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Lynnwood
Lynnwood is a small gated subdivision off Hollywood Boulevard in West Melbourne, two streets deep: Brig Street inside the gate, then Hailey Street. A pond sits in the middle of it. The plat was recorded in the mid 2000s, the first houses went up in 2006, and the last empty lakefront lots were finally built on in 2024.
Lynnwood In West Melbourne, Florida
Lynnwood is small enough that the gate, the pond and both streets fit in one glance. You come south on Hollywood Boulevard, turn in, pass the gate onto Brig Street, and Hailey Street runs off it. That is the whole plat. The pond in the middle is the reason a handful of homes here are lakefront and everything else is not, and that single distinction accounts for much of the price spread inside the gate.
Here is the thing buyers get wrong about this address. The mail says Melbourne. The jurisdiction is the City of West Melbourne, and the boundary has been checked against the incorporated place line rather than the postal one. West Melbourne is its own city, incorporated in 1959 to keep from being annexed by Melbourne, with its own council, code enforcement and permitting, and it has been the fastest growing municipality in Brevard County since 2000. Your city hall is West Melbourne's.
The build history is unusual for a plat this size. Houses started going up in 2006, most of the neighborhood filled in through the late 2000s and early 2010s, and then two lakefront lots simply sat empty for years until a builder bought them and finished them in 2024. That means an eighteen year spread inside a very small community: 2006 two story plans with hardwood staircases and lofts next door to brand new single story homes with impact glass throughout.
Sizes run about 1,529 to 3,070 square feet, three to five bedrooms, two or three baths, two car garages, on lots of roughly 0.13 to 0.17 acre. The older homes lean two story with the owner's suite upstairs, tray ceilings, garden tubs and walk-in closets, and several have been reworked with new roofs and replacement air conditioning in the last few years. The newest ones are single story with quartz counters, custom cabinets, tile throughout and impact windows and doors from the start.
Homes here have been trading between $340,000 and $575,000. The spread comes from three things in order: whether the house backs the pond, whether it is one story or two, and how much of the roof and air conditioning work has already been done. Time on market has swung from under a week to most of a year, which for a gated plat this small says more about individual pricing than about demand.
Lynnwood At A Glance
Lynnwood at a glance, everything inside the gate.
| Detail | What you get |
|---|---|
| Detail | Value |
| Location | Off Hollywood Boulevard south of US 192, West Melbourne 32904 |
| Jurisdiction | City of West Melbourne, confirmed against the incorporated place boundary rather than the postal address. Its own city council, code enforcement and permitting |
| Recorded plat | One, Lynnwood Subdivision |
| Streets | Brig Street inside the gate, then Hailey Street |
| Gated | Yes. Controlled entry off Hollywood Boulevard |
| Built | 2006 through 2024, with the last lakefront lots completed most recently |
| Home size | About 1,529 to 3,070 square feet |
| Bedrooms | Three to five, with two or three baths |
| Lot size | About 0.13 to 0.17 acre, with the newest lots noticeably wider |
| Construction | Concrete block. Older homes lean two story with lofts and upstairs owner's suites; the newest are single story with impact windows and doors, quartz and custom cabinetry |
| Water | A pond inside the plat. A small number of homes are lakefront, and screened porches overlooking it are the standard treatment |
| Association | Yes. The community association is on the Florida rolls with its registered address on Brig Street inside the gate, and it appears in records under both the Lynnwood and Lynwood spellings, with outside management involved. Dues apply, so request the documents and budget |
| Pools | A few homes have screened in-ground pools with paver decks and waterfall features |
| Utilities | City water and sewer, with irrigation systems standard |
| Price range | $340,000 to $575,000, driven by the pond, the number of stories and how much major work is already done |
Lynnwood Details
Eighteen Years In One Small Plat
Building started in 2006 and finished in 2024, which is a very long window for a neighborhood this size. Two lakefront lots sat vacant for years before a builder picked them up. The upside is variety inside a gate. The practical effect is that no two houses here are at the same point in their maintenance cycle.
The Pond Is The Premium
There is one body of water in this plat and only a handful of homes touch it. Those are the ones with the screened porches and the long views, and they hold their premium. Everything else looks at a neighbor. If lakefront is the requirement, understand you are waiting for a very short list to turn over.
