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Crystal Lakes West
Crystal Lakes West sits behind a gate where Minton Road meets Eber Road, and Eber becomes Burdock Avenue as it runs west into the community. Six streets, a chain of retention lakes, sidewalks and a playground, and houses built between 2007 and 2013 that range from a compact three bedroom to nearly four thousand square feet.
Crystal Lakes West In West Melbourne, Florida
This is West Melbourne, not Melbourne, and the distinction is real. The 32904 ZIP gets shared across the line and this community has been described as Melbourne more than once, but the parcels on Burdock Avenue fall inside the City of West Melbourne. Voters created that city in 1959 specifically to keep the area from being annexed into Melbourne, and it has its own police department, its own permitting counter and its own utility arrangements.
The entrance is the easiest landmark in the neighborhood. Come south on Minton Road, County Road 509, to the light at Eber Road, turn west, and Eber runs straight through the gate and becomes Burdock Avenue. Inside, Burdock is the spine and Charon Avenue, Slate Street, Dione Street, Sepia Street and Wreath Street branch off it. Charon and Dione borrow the names of moons, Pluto's and Saturn's, which is not something you find on many Brevard plats.
The build window is 2007 to 2013, which means this community went up straight through the housing downturn and out the other side. That shows in the variety. Plans run 1,208 to 3,940 square feet, three to six bedrooms, two to five baths, two and three car garages, on lots of 0.14 to 0.29 acre. The larger plans include decorative columns, tray ceilings, crown molding, double ovens and in law suites with their own baths.
An association governs the community and membership applies. It is registered with the Florida Division of Corporations as Crystal Lakes West Homeowners Association, Inc., active since 2006, and the records also name Artemis Lifestyles in a management role. Because management has changed hands over the years, confirm who is currently managing before you rely on anything. Ask what the assessment covers, whether the gate and the lake banks are inside it, and whether reserves are funded.
Turnover here is quick. Houses have moved in as little as two days, with roughly two weeks typical, and they have traded between $305,000 and $625,000. That range is the thing to understand: a 1,208 square foot three bedroom and a 3,940 square foot six bedroom behind the same gate are not comparable, so ignore any neighborhood average and price the specific plan, the lot position and whether there is a pond behind it.
Crystal Lakes West At A Glance
Crystal Lakes West at a glance, one gate, six streets, a wide range of plans.
| Detail | What you get |
|---|---|
| Detail | Value |
| Location | Burdock Avenue west of Minton Road at Eber Road, West Melbourne 32904 |
| Jurisdiction | City of West Melbourne, incorporated in 1959, with its own police department and permitting |
| Recorded plat | One, Crystal Lakes West |
| Streets | Burdock Avenue, Charon Avenue, Slate Street, Dione Street, Sepia Street and Wreath Street |
| Gated | Yes. The entrance is at the Eber Road light on Minton Road, where Eber becomes Burdock |
| Built | 2007 to 2013, straight through the downturn, with 2010 typical |
| Home size | 1,208 to 3,940 square feet, about 2,548 typical |
| Bedrooms | Three to six, with two to five baths |
| Lot size | 0.14 to 0.29 acre |
| Construction | Block on slab, vaulted and tray ceilings, decorative columns, crown molding and nine foot four garage ceilings on the larger plans |
| Association | Yes, and membership applies. Registered with the state as Crystal Lakes West Homeowners Association, Inc., active since 2006, with Artemis Lifestyles named in the records. Dues apply. Confirm the current manager and what the assessment covers |
| Amenities | Gated entry, community lakes, sidewalks and a playground |
| Water | Retention lakes throughout, with pond frontage behind roughly three in ten of the homes |
| Pools | About four in ten, several screen enclosed with covered and trussed porches |
| Garage | Two and three car |
| Utilities | West Melbourne services. Several homes here have irrigation wells, so confirm the well and the sprinkler setup for the address |
| Price range | $305,000 to $625,000, with roughly $495,000 typical |
Crystal Lakes West Details
One Gate At A Traffic Light
Eber Road runs west off the Minton Road signal and straight into the community, where it becomes Burdock Avenue. That is unusually convenient for a gated neighborhood, and it means you are on a major road in seconds rather than winding through a subdivision first.
