Jack's Calendar
Booked through Jun 30. Wide open Jul 1 through October.
Booked late June:
- Jun 24 — Tesla Service
- Jun 25 — Phillips Seaview golf
- Jun 26 — Evanescence concert (PNC)
- Jun 27 — Stanton Ridge golf (Brian, Joe, Mark)
- Jun 28 — NJ Mariners doubleheader
- Jun 30 — Trane Lunch & Learn
Katrina's Calendar
169 events in 2026 across Work & Home calendars. Key Jul-Oct events:
- Jul 4 — America's 250th Birthday Party
- Jul 13 — Diamond Beach
- Jul 25 — Yankees @ Phillies
- Aug 1 — Luke's Graduation Party
- Aug 7 — Half Birthday Party
- Aug 18-19 — Baltimore + Yankees @ Orioles
- Aug 29 — Alison's Grad Party
- Sep 26 — CC Sabathia # Retirement
Trip Windows (Fri-Mon)
Jul 17-20
Sat 18, Sun 19 — Hot (90F+), afternoon storms
Both calendars clear
Best summer option
Jul 24-27
Sat 25, Sun 26 — Peak heat, hurricane season
Katrina: Yankees @ Phillies Sat
Aug 7-10
Sat 8, Sun 9 — Worst heat + peak hurricane
Katrina: Half Birthday Party Fri
Oct 9-12
Sat 10, Sun 12 — Low 80s, low storm risk
Both calendars clear
Oct 16-19
Sat 17, Sun 18 — Best weather, no conflicts
Both calendars clear
Top pick
Oct 23-26
Sat 24, Sun 25 — Good weather, pre-Halloween
Both calendars clear
Recommendation: October 16-19. Best weather, zero conflicts, comfortable for walking neighborhoods. If urgency matters, July 17-20 is the cleanest summer window.
Option A: Fly + Rental Car
Flights (2 pax)
EWR → MCO round trip. JetBlue from $95 RT nonstop, United from $217 RT. Book at jetblue.com or united.com$190-400
Rental car (4 days)
MCO airport, economy. Budget ~$32/day (KAYAK). Book at kayak.com or budget.com$170-200
Hotel (3 nights)
Home2 Suites Melbourne Viera — full kitchen in every suite, free breakfast, saltwater pool. $102/night (Expedia). Book at hilton.com or expedia.com$306-375
Gas (local)~200 miles
$25
Airport parking (home)Newark long-term
$35
$736-1,045
Option B: Drive Tesla (Tolls: Falcon covers)
Supercharging2,170 mi round trip, ~587 kWh
$150-200
TollsFalcon Group covers
$0
Hotel en routeSavannah/Florence SC, 1 night each way
$200
Hotel at destination (3 nights)Same Home2 Suites Melbourne Viera
$306-375
$736-855
Side-by-Side
| Fly + Rental | Drive Tesla |
|---|
| Cash | $736-1,045 | $736-855 |
| Time each way | ~5 hrs | ~18-20 hrs |
| Car | Rental | Your Tesla |
| Wear | 0 mi | 2,170 mi |
| Risk | Flight delay/cancel | Breakdown, fatigue |
Bottom Line
Driving saves ~$150 but costs 36 extra hours. Recommend flying for this scouting trip.
If they drive, they'd have the Tesla with FSD on I-95 for the entire trip, and they could bring more luggage/gear.
If the house hunt succeeds, that's the trip to drive the Tesla down permanently.
Active Listings (10 listings)
Tap any address to view on Zillow.
