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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: MidFloridaRegionalMLS
- MLS ID: O6407701
- Updated: 5/19/2026
- Added to Site: 57 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Min. Lease: No Minimum
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 13
- Interior Features: Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Eating Space In Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
- Furnishings: Unfurnished
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Inside
Additional Information
- Security/Safety: Gated Community, Security Lights, Smoke Detector(s)
Exterior
- Exterior Features: French Doors, Hurricane Shutters, Irrigation System, Other, Private Mailbox, Rain Gutters
- Deck/Patio: Covered, Front Porch, Rear Porch, Screened
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Covered, Front Porch, Rear Porch, Screened
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 3
- Covered Spaces: 3
- Parking Features: Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Other, Oversized, RV Parking
Location
- Area: 32909 - Palm Bay/Melbourne
- County: Brevard
- Development Name: 32909 - Palm Bay/Melbourne
- Subdivision: LAKE FOREST 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
Community
- Community Name: 32909 - Palm Bay/Melbourne
- Community Features: Gated Community - No Guard
- Association: Yes
- Assoc. Name: Lake Forest at Bayside Lakes
- Assoc. Fees Include: Maintenance Grounds, Water
- Pet Restrictions: Verify with HOA.
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Central, Electric, Heat Pump
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public, Well
- Utility Description: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Traditional
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Exterior Const.: Block, Concrete, Stucco, Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Shingle
- Stories/Levels: Two
- Square Feet: 3,339
- Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
- Year Built: 2002
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.53
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 23,087
- Lot Size: 23087
- Lot Dimensions: 166 x
- Street/Road Desc.: Paved
Financial Considerations
- Association Fee: $1,150
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Annually
- Assoc Fee Desc.: Required
- Tax Amount: $9,457.8
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: None
- Legal Description: LAKE FOREST AT BAYSIDE LAKES LOT 57
- Flood Zone Info: X
- APN: 29 3719SC*57
- Property ID: 29 3719SC*57
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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
5/19/2026
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# O6407701) 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 19, 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.

