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Shire The First Addition Palm Bay, FL Homes For Sale & Real Estate
Shire The First Addition, Palm Bay, FL, is a community in Brevard County with 1 home for sale right now. Construction dates to 1971 through 1986.
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Market Overview
Shire The First Addition real estate market
There is 1 home for sale in Shire The First Addition right now. It is listed at $155,999, about $154 per square foot. With so few homes on the market, these asking prices describe that home rather than Shire The First Addition as a whole, so recent closed sales are the better guide to value here. These figures update from the MLS as the market moves.
Shire The First Addition Market Stats
MLS data updated October 9, 2026- Active Listings
- 1
- Median List Price
- $155,999
- Median $/Sq Ft
- $154
- Avg Days on Market
- 132
- Price Range
- $155,999 to $155,999
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many homes are for sale in Shire The First Addition?
- There is 1 home for sale in Shire The First Addition right now, and the count updates from the MLS nightly as homes come on the market and go under contract. Inventory this thin means a buyer who wants to live in Shire The First Addition is usually waiting for the next listing rather than choosing between several, so it pays to be ready before one appears. Ask us to set up a search alert and you will see new Shire The First Addition listings the day they reach the market.
- What do homes in Shire The First Addition cost?
- The one home for sale in Shire The First Addition is listed at $155,999, about $154 per square foot. An asking price is one seller's opinion, and with so few listings it says more about that house than about Shire The First Addition. Recent closed sales in Shire The First Addition are the better measure, and we can pull them for a specific home.
About Shire The First Addition
Shire The First Addition, Palm Bay, FL, is a community in Brevard County with 1 home for sale right now. Construction dates to 1971 through 1986. Listings update from the MLS nightly.
Homes & Architecture
Homes for sale in Shire The First Addition
Homes for sale in Shire The First Addition offer 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. Living areas are around 1,010 square feet. The mix here includes single family homes.
Market & Value
Shire The First Addition market and home values
Values in Shire The First Addition track the community's own sales more closely than any broad regional number. Only one home is for sale in Shire The First Addition right now, listed at $155,999 or about $154 per square foot, so there is no meaningful asking median to compare with the Brevard County figure. Recorded closings are the better guide, because they show what buyers in Shire The First Addition actually paid. For pricing an offer or a listing, comparable sales within Shire The First Addition carry more weight than any headline number, since homes of the same type and size set the real range. Pure Equity can pull the active and recently sold homes in Shire The First Addition so you work from real numbers, not an estimate.
How It Compares
Shire The First Addition compared to nearby Palm Bay communities
Shire The First Addition has only 1 home for sale, so its row reflects that listing rather than a community median. Price per square foot is the fairer comparison between communities, because it adjusts for the fact that one neighborhood builds bigger homes than another. Days on market shows how quickly each one is actually selling.
| Community | Homes | Median | $/Sq Ft | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspire at Palm Bay | 2 | $392,495 | $187 | 45 |
| Gardens At Waterstone | 2 | $377,500 | $190 | 14 |
| The Preserves At Stonebriar | 1 | $370,000 | $180 | 2 |
| Port Malabar | 156 | $359,950 | $190 | 217 |
| Port Malabar Country Club | 1 | $259,900 | $202 | 31 |
| Country Gardens Ii Condo | 2 | $175,000 | $203 | 614 |
| Shire The First Addition this page | 1 | $155,999 | $154 | 132 |
Medians come from active listings in each community and move as inventory turns over. They describe the homes currently for sale, not what any one home is worth.
Who It Suits
Is Shire The First Addition right for you?
A quick read on who fits Shire The First Addition saves time before you visit. Shire The First Addition suits a range of buyers, from first-time owners to move-up families, who want a home in Palm Bay with the everyday conveniences of the area close by. Whether Shire The First Addition is right for you depends on how you plan to use the home, full time or seasonally, and Pure Equity can walk you through the tradeoffs before you commit.
Amenities & Lifestyle
Living in Shire The First Addition
Shire The First Addition is a residential neighborhood, and its homeowners association maintains the shared areas and community standards.
Location
Shire The First Addition location
Shire The First Addition is located in Palm Bay, part of Brevard County, Florida. Residents are close to the shopping, dining, schools, and parks of the Palm Bay area, with the wider job centers, beaches, and airports of the region within driving distance.
Buying in Shire The First Addition
Buying a home in Shire The First Addition
Buying in Shire The First Addition follows the same path as the rest of Brevard County. Getting a mortgage pre-approval first tells you your real budget and lets you move quickly when the right home comes up. Property taxes factor into the monthly payment: the median annual property tax in Brevard County is about $2,139. Florida's homestead exemption lowers the taxable value of a primary residence, and the Save Our Homes cap limits how fast that assessed value can rise from year to year. Budget for homeowners insurance as well. Rates in Florida reflect wind and flood exposure, so gather quotes early and check whether a specific address sits in a FEMA flood zone. Once you are under contract, plan for a home inspection and, if you are financing, a lender appraisal, both of which fall inside the inspection period. Working with an agent who knows Palm Bay means you see new listings in Shire The First Addition the day they reach the market.
Selling in Shire The First Addition
Selling a home in Shire The First Addition
A successful sale in Shire The First Addition comes down to pricing, presentation, and marketing. Homes that are decluttered, professionally photographed, and priced to recent comparable sales tend to draw the most interest in the first two weeks, when a listing is newest and gets the most views. Florida sellers usually pay the documentary stamp tax on the deed, currently $0.70 per $100 of the sale price in most counties, along with prorated property taxes and, by local custom in many areas, the owner's title insurance policy. We provide a no-obligation home valuation for Shire The First Addition owners in Palm Bay, so you can see what your property could sell for before you commit to listing.
