Homes for sale · Melbourne Beach, FloridaSouth Beaches
Oceanfront living on a quiet barrier island
2
Homes for sale
$2,499,500
Median list price
$819
Avg price / sqft
241
Median days on market
South Beaches sits along the slender barrier island south of Melbourne Beach, where the Atlantic and the Indian River Lagoon are never more than a short walk apart. This is a low-key stretch of coastline — a place for people who want sand, water, and space over nightlife and traffic. The market here skews toward larger, high-end coastal properties, including Melbourne Beach homes for sale that trade on their proximity to the water.
For buyers, the reality today is a thin, top-heavy market: just 2 active listings, with a median list price of $2,499,500 and asking prices stretching from $899,000 up to $4,100,000. The handful of homes that actually sell tell a more grounded story — 11 closed over the past year at a median of $625,000. If you want to see what's currently available and track new inventory, start with the live map.
South Beaches is a community in Melbourne Beach, Florida.
Quick facts
$899,000 – $4.1M price range
2,734 sqft median home
8 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in South Beaches
$899,000
6850 S HIGHWAY A1A, MELBOURNE BEACH
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,048 sqft
$4,100,000$4,250,000
5525 HIGHWAY A1A, MELBOURNE BEACH
3 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,420 sqft
Every active listing inside the South Beaches boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The South Beaches market
8
Sold, last 12 months
$410,000
Median sold price
97%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
32 days
Median time to sell
South Beaches vs Melbourne Beach
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 56.2% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the South Beaches boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools South Beaches is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median South Beaches home
≈ $14,300/mo
$2,499,500 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
Population
4,535
Median age
60
Median income
$117,740
Median home value
$572,500
Beyond the listings
Living in South Beaches
Culture
Top 4% in the U.S.Sites to See
This population finds the most beautiful sites just by looking up. Sunrise, sunset or sometime in between, these people love to marvel at man-made and natural wonders.
Beliefs
Top 9% in the U.S.Conservation
Good stewards of the earth, this population advocates for a cleaner environment and responsible use of resources. They often encourage others to recycle and use clean energy.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 11% in the U.S.Natural Beauty
This population marvels at the beauty of nature, and they want to capture every breath-taking scene.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 11% in the U.S.Wanderlust
Always thinking about their next destination, this population loves exploring new places abroad or right in their own backyard. They hold onto past trips by sharing their favorite memories and pictures year round.
Emotional
Top 12% in the U.S.Awestruck
Great things are meant to be shared, and this population is eager to show others what they find to be amazing, beautiful and exciting.
Beliefs
Top 18% in the U.S.Mindfulness & Spirituality
Seeking peace and well-being through meditation, gratitude and spirituality.
Straight answers
South Beaches FAQs
Is South Beaches a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who prioritize quiet coastal living over urban convenience, with the Atlantic beach and the Indian River Lagoon both within reach. Families are served by assigned schools including Freedom 7 Elementary School of I and Edgewood Jr/Sr High School. It's a small, residential pocket south of Melbourne Beach rather than a busy destination.
Is South Beaches expensive?+
Yes — it's one of the pricier stretches of the beaches, with a median list price of $2,499,500 and an average of about $819 per square foot. That said, actual closings over the past year came in at a median of $625,000, so there's meaningful range between asking prices and what buyers ultimately pay.
What do homes cost in South Beaches?+
Current active listings span $899,000 to $4,100,000, with the median listing at $2,499,500 for a home of roughly 2,734 square feet. Over the last 12 months, 11 homes sold at a median price of $625,000, and sellers averaged about 96% of their asking price.
How is the South Beaches market right now?+
Inventory is extremely thin, with just 2 active listings and 11 sales in the past year. Homes here take time to move — a median of 241 days on market — and sellers typically net around 96% of list, pointing to a patient, specialized market. You can monitor new listings on the live map.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
HOA data isn't available for this area, which is common for the mix of single-family coastal homes here. Property taxes run higher than inland averages given the values, with a median annual bill of about $11,052 — a figure worth budgeting carefully when comparing Melbourne Beach homes for sale.
Neighborhood boundary by edgeAI; listings matched to the polygon. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by Stellar MLS.
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