Indian River County, Florida
Sebastian Real Estate and Local Guide
A laid-back riverfront community on the Indian River Lagoon, Sebastian is the most populous city in Indian River County and grew from a 19th-century fishing village.
Living in Sebastian
Home of Pelican Island, the first national wildlife refuge in the United States (established 1903). Source: en.wikipedia.org
IncomeAbout $68,863 median household
EducationAbout 29.5% hold a bachelor's or higher
CountyIndian River County
Homes in Sebastian
Owner-occupiedAbout 84% of housing units
Detached single-family housesNearly 88% of homes
Median home valueAbout $281,700
Source: ACS 2023
What makes Sebastian home
Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge
Source: en.wikipedia.org
The first national wildlife refuge in the United States, established in 1903
Mel Fisher's Treasure Museum
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Displays gold and artifacts recovered from the 1715 Spanish treasure fleet
Riverview Park
Source: visitindianrivercounty.com
Waterfront park on the Indian River with a splash pad, fishing piers, and community festivals
Sebastian Inlet State Park
Source: floridastateparks.org
Coastal state park known for surfing, jetty fishing, and the McLarty Treasure Museum
Sebastian areas to know
Sebastian Highlands
Source: homes.com
Large single-family subdivision within the city, near the Indian River Lagoon