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City of Sebastian, Florida

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About homes in Sebastian

Census and NOAA figures for the city of Sebastian in Indian River County, not the metro, with a source for each.

1995Median year built1U.S. 1980
11%Built before 1980112% built since 2010
1997Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1986
87%Detached single-family12% in 5+ unit buildings
85%Owner-occupied168% statewide
$317kMedian home value1Florida median $359k

The median home in the city of Sebastian was built in 1995, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Florida median of 1988.1 Most of Sebastian's housing is recent: only 11% of units predate 1980 (U.S. 50%) and 12% were built since 2010.1 Owner-occupied homes in Sebastian are newer than rentals: a median build year of 1997 against 1986.1 With owner-occupied homes skewing newer, many requests are first-time replacements of original builder-grade components.

Housing in Sebastian is mostly detached single-family: 87% of units, with 2% in buildings of five or more units.1 A mostly detached stock means the full range of exterior work applies: roofs, garage doors, chimneys and backyard units. Home ownership is the norm in Sebastian: 85% of occupied homes are owner-occupied (68% statewide).1 The median owner-occupied home in Sebastian is valued at $317,000 (ACS), below the Florida median of $359,000.1 With values below the state median, phased scopes - the essential work first - are a common way to keep a project sensible.

Freezing nights are rare: the nearest NOAA station (Vero Beach Intl Ap) averages 1.6 nights a year at or below 32°F.2,3 With few freezing nights, water and sun rather than ice are what exterior details are built against. Summers run hot, with about 72 days a year at 90°F or more and 0 at 100°F.2,3 A long hot season shortens the life of roofing, sealants and garage-door electronics, and it shapes what a contractor specifies.

Annual precipitation is about 53 inches, with 16 days a year of an inch or more.2,3 Heavy rainfall makes flashing, drainage and ventilation details the difference between a sound assembly and a wet one. Cooling dominates the year: about 3,555 cooling degree days against 400 heating degree days (base 65°F).2,3 In a cooling-led climate, attic ventilation, duct sealing and window solar gain are where the energy code concentrates.

Sebastian is about 4 miles from the ocean or Gulf coast in a straight line.4,5 Proximity to salt air makes fastener grade and corrosion protection part of every exterior quote. Sebastian sits in IECC climate zone 2A (Hot-Humid).6 Building permits in Sebastian are normally issued by the city building department.7,8

Share of Sebastian housing units by year built
Before 19400.1%
1940-19590.9%
1960-197910.4%
1980-199947.9%
2000-200929%
2010 or later11.7%
Sources and notes (8)
  1. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS 2020-2024 5-year (released 2026-01))
  2. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station (1991-2020 normals (published 2021))
  3. NOAA NCEI normals station inventory (1991-2020)
  4. U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer files (2025)
  5. U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line coastline (2025)
  6. Guide to Determining Climate Zones by County: Building America and IECC 2021 Updates (PNNL-33270) (September 2022 (IECC 2021 county map))
  7. U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
  8. U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
  9. Climate figures are for NOAA station Vero Beach Intl Ap, 17.1 miles from the place center; housing figures are ACS ACS 2020-2024 5-year with 90% margins of error in the source tables.

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How much does home remodeling cost in Sebastian, FL?

Most home remodeling projects in Sebastian, FL land between $18,000 and $95,000, depending on scope, access and material grade. That is an estimated range for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 and we will scope your job properly.

Do I need drawings before calling?

No. If you have them, good - if not, we start from what you want to change and work back to what the house allows.

How old are the homes in Sebastian?

The median home in the city of Sebastian was built in 1995, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Florida median of 1988. Most of Sebastian's housing is recent: only 11% of units predate 1980 (U.S. 50%) and 12% were built since 2010. Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What is the Sebastian climate like for exterior work?

Freezing nights are rare: the nearest NOAA station (Vero Beach Intl Ap) averages 1.6 nights a year at or below 32°F. Summers run hot, with about 72 days a year at 90°F or more and 0 at 100°F. Annual precipitation is about 53 inches, with 16 days a year of an inch or more. NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station; a contractor still assesses the actual site.

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