New Smyrna Beach Real Estate

LOVELY RESORT TOWN CONTINUES TO ATTRACT ATTENTION

Maybe it's the thriving arts community. Perhaps it's the sun, the surf or even the casual laid back lifestyle of a coastal town. Coupled with great real estate values, these are the things that draw people to New Smyrna Beach Real Estate.

Bordered by Port Orange, Florida to the northwest, Edgewater to the south, the rural community of Samsula to the west and the Atlantic Ocean to the east, New Smyrna Beach is one of east central Florida's most popular beachside resorts. Oceanfront Homes and Condos line the water's edge offering visitors beachside havens and many options for New Smyrna Beach Vacation Rentals. It has a long history and many noteworthy cultural sites.

Unique and Beautiful Beachside Community

New Smyrna Beach's beachside community is actually on a barrier island. It is bound on the north by the Ponce de Leon Inlet and on the south by the beautiful Canaveral Seashore Park. Access to the beachside is provided by means of two bridges, a highrise bridge at the South Causeway from SR 44 and a drawbridge from the North Causeway running from the downtown business district.

The beachside in New Smyrna Beach is a picturesque area. The main street, Flagler Avenue, is lined with palm trees and cute boutiques, taverns and surf shops. Access to the beach is via paved ramps, wooden walk-overs and paved public parking areas. For a fee, portions of the beach are drivable depending on tidal conditions.

New Smyrna Oceanfront Homes range from old cracker style single family residences, 1960's concrete block homes, to newly constructed Oceanfront luxury homes. Further north along Peninsula Drive toward Ponce Inlet are gorgeous riverfront estates and luxury condominiums ending at the Coast Guard Station and Smyrna Dunes Park. There are still some vacant lots available for development in this area. Oceanfront properties along Atlantic Avenue range from multi-family to single family residences and have been well tended. They have beautiful views of the Atlantic Ocean.

Brief History of New Smyrna Beach

The city was first established as a colony in 1768 by Dr. Andrew Turnbull and a group of Minorcan settlers. Turnbull received a royal land grant for more than 100,000 acres. That was a lot of real estate! The colony was named New Smyrna. It was abandoned 10 years later due to disease, illness and lack of money. Evidence of the unfortunate settlers still exists with the remains of the "Old Fort" on Sams Avenue and Washington Street across from the Marina in the historic district. Relics of later settlers are found at the old Cruger and Depeyster Sugar Mill ruins near Mission Road.

New Smyrna Beach actually has two parts, the mainland and the beachside. They were once two distinct communities, New Smyrna and Coronado, separated by a wooden "swing" bridge. In 1947, the two communities were incorporated as New Smyrna Beach. But even today they each retain a distinct identity.

New Smyrna Beach Mainland and Beyond

On the mainland in New Smyrna Beach, the historic downtown area between US-1, Canal Street, Lytle Avenue, Washington Street and Riverside Drive contains dozens of historic homes, bed and breakfast inns, the New Smyrna Historical Museum, antique shops, restaurants, pubs and businesses. For owners of real estate in the historic district, certain incentives for improvements may be available from the City of New Smyrna Beach.

Still further afield, west of I-95, between Pioneer Trail and SR 44 in New Smyrna Beach is Venetian Bay. This real estate development is beautiful! Luxury homes, townhomes, condominiums and more grace this area. The community has an active social calender with performances by live bands and other groups. With a pool facility, fitness center, nature facility, golf course and proposed shopping facility it's a popular address in New Smyrna Beach.

Shopping in New Smyrna Beach can be found on either the beachside or the mainland. The beachside has several shopping centers anchored by Publix and Food Lion. There are also pharmacies, restaurants, gift shops, boutiques, banks and professional offices. The mainland features two shopping plazas with a Publix and Winn-Dixie as anchors. Banks and professional services are located along SR 44 or Dixie Freeway. Fast food restaurants are all located on the mainland on either SR 44 or US-1 (Dixie Freeway).

New Smyrna Beach Culture and Sunny Days

For those who are more culturally inclined, New Smyrna Beach has an active cultural scene with art festivals, live music and gallery openings. New Smyrna Beach is home to the Atlantic Center for the Arts which has an ever changing Artists in Residence community. Throughout the year, different shows are sponsored including Images, a Festival of the Arts; the Riverside Arts Festival; the Little Theater productions; the Arts on Douglas gallery; and the Harris House. The City sponsors a well-attended Summer Music Program at Riverside Park.

Sunny days and good weather make New Smyrna Beach an excellent place to enjoy the great outdoors. There are plenty of opportunities for everyone to participate in their favorite activity. Golfers have their choice of several local courses at Sugar Mill, Turnbull Bay, Venetian Bay, New Smyrna Beach Public and Hidden Lakes. Bikers and hikers can enjoy the Doris Leeper Spruce Creek Preserve near the western fringes of New Smyrna Beach. Water enthusiasts have the most choices. The Atlantic Ocean offers an excellent playground for surfing, swimming, kayaking and fishing. The Indian River provides an alternate choice for boating, jet-skiing, kayaking and fishing.

Fun can be found year round in New Smyrna Beach. It's a great place to live! Home buyers and real estate investors take note!

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