Water Behind Three In Ten Homes
A chain of retention lakes runs through the plat, and roughly a third of the homes back to one. Pond lots carry a premium and they also carry screen and cage maintenance from the humidity, so look at the enclosure as well as the view.
Built Through The Downturn
2007 to 2013 covers the crash and the recovery. Materials, finish levels and even plan sizes shifted across those years, so two houses on the same street can reflect two different building climates. Ask what year each one was completed.
Plans From 1,208 To 3,940 Square Feet
That is a three times spread behind one gate, including a set of larger plans with in law suites, double ovens and oversized owner suites. It makes for a varied streetscape and it makes lazy comparisons useless.
Sidewalks And A Playground
The common areas are practical: sidewalks connecting the streets, a playground, the lake banks and the gate. Confirm what the association actually maintains, because gate hardware and lake banks are the two items most likely to surprise a budget.
The Minton Road Position
Minton is the main north south artery on this side of West Melbourne and it carries you to New Haven Avenue, Palm Bay Road and Interstate 95 quickly. You get the access and, because the gate is set back, less of the road noise than you would expect.
Homes For Sale In Crystal Lakes West
What is currently for sale inside the gate is shown below. Because the plans vary so widely here, compare square footage, garage count and lake position before you compare price, and note the completion year on anything built in the 2008 to 2010 window.
Crystal Lakes West Frequently Asked Questions
Is Crystal Lakes West in Melbourne or West Melbourne?
West Melbourne. Burdock Avenue and the streets off it fall inside the City of West Melbourne, which has its own police department and permitting counter. The shared 32904 ZIP is why the community is sometimes described as Melbourne.
Is the community gated?
Yes. The single entrance is on Eber Road, reached from the traffic light on Minton Road, and Eber becomes Burdock Avenue once you are inside. Confirm with the association how the gate and any access system are maintained and funded.
Is there a homeowners association?
Yes, and membership applies. It is registered with the state as Crystal Lakes West Homeowners Association, Inc., active since 2006, and Artemis Lifestyles appears in the records as manager. Dues apply. Management has changed over the years, so confirm who is handling it now.
What are the streets called?
Burdock Avenue is the spine, with Charon Avenue, Slate Street, Dione Street, Sepia Street and Wreath Street off it. Burdock is by far the longest and holds the most addresses.
Which homes have water views?
Roughly three in ten back to the retention lakes that run through the plat. It is pond water for view and wildlife rather than boating. Screened porches overlooking the ponds are common and they carry their own upkeep.
What size homes are here?
Anywhere from 1,208 to 3,940 square feet, three to six bedrooms, two to five baths, with two and three car garages. The larger plans include in law suites with private baths and side entries.
How fast do homes sell?
Quickly. Some have gone in a couple of days and the typical run is around two weeks, though a badly priced or dated house can sit far longer. Come prepared if something you want comes up.
What is nearby?
Minton Road runs north to New Haven Avenue and south to Palm Bay Road, with shopping and services along both. Interstate 95 is minutes away at the New Haven interchange, and the barrier island beaches are roughly half an hour east.
Burdock Avenue, West Melbourne 32904
Crystal Lakes West is on the west side of Minton Road, County Road 509, at the Eber Road signal, in the southern half of the City of West Melbourne. Minton is the artery that carries most of this side of the city, and the plats along it have filled in steadily since the early 2000s. West Melbourne has grown faster in percentage terms than any other municipality in Brevard County since 2000, and this stretch is where a lot of that happened.
Interstate 95 is a few minutes away at the New Haven Avenue interchange, Exit 180, which makes Orlando roughly an hour. Melbourne Orlando International Airport and the aerospace and defense employers around it are a short drive northeast, and Palm Bay Road to the south connects to the medical and retail corridor there. The barrier island beaches are about thirty minutes east across the causeways.
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