The Best Neighborhoods in Sebastian, Florida

A first hand look at Sebastian River Landing, Collier Club, Sebastian Highlands, and more

So you’re thinking about moving right here to Sebastian Florida and you want to know a little more about the neighborhoods and subdivision that make up Sebastian. Well in today’s post, I'm going to be showcasing some Subdivisions and neighborhoods giving you a first-hand look at what you can expect when buying a home in Sebastian FL. And make sure to stay till the end where I give you a little insight on why my MY family moved right here to Sebastian. 

Hey everyone, my name is Spencer bailey and I’m a local Real Estate Agent here in Sebastian Florida. If you are thinking about moving down here to Florida’s east coast  or have a question about moving to Florida’s east coast, go ahead and give me a call text or email, id love to help you out, and maybe answer a few of your questions.   But enough of that, lets get started taking a look at our first community 

Sebastian river landing 

OK so starting off with Sebastian River landing this is one of the bigger subdivisions that Sebastian has to offer with around 350 to 400 homes. It's not gigantic but like I said it is one of the bigger subdivisions in Sebastian. 

This community really to me feels perfect for a growing family you have a good mix of two-story homes in the neighborhood and overall, the houses seem fairly large. the average square footage in this neighborhood is 2212 square feet so the homes here are on the larger side. 

The HOA fee is very reasonable and comes in at $49 a month which is payable quarterly this pays for the amenities such as the community pool basketball and tennis courts. The fee also covers maintenance for the common areas, reserve funds, and security for the Subdivision. 

As you can see the landscaping is very nice and everything looks well taken care of and now we can start to see those big family homes that I was talking about.  

the average home sale price in sebastian river landing the last 180 days is 400,000 with the average days on market being 84 days. the lowest property in here in the last 180 days went for 350,000 and the highest sold in here went for 465,000.  

The north side of Sebastian river landing is phase one and that is where a lot of the two-story bigger homes are as we go across the bridge here we are now entering into phase two which is only single story homes I believe there is only 2 story home in phase two.  

Gorgeous day out today and one thing that I noticed compared to other subdivisions is that Sebastian river landing is very open there's not a whole lot of very tall trees so you get that nice open air feeling and on a gorgeous day like today it looks really nice. 

Here is one of the houses that I have sold in the past in this community. That 100 Salazar lane. 4 bed 2 bath home that’s 2700 square feet. Like I said the homes here tend to be on the bigger side. 

Another reason I say this neighborhood is family oriented is because this is the place to be on Halloween if you're looking for trick or treating. 

 Every year tons and tons of kids come to the subdivision because people go all out for Halloween putting out decorations And handing out candy for the kids. Its really impressive and there are a few people in the neighborhood who go all out for the kids so definitely consider it if you have small kids. 

In conclusion it's a really wholesome community, the HOA is not super strict where they're going to be getting on your butt about small violations, so it's just overall a really great place to be if you want a nice quiet HOA or have a growing family.  

Collier Club  

OK so now let's move on to another bigger subdivision for Sebastian and that is the Collier club.  

To me this community is a little bit more focused on retirees rather than growing families compared Sebastian River landing. there are much fewer two-story homes in the community, the average square footage is lower around 1800, and the prices are a little higher in the subdivision With the average sale price being around 452,000.  

there are also a lot more amenities and the clubs that cater to older residents. for example, they have Yoga club, bridge club and other clubs and activities for retirees to enjoy. still a great place to raise a family and there are definitely families in the subdivision but when comparing it to Sebastian river landing Collier club tends to cater  more towards retirees rather than growing families. 

the houses here seem a little bit more upscale focused on quality rather than square footage. actually just had a listing in here cell at 303 swallowtail lane and it was absolutely gorgeous I'll put up some photos. Congrats to my buyers and my sellers on that one, it was a beautiful home. 

Also When I was doing an open house on that property, all the neighbors came because they love the community and they either want their friend or family to move in the community. Very good sign when the all the neighbors say the love the community.  

 The HOA fee here is reasonable coming in around $81.00 a month. This includes access to the clubhouse the community pool game room, tennis and basketball courts. Another thing I like about the Collier club is that they have tons of sidewalks for walking your pet or just taking a stroll. they also have benches everywhere in case you need to sit down mid walk, or you just want to take in the gorgeous day. 

In conclusion the Collier club is a great community to live in and is one of the bigger subdivisions in Sebastian. the subdivision is great for retirees who are looking for higher priced and upscale homes. There is plenty of amenities and clubs to keep you busy And the overall atmosphere is very nice and thus with vegetation. Collier club is also a great place to raise a family although you might want to check Sebastian river landing out first. 

Sebastian highlands 

OK now let's move on to the biggest neighborhood in Sebastian where most of the homes are, and that is the neighborhood called the Sebastian Highlands. The Sebastian  Highlands is a non HOA community that makes up the majority of sebastians residential area. think of it as one big neighborhood where no one is telling you what to do.  

