Sebastian Highlands, found in the heart of a waterside city
The quiet, palm tree-lined streets and abundant outdoor recreation are just a couple of reasons potential homebuyers are scoping out Sebastian Highlands. The community makes up a large portion of Sebastian as a city, which lies just north of Vero Beach and 90 miles south of Orlando. "Sebastian Highlands is basically all of Sebastian that isn't a gated community. Sebastian itself isn't huge, maybe 25,000 folks living here," says Chris Junker, a Realtor with Re/Max Crown Realty. He lives in Sebastian and has a decade of experience selling homes in the area. "We like to joke that it feels like a combination of Mayberry and Margaritaville. It's still got a seaside charm that hasn't been transformed by tourist beach development."
Some Sebastian Highlands homes enjoy direct water access.
This row of Sebastian Highlands homes are well landscaped and dotted with native palms.
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Bring your ball and shoot some hoops at the Sebastian Football Fields.
Playing at Barber Street Sports Complex and visiting the beach
Sebastian has 23 parks within the city, many of which are in Sebastian Highlands. From pocket green spaces to expansive recreation at the Barber Street Sports Complex, there are plenty of areas to go when the kids need a playground or friends want to meet up for a game of pickleball. "The North County Pool is Olympic-size, with a waterpark attached. It's really nice for how small our city is," Junker says. "Everyone here boats or canoes, anything to do with water. We kind of have it all between the river and the beach." Crossing over the Wabasso Causeway Bridge leads locals to the beachside, where miles of shoreline can be explored. Sebastian Inlet State Park is best known for the rushing waves that bring in surfers, the calm areas perfect for kayaking and saltwater fishing, and the thousands of plant and animal species that have made it home.
Wallet-friendly beachside living
Most homes in Sebastian Highlands were built between 1990 and 2016, with new construction still popping up on open lots. The area consists of several small subdivisions and residential streets, so housing styles and amenities can vary quite a bit. Florida-classic ranch homes and contemporary Spanish eclectic are the most common styles, but new traditional properties became much more prevalent post-2000. "It's affordable for beachside living. I think it's a great place to raise kids, but also a great place to retire," Junker says. "The nice thing about Sebastian is that we're just inconvenient enough outside of tourist areas that we haven't gotten a huge population or development explosion." Most homes and condos in the area sell between $200,000 and $400,000, but properties with larger square footage or luxury amenities, such as in-ground pools, sell between $400,000 and $600,000.
Residents along this row of Sebastian Highlands homes can enjoy a walk along the sidewalks.
Sidewalks are great for walking or jogging safely along this row of Sebastian Highlands homes.
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The arts and good eats of Sebastian events
Riverview Park is where locals head for nearly all significant annual events, of which the city has plenty year-round. Some of the biggest events in Sebastian include live music and local eats at RiverDays & Craft Brew Hullabaloo, held in March, to the talented artisans and a wide berth of genres at the Sebastian Fine Arts and Music Festival in January. "Our city works hard to make sure there are a ton of community events," says Kathy Falzone, Recreation Supervisor for the Sebastian Parks and Recreation Department. "A lot of people come for the Sebastian Clambake Festival, but things like the Fourth of July parade and Christmas lightings are more just for the locals."
Catch your own dinner and filet at the marina before you head home in Sebastian Highlands.
In Sebastian Highlands, end the day with a great meal at Sebastian Saltwater Marina Restaurant.
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Mulligans Restaurant offers great food and incredible views in Sebastian Highlands.
Running errands and finding local restaurants around Sebastian
Some of Sebastian's largest commercial areas are just a couple of miles north in the community of Roseland. "It's a 5 to 10-minute drive for most people to go to Roseland if they need to go to Walmart or Home Depot," Junker says. Sebastian Highlands has several grocery stores, such as Winn Dixie and Publix, alongside fast casual dining options. Local eateries line the shores of the Indian River, from the fresh seafood and live bands at Mulligans to the craft beer and pub bites at Pareidolia Brewing Company.
Schooling with Indian River County
Roseland is zoned to the Indian River County School District, which receives an A-minus grade from Niche as a district. Most local kids will start at Pelican Island Elementary or Sebastian Elementary, which get a B and B-minus, respectively. They can move on to Sebastian River Middle and then to Sebastian River High, both rated with overall B grades. Sebastian River High ensures that students have more than just an opportunity to earn their high school diploma; while attending, they can earn industry certifications, college course credits or a simultaneous associate degree.
Sebastian Elementary is conveniently located in Sebastian.
Sebastian High School is home to the Sharks in Sebastian.
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Navigating the coast via Route 1 and Interstate 95
Sebastian Highland heavily relies on Route 1, a major thoroughfare that runs directly up the East Coast. Ramps to Interstate 95 are just a few miles away, and residents mainly rely on cars for transportation. Most residents will catch flights at Vero Beach Regional Airport, 13 miles south, or from Orlando Melbourne International Airport, just 24 miles north.
GoLine provides public transportation to Sebastian Highlands and surrounding areas.
US1 is a major thoroughfare that connects Sebastian Highlands to neighboring cities and towns.
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Crime and Safety
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Homicide
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4
Sexual Assault
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4
Assault with Weapon
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4
Robbery
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4
Burglary
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4
Motor Vehicle Theft
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4
Larceny
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Sebastian Highlands Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Sebastian Highlands, Sebastian sell after 79 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Sebastian Highlands, Sebastian over the last 12 months is $346,000, down 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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