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Property Description
Located in the prestigious gated community of Lake Forest at Bayside Lakes, this beautifully updated lakefront home features a brand-new roof, new AC, new water heater, fresh interior paint, new carpet, and updated ceiling fans -- making it completely move-in ready. Offering over 3,339 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, the open-concept layout is perfect for both entertaining and everyday living. The home features formal living and formal dining areas, spacious gathering spaces filled with natural light, and a desirable split floor plan that provides added privacy. Upstairs, a versatile loft offers endless possibilities for a media room, home office, playroom, or additional living space. Enjoy peaceful lake views while being conveniently located near shopping, dining, and I-95, with Florida's beautiful beaches just 30 minutes away. Experience resort-style living in one of the area's most sought-after communities.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 255 Brightwater Dr SE
General
- Price: $565,000
- HOA FEE: $96/month
- HOA FEE FREQ.: Annually
- Taxes: $9,457 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrevardCounty
- MLS ID: 1077231
- Updated: 5/13/2026
- Added to Site: 5 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, His and Hers Closets, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower, Primary Downstairs, Split Bedrooms, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Furnishings: Unfurnished
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
Other Rooms
- Laundry: In Unit, Lower Level
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: Gated, Maintenance Grounds, Water
- Security/Safety: Security Lights, Smoke Detector(s)
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Other, Storm Shutters
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Covered, Front Porch, Patio, Porch, Rear Porch, Screene
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 3
- Parking Features: Additional Parking, Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, RV Access/Parking
Location
- Area: 343 - SE Palm Bay
- County: Brevard
- Subdivision: Lake Forest at Bayside Lakes
- Driving Directions: From Minton and Malabar, North on Minton, left on Jupiter, left on DeGroodt, left on Bayside Lakes Blvd to left on Forest Run(Lake Forest. Left on Amberwood, right on Brightwater
- Direction Faces: Southwest
School Information
- Elementary School: Westside
- Middle School: Southwest
- High School: Bayside
Community
- Community Features: Gated, Maintenance Grounds, Water
- Association: Yes
- Assoc. Name: Lake Forest at Bayside Lakes
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pet Restrictions: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Central, Electric
- Water Heater: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public, Well
- Well: Yes
- Utility Description: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Exterior Const.: Block, Concrete, Stucco, Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Shingle, Wood
- Stories/Levels: 2
- Square Feet: 3,339
- Living Area: 3,339 Sq. Ft.
- Current Bldg. Use: Residential, Single Family
- Year Built: 2002
Lot Features
- Property View: Lake
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.53
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 23,087
- Frontage: Private Road
- Street/Road Desc.: Asphalt, Paved
- Lot Features: Sprinklers In Rear
Water Features
- Water View: Yes
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $169.21
- Association Fee: Yes
- Association Fee: $1,150
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Annually
- Tax Amount: $9,457.8
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard
- Property ID: 29-37-19-Sc-00000.0-0057.00
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Schools
Schools serving 255 Brightwater Dr SE
School District:Brevard County School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Westside Elementary School, Palm Bay, FL 2175 Degroodt Road Southwest, Palm Bay, FL 32908 | PK-6 | 0.7 mi |
Southwest Middle School, Palm Bay, FL 451 Eldron Boulevard Southeast, Palm Bay, FL 32909 | 7-8 | 2.7 mi |
Bayside High School 1901 Degroodt Road Southwest, Palm Bay, FL 32908 | 9-12 | 0.5 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 255 Brightwater Dr SE
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/13/2026
Listed
$565,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 255 Brightwater Dr SE
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$9,820
—
$518,080
-12%
2024
$9,820
7%
$587,100
8%
2023
$9,135
17%
$545,940
33%
2021
$7,815
-7%
$410,020
-21%
2022
$8,443
8%
$520,030
49%
2021
$7,815
17%
$349,940
12%
2019
$6,687
-6%
$313,650
-8%
2018
$7,150
7%
$341,680
11%
2017
$6,684
8%
$306,910
5%
2016
$6,196
7%
$293,010
16%
2015
$5,808
9%
$252,600
10%
2014
$5,341
9%
$229,640
10%
2013
$4,901
—
$208,770
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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255 Brightwater Drive SE, Palm Bay, FL 32909 (MLS# 1077231) is a Single Family property with 5 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 255 Brightwater Drive SE is currently listed for $565,000 and was received on May 13, 2026. Want to learn more about 255 Brightwater Drive SE? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Palm Bay? You can browse all Palm Bay real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

