Your Guide to Buying a Home in Indialantic, FL

Buying a Home in Indialantic, Florida

(Indialantic Town Hall)

Indialantic is located in Brevard County

The town of Indialantic began with a purchase of land by Ernest Kouwen-Hoven in 1915. Like many small towns along the Florida coastal areas, Indialantic only existed as a vision inside Mr. Hoven's head. The land he acquired was a small, one-square mile strip between the Indian River and the Atlantic Ocean. The area was originally known as "Indialantic-by-the-Sea". Early access to the town was by boat or ferry only. In 1919 Hoven began construction of a wooden bridge to connect Indialantic to the larger town of Melbourne, just a few miles to the west. The bridge was finished a few years later and was used quite extensively. However, due to years of wear there was need for a stronger bridge. In 1941 a concrete and steel swing bridge was begun, which was later replaced by the current high-rise bridge.

Due to strict zoning code enforcements over the years, Indialantic has remained a compact, yet prestigious, community. Although it is only across the bridge from Melbourne it has remained unique in its identity. Most of the population is retired, though recently there has been a small influx of younger couples with children.

Indialantic offers unobstructed access to the waters of the Atlantic Ocean. The recently restored boardwalk allows gorgeous ocean views, people watching, and shopping. The shops and restaurants in this area range from common to almost exotic.

Indialantic is very protective of its natural resources and wildlife. Endangered sea turtles occupy the shores in October, undisturbed by nearby beachcombers. In addition, the designation of this town as a bird sanctuary in 1975 has led to even more environment awareness.