westside Elementary School (math 51% / reading 58%, grade C, #892 of 2,144 statewide, top 44%, 798 students, 52% 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-school proficiency averages 42% at this address vs 55% district-wide (-12 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; 22 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 24d 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 35% 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 $34k of equity ($2k loan paydown + $32k 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 ~$55k cash-out refi (75% LTV) — recoverable capital for the next deal without selling this one.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 35 days — a 3% lower offer ($308k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 3 sale attempts with the ask held roughly flat each time — persistent listings suggest the price (not the market) is what's stuck; bring a comps-based counter.
• Current owner paid $27k; list at $318k implies a 1059% 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→20/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $235,221 (26.0% 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 35 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 26% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
3. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
4. 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?
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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: 0.74% ✗
• Cap rate: 5.01%
• Cash-on-cash: -4.57%
• DSCR: 0.80
• GRM: 11.3

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: 21.2%
• Equity multiple: 2.72×
• Total profit: $153,197
• Equity at exit: $286,390

10-year hold

• IRR: 19.4%
• Equity multiple: 6.30×
• Total profit: $471,504
• Equity at exit: $617,610

Cash invested: $89,012 (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: 11.3×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $2,352 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$1,667
• Tax est. 1.5%: −$397 /mo · $4,768/yr
• Insurance: −$132
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$494
• Net cashflow: $-339

Break-even live

Break-even rent $2,781

Max offer price $268,891

Occupancy floor —

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $-119	-5% $-229	+0% $-339	+5% $-449	+10% $-558
Rent	-10% $-525	-5% $-432	+0% $-339	+5% $-246	+10% $-153
Rate	-1.0pp $-179	-0.5pp $-258	base $-339	+0.5pp $-421	+1.0pp $-505

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: $79,475
• Closing costs: $9,537
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 22 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
2785 Gabboys Ave SE Palm Bay, FL	3.0	2.0	1475	$1,849	$1.25	24d	1	0.43mi
160 Dailey St SE Palm Bay, FL	4.0	2.0	1795	$2,275	$1.27	24d	1	0.47mi
2749 Freehold Ave SE Palm Bay, FL	3.0	2.0	1386	$1,800	$1.30	24d	1	0.52mi
486 Dadeville St SE Palm Bay, FL	4.0	2.0	1833	$1,995	$1.09	14d	1	0.55mi
238 Silver Frost St SE Palm Bay, FL	3.0	2.0	1475	$1,849	$1.25	24d	1	0.55mi
286 Silver Frost St SE Palm Bay, FL	4.0	2.0	1833	$1,925	$1.05	14d	1	0.56mi
291 Foley St SE Palm Bay, FL	4.0	2.0	1833	$2,025	$1.10	14d	1	0.62mi
496 Vanguard St SE Palm Bay, FL	3.0	2.0	1666	$2,150	$1.29	24d	1	0.68mi
2650 De Groodt Rd SW Palm Bay, FL	4.0	2.0	1874	$2,350	$1.25	14d	1	0.70mi
3247 Halblum Ave SE Palm Bay, FL	4.0	3.0	1820	$2,516	$1.38	14d	1	0.75mi
3270 Framingham Ave SW Palm Bay, FL	4.0	2.0	1856	$2,400	$1.29	24d	1	0.75mi
543 Reading St SE Palm Bay, FL	4.0	2.0	1833	$2,010	$1.10	21d	1	0.77mi
555 Gagnon St SE Palm Bay, FL	4.0	3.0	2373	$2,400	$1.01	24d	1	0.82mi
448 Saint Andre Blvd SW Palm Bay, FL	4.0	2.0	2088	$4,000	$1.92	24d	1	0.85mi
590 Trymore Dr SE Palm Bay, FL	4.0	2.0	1873	$2,250	$1.20	14d	1	1.05mi
1224 Dillard Dr SE Palm Bay, FL	3.0	2.0	1770	$2,336	$1.32	14d	1	1.09mi
2691 Tepee Ave SE Palm Bay, FL	4.0	2.0	1833	$2,040	$1.11	21d	1	1.14mi
583 Halifax St SW Palm Bay, FL	4.0	2.0	1833	$2,075	$1.13	14d	1	1.23mi
2437 Hagoplan Ave SW Palm Bay, FL	3.0	2.0	1840	$2,150	$1.17	24d	1	1.23mi
402 Breckenridge Cir SE Palm Bay, FL	3.0	2.0	1960	$2,200	$1.12	24d	1	1.31mi
820 Tedder Rd SE Palm Bay, FL	3.0	2.0	1808	$2,000	$1.11	24d	1	1.31mi
830 Painesville St SE Palm Bay, FL	3.0	2.0	2029	$2,220	$1.09	14d	1	1.41mi

