Located 92 miles south of Orlando on Florida's Treasure Coast, Sebastian is a quiet coastal city with a population of nearly 27,000. It was once just a small fishing town on the banks of the Indian River but has become increasingly popular for being on the intracoastal waterway and for its affordable coastal pricing. "It feels like a combination of Mayberry and Margaritaville. It's still got a charm that hasn't been transformed by tourist beach development," says Chris Junker, a Realtor with Re/Max Crown Realty who lives in Sebastian. "We say it's just inconvenient enough to be outside of the major tourism." Top employers for the city include the School District of Indian River County, Sebastian River Medical Center and the retail industry.
Some Sebastian Highlands homes enjoy direct water access.
Swim, fish, or camp at Sebastian Inlet State Park in Sebastian Highlands.
Walmart has your grocery and home goods needs covered in Wabasso.
Sebastian River Medical Center is one of the top employers in the city of Sebastian.
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Community events on the Indian River and Treasure Coast beaches
Of the city's 23 parks, Riverview is the main community gathering space. It features sand volleyball courts, a splash pad and fishing docks overlooking the Indian River. The park hosts monthly outdoor concerts from January to June, with food vendors and a free raffle. In January, locals gather here for the Sebastian Riverfront Fine Art & Music Festival, featuring live music and artisan crafts. The Sebastian Inlet State Park offers over 3 miles of sandy Atlantic beaches just across the river. "The Sebastian Inlet is most known for fishing and surfing," says Tookie Smith, a Sebastian resident for 20 years and a property manager at Beach Cove Properties. "On one side, you have the river. On the other, you have the ocean." A few miles south of the inlet, Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge is the country's first national wildlife preserve and remains popular with birdwatchers for its 130 native species.
On a hot day in Sebastian Highlands, spend some time swimming at Sebastian Inlet State Park.
Catch your own dinner and filet at the marina before you head home in Sebastian Highlands.
Sebastian locals enjoy a walk along the paved pathways at Riverview Park.
Hop in the water and cool off on a hot day in Roseland.
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The local restaurant scene in Sebastian
On the city's east side, restaurants with waterfront views are set between U.S. Route 1 and the Indian River. Also interspersed along the riverbanks, locals can grab a drink at one of the city's bars, pubs or breweries. Many of these spots, including Earl's Hideaway Lounge, feature live music. Along Route 1 are national grocers such as Publix, big-box stores and shopping plazas filled with small businesses.
Mulligans Restaurant offers great food and incredible views in Sebastian Highlands.
Earl's Hideaway Lounge, features live music for Sebastian locals to enjoy.
Publix Supermarket makes shopping a pleasure in Wabasso.
Walgreens has Wabasso residents covered for all their pharmacy needs.
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Sebastian's residential expansion and low coastal price points
Single-family homes in Sebastian have a median price of $370,000, lower than the national average. Three-bedroom bungalows and ranch styles from the late 20th and early 21st centuries are the most common. While many homes sit on small canals, riverfront properties are few and far between. Condos off the riverbanks offer one-bedroom units for as little as $200,000 and larger units for as much as $1 million. Manufactured and mobile home parks, including many 55-plus age-restricted communities, are found on the city's southeast corner, with properties selling for $50,000 to $200,000.
In 2023, Sebastian annexed 2,000 acres of land south of State Road 510, mostly zoned for new residential developments to support the city's population growth.
This Wabasso home is afforded privacy by a variety of mature trees.
Walk your dog along the sidewalks at Easy Street Park in Sebastian Highlands..
Sebastian offers riverfront condos with garages.
Roseland has a wide variety of home styles, including manufactured homes.
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Traveling in and around Sebastian via Route 1
U.S. Route 1 is the area's main highway, parallel to the Indian River along Sebastian's east side. For long-distance trips, Interstate 95 lies about 2 miles west of the city outskirts. Indian River County's GoLine bus system has four routes through Sebastian, including Route 5 through the northern half of the area and Route 12 through the southern half. The Vero Beach Regional Airport, 14 miles south, is served only by Breeze Airways. For the closest major airport, residents make the 36-mile drive north to Melbourne International Airport. Options for medical care include the Sebastian River Medical Center Hospital on the north side.
Education with the Indian River County School District
Local children may attend schools in the Indian River County School District, which earns an A-minus on Niche. While there is a pipeline of schools in the city, Florida allows school choice, so parents may opt to transfer their children to other schools in nearby Vero Beach that fall within the district.
Sebastian River Middle School educates students in grades 6-8.
Sebastian children can enjoy the playground equipment at Pelican Island Elementary School.
Sebastian River High School offers career and technical educations certification options.
New Hope Christian Academy serves the students of Sebastian.
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Crime statistics from the Sebastian Police Department
The Sebastian Police Department reports a violent crime rate of 0.64 incidents per 1,000 residents and property crime rates of 9.07 incidents per 1,000 residents, significantly lower than the national average.
Sebastian's weather patterns and flood risks
Sebastian's coastal location offers warm weather year-round. However, hurricanes and tropical storms can bring high wind speeds and flooding to this region in the summer. Since Sebastian participates in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program, residents may be eligible for reduced flood insurance premiums, depending on their home's flood risk. Indian River County hosts an All-Hazards Disaster Preparedness Expo in May, providing information about severe weather and other emergencies for local businesses and residents.
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On average, homes in Sebastian, FL sell after 76 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Sebastian, FL over the last 12 months is $365,000, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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