From the teal waters of the Atlantic Ocean to the blackwater creeks of coastal marshes, Port Malabar lets residents explore Florida’s natural landscape from the comfort of a small suburb. This neighborhood within the city of Palm Bay has no shortage of aquatic recreation, says Lauren Merrell, a local who’s also a Realtor at Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc., “In almost every resident's life, there’s some version of water activity.” That may mean an afternoon water skiing on the Indian River Lagoon or a gentle kayak journey through the mangroves of Turkey Creek. The neighborhood is part of the Space Coast, a nickname for Brevard County that recognizes the importance of the aerospace industry in the region. NASA’s Kennedy Space Center is 45 miles north of Port Malabar, with other technology companies and manufacturers up and down the coastal county. Port Malabar is within commuting distance of these high-tech employers, while maintaining access to the varied waterfront recreation of Florida’s east coast.
Enjoy a day on the Indian River, minutes from Port Malabar.
Florida's Atlantic Coast is a hot fishing destination for Port Malabar residents.
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Mediterranean-influenced architecture on the Space Coast
Port Malabar’s 9,000 houses are concentrated in subdivisions that extend off the arterial roadways Babcock Street and Palm Bay Road. Bungalows and ranch homes often display Mediterranean influences, such as stucco exteriors and tile roofs. Home development surged in the 1960s as the height of the space race, but new construction continues today. Single-family home prices start in the high $100,000s for a three-bedroom house, extending to the low $600,000s for a newly built four-bedroom home. Small condo and townhouse developments are common too, and they often come with community swimming pools. Prices for condos or townhouses range between $100,000 and $400,000. FEMA rates the risk of a hurricane in Brevard County as “very high,” and the high winds and floodwaters brought by Hurricane Ian in 2022 caused $14 million worth of damages. Though FEMA reports the neighborhood isn’t in a flood zone, Palm Bay roads do occasionally flood after heavy rains, which happened on Babcock Street in 2023.
Port Malabar homes are often designed with Craftsman or Mediterranean features.
Port Malabar homes have exteriors made of stucco, a durable material that can last decades.
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Paddle from Port Malabar to the Indian River
On the east end of Port Malabar, Turkey Creek Sanctuary hosts a launch point for kayakers and canoers amid the 130-acre nature preserve. If they paddle along the canopied waterway, they may see manatees or otters by the time they reach the mouth of the Indian River. In the heart of the neighborhood, Grapefruit Trails features nearly 3 miles of tracks for mountain bikers. Meanwhile, Fred Lee Park hosts the typical amenities of a municipal park, including a playground, a football field and softball fields. If residents get bored of the recreation options in their neighborhood, a day trip to Melbourne Beach is less than 10 miles away.
Minutes away from the Indian River, Port Malabar locals enjoy care free days on the water.
With easy access to the coast, Port Malabar residents can enjoy life on the water.
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Palm Bay Magnet High at robotics world championship
Zoned to Brevard Public Schools, children may start their education at Port Malabar Elementary School, which earns a Niche grade of B. Older students can go to Southwest Middle School and Palm Bay Magnet High School, both receiving grades of B-minus. Keeping with the region’s high-tech history, Palm Bay Magnet High has an award-winning robotics team that competed in the VEX Robotics World Championship in 2023. Port Malabar is also home to Saint Joseph Catholic School, a private school for kindergarteners through eighth graders that gets an A-plus from Niche.
Port Malabar Elementary School's playground features a rock wall.
Entrance sign for Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School.
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Twisty Cone scoops desserts for 40 years
Babcock Street and Palm Bay Road are each lined with shops and restaurants that include big-box stores, national chains and local businesses. An example of the latter is Skeebo’s Soul Food Kitchen, recognizable by the smoker that sits in front of the restaurant. On the opposite end of Port Malabar sits the family-owned ice cream shop Twisty Cone, which has doled out soft-serve cones since 1982. “Twisty Cone hasn’t changed much in the last 40 years,” says Merrell, adding that it was a roadside staple when she was a kid. Next to Twisty Cone are retail essentials such as Walmart and Lowe’s Home Improvement, while groceries can be picked up at Port Malabar’s Publix and Winn-Dixie. The neighborhood is also close to HealthFirst Palm Bay Hospital.
Port Malabar residents can zip to Winn-Dixie to pick up groceries,
Wagon Wheel Pizza is a longstanding Italian restaurant in Port Malabar.
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Major employers and the city of Orlando nearby
Palm Bay residents mostly use cars to commute to work. Next to Port Malabar is an office for L3Harris Technologies Inc., a locally headquartered technology company with more than 7,000 employees working in the county. Space Coast Area Transit has buses that stop along Palm Bay Road and Babcock Street, offering an alternate way to reach nearby shopping centers. Melbourne Orlando International Airport is 5 miles to the north. However, Orlando International Airport, about 60 miles away, offers more than 100 additional destinations.
Annual festivals at Fred Poppe Regional Park
Seven miles west of Port Malabar, the city of Palm Bay hosts annual festivities at Fred Poppe Regional Park. In February, locals feast on fruit-filled treats at the Strawberry Fest, while in March the park is home to live music, dancing and food from around the world during the Palm Bay Multicultural Festival.
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On average, homes in Port Malabar, Palm Bay sell after 57 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Port Malabar, Palm Bay over the last 12 months is $265,000, down 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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