Listing history 18 events

1. 2026-06-09
   status $317,900 Pending 35 DOM
2. 2026-06-08
   days on market $317,900 Active 35 DOM
3. 2026-06-07
   days on market $317,900 Active 34 DOM
4. 2026-06-05
   days on market $317,900 Active 31 DOM
5. 2026-06-03
   days on market $317,900 Active 30 DOM
6. 2026-06-02
   days on market $317,900 Active 29 DOM
7. 2026-06-01
   days on market $317,900 Active 28 DOM
8. 2026-05-31
   days on market $317,900 Active 27 DOM
9. 2026-05-31
   days on market $317,900 Active 26 DOM
10. 2026-05-04
    listed $317,900 Active
11. 2026-04-29
    status Active 1489-char remark

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    Welcome to The Marigold - Elegant, Spacious Living Discover The Marigold in Melbourne, a charming and practical four-bedroom home designed with your family's comfort in mind. Enter through the modest front porch into a welcoming foyer that leads you past the bedrooms and into the impressive great room-a perfect space for relaxing and entertaining. The large eat-in kitchen features a convenient island ideal for cooking, dining, or hosting guests. Just off the kitchen, a spacious flex area provides endless possibilities-whether you choose a cozy breakfast nook or an informal seating space. Extend your living outdoors with an optional concrete patio off the flex space. This home includes four bedrooms, highlighted by a private owner's suite at the back of the house, complete with a generous walk-in closet and a luxurious bathroom retreat. Bedrooms two and three share a full bathroom, and the third bedroom at the front offers its own sizable walk-in closet. With 1,876 finished square feet, The Marigold offers plenty of space to accommodate growing families comfortably. The laundry room is thoughtfully tucked behind the kitchen with convenient access to the garage, doubling as a practical mudroom. The Marigold also includes a 2-car garage designed to fit two vehicles-or one vehicle plus a workbench or storage area to suit your needs. Make your new home truly yours by selecting from customizable color packages tailored to your style. Schedule a tour today with one of our

12. 2026-04-29
    price $317,900 1489-char remark

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    Welcome to The Marigold - Elegant, Spacious Living Discover The Marigold in Melbourne, a charming and practical four-bedroom home designed with your family's comfort in mind. Enter through the modest front porch into a welcoming foyer that leads you past the bedrooms and into the impressive great room-a perfect space for relaxing and entertaining. The large eat-in kitchen features a convenient island ideal for cooking, dining, or hosting guests. Just off the kitchen, a spacious flex area provides endless possibilities-whether you choose a cozy breakfast nook or an informal seating space. Extend your living outdoors with an optional concrete patio off the flex space. This home includes four bedrooms, highlighted by a private owner's suite at the back of the house, complete with a generous walk-in closet and a luxurious bathroom retreat. Bedrooms two and three share a full bathroom, and the third bedroom at the front offers its own sizable walk-in closet. With 1,876 finished square feet, The Marigold offers plenty of space to accommodate growing families comfortably. The laundry room is thoughtfully tucked behind the kitchen with convenient access to the garage, doubling as a practical mudroom. The Marigold also includes a 2-car garage designed to fit two vehicles-or one vehicle plus a workbench or storage area to suit your needs. Make your new home truly yours by selecting from customizable color packages tailored to your style. Schedule a tour today with one of our

