SperlingViews - Sebastian, Florida

I moved to Sebastian in the summer of 2009 and do not regret it. The housing crash has been tough on Florida but it is what made the move possible for me. I bought a brand new, 1850 square foot, cbs home in an underdeveloped gated community about a mile from the Indian River Lagoon for $135K. I have read other reviews that complain about rude northerners, drunks, and traffic. I was surprised by the number of northerners but have not found many, or perhaps even any, to be rude. Drinking is commonplace on the waterfront. No, you are not going clubbing in Sebastian but there are a lot of watering holes. Think middle age wannabee bikers. The older folks, and there are plenty, tend to frequent restaurants earlier in the day but are gone by nightfall. In fact, most of Sebastian closes early. I do not find traffic to be much of a problem either. Sure, when the snowbirds arrive, things get more congested. Contrary to another reviewer, I have not observed much speeding. On the contrary, the elderly sometimes tend to slow the pace down. I find driving Route 512 to be frustrating but that has more to do with the time lights. Sure, summer gets hot, though I was acclimated by my second summer, but the other season is incredible. The beauty of the region is tough to beat. The lagoon, the inlet, the preserves and parks...all wonderful. The eagles, ospreys, owls, otters, raccoons, bobcats, gators...likewise. Would I move? For the right job in a somewhat rural area with four seasons and hills, yes. Till then, I am thoroughly enjoying Sebastian. [read more...]

Sebastian Florida is horrible, filled with rude ignorant people. Drugs and drunk drivers. I'm 3rd generation Floridian and am looking to get very far away from this insane little piece of hell. If you do end up here DO NOT hire local contrators. Want to sell to a family from liberty city miami, maybe they can teach these rude people around here some manners... Too many people from New Jersey New York Rhode Island Long Island, that have no clue what Southern Hospitality or Southern manners are about... Come On Here Liberty City, bring your furry to these asses.[read more...]

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this palce is the worst palce I have ever lived, the main reason I am on Sperling is to do double research on the next place I get. I'm stuck with my home until the economy is better, but that will not keep me from getting myself and my son out of here before school starts. There is nothing to do unless you drive to the ugly town of vero, although if you like getting drunk in bars there are plenty of those, The schools are so over crowded, teachers over worked. Moving to this toilet town was the worst thing I have ever done. People are ignorant, everyone gets in your business because that is one of the other things that people are good at here. It is a nut house, high taxes, and impact fees and a lousy local government, city officials, and school board. The people here drive like they are in a big hurry to get to one of the only stores in town. Walmart or Bealls outlet, medical well most of them are quacks, you would really need to got to another town. It so sucks here.[read more...]

The winter months here are paradise but the summer months are very humid.[read more...]

I have lived in Sebastian for 7 years the cost of living is a little high but its gone up every where. There are very few places in the USA that compare to the life here. This is a outstanding place to live. We boat, fish motor cycle ride etc, ride bikes, walk, camp go the the beaches etc., great place,[read more...]

Sebastian is a great place to live we have lived in 11 locations from N.C to Texas, Kansas, Chicago, Michigan etc and nothing compares. Theres always something to do and the only draw back is the bugs in the summer months, we have more than our fair share of no see'ums. The inlet area is one of the coolest spots in the south., the fishing is second to none.[read more...]

I tend to agree with Sharon, however, I've been in the county for 20+ years, 12 of which are in Sebastian. Its expensive, but worth the cost considering the alternatives. Sebastain is truely a small town and worth the time to visit or consider residing in. JMHO[read more...]

Cost of living in Sebastian has gotten way too high[read more...]