Thinking of Selling?
What is your Shire The First Addition home worth?
Online estimates miss what makes a home different. Tell us about yours and a licensed listing agent will send you a pricing opinion based on what has actually closed near you in Shire The First Addition.
Listing agents and seller representation in Shire The First Addition
Thinking about selling in Shire The First Addition? The agent you pick shapes two numbers: what your home closes for, and how long it takes. A listing agent, also called a seller's agent, prices the property against what has actually closed nearby. They also prepare and market it, screen the offers that arrive, and negotiate the terms rather than just the price.
Conditions in Shire The First Addition sit close to balanced, which rewards sellers who price against real closed sales instead of neighboring asking prices.
Community-level detail matters most here. Association rules, what the fees cover, and which buildings sell fastest all affect your outcome. So does whether a buyer needs board approval before closing. None of it appears in a listing description. All of it decides whether a sale closes on time.
Pure Equity is a licensed Florida brokerage serving Shire The First Addition. Onias Derilus is the broker of record, Florida Real Estate Broker license BK3276618. A broker holds a higher license than an agent working under one. In practice that means the person advising you on price is also the one legally responsible for the file. That matters most when a deal gets complicated.
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Realtors and real estate agents serving Shire The First Addition
People search for realtors, real estate agents, and real estate brokers more or less interchangeably. For most purposes the job title matters less than licensing and representation. Every licensed agent in Florida works under a broker. That broker carries final responsibility for the transaction.
What separates real estate professionals in Shire The First Addition is specificity. Can they answer questions about your street, not just your city? Ask what they have closed nearby and how they arrived at a price. A grounded answer cites particular recent sales. It also explains why those homes compare to yours. Vague reassurance is the warning sign.
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Buyer's agents in Shire The First Addition
A buyer's agent represents the purchaser rather than the owner. They identify properties that actually fit and research what comparable homes sold for, not what they asked. They also advise on offer strategy. Finally, they manage inspection and financing deadlines through to closing.
Where buyers have room to negotiate, as they do in Shire The First Addition, the leverage is only worth something if you know where it exists and what to ask for. If you are buying and selling at the same time, which is common for people moving within Brevard County, sequencing the two is its own skill: contingencies, timing, and what happens if one closing slips all need planning before either home goes on the market.
What representation costs
Real estate commissions are negotiable. No law, multiple listing service, or association sets them. If an agent tells you there is a standard rate, they are misinforming you. What you pay is agreed between you and the brokerage you hire. Get it in writing before the work begins.
Industry rules changed in 2024. Now a buyer and their agent must put compensation in a written buyer agreement before touring homes together. Sellers may still offer to contribute toward the buyer's side. However, that is negotiated rather than assumed. It is worth thinking through with your listing agent before you go live.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I find a listing agent in Shire The First Addition?
Ask any listing agent you interview two questions. Which homes have they closed near Shire The First Addition, and how did they arrive at their suggested price? A grounded answer names recent closed sales. It also explains why those homes compare to yours. Optimistic pricing costs sellers more than almost any other decision. Verify the license too. Florida licenses are public and searchable through the state's DBPR portal. Pure Equity is a licensed brokerage serving Brevard County. You can reach the broker directly at (561) 835-5400.
What does a seller's agent actually do?
A seller's agent prices the home against comparable closed sales. Before it goes live, they advise on repairs and presentation. Then they handle photography and marketing, and put the home in front of buyers and other agents. When offers arrive, they screen them and negotiate both price and terms. Terms matter as much as the number, because inspection windows, financing contingencies, and closing dates all affect whether an offer reaches the closing table.
How much does a real estate agent cost in Shire The First Addition?
Commissions are fully negotiable. No law or real estate board sets them. What you pay is whatever you and your brokerage agree to in writing before work begins. Since the 2024 rule changes, buyers and their agents must agree compensation in a written buyer agreement before touring homes. Any seller contribution toward the buyer's side is negotiated rather than automatic. Ask any agent you interview to put their fee in writing.
What is the difference between a realtor, a real estate agent, and a broker?
A real estate agent holds a state license to represent buyers and sellers. A broker holds a higher-level license and can operate a brokerage. That broker also carries final legal responsibility for the office's transactions. Realtor is a membership term for agents belonging to the National Association of Realtors. For someone buying or selling in Shire The First Addition, three practical questions matter. Is the person licensed, who do they represent in your transaction, and what can they actually tell you about your local market?
Do I need an agent to buy a home in Shire The First Addition?
You are not legally required to use one, but most buyers in Shire The First Addition do. A buyer's agent handles the parts that are easy to get wrong. That means identifying what comparable homes actually closed for, spotting condition or association issues early, and managing inspection and financing deadlines. Even in a slower market, negotiating room is only useful if you know where it exists.
Can one agent help me sell my current home and buy the next one?
Yes. For people moving within Brevard County it is often the more practical route, because one person coordinates both timelines. Sequencing is the hard part. Should your purchase be contingent on your sale? How would you cover a gap if the closings do not line up? What happens if one side is delayed? Plan all of that before either home is listed, rather than after an offer arrives.
Public Records
Look up Shire The First Addition property records
Anything on this page that affects what a home costs to own, assessed value, exemptions, flood zone, is published by a public agency. These are the official sources, not our summaries of them.
Florida property appraisers by county
Assessed value, homestead exemption status, and recorded sales history for any parcel.
FEMA Flood Map Service Center
Look up the official flood zone for an address before you budget for insurance.
Florida Department of Revenue, property taxes
How Florida assesses property, and which exemptions you can claim.
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