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Barefoot Bay

Micco/Sebastian/Barefoot Bay,* Florida 32976

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Large Manufactured/Mobile Home Community on Florida's Treasure Coast Features a Golf Course, Swimming Pools, a Fishing Pier, Waterside Clubhouses and More

Established in 1969, Barefoot Bay is one of Florida's largest mobile/manufactured home communities. Midway between Melbourne and Vero Beach on the Treasure (southeastern) Coast, it stretches across more than 1,000 tropical acres. Although not a designated 55+ development, most of Barefoot Bay's residents are "snowbirds" and retirees.

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About 10,000 people live here. Most existing properties have two or more bedrooms and an open floor plan. An ample master suite, extra storage, new appliances, storm shutters, and a Florida room are common features. Renovated units might include a new roof, laminate flooring, or a new A/C unit. Exteriors generally are white, yellow or other light color. All homes come with a carport and a paved driveway or a one or two car garage. Some have golf cart parking.

Prices start below $100,000. The yearly assessement fee, similar to an HOA fee, is $972 and is paid via property tax. There is also be a one-time $1,550 amenity fee, plus fees for individual amenity use. Some dwellings come furnished. Please verify all prices with a Realtor as they are subject to change.

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The community manages its own recreation district. At the heart of it is an 18-hole, par-60 golf course with a pro shop and a lounge. Clubhouses, heated swimming pools (at least two of which sit next to a lake), a lighted fishing pier, a walking trail, RV storage, and courts for shuffleboard, tennis, or handball are a few of the community's other amenities.

Meeting rooms and an auditorium are open for dances, classes, and holiday events. Neighbors also come together for billiards, cards, book discussions, and hobby activities.

Barefoot Bay is next to the Indian River and adjacent to US 1. It is also within an hour of the Canaveral National Seashore. Boat ramps and parks are minutes away. Boating, biking, fishing, and photography are popular at St. Sebastian River State Park. Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge shelters manatees, sea turtles, and endangered birds. Neighboring towns hold annual seafood, frog leg, and air festivals.

Sebastian Medical Center is accredited by the Joint Commission.

This area has summer high temperatures in the low 90s and winter temperatures in the 50s and 60s. On average, it receives 55 inches of rain per year.

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Visit tinyurl.com/2p93d6c7 for listings and bbrd.org for more information.

*Please note that depending on the website, homes have either an address in Micco, the unicorporated community in which Barefoot Bay actually sits, or a Sebastian address because the community has a Sebastian zip code. Or possibly a Barefoot Bay address because of the community's size.

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Florida:

One of the most popular retirement destinations in the United States, Florida is known for warm climate, abundant sunshine and lack of a state income tax. Retirees are drawn to its wide variety of living options, from bustling coastal cities with vibrant cultural scenes to quiet small towns and master-planned retirement communities designed for active adults.

The state offers miles of beaches, countless golf courses, and year-round opportunities for outdoor recreation, making it ideal for those who want to stay active. With a relatively affordable cost of living compared to many northern states and a strong healthcare network catering to seniors, Florida continues to attract retirees looking for both relaxation and convenience in their golden years.he longest urban trail on the east coast.

Orlando theme parks attract more visitors than any other theme parks in the U.S. The only place in the world where alligators and crocodiles co-exist is in National Everglades Park.

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Is Everyone in a 55+ Community Really 55+?

Not everyone living in a 55+ community is necessarily over the age of 55, even though the name suggests it. Federal housing laws allow these communities to maintain their age-restricted status as long as at least 80% of the occupied homes have one resident who is 55 or older. This means younger spouses, partners, or even adult children can sometimes live there legally, as long as the household meets the overall requirement.

In practice, most residents are indeed in the target age group, but it is not unusual to see people in their 40s, or younger family members, living in or visiting these communities. This flexibility helps accommodate different family situations while still preserving the retirement-focused lifestyle that appeals to older adults.

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