South Beach
Multimillion dollar beachfront estates
Because South Beach is on a narrow Peninsula with a growing population, most homes for sale are condos off the single main road along the island, with waterfront views and dock access. Condos began appearing in 1968, with Little Ocean Place being the first to break ground. Now, condos such as Ocean Harbour North, Breakers Landing, Bryn Mawr Ocean Towers and Atlantic View Beach Club provide residents with balcony views and private parking. Penthouses encroach the million-dollar price range. Sprinkled throughout the island are multimillion-dollar Floridian beachfront estates offering luxurious backyard pools and five to six bedrooms. There’s a good chance of securing housing here, Zangre says. The market levels out with plenty of options to meet demands. Homeowners have the option of renting their homes through Airbnb and VRBO.
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Air Force or Animal Rescue Club
Two school districts, Brevard Public Schools and Indian River County School District, serve South Beach families. The island’s youngest may attend West Melbourne Elementary School for Science or Vero Beach Elementary School, earning A-minus and B-minus scores from Niche, respectively. Students may then attend Storm Grove Middle School, with a B-plus Niche rating, before moving on to Sebastian River High School, ranked B from Niche, or the A-minus graded Vero Beach High School. Both high schools offer special interest clubs like the Air Force JROTC Program and Animal Rescue Club.Pepper Park Beach shipwrecks
Frederick Douglass Memorial Park is only a few miles away, along with Pepper Park Beach’s various shipwrecks, which make this spot popular for diving and snorkeling. There’s also South Beach Park, Jack Island, Middle Cove Beach and Blind Creek Beach. Jetty Park and Jack Island are mostly within walking distance of some of South Beach. No matter which beach they go to, locals are sure to be fishing or out on the water in kayaks and boats, or catching waves on a surf or paddle board. There’s a culture of wildlife preservation here with manatees and sea turtles being the top priority among this community with the help of the Hutchinson Island Preservation Initiative.
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Seaside shopping and beachy eats on the Atlantic
Restaurants in South Beach draw locals from all over the Island. Archie's Seabreeze, Shuckers and Square Grouper Tiki Bar Ft Pierce Inlet, a local favorite for its panoramic views, drinks and live music. Grocery stores include The Fresh Market, Walmart Express and Big Lots in Vero Beach. “Fort Pierce is close by, and it’s the second-oldest city in Florida with a beautiful, laid-back downtown area,” Zangre says. “It has all the shopping and restaurants you’d want there, and there are Saturday farmers' markets.”
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Navy Seal Museum is a pretty big deal
Notable attractions include the Jackie Robinson Training Complex, Lucie County Aquarium, McKee Botanical Gardens, Elliott Museum, House of Refuge and the Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center. “The National Navy Seal Museum is a super popular destination, even for the locals,” Zangre says. “The Navy Seals do a mock landing every year; they set up the bleachers and come in from the sea, it’s really entertaining.” Locals also enjoy practicing their swing at BigShots Golf Vero Beach.Surfers make their way to the beach
Golf carts, motorcycles, cars and bikes travel along the main road, and it's not uncommon to see surfers on foot. Main roads include Highway A1A, which cuts through Jim Island and South Ocean Drive. North and South Hutchinson Islands are located roughly 110 miles north of Fort Lauderdale and southeast of Orlando, home of Disney World. NASA Kennedy Space Center and West Palm Beach are just an hour's drive away. HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital is roughly 14 miles away, and while the island is surrounded by small airports, Vero Beach Regional Airport and Melbourne Orlando International Airport are the two main public airports for locals.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Robert O'Neal
Robert O'Neal
Southern Key Realty
(772) 302-2727
184 Total Sales
5 in South Beach
$162K - $775K Price Range
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Diane Litzinger
Diane Litzinger
RE/MAX Crown Realty
(772) 758-5104
71 Total Sales
1 in South Beach
$360,000 Price
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Ryan Hoosier
Ryan Hoosier
Keller Williams Rlty Vero Bch
(772) 646-9969
104 Total Sales
1 in South Beach
$220,000 Price
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Tim Burklew
Tim Burklew
EXP Realty LLC
(772) 758-1879
4 Total Sales
1 in South Beach
$475,000 Price
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Stephanie Bishop
Stephanie Bishop
Engel & Voelkers Vero Beach
(772) 771-0069
35 Total Sales
1 in South Beach
$999,888 Price
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Douglas Jackson
Douglas Jackson
Vylla Home
(772) 732-4871
48 Total Sales
1 in South Beach
$242,500 Price
Schools
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- Pre-K to 8th
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Parks in this Area
Fort Pierce Inlet State Park
- Bike Trails
- Fishing
- Grills
Jetty Park
Museum Pointe Park
Horatio Grisby Sr Athletic Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Parking Lot
- Multi-Purpose Field
Lincoln Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Pool
- Tennis
Gazebo Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Jaycee Park
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | South Beach | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
South Beach Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in South Beach, Fort Pierce sell after 94 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in South Beach, Fort Pierce over the last 12 months is $565,000, up 38% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$314,750
Median Sale Price
$565,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$303,750
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
114
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
38%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$275
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
3,379
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1980
Months of Supply
0.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,951
On par with the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,568
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,554
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
760
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,712
Open Houses
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Thursday, Jul 3112 - 3pm
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Tuesday, Jul 2912 - 4pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
Condo Buildings
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
7,431
Median Age
66
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
7.7%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
51.8%
Significantly above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$81,592
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$89,961
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.2%
College Graduates
47.3%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
18.9%
% Population in Labor Force
46.5%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
56''
Average Winter Low Temperature
54°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
63
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
41
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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Nearby Neighborhoods
Downtown Fort Pierce
A mix of old and new in one eclectic St. Lucie County neighborhood
Fort Pierce
A Sunrise City bedroom community between the country and the coastline
Fort Pierce North
Suburban community about 4 miles from Downtown Fort Pierce
Saint Lucie Village
A little town on the Intracoastal Waterway just minutes from the ocean
Hutchinson Island North
Quiet beach community on Florida’s east coast
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