The Address Says Melbourne, The City Is West Melbourne
This trips people up constantly. Your mail reads Melbourne but the plat sits inside West Melbourne city limits, verified against the incorporated place boundary. That determines your city code, your permits, your code enforcement and which city hall answers your questions. It also affects how the property is described in searches.
A Gate On A Small Plat
Two streets behind a controlled entry means very little through traffic and a short list of neighbors. It also means the gate, its hardware and the common landscaping are funded by a small number of owners. On plats this size, ask directly about the reserve position for the gate before you assume it is somebody else's problem.
Two Story Then One Story
The 2006 to 2013 homes here are mostly two story with hardwood staircases, lofts and the owner's suite upstairs. The 2024 additions are single story with a split plan and impact glass. Those are genuinely different lifestyles at similar addresses, and buyers should decide which one they want before touring.
Roofs And Air Handlers Already Replaced
Because the original homes are approaching twenty years, several have already had the roof replaced and one or both air conditioning units swapped. Some have not. That is the single largest variable between two otherwise similar houses inside this gate, so get documented dates rather than a verbal assurance.
Homes For Sale In Lynnwood
Anything currently listed inside the Lynnwood gate appears below. This is a two street plat, so an empty result is common and usually means nothing is available rather than anything about West Melbourne generally.
Lynnwood Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lynnwood in Melbourne or West Melbourne?
West Melbourne. The mailing address reads Melbourne, which is why this gets filed wrong so often, but the plat sits inside West Melbourne city limits when checked against the incorporated place boundary. West Melbourne is a separate city with its own council, code enforcement and building department.
Is Lynnwood gated?
Yes. There is a controlled entry off Hollywood Boulevard, and both interior streets, Brig and Hailey, sit behind it. Gate hardware and the common landscaping are association responsibilities, and on a plat with this few homes that is worth understanding before you buy.
Is there a homeowners association?
Yes, and dues apply. The community association is registered with the state and its official address is on Brig Street inside the gate, so this is a neighborhood association rather than a distant master association. Records show both the Lynnwood and Lynwood spellings, plus outside management. Request the documents, budget and rules.
Are there lakefront homes?
A small number. There is a pond in the middle of the plat and only the lots that back it are genuinely waterfront. Those homes typically have screened porches or extended screen rooms facing the water, and they carry a premium that has held up. Everything else in the plat looks at another house.
How old are the homes?
The oldest date to 2006 and the newest to 2024, which is a wide range for a plat this small. Two lakefront lots stayed empty for years before being built out. Ask the age of the house you are looking at rather than assuming the neighborhood has one vintage, because it does not.
What is the difference between the older and newer homes?
The older homes are mostly two story with a loft and the owner's suite upstairs. The newest are single story split plans with impact windows and doors, quartz counters and custom cabinetry from the start. Those are different houses for different buyers even though they share a gate.
How is the commute from Lynnwood?
Hollywood Boulevard runs north to US 192 and connects toward Palm Bay Road to the south, so Interstate 95 at exit 180 is a short run. Melbourne Orlando International Airport and the Ellis Road employment corridor are about fifteen minutes, and the beaches are roughly twenty five minutes east.
What should I check before buying here?
Documented dates on the roof and both air conditioning units, whether the house has impact glass or shutters and where the panels are stored, the condition of the screen enclosure if there is one, and the association's budget and reserve position for the gate and common areas.
Hollywood Boulevard, West Melbourne 32904
Hollywood Boulevard runs south from US 192 through the middle of West Melbourne, and Lynnwood sits on its east side behind a gate. The surroundings are established West Melbourne: residential streets, the shopping and medical along US 192 and Minton Road a few minutes north, and none of the through traffic that comes with a Minton Road frontage address. It is a quiet position on a busy side of town.
From the gate, US 192 north puts you on Interstate 95 at exit 180 in a few minutes. The Ellis Road corridor and Melbourne Orlando International Airport are roughly fifteen minutes northeast, and the aerospace and defense campuses along Ellis Road and NASA Boulevard are in the same run. Downtown Melbourne is about twenty minutes east, Indialantic and Melbourne Beach roughly twenty five, and Orlando a little over an hour up the interstate.
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Considering Lynnwood?
My partner Nichole and I keep an eye on the small gated plats off Hollywood Boulevard, because two street communities do not produce much inventory and the pond lots in particular go quickly. Tell us whether you want one story or two and whether the water is a requirement, and we will call you when the right one shows. Call or text (321) 212-7676.
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