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New Smyrna Beach Real Estate Florida's Best Kept Secret

Nestled along Florida's Eastern coast, the small city of New Smyrna Beach is a home buyer's dream. With only 21,000 year-round residents, this charming community has maintained its welcoming, small-town feel. You won't, however, find a deficiency of amenities in this city. The city literally offers something for everyone, either within the Beach area or within the surrounding areas.

If you want to explore some of Florida's other famous attractions, This area is within easy driving distance of Orlando, St. Augustine, Jacksonville and Kennedy Space Center. Fine dining, music, art, museums, gardens, professional sporting events and so much more await you in these beautiful cities. Orlando's world renowned theme parks are less than an hour's drive.

Amenities

Like many of the surrounding coastal areas, The town offers visitors and residents a wide variety of recreational activities. Beautiful white sand beaches, pristine waterways, boating, fishing, and golfing; this is just a small sampling of what New Smyrna Beach has to offer. For those who build or buy a home this town offer the opportunities to enjoy the best of the Florida lifestyle and the moderate Florida climate--abound.

Shopping and dining in historic area

The downtown district houses a wealth of shopping and dining opportunities. Enjoy a blast from the past at Canal Street's The Little Drugstore, a 50's style drug store and soda fountain, after shopping til you drop at the many boutiques and specialty shops.

Cross the Flagler Bridge and you will find yourself on Flagler Avenue, a hub of beachside activity. Characterized by quaint, Victorian seaside style architecture, Flagler Avenue is sure to delight. From fine dining to homemade iced cream, from beach souvenirs and surf shops to fine art galleries and jewelers, Flagler Avenue has something for everyone.

Outdoor recreation

Whether you enjoy the exhilaration of deep sea fishing or lazy days drifting along a backwater lagoon, New Smyrna is sure to please. Charter a boat within the city or take a short water taxi ride to nearby Ponce Inlet, where you may also visit the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse, a beacon of the area since 1882, or one of Ponce Inlet's waterfront restaurants.

The golf enthusiast may choose from three area courses or take a short drive north toward LPGA headquarters, where several championship courses await. Hiking, camping and a variety of nature walks and children's programs are offered at nearby Canaveral National Seashore Park, and the Marine Discovery Center near downtown is sure to delight children and adults alike.

New Smyrna Beach culture

The Atlantic Center for the Arts is a must visit for any art enthusiast. Periodically, the center hosts well-known artists and writers, who offer workshops and book signings to the public. On Route 44 in town, another shopping and dining district awaits, as well as The Little Theatre playhouse.

Stock car racing is a culture in and of itself in the East Central Florida region, and this city is no exception. Attend local races at the nearby New Smyrna Speedway, or if you are a NASCAR enthusiast, Daytona International Speedway and NASCAR headquarters are less than twenty miles to the north.

New Smyrna Beach real estate

If you are considering a new home purchase you will have many options to consider. The real estate market contains an eclectic blend of real estate options. You can choose a seaside Victorian home or a modern marvel of beachside architecture. If you choose to live on the mainland, there are numerous housing options to choose from, both within the existing home market and the new construction markets. The type of home you choose is of course, entirely up to you. You may, however, want to consider the benefits of purchasing a newly constructed or pre-construction home.

Why? Primarily, because when you build a new home, you know exactly what you are getting. You can't say the same for an existing home, and the older the home the more problems it could have. For instance, many home buyers of existing homes find themselves faced with repair costs from day one. Some repairs are simple. Others, such as pluming and electrical failures, insect infestation or wood rot problems can require a large initial outlay of cash by the new owner.

This is not the case when you purchase a newly constructed or pre-construction home. In addition, today's real estate market favors the buyer. Area home builders are offering better, safer homes with more amenities than ever before, at better prices than ever before. If you are willing to spend a little bit of extra time to shop around, you can find a brand new home with all the amenities you desire at a price you can afford. New Smyrna Beach real estate truly give one good value in a Florida home.

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