13. 2026-04-28
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    Welcome to The Marigold - Elegant, Spacious Living Discover The Marigold in Melbourne, a charming and practical four-bedroom home designed with your family's comfort in mind. Enter through the modest front porch into a welcoming foyer that leads you past the bedrooms and into the impressive great room-a perfect space for relaxing and entertaining. The large eat-in kitchen features a convenient island ideal for cooking, dining, or hosting guests. Just off the kitchen, a spacious flex area provides endless possibilities-whether you choose a cozy breakfast nook or an informal seating space. Extend your living outdoors with an optional concrete patio off the flex space. This home includes four bedrooms, highlighted by a private owner's suite at the back of the house, complete with a generous walk-in closet and a luxurious bathroom retreat. Bedrooms two and three share a full bathroom, and the third bedroom at the front offers its own sizable walk-in closet. With 1,876 finished square feet, The Marigold offers plenty of space to accommodate growing families comfortably. The laundry room is thoughtfully tucked behind the kitchen with convenient access to the garage, doubling as a practical mudroom. The Marigold also includes a 2-car garage designed to fit two vehicles-or one vehicle plus a workbench or storage area to suit your needs. Make your new home truly yours by selecting from customizable color packages tailored to your style. Schedule a tour today with one of our

14. 2026-04-23
    listed $302,100 Active 1489-char remark

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    Welcome to The Marigold - Elegant, Spacious Living Discover The Marigold in Melbourne, a charming and practical four-bedroom home designed with your family's comfort in mind. Enter through the modest front porch into a welcoming foyer that leads you past the bedrooms and into the impressive great room-a perfect space for relaxing and entertaining. The large eat-in kitchen features a convenient island ideal for cooking, dining, or hosting guests. Just off the kitchen, a spacious flex area provides endless possibilities-whether you choose a cozy breakfast nook or an informal seating space. Extend your living outdoors with an optional concrete patio off the flex space. This home includes four bedrooms, highlighted by a private owner's suite at the back of the house, complete with a generous walk-in closet and a luxurious bathroom retreat. Bedrooms two and three share a full bathroom, and the third bedroom at the front offers its own sizable walk-in closet. With 1,876 finished square feet, The Marigold offers plenty of space to accommodate growing families comfortably. The laundry room is thoughtfully tucked behind the kitchen with convenient access to the garage, doubling as a practical mudroom. The Marigold also includes a 2-car garage designed to fit two vehicles-or one vehicle plus a workbench or storage area to suit your needs. Make your new home truly yours by selecting from customizable color packages tailored to your style. Schedule a tour today with one of our

15. 2019-04-22
    soldstatus $27,429
16. 2004-04-27
    soldstatus $16,000
17. 2004-04-27
    soldstatus $17,500
18. 1977-07-01
    soldstatus $48,000

ⓘ 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) · 20% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 2/10 Low
• 🌡 Heat 9/10 Extreme 7 d/yr ≥106°F today · 20 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: $28,227
• − Mortgage interest: −$17,807
• − Property taxes: −$4,768
• − Insurance: −$1,590
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$2,258
• − Management: −$2,258
• − Depreciation: −$9,248
• Taxable loss: −$9,703
• Est. tax savings @ 24.0%: +$2,329
• After-tax cash flow: $-1,736/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

+562.3% since first listed

9 events — show timeline

• 2026-05-04 Listed $317,900 SCMLS
• 2026-04-29 Price Changed $317,900 Zillow
• 2026-04-29 Relisted — Zillow
• 2026-04-28 Delisted — Zillow
• 2026-04-23 Listed $302,100 Zillow
• 2019-04-22 Sold (Public Records) $27,429 Public Records
• 2004-04-27 Sold (Public Records) $17,500 Public Records
• 2004-04-27 Sold (Public Records) $16,000 Public Records
• 1977-07-01 Sold (Public Records) $48,000 Public Records

Property tax history

+14.1%/yr

Latest (2025): $362 · +9.0% YoY. Source: county tax records.