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Melbourne Poultry Colony
Melbourne Poultry Colony is a plat name, not a subdivision with an entry sign. Brevard County still records it as Melbourne Poultry Co, and it covers acreage along Hield Road NW and Willard Road NW in northwest Palm Bay. Parcels run from one acre to eighteen. Every home is on a well and a septic system, and there is no association of any kind.
Melbourne Poultry Colony In Palm Bay, Florida
Start with the name, because it confuses almost everyone. Melbourne Poultry Colony is a recorded plat label that Brevard County carries as Melbourne Poultry Co. The properties it covers are in Palm Bay, in the 32907 zip code, not in the City of Melbourne. There is no gate, no sign and no association. The name is older than anything standing on the ground today, and no poultry operation defines the area now.
Geographically this is Hield Road NW and Willard Road NW, west of Minton Road in the northwest corner of Palm Bay near the West Melbourne line. Hield Road runs west off Minton and Willard Road branches north from it. Several parcels sit behind shared driveways, so a house you can see from the road is not necessarily the house you are touring. Ask how access is deeded before you get attached.
The land is the whole point. Parcels run 1.08 acres up to 18.06, with about 2.3 acres typical. Tree cover is heavy on most of them, and at least one property carries a private pond. This is agricultural and rural residential country, which is why you see guest quarters, detached studios, workshops, RV parking and small livestock on individual properties. Confirm what current zoning allows on your specific parcel before you plan anything.
The houses are not uniform, because nothing here was built as a tract. They date from 1977 to 2003 and run 2,058 to 7,029 square feet, three to six bedrooms, two to six baths, with garage counts up to six bays. Frame construction shows up on most of them, which is uncommon in a county where concrete block dominates. Roofs are shingle. Wells and septic systems serve every property.
Price is where this area gets interesting. The spread runs $400,000 to $1,885,000, with a typical figure around $750,000 and roughly $249 a square foot. Annual tax bills range from about $2,748 to $20,789 depending on parcel size and improvements. Properties here have moved fast, in about three weeks, because acreage this close to the West Melbourne shopping corridor is a short list and buyers who want it already know it.
Melbourne Poultry Colony At A Glance
Melbourne Poultry Colony in summary.
| Detail | What you get |
|---|---|
| Detail | Value |
| Location | Hield Road NW and Willard Road NW, west of Minton Road, northwest Palm Bay 32907 |
| Plat name | Recorded by Brevard County as Melbourne Poultry Co |
| Built | 1977 to 2003, about 1989 typical |
| Home size | 2,058 to 7,029 square feet, about 2,620 typical |
| Bedrooms | Three to six, with two to six baths |
| Lot size | 1.08 to 18.06 acres, about 2.3 acres typical |
| Construction | Frame on most, some concrete and stucco, shingle roofs |
| Association | None. No homeowners association, no dues, no architectural review |
| Utilities | Private well and septic tank on every property |
| Land character | Heavy tree cover, private ponds on some parcels, agricultural and rural residential use |
| Garage | Two to six bays, plus detached shops on several parcels |
| Access | Some parcels sit behind shared or private driveways |
| Price range | $400,000 to $1,885,000, typical $750,000 |
| Price per square foot | Around $249 |
| Taxes | Annual bills from about $2,748 to $20,789 depending on acreage |
Melbourne Poultry Colony Details
A Name From The Records
Melbourne Poultry Colony is how the plat reads, and Brevard County shortens it to Melbourne Poultry Co. If you search for it as a neighborhood you will find almost nothing, because it has never been marketed as one. It is a legal description that outlived its original purpose.
Palm Bay, Not Melbourne
Despite the name, these addresses are Palm Bay in the 32907 zip code. The West Melbourne line is close and the Hammock Landing shopping area on Palm Bay Road is a short drive, which is part of why the area is priced the way it is.
Real Acreage, Real Range
Parcels start near an acre and go to eighteen. That range means two properties a quarter mile apart can be worth $400,000 and $1,885,000. Comparing anything here requires looking at the land first and the house second, in that order.
Frame Houses In A Block County
Most of Florida builds concrete block. Most of what stands here is frame construction from the late seventies through the early two thousands. That affects insurance quotes, wind mitigation credits and renovation costs, so factor it into your numbers early.
Well, Septic And Independence
Every property runs its own well and septic. No association tells you what to build, what to park or what to keep. That freedom comes with the responsibility of maintaining your own water and waste systems and verifying zoning with the city yourself.
It Moves Quickly
Properties here have gone under contract in roughly three weeks. Acreage this close to the Minton Road corridor rarely lingers. If you are waiting for the perfect parcel, be ready to move the week it appears rather than the month after.
Homes For Sale In Melbourne Poultry Colony
Anything currently for sale under the Melbourne Poultry Colony plat, along the Hield Road and Willard Road corridor, is shown below. Inventory here is thin and irregular.
Melbourne Poultry Colony Frequently Asked Questions
Is Melbourne Poultry Colony in Melbourne?
No. Despite the name, these properties are in Palm Bay, in the 32907 zip code, west of Minton Road. The West Melbourne city line is nearby, which is likely how the name came to reference Melbourne, but the addresses and the jurisdiction are Palm Bay.
Is there a homeowners association?
None at all. There are no dues, no board and no architectural review. Your limits come from city zoning and from anything recorded against your particular parcel, so read the title work carefully instead of assuming there are no restrictions.
Are the homes on city water?
No. Every property here runs a private well and a septic system. Include a water quality test, a well pump check and a septic and drain field evaluation in your inspection period. On larger parcels, ask how irrigation is supplied as well.
How much land comes with a house?
Anywhere from just over an acre to eighteen acres, with about two and a third acres typical. That variation is the single biggest driver of price in this area, far more than square footage or finish level.
Why is the price range so wide?
Because the parcels are so different. A 2,058 square foot house on an acre and a large estate on eighteen acres are both recorded under the same plat name. Treat the typical figure of roughly $750,000 as a midpoint, not as what any given property should cost.
Can I keep animals or park an RV?
Many parcels here are used for rural residential and agricultural purposes, and you will see livestock, workshops and RV parking. What is permitted depends on the zoning on your specific parcel, so confirm it with the City of Palm Bay before you buy on that expectation.
What about flood zones?
Ask before you write an offer. Brevard County Public Works, Floodplain Administration at (321) 617-7340 is the official county repository for FEMA flood map panels and will issue a written flood zone determination and elevation certificate guidance for your parcel.
What is the shopping situation?
Minton Road is a few minutes east, and the Palm Bay Road retail corridor with the Hammock Landing area is a short drive north. You get rural surroundings without a long trip for groceries, which is the main reason this pocket holds its value.
Hield Road NW, Palm Bay 32907
The properties sit in the northwest corner of Palm Bay, reached by heading south on Minton Road and turning west onto Hield Road NW. Willard Road NW branches off Hield and carries several of the larger parcels. Wickham Road connects from the north for anyone coming down from the Melbourne side. The pavement narrows quickly and the tree canopy closes in, which is the point.
Even so, this is not remote. Minton Road puts you on US 192 to the north and Palm Bay Road to the east within minutes, and the retail along Palm Bay Road in West Melbourne handles groceries and everyday errands. I-95 is a short run out either arterial. Palm Bay is inland, so an ocean day means driving east and crossing the Indian River on a Melbourne area causeway.
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Considering Melbourne Poultry Colony?
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