This comes with its pros and its cons. For the pros you don't have anyone telling you what to do you have no mandatory monthly fees you can build change and paint your house however you would like, and overal gives you more freedom. 

 One big con of living in a non HOA community such as the Sebastian Highlands would be however that everyone can do what they want. if your neighbor wanted to paint their house lime green stay up all night playing music and have six cars in the yard, they can. if they wanted to have four dogs In their backyard all the time and they didn't take care of their property, that is going to adversely affect the value of surrounding properties so you really don't get that conformity that an HOA can provide. 

with that being said there are definitely parts of the Sebastian Highlands with higher value homes and parts of Sebastian islands with lower value homes. As you can see here there are some very high value homes up to 800,000 most of them being around the 350- $400,000 price range. this is a good part of the neighborhood as far as home values. 

 however just a mile away off Schumann Dr you start to get homes that are dipping into the $200,000 range that are not as valuable or desirable. One of the reasons houses are less valuable on the east side is solely because of the train that runs along US 1. Color reason is that those are typically older homes and as Sebastian expanded outward the houses got progressively newer.  The average home sale price here is around $350,000 with the average days on market being around 60 days. 

one thing i really like about fashion highlands is that it has so many parks within the neighborhood. I mean look at how many parks are on this map right now it's impressive. Smashing Florida is also a fairly safe place to live. There's just not a lot of shenanigans going on and that's why I think it's a great place to raise a family. Check out the crime rates yourself before moving down but overall it's a great family environment.  

Vero Lake Estates 

OK moving on to our last and final neighborhood and that is Vero lake estates. technically it's a Vero Beach address however it is right next to Sebastian and a lot of Sebastian residents live there so I'm going to include it in this video.  Vero lake estates is another non HOA neighborhood just like Sebastian Highlands but there are a few big differences. 

 First the prices in Vera lake estates are cheaper. The average home price is around 330 which is 20,000 less than Sebastian Highlands. also another big difference that I'm sure you may have noticed already is that they have mostly dirt roads in vero lake estates  lake estates.  the main roads are paved but almost all of the side roads are sandy dirt roads. 

 Another big difference between Sebastian islands and Vero lake estates is that Vero lake estates has a ton of undeveloped vacant lots of land whereas in Sebastian almost all of it is fully developed and there are not many vacant lots left. you see a lot of new construction in Vero lake estates because of the lots for sale so if you're thinking about getting a brand new home, Building in Vero lake estates is a very cost effective option.  

A good amount of the vacant lots do have Gopher tortoises on them however and can cost a lot of money to rehome them so make sure to get that checked before buying a lot in Vero lake estates.  

Just like like Sebastian highlands it's a non HOA community so the same pros that applied for Sebastian Highlands apply for Vero lake estates. You have some areas that are better than others and higher value, and there’s a big difference in home values. It's also very close to I-95 which is very convenient for traveling or a work commute.  

Ok so now I want to briefly tell you a little bit about why my family ultimately chose Sebastian to call home. so my family and I moved here to Sebastian at the end of 2014 and we moved down from Minnesota, and it was a huge shock to say the least. At first, im going to be honest, I didn’t really like living here and I just wanted to move back to what I knew back in Minnesota. But after months of living here and getting accustomed to the weather and all the outdoor activities this area has to offer, we are now very happy with our decision and we are so glad we took the leap. The reason we chose Sebastian was because it really embraced the boating and outdoor lifestyle that my family and I were accustomed to. 

 It also is a smaller town which is what we like, and no one is in a big rush to get anywhere around here. The weather is so beautiful around here and the atmosphere in Sebastian is so unique and hard to replicate. My family and I are laid back people who love the outdoors. We take full advantage of what Sebastian has to offer weather its setting snow crab traps, fishing the inlet, or taking the boat of to the islands, you will always find our family doing something outdoors, and that is probably the biggest reason why Sebastian was the place we chose to move to. 

So guys those are my picks for the best places to live in Sebastian FL whether you're a retiree's growing family or looking to my new construction homes there is something for everyone here in Sebastian FL. Sebastian overall is a great town I'm super happy that I moved here eight years ago from Minnesota. 

 it's a huge change but I love living here. the lifestyle is fantastic. tons of things to do outdoors whether it's taking a hike and enjoying nature or taking the boat out and catching some fish there are a ton of activities that get you outside and active. The Indian River is also one of the most biodiverse pastor wearies in all of North America so it's a great place to explore and grow up around. 

but there you have it those were my four neighborhoods that I would suggest looking into if you're thinking about moving to Sebastian. I would also recommend reaching out to me if you have any questions about moving. I have helped a lot of clients find their perfect home here and relocate just as I did 8 years ago when I moved down. anyways everyone that's it for the video I hope you guys enjoyed if you did please make sure to leave a like and subscribe to the channel for more contact.

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