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Timber Ridge
Timber Ridge is a single recorded plat off Henry Avenue, and every address in it is on McClain Drive, a street that turns on itself twice before it finishes. The homes were built between 2000 and 2002, sidewalks run the length of it, there is a lake inside, and more than half of these houses have a pool.
Timber Ridge In West Melbourne, Florida
Timber Ridge sits inside the City of West Melbourne, between Dairy Road and Minton Road just south of US 192. West Melbourne is not a district of Melbourne. Voters created it in 1959 to stop the area from being annexed, and it has grown faster than any other municipality in Brevard County since 2000, running its own police department and its own permitting while buying water from the City of Melbourne. Permits, code and city business go to West Melbourne.
One plat, one street. McClain Drive comes in from Henry Avenue, bends, requires a turn to stay on itself, and ends. Every address here carries the same street name, which makes this one of the easiest communities in the area to describe and one of the hardest to find inventory in. Sidewalks line it, which for a subdivision of this vintage and price point was not a given.
The houses went up across three years, 2000 through 2002, and they are modest and well proportioned: roughly 1,349 to 2,252 square feet, three and four bedrooms, two to three baths, two car garages, on lots between about a fifth and a third of an acre. Cathedral ceilings, split floor plans and screened porches repeat. Owners have been aggressive about updates, and remodeled kitchens with quartz or granite, engineered wood floors and 2018 through 2023 roofs and HVAC systems are common. Homes have been trading between $295,000 and $470,000, with about $400,000 typical.
Two things stand out physically. There is a lake in the community, and a couple of the lots front it. And more than half of these homes have a private pool, most of them screened, several heated, which is a high ratio for a neighborhood at this size and price. Combined with fenced back yards and the sidewalk loop, it makes for a street where people are outside. Look closely at pool equipment age when you tour, since a twenty year old pool with original equipment is a real number.
Timber Ridge Homeowners Association, Inc. has been registered with the Florida Division of Corporations since 1999 and is active, with its registered address on McClain Drive itself rather than at a management company across the county. Membership applies and dues apply. A resident run board tends to mean lower overhead and more direct answers, and it also means you should read the meeting minutes before you buy. Request the current documents, budget and rules in writing.
Timber Ridge At A Glance
Timber Ridge at a glance, one street at a time.
| Detail | What you get |
|---|---|
| Detail | Value |
| Location | McClain Drive off Henry Avenue, between Dairy Road and Minton Road south of US 192, West Melbourne 32904 |
| Jurisdiction | City of West Melbourne, a separate municipality from Melbourne |
| Recorded plats | One, Timber Ridge Subdivision |
| Streets | McClain Drive only, with sidewalks the length of it |
| Association | Yes. Timber Ridge Homeowners Association, Inc., active with the state since 1999 and registered on McClain Drive. Dues apply |
| Built | 2000 to 2002, with 2001 typical |
| Home size | 1,349 to 2,252 square feet, about 1,760 typical |
| Bedrooms | Three and four, with two to three baths |
| Lot size | Roughly 0.21 to 0.35 acre |
| Construction | Concrete block, cathedral ceilings, split plans, double pane vinyl windows and accordion shutters on updated homes |
| Garage | Two car |
| Pools | More than half the homes, most screened, several heated |
| Water | A lake inside the community, with a small number of lots fronting it |
| Utilities | West Melbourne services. Confirm the water and sewer connection for the address |
| Price range | $295,000 to $470,000, with roughly $400,000 typical |
Timber Ridge Details
Nine Addresses, One Street Name
McClain Drive is the whole neighborhood. That simplicity is unusual and it has a practical effect: turnover is low, neighbors know each other, and when something does come up for sale it tends to move quickly.
A Board That Lives Here
The association has been registered with the state since 1999 and its address is on McClain Drive, not at a management office elsewhere in the county. Read the minutes before you buy, because a resident run board is only as good as the people currently serving on it.
Pools Everywhere
More than half of these homes have a private pool. At this size and price band that ratio is high, and it changes what a house without one is worth. Check the equipment, the cage screens and the resurfacing history closely.
Sidewalks And A Lake
Sidewalks along the full street and a lake inside the plat. Small features, but they are the reason this neighborhood feels finished in a way that some early 2000s West Melbourne subdivisions of the same vintage do not.
Minutes From Everything Loud
US 192, the mall corridor, the hospital and Interstate 95 are all close, and so is Melbourne Orlando International Airport. That access is the main reason people buy here. Stand in the back yard on a weekday and listen before you decide how you feel about the flight path.
Twenty Five Year Old Systems
Built 2000 to 2002, which means roofs, water heaters and air handlers are on their second round. Many owners have already done them, with dates in the 2018 to 2023 range. The ones who have not are priced accordingly, so get the dates in writing.
Homes For Sale In Timber Ridge
Anything currently for sale on McClain Drive appears below. With a single plat and a short street, inventory is thin, so if the right floor plan surfaces it is worth seeing the same week.
Timber Ridge Frequently Asked Questions
Is Timber Ridge in Melbourne or West Melbourne?
West Melbourne. It is a separate incorporated city with its own police department and permitting, created in 1959 to avoid being annexed into Melbourne. The 32904 ZIP is shared across the area, which is why the two get mixed up.
How many streets are in the community?
One. McClain Drive carries every address, coming in from Henry Avenue and bending twice before it ends. Sidewalks run its length.
Is there a homeowners association?
Yes. Timber Ridge Homeowners Association, Inc. has been active with the Florida Division of Corporations since 1999, and its registered address is on McClain Drive rather than at an outside management office. Dues apply, so request the current schedule, budget and rules in writing.
How many homes have pools?
More than half, most of them screened and several heated. It is a defining feature of the street. Ask for the resurfacing date and the age of the pump, heater and cage screens on any home you tour.
Is there water in the community?
Yes, there is a lake inside the plat and a small number of lots front it. It is a view and a wildlife feature rather than anything you would boat on.
How old are the homes and what needs checking?
They were built from 2000 to 2002. Roofs, HVAC systems and water heaters are all in their second cycle, and several have been replaced between 2018 and 2023. Get documented dates rather than estimates.
How close is the airport and the interstate?
Both are close. Melbourne Orlando International Airport is a short drive northeast and Interstate 95 is minutes west at the US 192 interchange, which puts Orlando around an hour. The aerospace and defense campuses near the airport are an easy commute.
What is the tradeoff living here?
Convenience comes with noise. US 192, the retail corridor and the airport flight paths are all part of the package. For plenty of buyers that trade is worth making, but you should hear it for yourself before you commit.
McClain Drive, West Melbourne 32904
Timber Ridge sits south of US 192 in West Melbourne, off Henry Avenue between Dairy Road and Minton Road. From Interstate 95 you come east on US 192 and turn south on Dairy or McClain, and from the east side you come west on 192 past the mall corridor. It is a pocket neighborhood inside an area that is otherwise commercial, which is exactly what makes the street feel quiet once you are on it.
Everything daily is within a few minutes: the US 192 and Minton Road retail, the medical campuses, and Interstate 95 at the 192 interchange, which puts Orlando near an hour and Viera about twenty minutes north. Melbourne Orlando International Airport and the aerospace and defense employers around it are a short run northeast, and the Indialantic and Melbourne Beach crossings are roughly twenty minutes east.
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Considering Timber Ridge?
My partner Nichole and I keep an eye on single street neighborhoods like this one, because when something comes up it is usually gone before the second weekend. Tell us the floor plan and the pool situation you want and we will call you the day it hits. Call or text (321) 212-7676.
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