Neighborhood · New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Central Beach
Beachside living between the ocean and the river
52
Homes for sale
$870,000
Median list price
$694
Avg price / sqft
73
Median days on market
Central Beach sits on the barrier island in New Smyrna Beach, a walkable, sun-and-salt stretch where the Atlantic is on one side and the Indian River is on the other. The neighborhood folds in familiar pockets like Coronado Beach, Coronado Island, and North Beach, and families here feed into Coronado Beach Elementary and New Smyrna Beach High School. It's beach-town casual, with downtown Orlando still reachable in about 68 minutes when you need the city.
For a buyer today, this is a coastal market with real range. There are 54 active listings with a median list price of $870,000, but the spread runs from $240,000 to nearly $6 million, and 23 of those homes are priced above $1M. Homes take a median 54.5 days to sell and sellers are getting about 94% of asking, so there's room to negotiate on the right property.
Central Beach is a community in New Smyrna Beach, Florida.
Quick facts
$249,900 – $6.0M price range
1,457 sqft median home
$900/mo median HOA
$4,595/mo median rent
76 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Central Beach
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$1,900,000
813 N ATLANTIC AVENUE, NEW SMYRNA BEACH
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,654 sqft
$1,679,000
708 OCEAN AVENUE, NEW SMYRNA BEACH
6 bd · 5 ba · 4,652 sqft
$1,395,000
601 E 2ND AVENUE, NEW SMYRNA BEACH
7 bd · 6 ba · 3,276 sqft
$725,000
701 S ATLANTIC AVENUE UNIT UT10, NEW SMYRNA BEACH
2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,305 sqft
$684,975
573 N ATLANTIC AVENUE UNIT 5, NEW SMYRNA BEACH
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 980 sqft
$575,000
421 S ATLANTIC AVENUE UNIT 509, NEW SMYRNA BEACH
2 bd · 2 ba · 871 sqft
$249,900
541 S PENINSULA AVENUE UNIT A21, NEW SMYRNA BEACH
1 bd · 1 ba · 600 sqft
$1,490,000
200 S PINE STREET, NEW SMYRNA BEACH
4 bd · 3 ba · 1,104 sqft
$1,875,000
807 S ATLANTIC AVENUE UNIT 303, NEW SMYRNA BEACH
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,011 sqft
$1,387,000
701 N ATLANTIC AVENUE UNIT 401, NEW SMYRNA BEACH
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,200 sqft
$625,000
421 S ATLANTIC AVENUE UNIT 409, NEW SMYRNA BEACH
2 bd · 2 ba · 890 sqft
$1,490,000
320 DUE EAST STREET, NEW SMYRNA BEACH
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,638 sqft
Every active listing inside the Central Beach boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Central Beach market
76
Sold, last 12 months
$712,393
Median sold price
94%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
98 days
Median time to sell
Central Beach vs New Smyrna Beach
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 12.9% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Central Beach boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Central Beach is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Central Beach home
≈ $6,220/mo
$870,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$900/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$4,595/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
1,843
Median age
62
Median income
$83,678
Median home value
$521,411
Beyond the listings
Living in Central Beach
Relationships
Top 9% in the U.S.Girl Squad
From girls night out to a movie night in with their closest gal pals, this population is all about getting the girls together for an evening of fun.
Entertainment
Top 15% in the U.S.Party Life
The party don't stop until the sun comes up. Loud music, crowds, and shots are a recipe for a great night out for these people.
Food & Drink
Top 19% in the U.S.Trendy Eats
Meals are a social experience, and these foodies take it to the next level. This population can't wait to snap a pic of their plate and share it before chowing down.
Entertainment
Top 24% in the U.S.Lighthearted Fun
This population is all about keeping the mood light and good, clean fun. Common activities include spending time outdoors, catching up with friends, and dancing.
Active
Fitness Obsession
Passionate about strength training, this population relies heavily on the encouragement of the exercise community. While these people seek the latest fitness techniques, they're also interested in supplements and equipment.
Food & Drink
Hops & Brews
Thirst isn't the only reason this population looks for a good brew. From beer drinkers on a budget to the millennial craft beer enthusiast, these men and women are passionate about different kinds of beer and how it's made.
Straight answers
Central Beach FAQs
Is Central Beach a good place to live?+
It's a barrier-island neighborhood in New Smyrna Beach with the Atlantic on one side and the Indian River on the other, so daily life leans toward the beach and the water. Families are assigned to Coronado Beach Elementary and New Smyrna Beach High School, and downtown Orlando is about 68 minutes away when you want it.
Is Central Beach expensive?+
It runs higher than the mainland, with a median list price of $870,000 and an average of about $690 per square foot. That said, the range is wide, from $240,000 up to $5,990,000, so there are entry points well below the median.
What do homes cost in Central Beach?+
The median list price is $870,000 today across 54 active listings, and the median sold price over the last 12 months was $705,000 from 78 sales. Median home size is around 1,457 square feet, and 23 of the current listings are priced above $1M, which pulls the list median up.
How is the Central Beach market right now?+
Homes are taking a median of 54.5 days to sell, and sellers are averaging about 94% of their asking price. With 78 sales in the past year against 54 active listings, the live map is the best way to track what's moving.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Median HOA dues here run about $798 per month, which is common in coastal condo and townhome communities, though many single-family homes carry none. Median property tax is around $6,311 per year, and for reference the median rent in the area is about $4,595 per month.
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