Neighborhood · New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Central Beach
Steps to the sand between river and ocean
47
Homes for sale
$965,000
Median list price
$728
Avg price / sqft
74
Median days on market
Central Beach sits on the barrier island heart of New Smyrna Beach, where the Atlantic is on one side and the Indian River Lagoon on the other, and most days you can walk or bike to both. This is a walkable, low-rise stretch of beach cottages, coastal contemporaries, and waterfront properties, anchored by pockets like Coronado Beach, North Village, and Fairway. Families lean on Coronado Beach Elementary and the New Smyrna Beach schools, while Orlando stays reachable at about 68 minutes when you need the airport or the city.
The market here skews coastal-premium: 47 homes are active with a median list price of $965,000, and 23 of those are asking $1M or more. Waterfront drives a lot of that demand, with 16 listings on the water and 12 with pools. Homes are taking a median of 74 days to sell and closing around 94% of asking, so there's room to negotiate — browse the full picture on the live map or across New Smyrna Beach homes for sale.
Central Beach is a community in New Smyrna Beach, Florida.
Quick facts
$249,900 – $6.8M price range
1,517 sqft median home
$900/mo median HOA
$4,700/mo median rent
79 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Central Beach
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$6,750,000
101 DUE EAST STREET, NEW SMYRNA BEACH
4 bd · 4.5 ba · 4,260 sqft
$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
$1,699,000
315 DUE EAST STREET, NEW SMYRNA BEACH
5 bd · 4.5 ba · 4,243 sqft
$1,920,000
506 YUPON AVENUE, NEW SMYRNA BEACH
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,168 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
79
Sold, last 12 months
$710,000
Median sold price
94%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
97 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
▼ 1.8% 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
≈ $6,720/mo
$965,000 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
$4,700/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?+
If you want a walkable barrier-island lifestyle with the Atlantic and the Indian River Lagoon both close, it's hard to beat. Families have Coronado Beach Elementary and the New Smyrna Beach schools nearby, and downtown Orlando is about 68 minutes away when you need it. It's a beach community first, with pockets like Coronado Island and North Village giving it range.
Is Central Beach expensive?+
Yes, it runs at the premium end of New Smyrna Beach. The median list price is $965,000, average price per square foot is $728, and 23 of the 47 active listings are asking $1M or more. That said, list prices span from $249,900 up to $6,750,000, so there's more range than the median suggests.
What do homes cost in Central Beach?+
Over the last 12 months, 79 homes sold at a median price of $710,000, while today's active median list price is $965,000. Median home size is around 1,517 square feet at roughly $728 per square foot. You'll find everything from smaller beach cottages to multimillion-dollar waterfront homes.
How is the market right now?+
It's a market with room to negotiate. Homes are taking a median of 74 days to sell and closing at about 94% of asking, so buyers have some leverage. With 47 active listings against 79 sales in the past year, there's steady but not frantic turnover.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA here is about $900/month, though that varies widely by building and community — only one active listing is in a gated community, so many single-family homes carry no HOA at all. Median property tax runs around $6,312 per year. If you're weighing a rental instead, the median rent is about $4,700/month.
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