With Private Pool (5 listings)
1697 Pine Valley Dr, Melbourne, FL 32935
$384,900 — 3bd/3ba/2,025sqft POOL
Private plunge pool, resurfaced May 2026 with all-new plumbing/electrical ($20K investment) — Oak-lined streets, vaulted ceilings, wood-burning fireplace, natural gas, fresh interior paint, 2026 A/C, privacy fence, HOA handles front lawn. Greenbriar Village subdivision — Built 1989
2415 Saint Pauls Dr, Titusville, FL 32780
$379,900 — 3bd/3ba/1,928sqft POOL
Private in-ground pool — Private backyard oasis
3320 Lakeview Dr, Melbourne, FL 32935
$450,000 — 3bd/2ba/1,732sqft POOL
Private screened pool (in-ground, screen enclosure) — Brand-new 2025 roof, fully updated chef's kitchen, single-story layout, 2-car garage, $25/mo HOA. 8,276 sqft lot — Built 1992
329 Country Walk St, Melbourne, FL 32940
$373,000 — 3bd/2ba/1,730sqft POOL
Private pool (courtyard pool) — Pool with convenient pool bath, 8,276 sqft lot, $235/mo HOA, block/stucco construction. Price cut $4,000 on 6/11 — Built 1985
4211 Wood Haven Dr, Melbourne, FL 32935
$420,000 — 4bd/2ba/1,988sqft POOL
Private screened in-ground pool with screen enclosure — Flex spaces, indoor laundry, large primary suite, 12,197 sqft lot (0.28 acres), $250/mo HOA, quiet street — Built 1994
Without Private Pool (5 listings)
2087 Deercroft Dr, Melbourne, FL 32940
$385,000 — 3bd/2ba/1,506sqft
Community pool only (Bayhill at Viera East) — Move-in ready, screened porch w/ water view, 2-car garage — Zestimate $376,100 — 67 days on market
939 Macon Dr, Titusville, FL 32780
$325,000 — 4bd/2ba/1,865sqft
Community pool (gated Plantation Oaks) — Gated community, remodeled kitchen with quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances, high ceilings, LVP floors, HOA $139/mo. Near Indian River — Built 2004
2390 Honeybrook Creek Dr, Melbourne, FL 32935
$370,000 — 3bd/2ba/1,641sqft
Honeybrook Plantation — 13 min to Patrick SFB, screened porch, roof 2020, AC 2017, natural gas — Built 1991
302 Plantation Dr, Titusville, FL 32780
$250,000 — 2bd/2ba/796sqft
The Great Outdoors RV/Golf Resort — Gated community, park model home, carport+RV port — Zestimate $240,300
292 Canaveral Beach Blvd, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
$439,000 — 2bd/2ba/1,292sqft
Townhouse, no HOA, remodeled kitchen, private patio, near beach — Zestimate $420,400 — Built 1984
Search Links
Melbourne under $500K →
Titusville under $400K →
Cape Canaveral under $500K →
Market Snapshot
- County median: $370K (Feb 2026, down 2.6% YoY)
- Inventory: 3.8 months (balanced)
- Days on market: ~58
- Buyer-friendly window in 2026
- Aerospace jobs: ~50,000+ (price floor)
Melbourne Area
West Melbourne — Best Value
$390K-$430K
School: A
- Sweet spot: affordability + schools + convenience
- No HOA complexity like Viera
- US-192 corridor, avoids I-95 congestion
Viera — Master-Planned
$432K+
School: A/A+
- Top-25 master-planned community in US
- Brevard Zoo, 100+ mi trails, resort amenities
- 20 min to Cape Canaveral
- Watch: CDD bonds, complex HOA tiers
Suntree — Established
$410K-$550K
School: A-
- 1980s-2000s builds, large lots, mature trees
- Adjacent to Eau Gallie Arts District
- Tight inventory, sells fast
Satellite Beach — Beach Life
$430K-$550K
School: A+
- Direct beach access, kids surf before school
- A+ safety, 3 mi from Patrick SFB
- Limited inventory = good appreciation
Titusville Area
Most affordable — low-to-mid $300s median, ~$100K less than Melbourne. Across Indian River from KSC.
