Crown Heights subdivision in Melbourne, Florida, wraps around Palm Bay High School on the east and south sides of the campus. The neighborhood has two points of entry, from the west on Crown Boulevard from Babcock Street and on the east side, on Knight Avenue from Pirate Lane. To the east and south of Crown Heights are two other subdivisions without street access between them.
The homes in Crown Heights date from the 1960s. This location in zip code 32901 is ideal for those who require public transportation as there is a bus stop on Babcock near the entrance to Crown Heights. The neighborhood is within a block of Palm Bay High School, and only a few miles to Stone Middle School and Florida Institute of Technology.
A short walk from the neighborhood, on the west side of Babcock, the Andretti Thrill Park Go-kart tracks and paddle boats with pumpers give an evening’s entertainment for kids of all ages. The park also has an 18-hole miniature golf course, batting cages, laser tag and an arcade of video games.
Typical to Florida neighborhoods, there are small lakes which host water birds during summer and winter months. Crown Heights is also an eagle nesting area, much to area bird lovers’ delight. With its proximity to schools, restaurants, shopping and public transportation, Crown Heights is an ideal neighborhood for families, retirees and college students.