Tuesday, October 17, 2017

Not all 55+ Communities are the Same - Consider Pine Creek in Melbourne, Florida


"What will it take to put you behind the wheel of this car?"   That is my worst nightmare.  It means I am at a car dealership. 

Why do I hate going to a car dealership?  Take a look at the movie Car Dogs and you will understand. 

What does this have to do with a house for sale in Florida?   Nothing really.

When I started to write an article about the Pine Creek subdivision Melbourne, Florida  home I have listed for sale I thought to myself "What would it take to get someone in this house?"

No, I am not hear to twist anyone's arm to buy this house.  I asked myself the question because I wanted to present the information that would make anyone looking for a Florida 55+ community home for sale want to look at this house.

When I compare the Pine Creek development to some of the other Brevard County, FL 55+ communities I see many similarities.  I also see many of the differences.

One of the similarities is the development is newer. Another is it is gated. Another is the clubhouse and community pool (albeit smaller).

One of the key differences among the Brevard County, Florida 55+ communities is the monthly association fees. While the communities in Viera run near or over $300 a month for dues, Pine Creek association fees are about $166 per month.  Another community in Viera is the Indian River Colony Club which is total maintenance, member owned with its own golf course where fees are closer to the $800 to $1,000 per month based on specific floor plan.

Another difference is the community as a whole is smaller.  Is this good or bad?  Why do some people choose to live in smaller towns while some want larger cities?  Its simply a matter of taste.

A key difference is home price. 
  • In the Pine Creek development the current single family home  listings range in price from $198,000 to about $265,000.
  • In the Grand Isle community in Viera current SFH listings range $242,000 to $419,900.
  • In the Heritage Isle development in Viera SFH listings run from $259,900  to $429,900.
These communities are different.  

Buyer decisions are influenced by many things including price, location, neighborhood and amenities as well as monthly fees.  Another difference could be the taxes.

If you are in the market for a home in a one of the 55+ communities in Brevard County please consider Pine Creek in Melbourne. 

My job as a listing agent is to get the most prospective buyers in my seller's property as possible and get the best offer the market will bring.

So here it is... 

Call me to take a look at this wonderful single family home located in the Pine Creek 55+ community in Melbourne, Florida.

Located at 3613 Osceola Drive in the gated 55+ community of Pine Creek in Melbourne, Florida this two bedroom two bath two car garage home is offered for $198,000.   That list price is more than $30,000 lower than the nearest competitor in the subdivision!

The highly desirable Pine Creek community is just off Eber Road and only a short drive from major shopping ares as well as easy access to I-95 and US1. 

Within the community this home is close to the club house and community pool (across street about 200 ft away!) 

With association fees at $500 a quarter the lawn maintenance and exterior maintenance is included [REVIEW HOA DOCUMENTS TO VERIFY WHAT IS COVERED BY DUES].

Some of the features offered include concrete block stucco construction; open Floor plan with 1,335 sq.ft. under air; hurricane shutters all around (back porch and garage electric, others accordion type); all electric; brick paver drive way, walks and screened back porch 

 Call or text me at 321-693-3850  for information on this home or any homes in the Melbourne area.

agent@moving2brevard.com