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Rotonda, FL vs Melbourne, FL

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- The median age of a home in Rotonda is 37.0% younger than the median age of a home in Melbourne.
 Rotonda, FLMelbourne, FLUnited States
 Median Home Age27  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$348,100$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months29.7%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock85.7%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.201.7%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$7.7$11.0
 Homes Owned55.7%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock13.0%11.2%
 Homes Rented14.9%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Rotonda, FLMelbourne, FLUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,940$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,050  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,230$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,420  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,970$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,430  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Rotonda, FLMelbourne, FLUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock2.4%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.5%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock4.1%3.6%
 Vacant Other0.8%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Rotonda, FLMelbourne, FLUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock3.1%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.4%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock2.0%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9991.7%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock3.5%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99912.5%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock21.3%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99939.9%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock10.0%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9995.8%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock4.1%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.4%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.3%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Rotonda, FLMelbourne, FLUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.2%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock13.3%13.6%
 2000 to 200929.8%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock16.9%13.6%
 1980 to 198924.8%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock13.2%14.8%
 1960 to 196922.8%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock8.5%10.0%
 1940 to 19490.7%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock1.1%12.2%
Reviews for Rotonda    3 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

Am a foreigner. I found that the lots in Cape Haze are very affordable. I would like to invest. Could someone kindly recommend to me a reliable real estate agent ? Thank  More

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Cape Haze, South Gulf cove and Rotonda. lots for $2000-$5000 or new homes for $140,000. Boca Grande and Palm island minutes away. Sarasota and manasota key short drive.  More

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Over 13 years ago

If beautiful beaches and relax atmosphere are your choice then you should consider East Englewood,Rotonda,or Cape Haze areas. They are skip from Boca Grande,manasota key  More

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Reviews for Melbourne    28 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

Moved here from Ohio 3 months ago, trying not to be disappointed, there isn't much to do, its really small and shopping is bad. I wanted out of Cleveland but didn't  More

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I have lived in many areas of this town. It is growing and has a nice selection of older and very new areas. The access to beaches and parks is quick and well kept.   More

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The rating on here is accurate. Crime is rather high. There's shootings and killings constantly. If you're coming from another state, just check floridatoday.com at  More

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