La Cita Country Club
$370K-$700K
- Gated, golf course, large lots
- 1980s ranches to newer pool homes
Windover Farms
$290K-$450K
- Quarter-acre lots, community pool/tennis
- Strong family network
Sherwood Park
$250K-$390K
- Best price-to-size ratio
- No HOA, walkable to river/park
Carriage Gate
$300K-$440K
- Quiet, newer builds, easy KSC commute
Historic Titusville
$200K-$450K
- Walkable downtown, farmers markets
- Space View Park — free launch viewing
Rockledge — Middle Ground
$375K-$440K
School: A
- Between Viera and Cocoa, historic charm
- Shorter KSC commute than Viera
- Larger lots, 20 min to Patrick SFB
Watch Out For
Flood Zones: Pull FEMA flood map before falling in love with a house. Riverfront areas especially.
Roof Age: Insurers won't cover roofs over 20 yrs. Factor $8K-$15K replacement into negotiation.
CDD Bonds: Viera adds thousands annually. Check assessment per property.
Insurance: Budget $3K-$6K/yr for a $400K home. Get quotes before committing.
Two Itinerary Options
Driving adds 2 travel days but gives you the Tesla with FSD for the entire trip, room for more gear, and no rental car to deal with. Tolls are covered by Falcon. You're driving down and driving back — round trip, no one-way flights.
If Flying
Day 1 — Friday
Arrival & Recon
- Fly EWR → MCO
- Rental car pickup
- Drive to Space Coast (45 min)
- Recon drive through neighborhoods
Day 2 — Saturday
House Tours + Exploration
- 8am-12pm: House tours
- Afternoon: Explore KSC / Cape Canaveral
Day 3 — Sunday
More Tours + Deep Dive
- More tours in different neighborhoods
- Drive commute routes
- Sunset at beach
Day 4 — Monday
Final Viewings + Departure
- Final viewings
- Fly home from MCO
If Driving the Tesla
Day 1 — Thursday
Drive to Florida
- Leave Branchburg early morning (6am)
- Drive ~10 hrs to Florence, SC (halfway point)
- Supercharger stops along I-95 (Jacksonville, Florence area)
- Overnight in Florence/Savannah, SC
Day 2 — Friday
Arrive + Recon
- Drive remaining ~8 hrs to Cape Canaveral area
- Arrive early afternoon
- Check into Home2 Suites Melbourne Viera
- Evening recon drive: Titusville → Merritt Island → Cape Canaveral → Melbourne
- Drive through 3-4 target neighborhoods, get oriented
Day 3 — Saturday
House Tours + Exploration
- 8am-12pm: Scheduled house tours (cooler morning, better light)
- Focus on 2-3 neighborhoods max
- 12-2pm: Lunch, compare notes
- 2-5pm: Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Cape Canaveral pier, Satellite Beach
- Evening: Dinner at The Avenue Viera
Day 4 — Sunday
More Tours + Deep Dive
- 8am-12pm: Different neighborhoods from Saturday
- 12-2pm: Lunch, revisit favorites
- 2-5pm: Drive commute routes from top neighborhoods
- Check grocery stores, gyms, healthcare proximity
- Sunset at Satellite Beach or Melbourne Beach
Day 5 — Monday
Final Look + Start Drive Home
- Morning: Any second viewings or neighborhoods missed
- Agent meeting if serious contender found
- Noon: Check out of hotel, start drive north
- Drive ~8 hrs back to Florence/Savannah, SC
- Overnight
Day 6 — Tuesday
Complete Drive Home
- Drive remaining ~10 hrs from Florence to Branchburg
- Arrive home evening
Driving gives you the Tesla with FSD for the entire trip, room for more gear, and no rental car to deal with. Tolls are covered by Falcon. The trade-off is 4 travel days instead of 2 — but you're not buying a house in a day anyway, so the extra time lets you decompress between tours and actually think about what you saw.
Generated by TARS — June 24, 2026
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