The story of this market
The typical home in Edgewater, Florida sells for about $256,200, or $175 per square foot.
Prices are up +14.7% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 65 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,309 a month.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+1%
FL · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Edgewater, Florida
The Edgewater housing market is showing signs of moderate competitiveness with a 14.7% year-over-year increase in median sale prices. While inventory remains tight, the city's affordability relative to the state average continues to attract interest from owner-occupants. Note that several specific metrics, such as school ratings and detailed tax history, were not available at the city level.
No ARED county foreclosure postings attributed to Edgewater yet — the verified ledger covers every county the foreclosure ingest has read, attributed by published city area. Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.
Deterministic aggregate of 2 researched ZIP reports — sales_count-weighted (population fallback); per point, children lacking the value or its weight are excluded. Tax rates, sentiment and context notes are tier-native and never roll.
Median prices moved down 1.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 53 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
28% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.7% · poverty 10.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this city — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
A major estuary providing extensive boating, fishing, and wildlife viewing opportunities that define the local lifestyle.
A central community park offering green space and recreational facilities for residents.
A key community resource providing educational and social services to the local population.
Edgewater is well-suited for retirees and family buyers seeking an affordable, owner-occupied community with access to waterfront amenities and a slower pace of life.
The city is served by major regional corridors including U.S. 1, providing access to the broader Volusia County area and Interstate 95.
The city offers access to the Indian River Lagoon, Kennedy Park, and various local parks, providing significant outdoor and waterfront recreational opportunities.
The rental market is characterized by a low renter share of 9.9% and a median gross rent of $1,309, indicating a stable but limited rental inventory.
The local economy is primarily driven by small businesses and services, with a labor force participation rate of 52.1% and a focus on the real estate and construction sectors.
Edgewater is experiencing moderate growth with a focus on residential development and infrastructure improvements in the surrounding Volusia County area.
Development is focused on the U.S. 1 corridor revitalization and residential expansion in the western portions of the city.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Florida) — Statewide Uniform Property Tax Lien Priority & Tax Deed Sale Enforcement: Unpaid real ad valorem and non-ad valorem taxes become a first-priority sovereign lien on January 1 of the tax year, superior to all mortgages and private liens. If unpaid by April 1 following the tax year, tax certificates are sold via competitive bidding under § 197.432. State (Florida) — Community Development District (CDD) Special Assessment & Financing Lien Mandate: Binds the parcel to non-ad valorem assessments levied directly by the CDD board to fund infrastructure bonds (capital assessments) and operations/maintenance (O&M assessments). State (Florida) — Florida Constitutional Homestead Exemption & Save Our Homes (SOH) Assessment Cap: Reduces taxable value by up to $50,000: base $25,000 exemption applies to all taxing authorities (including school districts); second $25,000 exemption applies to assessed value between $50,000 and $75,000 for non-school millage. State (Florida) — Florida Ad Valorem Real Property Assessment & Tax Mechanics: Parcels are assessed annually at 100% just value (market value) as of January 1 by county property appraisers. Tax formula: Tax Bill = (Taxable Value / 1,000) * Total Levied Millage Rate. Assessed Value = Just Value - Assessment Limitations.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates and local demographic reports.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.