# Suntree, Florida — Real Estate & Living Guide > Tree-lined fairway living with top schools — the Space Coast's established master-planned classic. Canonical page: https://7wavesrealestate.com/service-areas/suntree Published by 7 Waves Real Estate (https://7wavesrealestate.com) · (321) 775-5515 ## Should you move here? Suntree is an established master-planned community of about 14,000 residents in central Brevard County, Florida, built around the 36-hole Suntree Country Club. It offers mature oak-lined neighborhoods, some of Brevard's top-rated schools, and a central location 20 minutes from the beach with Viera's shopping and medical corridor next door. ## Key facts - Region: Space Coast (Brevard County) - Approximate median home price: $470K - Community size: ~14,000 residents - Drive to the beach: ~20 minutes - Public school rating (curated from FL DOE grades): 9/10 - Share of homes in FEMA flood zones: ~10% - Wind/flood insurance exposure tier: 2/5 - County property tax rate: ~0.86% ## About the area Suntree is what master planning looks like after the trees grow in: golf-course neighborhoods from the late 1970s onward under real oak canopies, lakes threaded between cul-de-sacs, and a country club at the center of community life. It's the polished, established counterpart to newer Viera next door — same conveniences, more shade. Buyers choose Suntree for the trifecta: top-rated schools, the Wickham Road corridor's shopping, dining, and hospitals within minutes, and a location that splits the difference between Melbourne's job centers and the Pineda Causeway beaches. The housing mix runs from golf-villa townhomes to lakefront executive homes, most on the kind of mature lots new construction can't offer. ## What makes it worth it - **Suntree Country Club** — Two championship courses at the community's heart — the social hub for golf, tennis, and dining. - **Wickham Road corridor** — Groceries, restaurants, and big-box convenience without leaving the neighborhood's edge. - **The Avenue Viera** — Open-air shopping, dining, and movies five minutes north. - **Wickham Park** — Melbourne's 400-acre park — equestrian arenas, disc golf, lakes, and festivals — just down the road. - **Pineda Causeway** — The straight shot east: Banana River boat ramps and the beach in about 20 minutes. ## Fun facts - Suntree began in 1974 as one of Brevard's first true master-planned communities — its oaks have had fifty years to grow. - The community's schools are perennially among the highest-rated in Brevard Public Schools. - Space and defense engineers from L3Harris and Northrop Grumman in Melbourne make up a big share of the neighborhood — the commute is 15 minutes. - Sandhill cranes strut the fairways here like they hold memberships. ## Moving & relocation notes - **Neighborhood range:** Golf villas and townhomes from the $300s, family homes in the $400s–$500s, and lakefront or course-front executive homes beyond. HOA rules and fees vary sub-neighborhood by sub-neighborhood — we map them before you tour. - **Schools:** Zoned schools here are among Brevard's best-rated, which is a primary driver of demand and resale strength. We track zoning lines street by street — they matter to value in Suntree. - **Insurance & flood:** Mainland elevation and newer roofs keep insurance friendly by Florida standards; most of the community sits outside high-hazard flood zones, with lake-adjacent lots the usual exception. - **Lifestyle fit:** Families optimizing for schools, golfers, medical and defense professionals, and buyers who want established-neighborhood maturity over new-construction wait times. ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Suntree a good place to live? Yes — Suntree pairs some of Brevard County's top-rated schools with mature golf-course neighborhoods and every convenience on the Wickham Road corridor. It's consistently one of the Space Coast's most in-demand family addresses; the trade-off is HOA structure and higher prices than surrounding mainland areas. ### Suntree or Viera — what's the difference? Suntree is the established original: 1970s–1990s neighborhoods under mature oaks, larger lots, and a private country club. Viera next door is newer master-planning — new construction, town-center retail, and modern floor plans. Same schools zone reputation, different aesthetics; we tour most buyers through both. ### What is the typical home price in Suntree? An approximate market median around $470,000 — townhomes and villas from the $300s, single-family homes mostly $400K–$600K, and premium lake- or course-front properties above that. ### How far is Suntree from the beach? About 20 minutes via the Pineda Causeway, which runs straight from the community's northern edge to the barrier island at Satellite Beach. --- Data notes: prices and population are recent approximations, labeled as such on the page. For live market stats see https://7wavesrealestate.com/market-news. To talk to a local agent: https://7wavesrealestate.com/contact.